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Thrive at Life

Together we can discover how you Face-to-face, on country, and online sessions available. Animal Assisted Therapy available.

Social Work & Counselling
Embodied Healing breath and bodywork alongside talk-therapy to empower healing from anxiety, stress, and trauma, and promote wellbeing.

01/01/2026

A New Year to Surprise Yourself ✨

A new year doesn’t ask you to be perfect.
It invites you to be alive.

To dream boldly.
To let a little good madness in.
To read words that move you.
To kiss, create, build, sing, and live in ways that feel true to you.

Make art — even if no one sees it.
Rest — without guilt.
Grow — gently, bravely, imperfectly.

And somewhere along the way this year…
May you surprise yourself.

— inspired by Neil Gaiman

Need support on your journey of healing and growth?
Reach out today and make an appointment.
Together we can discover how you .
✨

30/12/2025

Prepping for the New Year with gentle intention...

24/12/2025

🎄 If You’re Still Standing, That Counts 🎄

As Christmas arrives, your feed may soon fill with highlights — goals smashed, dreams ticked off, big wins wrapped in bows.

And if your biggest achievement this year was simply surviving — that matters. Deeply.

Getting through hard days.
Holding yourself together when things felt heavy.
Staying, even when it would’ve been easier to disappear.

That is strength.

Be kind to yourself this Christmas.
Be gentle with your nervous system.
Rest without guilt.
Celebrate yourself — quietly, if needed.

You are enough. Just as you are. Right now.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with softness, safety, and moments of ease 🤍

P.S. Yes — the festive portrait was created with a little help from AI ✨
No elves were harmed, the lollipop is not edible, and the Christmas cheer is very real.

Need support on your journey of healing and growth?
Reach out today and make an appointment. Together we can discover how you .

🎄

22/12/2025

Believe in your elf!

It my last day of client-facing work for the year, so just jumping on - with a bit of Dopamine-dressing, to wish you a safe, peaceful, and merry Christmas!

See you next year.

Together we can discover how you .

🎄

16/12/2025

When the World Feels Shaken

What happened in Bondi has landed heavily.
Violence like this rattles our sense of safety — especially when it feels close to home.

If you’re feeling scared, angry, numb, grief-stricken, or simply unsettled, your response makes sense.
Big events can stir old wounds, raise hard questions, or leave you needing extra reassurance — for yourself or your children.

You don’t need to carry this alone.
Support is available if things feel overwhelming:

• Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
• Kids Helpline — 1800 55 1800 (ages 5–25)

You’re also welcome to reach out to us at Thrive at Life.
We’re not a crisis service — but we care deeply about our community and can support you to find the right help.

This act does not define who we are.
Hate and extremism have no place here. We remain committed to trauma-sensitive spaces where every person is safe, valued, and supported.

Please take gentle care of yourselves — and one another — in the days ahead.
Together we can discover how you

🕎

13/12/2025

If Christmas hurts, read this

Not everyone feels merry in December.
For many, this season brings grief, family tension, loneliness, or memories that ache.

And that doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you.

You are allowed to plan ahead.
You are allowed to say no.
You are allowed to change traditions — or walk away from them entirely.

Christmas doesn’t have to be endured.
It can be reshaped to fit your nervous system, your values, your capacity.

Safety matters more than appearances.
Peace matters more than politeness.
Your wellbeing matters more than keeping the peace for others.

This season, choose what supports you.
Choose rest.
Choose boundaries.
Choose yourself — without apology.

Need support on your journey of healing and growth?
Reach out today and make an appointment. Together we can discover how you 🌳

12/12/2025

Can You Survive Whamageddon?

It's officially Whamageddon season, and the challenge is on! The goal? To make it to Christmas Eve without hearing WHAM!’s iconic Last Christmas. Think you can do it? Here’s how to play:

The Rules:
1️⃣ Avoid the Song: Your mission is to go as long as possible without hearing the original Last Christmas. Covers and remixes don’t count!

2️⃣ Timing: The game runs from 1st December until midnight on Christmas Eve.

3️⃣ Stay Sharp: You’re out the moment you recognise the song!

4️⃣ Share the Defeat: When you hear it, post your “Whamhalla” moment with the hashtag .

Pro Tip: While it’s tempting to sabotage your mates, remember: this is a survival game, not a battle royale. Play fair and keep it fun!

How long can you last before George Michael’s voice takes you down? Let us know your progress — or your defeat!

Together we can discover how you .

🎄

11/12/2025

A Gentle Wish for Your Festive Season

Warm wishes for peace and merriment this Christmas and New Year — may you find moments of calm, connection and care as the year comes to a close.

We’re continuing to take bookings for the New Year, so if you’re ready to begin or continue your healing journey, you’re welcome to reach out and secure a time that supports you.

And please remember, if you need urgent assistance, call Emergency 000 or Lifeline on 13-11-14.

Together we can discover how you

🎄

11/12/2025

When Old Wounds Hijack New Conversations

It’s easy to slip into a pattern of dragging past hurts into present disagreements. Most couples do it at some point — especially when emotions run high. But when every argument becomes a catalogue of old grievances, the real issue gets buried, and both partners walk away feeling misunderstood.

Here’s the truth: healthy communication isn’t about winning. It’s about staying with this moment, this problem, and working through it together.

When you catch yourself reaching for an old example, pause. Breathe. Ask yourself, “Is this helping us move forward, or am I trying to protect myself with proof of past pain?”

Bringing yesterday into today doesn’t create clarity — it creates clutter. What builds connection is staying present, speaking from your experience, and remembering you’re on the same team.

Need support on your journey of healing and growth?
Reach out today and make an appointment. Together we can discover how you .

🌳

10/12/2025

The Hidden Magic Behind High-Value Attraction

Ever wondered why high-value people — across all genders and sexualities — are drawn to certain partners again and again? It’s not luck. It’s alignment.

They’re pulled toward depth, honesty, and emotional steadiness. Not perfection. Not performance. Just the real, grounded stuff that makes love feel safe and expansive at the same time.

When someone leads with authenticity, holds space with empathy, and stands tall in their purpose, it creates a kind of emotional gravity. A quiet power. A feeling of I can be fully myself here.

And that’s the secret — high-value people choose partners who add to their life, not distract from it. Partners who grow, reflect, and rise. Partners who meet them in their depth, not run from it.

If you recognised yourself in these traits, even a little, take it as a sign: you’re building the foundations of a relationship that can actually last.

Need support on your journey of healing and growth?
Reach out today and make an appointment. Together we can discover how you .
🌳

09/12/2025

Redefining Strength: Raising Resilient Men

In a world where outdated stereotypes still linger, it's time to rewrite the script on masculinity. We're breaking down barriers and embracing a new narrative: one where boys are encouraged to express their emotions and vulnerability is celebrated. Join us in raising strong men who aren't afraid to feel, to empathise, and to connect deeply with themselves and others. Together, we're forging a path towards a healthier, more inclusive future.

Need support on your journey of healing and growth? Reach out today and make an appointment. Together we can discover how you .
🌳

06/12/2025

Your Heart Breaks — But You Don’t

When a breakup shatters your world, it’s easy to believe you’re starting from nothing. You’re not. You’re rebuilding from truth — yours.

A glow-up isn’t about proving anything to anyone. It’s about returning to yourself with more honesty, more clarity and more fire than before.

Here’s what really happens when you rise from heartbreak:

✨ You see what you ignored.
The red flags. The parts of you that dimmed. The things you tolerated because you hoped they’d change. Now you get to choose differently.

✨ You reconnect with your inner power.
Not through perfection or hustle — but through quiet moments of care, boundaries that protect you, and choices that honour your worth.

✨ You realise healing isn’t linear.
Some days you’ll feel unstoppable. Some days you’ll cry into your tea. Both are part of the glow-up. Both are proof you’re moving.

✨ You stop running from yourself.
Mindfulness, reflection, movement — these aren’t trends. They’re pathways back to your centre, where your real confidence lives.

Your glow-up doesn’t need to be loud to be real.
It just needs to be yours.

What part of you is asking to be reclaimed right now?

Need support on your journey of healing and growth?
Reach out today and make an appointment. Together we can discover how you .

✨

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Torquay (by Appointment Only)
Hervey Bay, QLD
4655

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2:30pm

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+61468308199

Website

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