Nicolette Ward Counselling

27/02/2026

This week in counselling:

There is a normalisation around co***ne usage among some females, i.e. several female clients use co***ne as if it were as normal as drinking a coffee.

The Research:
Female recent use increased to ~3.7%, narrowing the traditional gap with men (who were at ~5.3%) in Queensland

Penalites:
If police catch someone with co***ne for personal use:
Maximum penalty: up to 15 years imprisonment (that’s the legal maximum on paper).

In reality: first-time minor possession often results in:
* Drug diversion program (if eligible)
* Fine
* Good behaviour bond
* Criminal conviction (if diversion not granted)

I would like to know what is causing this increase in using a Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug?

Is it because:

1. It is more accessible
2. It is affordable by middle class families
3. It is considered cool
4. It is fun to do
5. It takes away boredom

Why is this becoming more prevalent in the female sisterhood?

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25/02/2026

Thank you to my dear partner and amazing 🤩 hands of tradesmanship we replaced the office vents from the 70a and here are some of the before and afters! Much appreciation and love to my partner, Dragan for helping me build my dream space for healing and restoration to better than before. He is in the background but an integral part of my business!

26/01/2026

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01/01/2026

DID YOU KNOW...Premarital Counselling: Couples who undergo premarital counseling are 30% more likely to stay together for over 10 years 75% of premarital counseling attendees report improved conflict resolution skills Premarital counseling can reduce divorce rates by approximately 31%

19/12/2025

Dr John Gottman found that a strong predictor of relationship stability is how much partners know about each other's "Inner Worlds". This knowledge helps them to remain connected in stressful times, rather than becoming strangers to each other.

12/12/2025

Studies by Dr Arthur Aron show that by doing new and exciting activities as a couple, your relationship becomes more satisfying as you grow together as individuals. I find couples struggle to take time out of life to just stop...and when I tell them they need to take a break, it's like someone has given them permission to do so! You have a right to rest and replenish.

05/12/2025

Dr Terri Orbuch found that partners who can identify each other's personal expectations experience greater happiness and less frustration over time. I would like to do some midnight forest picnics, to sit around a fire and toast marshmallows and listen to guitar music played by my partner. How about you?

28/11/2025

One study found that couple with a greater appreciation for each other's strengths reported more satisfying relationships and s*x lives. What's the last thing your partner did - that make you feel appreciated?

21/11/2025

Research from Miami, Minnesota and California universities said that wronged partner valued their relationship more and was more likely to forgive their loved one, when their partner apologised for doing something wrong.

14/11/2025

Researchers at George Mason university found that we're more satisfied with our partners than we idealise them and they will often work to meet that ideal.

07/11/2025

Researchers at The Open University found that loving a partner warts and all, and accepting their quirks and qualities as part of what makes them who they are, is the basis of lasting enduring love.

31/10/2025

Dr John Gottman notes that successful relationships are made up of partners who scan the environment for things that they are thankful for.