Bethesda Counselling and Family Therapy

27/01/2026

Back at the beach 🌊

One of the most beautiful places to rest, reset, and reconnect.
God’s creation carries so much healing for our bodies, our souls, and our spirits.

The ocean reminds us to slow down, breathe deeper, and let calm replace the rush.

If nature isn’t something you regularly make time for, let this be your gentle nudge.

Build it into your life.
You won’t regret it.
Let God’s creation minister to you.

Share with someone who needs rest today
Stay well 🤍

23/01/2026

Many Christians feel unsure about mindfulness — but when practised through a biblical lens, it can become a powerful way to slow down and return our attention to God.

Christian mindfulness isn’t about emptying the mind or drifting inward for its own sake.
It’s about becoming aware of God’s presence — in our thoughts, emotions, body, and breath.

Research and counselling practice (including insights shared by Bethesda Counselling) show that mindfulness can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and help people respond more gently to their inner world.

When paired with faith, mindfulness becomes a way to:
• calm the nervous system
• notice unhelpful thought patterns
• deepen prayer and reflection
• cultivate peace and gratitude
• live more present with God

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or spiritually tired, you’re not failing — you may simply need space to slow down and listen again.

🤍 I’ve created a Christian meditation series to support women who want gentle, faith-centred practices that lead them back to peace and presence with God.

You can explore the series here:
https://bethesdacounselling.com.au/christ-centred-meditations/

21/01/2026

There’s something deeply grounding about being near the ocean.

The steady rhythm of the waves.
The open horizon.
The reminder that creation moves with intention, not urgency.

Scripture tells us that God’s invisible qualities are clearly seen through what He has made (Romans 1:20).

When we allow ourselves to slow down and notice creation — the sea, the wind, the earth beneath our feet — our bodies often respond with a quiet sense of calm.

This isn’t accidental.

God designed creation not only to declare His glory, but to restore weary hearts and nervous systems that have carried too much for too long.

If today feels heavy, perhaps the invitation is simple:
Step outside, breathe deeply, and let creation do some of the holding for you.

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

Many women learned early to be capable, steady, and self-reliant.

Not because it was easy, but because it was necessary for survival. 🌿

🕊️For some, asking for help feels foreign, weak and uncomfortable.

🕊️Needing support can feel like being too much, or not enough.

🕊️Or for some, you don’t even consider that you may actually have a need for some support - your childhood conditioning meant that you learnt to “have no needs”.

Beautiful soul, you have so much inner strength - and that is a wonderful quality! But don't ever let that confuse you into thinking you must carry your burdens alone. 🤍🌿

Even the strongest among us were created for connection ~ we need each other.

📖 “Two are better than one…” (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

Save this for the days you feel like you have to handle everything alone.
Or share with someone who might need this reminder today 🤍

15/01/2026

Healing isn’t something we force.
It unfolds with patience, kindness, and care.
What hurts deserves gentleness and time — not pressure or judgement..

God is not impatient with our healing.
He meets us gently, right where we are at and where it still hurts, for healing to begin.

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; i will strengthen you, i will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)

If this resonates, please save or share it with someone who needs permission to go gently 🤍

13/01/2026

Wanting to do 2026 well? Then you’ll need to prioritise small daily moments of Rest and Reset. Yes, this can feel insignificant or hard to action at times. Not because we don't value it, but because so many of us have activated nervous systems that are stuck on high alert from the pressure of full lives, big responsibilities, loved ones’ needs and the world’s chaos, disasters and violence that scream at us through our screens.

Our survival brain keeps telling us that we have to keep running or when we do stop, our minds keep rushing and swirling.

Yet Rest is a non-negotiable if we want to live long, healthy lives. And the good news is that times of Rest do not have to be long or big to be impactful.

🕊️A pause in the car with a few deep breaths before stepping outside.
🕊️A closing of your eyes and a slow count to 10.
🕊️A mindful and quiet pause before moving on to the next task
🕊️A breath prayer offered in humility.

These small, intentional pauses matter. They help settle the nervous system, soften overwhelm, and create space to notice God’s presence in the middle of ordinary, busy days.

These gentle practices, along with faith-based reflections and simple tools, are explored more deeply in a FREE guide created specifically for busy Christian women navigating full seasons of life.

If this resonates with you, you’re warmly invited to download the guide 🤍
https://mailchi.mp/bethesdacounselling/free-7-encouraging-faith-based-tips-for-busy-christian-women

12/01/2026

Grief doesn’t always arrive as tears.

Often it shows up quietly as tiredness that doesn’t ease, irritability you don’t recognise, difficulty concentrating, or a pull to withdraw.

When this happens, many people turn inward with self-judgement, wondering what’s wrong with them.

But these responses aren’t personal failures.
They’re signals from a nervous system carrying loss and doing its best to protect you.

Understanding this can soften the inner pressure to “push through” and invite you to make space for care and gentleness instead.

If this resonates, be gentle with yourself today.
Save this post or send it to someone who may need the reminder today.

10/01/2026

Sometimes, people are caught off guard when grief resurfaces.

They wonder if they should be “past this by now,” or if something has gone wrong.

But grief doesn’t work on a timeline. We don’t “get over” our loss.

It lives in memory, in the body, and in our nervous system — and certain moments can gently (or suddenly) bring our loss crashing back into our awareness.

This isn’t failure. It’s not a backward step. We don’t need to panic.
It’s a normal part of our healing. It is how we slowly begin to integrate our loss into our lives and learn how to live again in what is a “new world” for us.

If you find yourself riding a wave of grief, be kind to yourself. Trust that the wave will eventually recede and you will find calmer waters again. Just like the ocean.

Sometimes we need support to learn how to ride these waves. And that is OKAY

09/01/2026

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08/01/2026

As a new year begins, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads.

Hope and anticipation often sit alongside reflection and weariness.

Scripture reminds us that reflection is wise, but remaining anchored to the past can keep us from stepping into what God is calling us toward.

The question isn’t whether we look back…
It’s how we do it.
👉🏻What needs to be learned?
👉🏻What needs to be released?

As we look back with honesty and humility, we may discern a Space for Grace and a call to step into that space for Healing.
Faith invites us to move forward with hope and courage.

You can read the full reflection on the blog 🤍👇 https://bethesdacounselling.com.au/how-to-enter-into-the-new-year-well/