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Nest Psychotherapy and Counselling

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Nest Psychotherapy and Counselling

Based in Southern Highlands NSW offering psychotherapy and counselling to couples and individuals.

Based in Camden and Southern Highlands NSW offering holistic counselling and psychotherapy. We have a fabulous multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and we are an LGBTQIA affirming practice � �

Please reach out for a confidential chat with our practice manager, Brooke if you would like to talk more.

26/09/2025

We’ve moved. 🌿

Nest now has a new space - warm, calm, and ready to welcome you in.
Different address, same heart. 💛

05/09/2025

💭 Some days, ADHD feels like being stuck in my own body. Not because I’m lazy, but because my brain and body just won’t hit “go.” That frozen, heavy feeling isn’t lack of effort - it’s executive dysfunction.

If you’ve ever felt this, you’re not alone. Be gentle with yourself on the hard days. 💛

28/08/2025

💜 Today we wear purple to celebrate diversity, to honour young LGBTQIA+ people, and to say loudly and clearly: you deserve to be safe, supported and celebrated, just as you are.

Wear it Purple Day is more than a colour. It’s a stand against shame, exclusion, and silence. It’s a commitment to creating spaces where every young person knows they belong.

At Nest Psychotherapy & Counselling, being queer-affirming isn’t an add-on, it’s at the heart of what we do. We believe relationships - whether with ourselves, our families, or our communities - thrive when we’re free to show up fully and authentically. 🌈

To the young people who may be questioning, exploring, or learning who they are: you are not alone. Your identity is valid. Your story matters. And your future is wide open with possibility.

To the parents, carers, and friends: the love, acceptance, and affirmation you offer can be life-changing. 💛

Today and every day, we choose compassion, equality, and community. We’re proud to stand alongside young people everywhere as they claim their place in the world.

22/08/2025

There’s nothing like a treatment at .cave.bowral to remind my body what it feels like to fully exhale. 🌿

But I’ve learned the magic isn’t just the treatment - it’s in the moments afterwards. A cup of tea, a good book, and letting myself really rest. That’s the part where the care soaks in.

Self-care doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as slowing down and letting yourself enjoy the pause.

💛 Huge thanks to the team at Bowral City Cave for holding such a calm, healing space.

👉 What’s your favourite way to extend that post-treatment glow into the rest of your day?

19/08/2025

Conflict in relationships isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s actually a doorway.
What matters most is whether you choose to step through it together.

Every couple experiences arguments, misunderstandings, or moments of disconnection. That doesn’t mean your relationship is broken. It means you’re human. The real key is repair - learning how to listen, soften, and come back to each other after the storm.

Repair is where trust grows. It’s where you rebuild emotional safety. It’s where love deepens.

At Nest Psychotherapy & Counselling in Bowral, we help couples learn the skills to move through conflict in healthier ways. Using the Gottman Method, we focus on practical tools for communication, emotional attunement, and rebuilding connection - even after big ruptures like betrayal.

💛 You don’t need to start over. You can start here.

If you and your partner are ready to explore couples counselling or our Relationship Retreat, reach out today. Together, we’ll work on creating a stronger, more connected relationship.

07/08/2025

💬 “We thought we’d just argue the whole time…”

That’s what so many couples say before starting therapy.
And we get it - the idea of sitting on a couch with a stranger and talking about your problems doesn’t exactly scream date night.

But here’s the truth:
Couples therapy isn’t about blame, taking sides, or rehashing every fight.
It’s about noticing the patterns underneath, learning to pause before reacting, and building real tools for connection - even when things feel hard.

Whether you’re in crisis or just feeling a bit disconnected, therapy can help.
Not because you’re broken. But because you both matter. And so does your relationship.

💛 Curious about how it works? We’re happy to chat - no pressure.
Send a message or check out for more info.

31/07/2025

💨 “Emotions are like farts...”

If you hold them in too long, it gets uncomfortable.
Letting them out (in safe, respectful ways) is part of being human.

At Nest, we believe emotions deserve space - not shame. Whether it’s grief, anger, anxiety or joy, they all need room to move.

🧡 Got big feelings lingering? Therapy might help you make sense of them.

27/07/2025

Understanding how executive function challenges show up in love and parenting

Executive function isn’t just about remembering appointments or finishing tasks. It’s the mental load behind everything - from regulating emotions to shifting attention, making decisions, and staying organised.

So when executive function is under strain (thanks ADHD, stress, burnout, perimenopause…), it doesn’t just impact work or the to-do list. It affects how we love and how we parent.

Maybe it looks like:

Forgetting important dates - or what your partner just said 🙃

Getting stuck in task paralysis while your kid is melting down

Snapping when you're actually just overwhelmed

Struggling to switch gears from ‘parent mode’ to ‘partner mode’

Feeling guilty for always being behind

You're not lazy. You're not a bad partner or parent. You're human - and likely overloaded.

At Nest, we hold space for the real stuff behind the disconnection. The messiness, the misfires, the meaning. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And we’re here when you’re ready.

💬 Want to explore how this shows up in your relationship? Book a session or send us a message.

24/07/2025

Neurodivergent Dating - A Better Way to Meet is a first-of-its-kind event created by and for neurodivergent adults who are ready to explore connection, romance, or just friendship in a space that truly understands them.

This isn’t your average dating event. It’s a thoughtfully designed, choose-your-own-adventure experience featuring:

🎨 Paint + canvas activities
🧁 Cupcake decorating
🧸 Build-a-Bear table
🎯 Lawn games (croquet, Connect 4, corn hole + more)
🎮 Gamer-friendly spaces (Switch players welcome!)
🔥 Quiet lounge by the fire
🍹 Snacks + non-alcoholic drinks
🦄 Plus a guest appearance from our local celebrity – Piccolo Pony!

Guests can choose to attend one session or all three, meeting new people from different age groups in a fun, low-pressure environment.

This is about belonging, connection, and creating a safe space where neurodivergent people can feel empowered to be themselves.

Please consider sharing the event with your networks – friends, family, schools, workplaces, community groups - anyone who might know someone who would love to be part of this.

👉 Tickets + Info: https://www.carapr.com.au/event-details/neuro-dating-2

Thank you for supporting this important initiative – together, we’re making connection more accessible, inclusive and joyful 💛

20/07/2025

What couples think is the problem… vs what’s actually going on underneath.

It’s easy to focus on the surface stuff - like constant arguments, lack of intimacy, or feeling unappreciated. But beneath those day-to-day struggles, there’s usually something deeper at play.

🗣 Unspoken fears.
💔 Old wounds.
💤 Emotional disconnection.

At Nest, we gently unpack the real stuff - without blame, shame or finger-pointing. Just honest conversations, practical tools, and space to reconnect.

✨ Which one of these hit home for you? Tell us in the comments or send us a message if you’re ready for support.

17/07/2025

You know that feeling - when something’s shifted between you and your partner?
You’re still doing life together… but it’s quieter now. Heavier. Less connected.

💬 Maybe it’s the silence.
💬 Maybe it’s the short answers.
💬 Maybe it’s the sense that you’re more like co-workers than a couple.

Here’s the thing:
Disconnection doesn’t mean it’s broken.
But it is a sign. A cue. An invitation.

And noticing it? That’s the first powerful step toward change.

At Nest, I support couples who want more than just “fine.” Who want to feel close again - emotionally, physically, and practically.

💛 If that’s what you’re craving too, you’re not alone.

DM me or head to the link in bio to learn more about The Relationship Retreat or weekly couples therapy.

Address

Annesley/10 Westwood Drive
Bowral, NSW
2576

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:45pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61484223042

Website

http://www.nestcounselling.com.au/

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Based in Camden, NSW offering psychotherapy and counselling. We have an open door policy and work with people facing any challenges. We do however have a 2 special areas of focus: **Couples who are wanting to work through relationship challenges (Gottman Method)

**Offering an inclusive and respectful space for the gender diverse community and the wider LGBTQIA community Please reach out for a confidential chat if you would like to talk more.