Atlas Counselling

03/04/2025

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31/03/2025

I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the new and existing clients that continue to support Atlas Counselling through this time of transition an change.

The online booking system on the website www.atlascounselling.com.au is now back up for booking Online Zoom appointments!

Limited mobile appointments can still be booked, but will need to be arranged directly by calling 0421 364 395.

31/03/2025

Definitely worth flicking through these images.

If you are looking to develop this skill, Atlas Counselling may be able to help.

21/02/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

As a result of the space that we have had the privilege of using over the past 7-8 years no longer being available to us, Atlas Counselling is going mobile!!!

Effective immediately and until a new and appropriate space is secured (watch this space!!), all face-to-face sessions will ONLY be available at YOUR location* within the Maitland LGA.

Online Zoom options remain available and unchanged.

*Location must be approved prior to booking

22/12/2024

It's been a minute since I last posted, but was inspired to share this one! Well stated!

09/09/2024

The more you read this quote from Kant, the deeper you are likely to feel it!

The 'rules' we follow are supposed to bring us a sense of what?

Whose 'rules' are they? Why do we follow them? What are we trading? And what are we hoping for in return for our conformation?

It is no small wonder that we are experiencing a time in our culture/society where it feels like there are unprecedented levels of "stress", "anxiety" and "depression" (just for starters)... I use the inverted commas because we separate these experiences from the self as disorders as a means of then being able to variously use them or resolve them individually as "the problem" (as contexts may dictate), rather than own them as part of the human experience that has been crafted through the mechanism of virtue (or to be more germane, morality).

Morality is important in civilised society, without it we might never have developed to where we are now, but what we might now benefit from is an awareness of these things and of our capacity to actively choose so that we might live more authentically toward achieving our own goals and ambitions.

Big philosophical questions, or big personal development questions? Yes! Consider sitting with the quote below. What comes up for you? Do you want to dig into it a bit? Atlas Counselling can help support you in that journey.

As always, if you feel called, please reach out through any of the following:

Call/Text: 0421 364 395
Email: connect@atlascounselling.com.au
Website: www.atlascounselling.com.au
Facebook: Atlas Counselling

08/09/2024

And this is why important or significant communications are best done (at least) over the phone (if not in person), because a text can be misinterpreted SO easily.

I think the majority of us can be accused of using text messaging (or other written medium) to communicate, particularly when those communications are about difficult things.

Many of the concerns that clients bring into the Atlas Counselling space can be improved with good ol' communication skills and strategies.

Do you think your communication could use some work? Perhaps Atlas Counselling can help!

For more information, please reach out through any of the following:

Call/text: 0421 364 395
Email: connect@atlascounselling.com.au
Website: www.atlascounselling.com.au
Facebook: Atlas Counselling

12/08/2024

Let's hope sharing this reel works...

You might have heard me say something similar?

Oftentimes "why" isn't the thing to focus on... it's recognising the "what" and accepting "that" it is happening that teaches you mastery x

We can work on this together if you think you could benefit from support.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/R1DMDivGhcJ1nrT7/?mibextid=V2iOCx

30/07/2024

People pleasing is something that a lot of people struggle with!

It shows up frequently in the Atlas Counselling space. An antidote for the effects of people pleasing is Authenticity.

Working through the conflicting thoughts, opinions and judgements that we form, co-opt, adopt or internalise through our lives is not always a straight line and it seldom "easy". Atlas Counselling may be able to help!

For more information, to ask any questions or to discuss booking your appointment, please reach out through any of the following:

Call/text: 0421 364 395
Email: connect@atlascounselling.com.au
Facebook: Atlas Counselling
Website: www.atlascounselling.com.au

12/07/2024

I am not very good with technology, so I'm not sure how this will 'share', but in the event that the video doesn't come up automatically, when you have a few quiet minutes, please consider watching the video by clicking the link.

This is a 'magic trick' performed on Australia's Got Talent.

Please note: This video references mental health struggles and suicidality.

If you are in crisis please call Lifeline on 131114

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/QnNvcs46F5LRBzYu/?mibextid=0VwfS7

04/07/2024

This one is for more than only the "she's" out there - This one is something for all of us to consider...

I witness that many people are fearful of not being "productive" enough...they fear they're not doing enough or that they are not enough and I think that this poem is reflective of that angst but also highlights the importance of 'being'.

Busy-ness can be a very effective form of avoidance, and while there is value to considered avoidance, and there is a time and place for it, it is not often very helpful as an ongoing solution in the long-term.

However...we're "trained" to be avoidant in many ways...because it makes us more productive resources and also, more comfortable for others to be around sometimes...but there is no authenticity in that; there's not usually a 'real' purpose to it; certainly there is not a lot of self-awareness or self-advocacy in being avoidant.

When you're ready to look into the avoidance strategies that you rely on, Atlas Counselling can help teach you how to identify them and begin the process of retraining you to live more authentically and in line with your own values and towards your own goals. Atlas Counselling can help you to learn to advocate for yourself in your relationships and your life.

For more information, please reach out through any of the following:

Call/text: 0421 364 395
Email: connect@atlascounselling.com.au
Website: www.atlascounselling.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/atlascounselling

24/06/2024

I can't recall if I have shared this before, or if I've been saving it for a time that 'felt right' to share it...but it feels right this morning, so here it is.

We spend so much time rejecting, avoiding, distracting or dismissing felt experiences that are uncomfortable. I don't think that a day in the therapy space goes by without this image being brought to my mind.

This is what I mean when I say to clients that there is great power in being able to hold space for our discomfort. Learn about it; what it looks like, feels like and how it manifests in and around me. In doing so we are able to honour the experience and risk meeting the unmet need with self-respect.

If you're feeling like you could benefit from airing out the receptacle where we often stuff uncomfortable and painful emotions; seek to harness the power of that awareness, and make values-driven choices toward achieving your goals, Atlas Counselling could help.

* No referral required
* No wait lists
* Book online directly through the website
* Offering face-to-face sessions in Maitland NSW, or online sessions Australia-wide, for individuals 16yo+

Call/Text: 0421 364 395
Email: connect@atlascounselling.com.au
Website: www.atlascounselling.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlasCounselling