Shield Counselling

24/09/2025

15/09/2025

Ever catch yourself stuck in a thought loop that just won’t let go? Maybe it’s the “I’m not good enough” voice, or the “What if everything goes wrong?” fear.

You’re not alone in that — our brains love to play tricks on us. The thing is, just because you think something doesn’t mean it’s true.

When those thoughts hit, try pausing and asking yourself:
✨ Is this really true?
✨ Am I just assuming the worst?
✨ What would someone who loves me say?
✨ What’s actually healthy for me right now?

These gentle questions can help untangle the noise in your head and bring you back to what’s real.

At Shield Counselling, we know how heavy those thoughts can feel — and you don’t have to fight them by yourself.

💻 Online sessions | 📞 Phone support | Reach out anytime at www.shieldcounselling.com.au

06/09/2025

Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone.
For some, it’s one shocking event that changes everything. For others, it’s years of abuse, neglect, or painful experiences that leave deep emotional scars.

PTSD and CPTSD can feel overwhelming—flashbacks, nightmares, shame, guilt, and relationship struggles can make everyday life exhausting.

If any of this feels familiar, please know you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and with the right support, you can begin to feel safe, understood, and whole again.

At Shield Counselling, we walk alongside you—gently, at your pace—because your story matters.

You deserve peace. You deserve healing. You deserve support.

27/08/2025

Ever noticed how stress or past pain shows up in your body? 😣
That tight chest, constant headaches, or even random stomach issues—it’s not “all in your head.” It’s your body holding on to what you’ve been through.

✨ Trauma can look like:
• Zoning out when things feel too much
• Tension you just can’t shake
• Cravings, nausea, or gut issues
• Skin breakouts or flare-ups when you’re stressed
• Feeling run down or always sick

Your body is doing its best to protect you, but it also needs care and release. Healing isn’t just about the mind—it’s about listening to your whole self. 🌿

You’re not “broken.” You’re human. And you don’t have to do this alone. 💚

21/08/2025

Mental health matters — and so do you.

The truth is, mental health problems can happen to anyone, for many reasons, and they don’t define your worth or your future. People living with mental health challenges bring unique strengths, skills, and value to our world.

At Shield Counselling, we believe:
Mental health struggles are nothing to be ashamed of.
Talking openly and respectfully about them helps, not harms.
Everyone has a role to play in creating understanding and support.

If you’re finding things tough, please remember—you’re not alone. Support is out there, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

Our online counselling sessions are here to give you a safe space to talk, heal, and be supported—wherever you are.

Send us a message today if you’d like to know more.

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

15/08/2025

Trauma doesn’t just leave in the night… it finds new outfits to wear.
Sometimes it’s dressed as people pleasing, sometimes as over-apologising, and sometimes as that perfectionist streak you call “just trying to do my best” (spoiler: it’s not).

Shame after trauma can be sneaky.
It whispers that you’re “too much” or “not enough.”
It convinces you you’ll mess it up, so you don’t even try.
It makes you feel like love is for “other people” and that you should shrink yourself just to be accepted.

If you see yourself in this list, you’re not broken — you’re human.
And these patterns? They’re survival skills you picked up when you needed them most. The good news? You can learn new ones. Ones that make room for safety, self-worth, and actual joy.

You don’t have to keep carrying shame alone.
Reach out — we can work through it together.

10/08/2025

Ever feel like you want to make a change… but you’re not even sure where to start?
You write down a goal, feel motivated for a week, and then — p**f — life happens.

Here’s the thing: it’s not that you’re “bad at sticking to things.”
It’s just that your goals might need a little structure.

That’s where SMART goals come in:
💡 Specific – So you actually know what you’re aiming for.
📏 Measurable – So you can see progress (even the tiny wins).
💪 Achievable – So it feels possible, not overwhelming.
🎯 Relevant – So it’s meaningful to you, not just what you “should” do.
⏳ Time-bound – So it doesn’t stay on your “someday” list forever.

You deserve goals that excite you, not exhaust you.
Start small. Make it SMART. And watch how things change.

What’s one small goal you could set for yourself today?

09/08/2025

Some wounds you can’t see — but you feel them every day.
The overthinking.
The exhaustion.
The way your body tenses for no reason.
The memories that sneak up when you’re just trying to live your life.

Trauma changes your brain and your body. But here’s the truth — it’s not permanent. With the right support, your mind can learn new ways to think, feel, and respond. Your body can finally exhale.

At Shield Counselling, we help you process the past, release the tension you’ve been carrying, and find the calm you thought you’d lost.

You don’t have to go through it alone.