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Next Door Counselling & Consultation
Mental Health Service
🚪Telehealth Counselling Australia Wide
🚪Memory Loss & Dementia Specialist
🚪Registered Clinical Supervisor
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12/11/2025

The other day, I wandered into one of my favourite nurseries and was drawn to a beautiful green couch. 🌿

I just sat there, surrounded by plants, allowing my body to notice what was holding me and giving myself space to breathe. In that quiet moment, I felt how something as simple as pausing can help regulate your mind and body.

Just me, the greenery and the occasional senior passing by. Sometimes, slowing down and tuning in to ourselves—even for a few minutes—is a little superpower we all carry.

Look for your green couch today 🥰

09/11/2025

One of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received 💛

A client told me that when life felt really hard, she would imagine a little log cabin in the hills — warm, safe and quiet. Whenever things got tough, she’d picture herself walking to that cabin, opening the door and finding peace and rest inside.

The other day, she shared that story with me again and said,
“Hannah, coming here feels like going to that log cabin for me.”

I sat quietly for a moment and simply said, “Thank you.” I was humbled.

As therapists, we don’t always have the answers. But what we can offer is a space that feels safe, calm and warm — a place to rest for a while.

There will always be a safe space for you here at Next Door Counselling & Consultation 🕊️

07/11/2025

Next Door Counselling & Consultation is now proudly serving the Mornington Peninsula — from Frankston to Capel Sound.

We feel so fortunate to meet so many wonderful locals and as a local myself, it’s truly special to work in such a beautiful community.

It’s been a busy few months as we’ve stepped into another new location - what a year it’s been! Thank you to all our clients and families for your ongoing trust and support.

Next Door Counselling is now available four days a week, offering therapeutic supports, cognition assessments and dementia care for individuals and families.

Final sessions for 2025 are filling quickly. So, please reach out if you want to book in a session before the end of the year.

See you soon,
Hannah & Team ✨

31/10/2025

As a human-centred therapist, I feel fortunate to work with people who embody that same compassion.

Thank you to everyone who adjusted appointments while my mother had major surgery — your flexibility allowed me to be present with her during a difficult time. Like many of you, I’ve witnessed the challenges within our healthcare system firsthand
and it has deepened my appreciation for kindness and understanding in all its forms. Because when life is overwhelmingly hard, a dose of kindness from anyone goes a loong way. I’m thankful for friendly nurses, car parking attendants and yes the coffee lady that said “take care love.”

I will see you all in session again soon.
Thankyou!

22/10/2025

✨Play is so important, Joy is so important🌈

So often, the parts of us that feel “too much,” “too needy,” or “too sensitive” are simply younger parts longing for what they didn’t receive. Childhood trauma doesn’t always look dramatic — sometimes it’s the quiet ache of not feeling seen, safe, or soothed.

These early experiences shape our unconscious needs — the invisible forces that drive our relationships, reactions and even our sense of self-worth.

And here’s something beautiful:
Our bodies remember how to heal.

Play — laughter, movement, creativity, curiosity — offers a bridge back to safety. It gives our nervous system a chance to feel joy and spontaneity again, to experience connection without fear.

When we play, we give those younger parts of ourselves a new story — one where it’s finally safe to feel free. 💫

19/10/2025

When Words Escape and Emotions Take Over…

We’ve all had those moments, saying something before thinking, leaving our mouths open in shock, sometimes making others laugh, sometimes leaving us dreading the next interaction.

In therapy, we put strategies in place to help your thoughts and emotions walk together. 🚶‍♀️💭❤️
By learning to pause, notice and respond, you can move from impulsive reactions to thoughtful choices.

Every slip, every “oops,” is an opportunity to practice awareness, self-compassion and steadier interactions — one step at a time.

14/10/2025

“I Don’t Know Where to Begin”

This is a phrase I hear often in the therapy room, especially from carers sitting in a state of complete overwhelm.

Caring for someone can feel endless and when the to-do list, emotions and worries pile up, it’s hard to know where to start.

In these moments, therapy can help you:
✨ Break things down into manageable steps
✨ Prioritise what really matters
✨ Find strategies to care for yourself while caring for others

You don’t have to face the overwhelm alone. Sometimes, the first step is simply pausing, noticing and reaching out for support.

You are always welcome here.

12/10/2025

Carers Look Different…But Share Something in Common

Carers come in all shapes, ages and walks of life. They may be parents, partners, friends, or neighbours.

Yet very often, they share one thing in common: they often don’t see themselves as carers.
They see themselves as “just doing what needs to be done,” quietly giving, supporting and caring - often without recognition.

If this sounds familiar, know that acknowledging your role as a carer isn’t about labels — it’s about giving yourself permission to:
✨ Access support
✨ Protect your wellbeing
✨ Honour the important work you do

At Next Door Counselling & Consultation, we help carers notice their own needs, create boundaries and find steadier, more sustainable ways to care — for others and themselves.

08/10/2025

Rocky Road 🍫

The other night my husband brought home some rocky road chocolate…my favourite. It had been a tricky day, one of those where everything seemed to happen at once. However, as I sat there eating it, I started thinking about how rocky road really is the perfect representation of life and all its mess.

There are the nuts and hard bits, the challenges we crunch our way through. The broken coconut pieces, reminding us that sometimes things don’t fit neatly together. Then there’s the soft marshmallow, those moments of gentleness and growth that help us learn and heal. We can’t forget the sweet cherries too, those little bursts of joy that make the whole thing worthwhile.

Life, like rocky road, is messy and imperfect but thats what makes it beautiful. It’s also why I love what i do! ☺️

So, in the sweetness of life, don’t forget to taste the rough edges as that’s where the meaning lives.

See you in session soon,
Hannah

05/10/2025

💬 In therapy, it’s OK to laugh.

At Next Door Counselling & Consultation, we know that counselling isn’t only about tears and challenges — it can also hold lightness, relief and even a chuckle or two.

Sometimes laughter becomes part of healing, helping us breathe, connect and see things from a new perspective. Sometimes life just throws so much at us, that its laughter that comes before anything else... and that’s ok!

01/10/2025

At Next Door Counselling & Consultation, our services are guided by three key foundations:

✨ Counselling – Providing evidence-based support to navigate life’s challenges.
🧠 Cognition Care – Specialised services for individuals experiencing changes in memory, thinking and brain health.
💙 Calm Connection – A Social Work approach that combines grounding strategies with practical referrals and connections to community supports.

Together, these foundations ensure a holistic and professional pathway to care and wellbeing.

24/09/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Next Door Counselling & Consultation 🌟

We’re growing! Things have been getting busy! So, it was time for an extra pair of hands to help with the logistics, numbers and admin behind the scenes.

I’m so excited to welcome Paul to our team.

Paul brings a wealth of expertise from senior Government and Not-for-Profit roles, with a strong background in management services, operations and disaster recovery support. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and provide accessible, supportive services across the Mornington Peninsula.

Welcome to the team, Paul — we’re so glad to have you!

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Mornington, VIC
3931

Website

http://www.nextdoorcounselling.com.au/

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