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Samantha Weir Counselling

✍️ Clinical Counsellor (PACFA | CCAA)
🎓 BPsych (Hons) | BCouns
📚 Master of Psychology student
🌿 Individuals | Couples

✨Warm, friendly & compassionate therapist.
🎓Bachelor of Counselling.
✅Registered with CCAA.
📍Brisbane, QLD.

24/02/2026

Window of Tolerance 🪟

Before you ask:
“What’s wrong with me?”
Ask:
“Am I outside my window?”

Hyper-aroused = anxious, reactive, overwhelmed.
Hypo-aroused = numb, shut down, disconnected.

When you’re outside your window, logic doesn’t work well.

Regulate first.
Problem-solve second.

Your nervous system isn’t broken.
It’s protective.

Save this so you recognise it sooner 💾 Share it with someone who feels overwhelmed 🤍

18/02/2026

Be Kind To Your Mind 🤍

The way you speak to yourself matters.

Harsh doesn’t equal disciplined.
Shame doesn’t equal motivated.
Criticism doesn’t equal growth.

Self-attack activates threat.
Safety activates change.

You don’t improve by bullying yourself.

You improve in environments that feel safe, including internally.

How are you speaking to yourself today?

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14/02/2026

Stages of Psychosocial Development 🧠

Across the lifespan we face core psychological tensions:

Trust vs mistrust
Autonomy vs shame
Initiative vs guilt
Industry vs inferiority
Identity vs role confusion
Intimacy vs isolation
Generativity vs stagnation
Integrity vs despair

If you struggle in adulthood, it doesn’t mean you’re broken.

It may mean an earlier stage wasn’t fully supported.

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about revisiting unfinished developmental work with safety and insight.

If this helped you understand yourself differently, save it 💾 Share it with someone who feels stuck in old patterns 🤍

28/08/2025

The Drama Triangle: Breaking the Cycle 🎭

The Drama Triangle, developed by Stephen Karpman, describes unhealthy relationship dynamics where individuals unconsciously take on one of three roles:

🔺 Victim – Feels powerless and avoids taking responsibility.
🔺 Rescuer – Tries to “save” others, often without being asked.
🔺 Persecutor – Uses power in a negative way, blaming or controlling.

These roles keep us stuck in toxic interactions, preventing true healing and accountability. The good news? We can step out of the triangle by embracing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and responding instead of reacting.

Which role do you notice most often in yourself or others? 🤔

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21/08/2025

The Cycle of Development 🌱💡

Growth is a journey, and every skill we develop follows a natural progression. The Cycle of Development helps us understand where we are and what’s needed to move forward:

🔹 Unconscious Incompetence – You don’t know what you don’t know. (Discovery)
🔹 Conscious Incompetence – You recognize what you need to learn but lack the skills. (Learning)
🔹 Conscious Competence – You can do it with effort and focus. (Disciplined Effort)
🔹 Unconscious Competence – It becomes second nature and effortless. (Skilled Application)

No matter where you are in this cycle, trust the process! Keep learning, practicing, and growing. 🌟

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19/08/2025

Sunrise is a natural reset for your circadian rhythm. 🌅 Morning light exposure helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle, improves mood, and supports energy levels throughout the day.

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18/08/2025

✨ Did you know?
You may be able to claim private health insurance rebates when seeing a Clinical Counsellor 🙌

A Clinical Counsellor is a qualified professional who has:
✔️ Completed extensive training and clinical placement
✔️ Achieved a minimum number of client hours under supervision
✔️ Engages in regular supervision & professional development
✔️ Holds registration with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)

👩‍💼 About Samantha
Samantha is a Clinical Counsellor registered with PACFA, offering evidence-based therapy for both individuals and couples. She provides sessions face-to-face at Lutwyche, Brisbane, as well as Telehealth across Australia.

💳 Private Health Rebates
Available for individuals and couples, depending on your health fund.

Samantha’s Private Health Fund provider numbers:
• AHM – 21268020
• ARHG – PC28093T
• BUPA – J003926
• HCF – C0001397
• MEDIBANK – A334031B

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01/07/2025

🧐Have you considered contributing to research? I’m currently completing my Honours in Psychology at SCU and would love your help!

🧠 What shapes the way we think about mental health? This research explores how culture, religion, and peer groups shape attitudes toward mental health and help-seeking.

✅ If you’re 18+, please take this 20-minute anonymous survey.

🎁 Go in the draw to win 1 of 3 Coles gift cards (1 x $100, 2 x $50)!

👉 Take the survey (https://scuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8jrWgWH4LHXuzs or link in bio on instagram)

📩 Questions? s.weir.16@student.scu.edu.au

✔️ SCU HREC approved (2025/089)

28/04/2025

Gratitude is a practice, not just a feeling. ✨

Some days, gratitude comes easily. Other days, we have to look a little harder. But when we choose to notice the good—no matter how small—it shifts our perspective and brings a change of attitude to our hearts.

What’s something you’re thankful for today? Let’s start a gratitude chain in the comments! ⬇️

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23/04/2025

The C.U.R.E. Framework for Mental Wellness 💚✨

When navigating mental health challenges, having a structured approach can make all the difference. The C.U.R.E. Framework provides a step-by-step guide:

🔹 C - Connect: Build a support system and reach out to those you trust.
🔹 U - Understand: Recognize and acknowledge your emotions without judgment.
🔹 R - Respond: Take mindful actions that promote healing and well-being.
🔹 E - Engage Help: Seek professional support when needed.
🔹 E - Evaluate: Reflect on your progress and adjust as necessary.

Healing is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Take it one step at a time. 💙

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20/04/2025

Did You Know? 🤔💚

Healing is the process of restoring health, well-being, or wholeness after injury, illness, or distress.

Healing isn’t just about personal reflection—it’s also about connection. Surrounding yourself with people who understand and support your mental health journey can make it easier to heal. Whether it’s therapy, support groups, or open conversations with loved ones, you don’t have to do this alone.

🌿 Community and connection are powerful tools for growth. 🌿

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16/04/2025

Overthinking can be exhausting. When your mind feels stuck in a loop, try shifting your focus—engage in activities you love, take deep breaths, or try meditation to bring yourself back to the present. What helps you quiet your thoughts? 💭✨

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Address

12 Norman Avenue
Brisbane, QLD
4030

Telephone

+61423243973

Website

https://samanthaweircounselling.com/

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