The Therapy Hub

The Therapy Hub The Therapy Hub offers counselling and psychological support for individuals, couples & families in Footscray.

01/06/2026

Ever feel like it’s just "safer" to stay silent than to bring something up to your partner? When every conversation feels like it’s going to turn into a blowout, we start walking on eggshells just to keep the peace.

The problem is, that "peace" is actually just distance. We think we’re avoiding a fight, but what we’re actually doing is building a wall. It starts small maybe a sharp comment here or a cold shoulder there but eventually, you realize you haven’t had a real conversation in weeks. You’re not talking because you’re afraid of the outcome, but the silence is actually doing more damage than the argument ever would.

In the therapy world, we look for four specific "warning signs" that push couples apart: Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt. * Criticism is when you attack their character instead of the behavior.

Stonewalling is when one person completely shuts down or walks away mid-talk.

When these four habits show up, they act like a "blocker" to connection. Instead of resolving the issue, they just escalate the hurt. If you don't have the tools to navigate these four things, your brain learns to associate "talking" with "pain," so you just stop trying.

Are you in a season of "staying silent" to avoid the storm? It’s a lonely place to be. Check out the link in our bio for our latest guide on how to start talking again without the blowups.

You're not fighting. There's no big blow-up, no obvious crisis. You're doing life together, managing the logistics, bein...
31/05/2026

You're not fighting. There's no big blow-up, no obvious crisis. You're doing life together, managing the logistics, being perfectly civil. You've just stopped really connecting. That's the version most couples don't see coming.
John Gottman's research found that it's not conflict that ends most relationships. It's the slow withdrawal. The stonewalling, the distance, the moments where one person reaches out and the other isn't really there. Ice, not fire.
The good news is that distance is workable. Couples therapy isn't only for relationships in crisis. It's also for the ones that have quietly drifted and want to find their way back to each other.

We offer couples therapy at The Therapy Hub, including Gottman Method and marathon sessions for couples who want to do deeper work in a concentrated time. Get in touch via the link in bio.

You've been pushing through for months. Getting up, showing up, doing what needs to be done. Telling yourself you should...
29/05/2026

You've been pushing through for months. Getting up, showing up, doing what needs to be done. Telling yourself you should be able to manage this. That other people have it harder. That it'll pass if you just keep going.

Depression doesn't look like weakness. It often looks like someone who's been trying incredibly hard for a very long time.

It's a real, recognised condition that responds well to treatment. It's not a character flaw, it's not something you brought on yourself, and it's not something you need to white-knuckle your way through alone.
If you've been feeling flat, exhausted, disconnected or just not like yourself, that's worth paying attention to. Support is available and it does make a difference.

Get in touch via the link in bio or visit thetherapyhub.com.au to find out more about how we can help.
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28/05/2026

Therapy for ADHD at The Therapy Hub addresses the emotional and relational impacts that medication does not. The shame, the frustration, the burnout, the patterns in relationships that ADHD can create without anyone fully understanding why.

Individual therapy for ADHD and neurodiversity. For adults and young people.

hello@thetherapyhub.com.au | (03) 9958 8772

Your teenager woke up Monday morning and couldn't get out of the car. Not wouldn't. Couldn't. There's a difference, and ...
22/05/2026

Your teenager woke up Monday morning and couldn't get out of the car. Not wouldn't. Couldn't. There's a difference, and it matters.

School can't is not truancy and it's not a behaviour problem. It's usually a sign that something else is going on, whether that's anxiety, a difficult relationship at school, or an underlying mental health condition that hasn't been identified yet. Post-Covid, we've seen a significant rise in young people who struggle to return to routine, and it's more common than most parents realise.

The signs don't always look dramatic. Frequent stomachaches that clear up on weekends. Tears before the school gate. Asking to go home. Trouble sleeping the night before. If this sounds familiar, it's worth taking seriously.

A good starting point is your GP or a mental health professional who works with young people. They can help rule out any health issues, understand what's driving the avoidance, and point you toward the right support.
We work with teenagers and families navigating exactly this. Link in bio to find out more or get in touch.

Fifteen years of managing it quietly. Pushing through. Wondering if something is wrong with them. There is nothing wron...
20/05/2026

Fifteen years of managing it quietly. Pushing through. Wondering if something is wrong with them.

There is nothing wrong with you for struggling. There is also nothing wrong with asking for support earlier than that.

Appointments available now in Footscray and online. Link in bio.

Trauma responses are adaptive. They develop because something was too much for the nervous system at the time. EMDR help...
17/05/2026

Trauma responses are adaptive. They develop because something was too much for the nervous system at the time. EMDR helps reduce the charge attached to those experiences so your system does not have to stay on high alert.

Today is IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.It’s a reminder tha...
17/05/2026

Today is IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.

It’s a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe being themselves, without fear of judgment, exclusion, or discrimination.

So many people spend years masking parts of who they are just to feel accepted or avoid rejection. That can take a real toll emotionally and mentally.

Creating safer, more supportive spaces matters.

Not just in big ways, but in everyday conversations, relationships, workplaces, and communities.

Feeling seen and accepted can change so much.

Nobody really prepares you for what happens to a relationship after a baby. The exhaustion and sleep deprivation, the sh...
13/05/2026

Nobody really prepares you for what happens to a relationship after a baby.

The exhaustion and sleep deprivation, the shift in identity. The way intimacy changes and your whole relationship changes. The small resentments that build when both people are running on empty and sleep-deprived. The feeling of being two people managing logistics rather than two people who actually like each other.

This is incredibly common and it does not mean the relationship is broken.

It means you are in one of the most demanding transitions two people can go through together and you might need some support to navigate it.

Couples therapy during the perinatal period can help. You do not have to wait until things are bad.

Perinatal anxiety is incredibly common, but it doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.Sometimes it’s constant w...
13/05/2026

Perinatal anxiety is incredibly common, but it doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.

Sometimes it’s constant worry.
Sometimes it’s intrusive thoughts.
Sometimes it’s feeling unable to switch off, sleep, or let anyone else help with the baby.

Our latest blog explores what perinatal anxiety can actually look like during pregnancy and early parenthood, when referral is important, and how health professionals can better support parents before things reach crisis point.

Michelle Phan, our Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and perinatal therapist, also shares how she supports clients experiencing anxiety, birth trauma, grief, and the emotional overwhelm that can come with becoming a parent.

A really important read for GPs, maternal health professionals, allied health clinicians, and anyone supporting new or expecting parents.

https://loom.ly/ZoXjRGo

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