Bunbury Counselling

06/10/2025

29/09/2025

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16/09/2025

WA businesses, this could be a game-changer for your growth.

The WA Small Business Growth Grant—part of the Small Business Growth Grants program by the Small Business Development Corporation—can cover up to $10,000 in matched funding. That slashes our 6-Month Business Consulting Program from $15,400 to just $7,700 for eligible health, wellness, and allied health practices in Western Australia.

Over six months, we'll partner on tailored strategies, time-saving systems, and ongoing support to shift from overwhelm to clear, confident leadership.

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24/08/2025

Honouring Dr Michel Odent (1930 – 2025)

This week, the world of childbirth lost one of its greatest pioneers.
Dr Michel Odent, French obstetrician and visionary, passed away at the age of 95 in London.

Odent transformed the way we think about birth. He championed ideas that now feel obvious, but at the time were revolutionary:
- Introducing water birth into maternity wards
- Designing birthing rooms that feel more like home and less like hospitals
- Emphasising the importance of immediate skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding in the first hour after birth
- Exploring the primal health connection — how the way we are born shapes our physical and emotional wellbeing for life

One of his most quoted insights is:
"To change the world, we must first change the way babies are being born."

Odent also spoke candidly about the role of fathers in the birthing space. He recommended caution, noting that an anxious or unprepared father could unintentionally disturb the calm, safe environment needed for labour to progress.

Far from excluding dads, this perspective actually shows us how vital it is that fathers are well prepared, educated, and confident in their role. When partners know how to support effectively — calmly, protectively, and without unnecessary stress — they become one of the most powerful assets in the birthing room.

At Beer and Bubs: Childbirth and Parent Education for Dads at the Pub, we couldn’t agree more. Our mission has always been to equip dads with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to step into this role — not as bystanders, but as active, supportive partners who help create the safe space Odent envisioned.

As we reflect on his passing, we celebrate his legacy. His work is woven into every childbirth education program, every birth that honours instinct and connection, and every dad who learns how to support their partner in this extraordinary moment.

Thank you, Michel Odent, for helping us reimagine birth.

www.beerandbubs.com.au

09/08/2025

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06/08/2025

06/08/2025

🎥 Meet Gabriella Quill – Counselling Student with Bunbury Counselling and WA Mental Health

We’re pleased to introduce Gabriella Quill, a Bachelor of Counselling student currently completing her placement with Bunbury Counselling and WA Mental Health.

Gabriella brings a grounded, empathetic, and client-focused approach to therapy. With a background in health and community services, Gabriella holds a Diploma of Counselling, a Certificate IV in Mental Health, and a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs. She draws on this strong foundation to support clients with compassion and care.

She has a particular interest in working with young people, women, and individuals navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Gabriella creates a gentle and safe space where clients can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

👩‍💻 Now accepting new clients
Book directly with Gabriella via our website:
👉 https://bunburycounselling.com/gabriella-quill

01/08/2025

The most meaningful legacy you leave might not be what you do, but the lives you influence at home.

Plant the values you want the world to grow.

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