Bernadette Keating Counselling

05/05/2026

Nah..just nah, these are not the things to say. Find the people and spaces where these phrases are not used.

30/04/2026

Hi everyone, I am now on leave. I am taking the next few weeks off for a much anticipated overseas trip. I will be back in the office on 3rd June. I won’t be checking phone messages or emails but you are very welcome to leave a message and I will respond when I return. Thankyou 😊 ☘️
‼️If you have been thinking about counselling I have limited availability for new clients from early July. Reach out if you’re ready to start. 🗓️
Email - connect@bernadettekeating.com.au

28/04/2026

Living with the impacts of complex trauma can make it difficult to know where to begin for support. Finding the right therapist is an important step in recovery, but it can take time and may involve meeting more than one practitioner before you find someone who feels right.

Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, safety, and mutual respect. Feeling safe with your therapist is essential.

Research shows that the therapeutic relationship itself is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in trauma therapy.

In Australia, trauma-informed therapy may be provided by:

- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists and counsellors
- Mental health nurses
- Social workers
- Occupational therapists
- Creative arts therapists (such as art or music therapists)

Some professionals provide therapy, some prescribe medication, and some provide both. Many people benefit from working with a small support team.

26/04/2026

24/04/2026

Anyone can experience family violence.

Family violence is when your partner, ex, carer, family member or someone you’re in a ‘family-like’ relationship with uses threatening, controlling and violent behaviour that makes you scared for your own – or someone else’s – safety and wellbeing. It doesn’t always involve physical or sexual abuse. People use a wide range of abusive behaviours to maintain power and control in relationships.

No matter what form it takes, family violence is never acceptable.

Although reaching out for help can seem like a big step to take, there are people and services there to help you. We all deserve to be safe, respected and valued in all our relationships.

If you’re experiencing abuse, help is available. Find a support service near you at areyousafeathome.org.au/find-a-service

If you're worried about someone who might be experiencing family violence, head to areyousafeathome.org.au for lots of helpful tips, conversation starters and information to help you support them on their journey to safety.

22/04/2026

I love the work of Kristen Neff. Number 3 is my favourite - asking yourself “what do I need right now” can be really helpful. It could be that you need to step outside for a moment and feel the sun on your skin. It can be as small as that, but it’s enough to create a tiny shift that says “I am on my side and I deserve to feel moments of peace” ❤️