Freedom Christian Counselling

Freedom Christian Counselling Qualified Counsellor - Clinically Trained - APA Registered - CBT Based Therapy - Confidential - Non-judgemental

ABOUT – Counsellor
Our counsellor is APA registered and currently undertaking their Bachelor of Psychological Science with a specific interest in neuroscience. They have a clinical background and have previously worked and trained under some of the most phenomenal professionals in the industry with extensive expertise and backgrounds, ranging from general mental health to forensic psychiatry. Their approach is client-centered and rooted in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Our counsellor can be described as empathetic, non-judgemental, practical, direct, and empowering. MISSION & VALUES
At our core, our aim is to provide a practical Christian counselling service that allows space for God and is founded on biblical principles. We are passionate about seeing lives transformed and people walking in freedom through the power of God at work in their lives. Our service prides itself on being client-centered and although this is a Christian based service, clients are under no obligation to discuss God, Christianity, or Spirituality. Our aim is to empower you and help you develop the tools you need to navigate trauma and mental health related symptoms that will enable inner healing, capacity building, emotional regulation and to walk in freedom.

We often feel pressure to hold everything together, yet psychology tells us that acknowledging our limits, rather than f...
05/03/2026

We often feel pressure to hold everything together, yet psychology tells us that acknowledging our limits, rather than fighting them, actually increases resilience and reduces burnout. When we allow ourselves to receive support, our capacity to cope grows.

God’s grace works the same way. His power doesn’t wait until we are strong enough; it meets us in our need. Weakness is not failure in His kingdom, it is often where He becomes most visible.

Today, consider releasing one area where you feel you must carry it all alone, and pray quietly, “Lord, Your grace is enough for me here.”

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9

Fear often grows when we feel alone, yet God’s promise is that we never are. Interestingly, research shows that even the...
03/03/2026

Fear often grows when we feel alone, yet God’s promise is that we never are. Interestingly, research shows that even the perception of support can calm our nervous system and reduce stress responses. Our minds and bodies settle when we know we are not facing life by ourselves.

In the same way, remembering that God is present with us brings steadiness in anxious moments. His strength doesn’t arrive once we’ve fixed everything, it meets us right where we are.

If today feels uncertain, pause for a moment and whisper, “God, You are with me here.” Let that truth anchor you.

“So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” - Isaiah 41:10

Did you know your brain is designed to adapt and grow?God created your mind with an incredible ability to change, to be ...
01/03/2026

Did you know your brain is designed to adapt and grow?

God created your mind with an incredible ability to change, to be renewed, reshaped, and strengthened over time.

When you choose to draw close to Him, even in small ways, you’re not only building spiritual connection… you’re forming new patterns in your mind as well.

When you repeatedly and intentionally think a thought or take an action, your brain forms new neural pathways.

The more you practice something, the stronger it becomes.

When you practice turning your thoughts back to God…
it becomes easier.
more natural.
more instinctive.

This brings hope! because it means you’re not stuck.
You’re not “too far gone.”
You’re not doomed to stay the same.
What feels hard today won’t always feel hard.

Because over time, what begins as intentional effort becomes your default…
and drawing close to Him starts to feel like home.

Keep going, you’re doing great!

Romans 12:2 ‘Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind’

Tetzaveh — “You Shall Command”This week’s portion, Tetzaveh, draws us into the sacred rhythm of light and consecration.B...
27/02/2026

Tetzaveh — “You Shall Command”

This week’s portion, Tetzaveh, draws us into the sacred rhythm of light and consecration.

Before we even reach the garments, we see oil, pure, pressed oil, brought to keep the menorah burning continually. The light was not accidental. It was intentional. It was tended. It was sustained.

Then we see the garments of the priests, woven with beauty, colour, detail and purpose. Not for display, but for glory and for service. Every thread carried meaning. Every stone bore the names of the tribes. Those who ministered before the Lord did not do so casually; they were clothed in reminder and responsibility.

Holiness in this portion is not abstract.
It is prepared.
It is intentional.
It is visible.

And perhaps that is the invitation for us.

We may not wear ephods or breastpieces, but we are still called to carry His light. The oil that fuels us is not self-generated strength, but reliance on Him. The garments we “wear” are the attitudes, words, and actions that reflect His character.

How are we tending the light within us?
Are we allowing it to burn continually… or only when convenient?

To be set apart is not about perfection. It is about devotion. It is about choosing, daily, to align our lives with His purposes.

As Philippians reminds us, our strength and provision come from Him. We do not shine by striving, we shine by abiding.

This week, prepare your heart intentionally.
Ask the Lord where He may be refining, clothing, or anointing you anew.

Let your life become a steady light in the spaces you occupy.

Shabbat Shalom, friends 💛















Strengthened by Faith 🤍“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13Some days require more...
26/02/2026

Strengthened by Faith 🤍

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

Some days require more strength than we feel we have. But Scripture reminds us that our strength was never meant to come from striving alone.

Research shows that belief in a higher power is linked to greater resilience, improved coping, and faster recovery from stress. When we know we are not carrying life by ourselves, our capacity to endure grows.

Faith doesn’t remove challenges, but it changes how we face them. When we abide in Christ, His strength becomes the foundation beneath our weakness.

If today feels heavy, begin with this simple prayer:
“Through Christ, I am strong enough for today.”

Blessings friends 🫶

25/02/2026

Learn practical skills to support yourself and others during difficult times.Fraser Coast Regional Council has partnered with Lifeline to offer free, self-paced Psychological First Aid training for local residents.This practical online course equips you with the skills and...

Trust in What Is Unseen 🤍“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews...
24/02/2026

Trust in What Is Unseen 🤍

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1

Faith often asks us to trust before we understand, to believe before we see, and to hold onto hope even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

Interestingly, research in positive psychology shows that hope and optimism strengthen resilience and reduce stress in the body. When we hold onto something meaningful, our minds and emotions become steadier, even in difficult seasons.

In the same way, trusting in God’s promises anchors us when circumstances feel unclear. Faith isn’t ignoring reality, it’s choosing to believe that God’s Word is true even when evidence hasn’t yet appeared.

If you’re feeling uncertain today, try this simple step:
Write down one promise of God and return to it whenever doubt creeps in. Let His truth steady your heart.

Blessings friends 🫶

Here’s something comforting: putting God first won’t happen automatically. And that’s okay.In the beginning, it often lo...
22/02/2026

Here’s something comforting: putting God first won’t happen automatically. And that’s okay.

In the beginning, it often looks like this:

“I meant to pray this morning… but I forgot.”
“I meant to read my Bible… but the day got away from me.”
“I meant to invite God into this moment… but I only remembered later.”

And that doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It means you’re forming something new.

Let’s confront the lie that growth should feel smooth and effortless.
Real growth is messy! That’s how you know something is shifting, changing, and being transformed.

So, when you remember later… start then.
When you notice mid-stress… pause then.
When you feel like you missed it… return anyway.

Because every time you start again, you’re training your heart (and your mind!) to come back to Him.

And eventually, what began as effort… becomes instinct.
What felt unnatural… becomes normal.
What required reminders… becomes automatic.

Don’t quit because it’s imperfect. Keep starting again

Terumah — “An Offering From the Heart”This week, as we enter Terumah, we are invited into something tender.God asks for ...
20/02/2026

Terumah — “An Offering From the Heart”

This week, as we enter Terumah, we are invited into something tender.

God asks for offerings.

But not from everyone.
Not under pressure.
Not by force.

He says: “From everyone whose heart moves them…”

Before there is a Tabernacle… before there is gold, linen, acacia wood or sacred design… there is willingness.

The Holy One does not begin with blueprints.
He begins with hearts.

In this portion, we see a God who desires to dwell among His people. Yet He chooses to partner with them. The dwelling place of His presence is built from surrendered hands and willing hearts. Each thread woven, each coin given, each skill offered becomes part of something holy.

The Tabernacle was not funded by obligation, it was formed by devotion.

And perhaps that is the deeper invitation for us.

God is still building a dwelling place.
Not of curtains and altars…
But of lives yielded to Him.

He is not measuring the size of our offering.
He is looking at the posture behind it.

Do we give from overflow or from reluctance?
Do we serve to be seen, or because we love His presence?
Are we building space for Him in our schedules, our homes, our communities?

Terumah reminds us that worship is not confined to a moment, it is expressed in what we willingly lay down.

This week, ask yourself gently:
What is in my hand that God may be inviting me to offer?
Not out of pressure… but out of love.

Even the smallest offering, given freely, becomes part of something eternal.

Shabbat Shalom Friends 💛














Why Torah?I’m sometimes asked why I follow the weekly Torah portions.Why read according to the Jewish calendar?Why ancho...
20/02/2026

Why Torah?

I’m sometimes asked why I follow the weekly Torah portions.
Why read according to the Jewish calendar?
Why anchor myself in ancient rhythms?

For me, it isn’t about obligation.
It isn’t about legalism.
And it certainly isn’t about going “backwards.”

It’s about remembering where our faith began.

The Torah is not just law, it is foundation.
It is the story of creation, covenant, redemption, mercy, wilderness, failure, restoration, presence. It is the story Jesus Himself read, lived, and fulfilled. It is the rhythm He would have grown up hearing week after week.

When I follow the Torah cycle, I step into an ancient conversation that has been unfolding for thousands of years. I slow down. I let Scripture shape me instead of skimming it.

The Jewish calendar reminds me that faith is not random, it is rhythmic.
There are seasons of deliverance.
Seasons of wilderness.
Seasons of building.
Seasons of repentance.
Seasons of glory.

And every year, I meet the same passages, but I am not the same person. God reveals something new each time.

Torah strengthens my connection to God because it roots me.
It grounds my faith in covenant.
It reveals His character, consistent, holy, merciful, faithful.

It shows me that humanity has always struggled… and that God has always pursued.

Following the weekly portions helps me live intentionally. It reminds me that Scripture isn’t just information, it’s formation. It shapes my heart, aligns my priorities, and draws me into deeper reverence.

And perhaps most beautifully, it connects me to something bigger than myself. A global community reading the same passages, week by week, generation after generation.

Why Torah?

Because I want to walk the story of God slowly.
Because I want to know His heart more deeply.
Because I want my faith to be rooted, not rushed.

And because His Word, all of it, still speaks.

Shabbat Shalom, friends 🫶

Faith Over Fear 🤍“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3Fear is a natural human response. It shows up in...
19/02/2026

Faith Over Fear 🤍

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3

Fear is a natural human response. It shows up in uncertainty, in waiting, in the unknown. But Scripture doesn’t tell us we’ll never feel afraid, it shows us what to do when we are.

Interestingly, neuroscience confirms something powerful: prayer and meditation calm the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for triggering fear. When we turn our thoughts toward God, our bodies and minds begin to settle.

Trust isn’t just a spiritual concept, it shapes our wellbeing. Redirecting fear into trust lowers anxiety, steadies our emotions, and makes space for peace to grow.

Choosing faith over fear doesn’t mean pretending things aren’t hard. It means surrendering control to the One who sees beyond what we can.

So today, when fear whispers, try responding with a simple prayer:
“Lord, I trust You more than my fear.”

A gentle reminder today 🤍You are not overlooked.You are not unknown.You are not too much.God sees you.He knows you.And H...
16/02/2026

A gentle reminder today 🤍

You are not overlooked.
You are not unknown.
You are not too much.

God sees you.
He knows you.
And He loves you just as you are.

— Psalm 139

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