Breathing Space Counselling

01/03/2025

Praying for lunch

24/10/2023

Hello everyone. I would like to thank all the followers of this page for doing so. I am now retiring and so bid you all farewell and all the very best of health and happiness. It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to have been in so many people's lives and hearts. Thank you

24/09/2021

Wonderful clear explanation on apology here. It would be a fine world if we all did this 🤩

How to apologize to your partner "An apology in and of itself isn’t enough to relieve your partner when you’ve hurt them. In fact, there are plenty of “apologies” that wind up escalating the problem because they are really only justifications or brush-offs.

Here’s how to apologize in a way that will put your partner at ease:

1. Eliminate all distractions so you can be fully present with your partner. Make sure you can make eye contact with them.

2. Actively listen. Give them the space to explain what exactly hurt them and then reflect on what you heard back to them. Ensure that you fully understand. If you get it wrong, have them explain it to you again.

3. Rapidly repair the issue. The longer the issue is unresolved, the more likely it will enter into long-term memory, which can create an ongoing issue for the two of you.

4. Get specific about why you are apologizing. Don’t just say, “I’m sorry.” Say, “I’m sorry for ___.”

5. Take complete ownership of your mistake. Don’t lay the blame on them by saying something along the lines of, “I’m sorry you felt that way.”

6. Leave out your intentions. Explaining your intentions is just another way of justifying your actions. It doesn’t matter why you did what you did. All that matters is how your actions impacted your partner. "

24/09/2021

What a compassionate view of the counselling process ❤️

30/06/2021

Please take note of this....

We know that during times of crisis there is often an increase in domestic violence. This makes everyone more vulnerable. If you haven’t heard from a friend, family member or colleague please reach out.

If you are in danger contact the police on 000 or the DV line on 1800 65 65 63.

30/03/2021

For people living with bipolar disorder and the people who support them.... we acknowledge the effort it must take to live with mood swings that are outside of your control.
For more information on Bipolar Disorder:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/bipolar-disorder

08/03/2021

We still have a long way to go to have equity for women and girls worldwide. Here's to women (and all people who identify as female) everywhere.

01/03/2021

By joining hearts and voices, individuals, communities and societies can transform the world every day and everywhere. Zero Discrimination Day is a moment to highlight how everyone can become informed and promote tolerance, compassion and peace.

28/02/2021

What is Self Esteem?

This month we explore low self esteem and how it can affect our mental wellbeing.

28/02/2021

Setting a boundary with another is you putting yourself as a priority. In this way, you are choosing to free yourself of past rules for thinking and being.

27/02/2021

Seeing as we can't right now, let your guilt go for a trip instead, and say goodbye to the guilt of getting your needs met.

24/02/2021

Sometimes social media can be counter productive! It's okay to have a break from these platforms to recharge your sense of self.