Janine: Counsellor

10/12/2025

A recurrent theme I have noticed in my practice this year is the need to slow down…..breathe deeper, embrace a more simple life. Maybe we can start to make these changes in 2026 🪴

03/12/2025

03/10/2025

A very informative clip!!

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25/09/2025

Practice focus

15/09/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16zxT3w1Fy/?mibextid=wwXIfr

26/08/2025

And sometimes the ‘stop-doing’ list might be more important! 💥

21/08/2025

When I was younger, I thought if I could just keep everyone around me happy, then maybe I would finally feel safe and loved.

People-pleasing doesn’t come from kindness
It comes from survival

As children, many of us learned that love was conditional
That we had to be “good” to be accepted
Quiet to be safe
Helpful to be worthy

We became experts at reading the room
At shrinking our own needs
At carrying the weight of everyone else’s emotions
Because deep down we believed that if we made others happy, maybe then we would be loved

But here’s the truth
People-pleasing is not love
It is self-abandonment
And while it may have protected us once, it no longer serves the women we are becoming

Healing people-pleasing means learning to listen to your own needs again
It means daring to disappoint others in order to stay true to yourself
It means choosing authenticity over approval
And in that choice, you reclaim your power

Because real love begins the moment you stop betraying yourself to be loved by others
❤️

18/08/2025

Breaking toxic patterns is essential for improving mental health because it interrupts cycles of stress, self-sabotage, and unhealthy coping. Replacing destructive habits with healthier choices reduces anxiety, builds resilience, and fosters emotional balance. It allows individuals to set boundaries, cultivate self-respect, and nurture supportive relationships instead of draining ones. Over time, this shift strengthens self-awareness and empowers people to respond rather than react, creating a sense of control and peace. By breaking free from toxic cycles, space opens for healing, growth, and more authentic living, ultimately enhancing overall well-being and long-term psychological health.

06/08/2025

Love Your Partner ❤️

Love isn’t just passion or s*x. Even strangers can share those.
Real love is choosing your partner—every day.

It’s:
🧠 Listening with presence, not just hearing
💬 Validating feelings, not dismissing them
💞 Forgiving without keeping score
🕊️ Choosing peace over pride
🎯 Supporting dreams, even in doubt

Love is a decision—not a feeling.
It’s action, not just words.
It needs fuel. It needs nurturing.

Because real love shows up—especially when it’s hard.

27/07/2025

As humans we are meant to live in community and have collective experiences! This is a stunning way of explaining that!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16VGEskQAr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

25/06/2025

I am registered with ASCHP as Specialist Wellness Counsellor with soecial interests im relationships. I take a wholistic approach to well being and wholeness. Reach out for more info or to book a session!

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Let’s bust a myth:
❌ Supportive counselling is just talking about your feelings.
✅ Truth: It’s a structured, ethical, and goal-oriented process that empowers individuals using recognised techniques — emotional support, lifestyle changes, behaviour tools, and more.

Supportive counselling meets people where they are. And that’s powerful. 💬🌱