Hartington Centre

Hartington Centre Supporting mental health since 1998 💙 | Trusted team of counsellors, psychologists & psychotherapists | Compassionate care for your journey 🌿

Hartington Centre provides a wide range of counselling services, including Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Relationship Counselling. We also offer allied health services such as Physiotherapy, Shiatsu, and Therapeutic Massage. Appointments: Practitioners' hours vary, and after-hours appointments are often available to suit your needs. Contact Us: Our reception is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am–3 pm. Please call 9482 1888. Outside these hours, our Call Centre will direct your enquiry to the relevant practitioner, who will get back to you as soon as possible. Fees differ between practitioners. You can view individual profiles on our website, ask our Receptionist, or speak directly with the practitioner for more information. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey.

08/09/2025

That moment when your social battery wasn't prepared for actual conversation.
We all have different ways of connecting and communicating. Some people recharge through quick text exchanges. Others need the energy of real-time conversation. Some prefer typing out their thoughts, while others think better out loud.
Your communication style isn't right or wrong - it's just yours. Maybe you text because it gives you time to process your thoughts. Maybe they call because they connect better through tone and spontaneous conversation.
The awkwardness isn't about incompatibility - it's about two different but equally valid approaches to human connection bumping into each other unexpectedly.
Social batteries come in different sizes and recharge in different ways. Respecting these differences (including your own) isn't antisocial - it's self-aware.
Sometimes the most caring thing you can do is understand how you and others prefer to connect, then communicate those needs clearly.
Different doesn't mean difficult. Just different.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

Social battery wasn't prepared for actual conversation.Text people and Call people both exist.Neither is wrong.Both can ...
07/09/2025

Social battery wasn't prepared for actual conversation.
Text people and Call people both exist.
Neither is wrong.
Both can be awkward when they collide.
Different communication styles, same human need for connection.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

When the world feels heavy, you feel it too.Secondary trauma is real. Hearing about difficult events in your community, ...
05/09/2025

When the world feels heavy, you feel it too.
Secondary trauma is real. Hearing about difficult events in your community, witnessing others' pain through news or social media, or simply living in a world where traumatic things happen can create genuine emotional impact.
Your feelings of sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm after learning about distressing events aren't weakness or oversensitivity. They're normal human responses to being connected to your community and caring about others.
Sometimes the weight of the world settles on our shoulders even when we're not directly involved. That emotional residue from others' trauma deserves acknowledgment and care.
Gentle ways to cope when the world feels overwhelming:

Limit news consumption when it becomes too much
Connect with supportive people in your life
Focus on what you can control in your immediate environment
Practice grounding techniques to stay present
Seek professional support when world events feel unmanageable

Your emotional responses to a hurting world show your humanity, not your fragility.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

28/08/2025

From "wrong with you" to "right for you."
Therapy isn't a repair shop.
It's discovering your strengths, understanding your patterns, and finding what works for your unique situation.
Different perspective, different outcome.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

The shift from "wrong with you" to "right for you" changes everything.Therapy isn't a repair shop where broken people ge...
28/08/2025

The shift from "wrong with you" to "right for you" changes everything.
Therapy isn't a repair shop where broken people get fixed. It's a space where you discover your existing strengths, understand your patterns, and learn what actually works for your unique situation.
Maybe your sensitivity isn't a flaw - it's emotional intelligence. Maybe your need for routine isn't rigid - it's how you function best. Maybe your way of processing the world is different, not deficient.
The worried dog sees problems to solve. The happy dog sees strengths to understand and build upon.
When you stop trying to fix what's supposedly wrong and start understanding what's genuinely right for you, therapy becomes about growth rather than repair. It becomes about working with your nature rather than against it.
Different perspective, different outcome.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

28/08/2025

Your feelings are subtle information, not instructions.
Anxiety = highlighting what matters to you
Sadness = pointing to loss that needs acknowledging
Anger = showing boundaries that need attention
Learn to listen without immediately reacting.
Professional support to understand your inner wisdom.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

That morning coffee moment when your thoughts start swirling with your feelings.Here's something worth remembering: your...
28/08/2025

That morning coffee moment when your thoughts start swirling with your feelings.
Here's something worth remembering: your feelings are subtle information, not instructions. They're your mind's way of highlighting what deserves attention, but they don't dictate what you need to do about it.
Anxiety might be telling you something matters to you. Sadness could be pointing to a loss that needs acknowledging. Anger might be highlighting a boundary that's been crossed.
The key is learning to listen without immediately reacting. Your emotions are data worth interpreting, not orders that must be followed.
Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is sit with what you're feeling and ask: "What is this trying to tell me?"
Professional support to understand your inner wisdom.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

You know that feeling when you finally clear out all the mental clutter?When the overthinking stops, the worry spiral br...
25/08/2025

You know that feeling when you finally clear out all the mental clutter?
When the overthinking stops, the worry spiral breaks, and suddenly there's just... space. Room to breathe. Room to think clearly.
That's what good mental health work feels like - not adding more to your head, but creating space by clearing out what doesn't serve you anymore.
Sometimes the best therapy sessions are the ones that help you delete the mental junk mail you've been carrying around.
Ready to clear some headspace?

Living with disability involves navigating challenges that extend far beyond what others can see.The constant adaptation...
24/08/2025

Living with disability involves navigating challenges that extend far beyond what others can see.
The constant adaptation to new situations, advocating for your needs in complex systems, dealing with accessibility barriers, and managing others' assumptions can create significant emotional stress. Feelings of isolation, anxiety about the future, or grief over life changes are natural responses to these experiences.
System navigation fatigue, social barriers, constant adaptation, grief over life changes - these experiences are valid and deserve professional attention.
Mental health support isn't separate from disability support - it's an essential component of overall wellbeing. Professional counselling can provide strategies for managing anxiety, support during major transitions, and validation that your experiences matter.
You deserve comprehensive care that recognises both your strengths and the unique challenges you face.
Hartington Centre provides specialised counselling support for NDIS participants, offering a safe space to process experiences and develop practical coping strategies.
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

18/08/2025

Unlock more than you expected from anxiety therapy! 💫 It's not just about fixing one issue, but reclaiming your entire life. Confidence builds on itself, leading to new adventures, better relationships, and a brighter future. Ready to unlock your full potential? 📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

Don't you hate it when people say this? 🙄"Just be more open!" "Stop being so guarded!" "You need to trust people more!"U...
17/08/2025

Don't you hate it when people say this? 🙄
"Just be more open!" "Stop being so guarded!" "You need to trust people more!"
Um, excuse me? Maybe I'm guarded for a reason. Maybe my guard has actually been doing a pretty good job keeping me safe, thank you very much.
Your instincts about people and situations aren't paranoia - they're wisdom. That little voice that says "something feels off here" or "this person gives me weird vibes" deserves to be heard, not dismissed.
Being selective about who gets access to your inner world isn't being difficult - it's being smart. Your emotional space is valuable real estate, and not everyone deserves a lease.
So next time someone tells you to "just relax and trust," remember: armadillos have been around for 20 million years. That shell strategy is clearly working out pretty well for them. 🛡️
Sometimes the most caring thing you can do for yourself is stay a little guarded until you're sure it's safe to come out.

Think you're just dealing with work anxiety? You're in for a surprise. 💫Here's what nobody tells you about anxiety thera...
15/08/2025

Think you're just dealing with work anxiety? You're in for a surprise. 💫
Here's what nobody tells you about anxiety therapy: it doesn't just fix the thing you came in for. It unlocks everything.
You walk in worried about presentations, and suddenly you're booking solo trips, having difficult conversations, trying new things, sleeping better, and feeling excited about your future instead of just surviving it.
That's because anxiety doesn't live in neat little boxes labeled "work" or "social." It's been quietly shrinking your entire world - your relationships, your adventures, your willingness to take meaningful risks.
When you learn to manage anxiety in one area, something beautiful happens. Confidence builds on itself. One win leads to another, then another. The courage you develop for work meetings becomes the same courage that helps you speak up in your relationship, try that new hobby, or finally plan that trip you've been putting off.
You're not just treating a symptom. You're reclaiming a life.
Ready to unlock more than you expected?
📞 03 9482 1888 | hartington.com.au

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Hartington Centre offers a comprehensive range of Counselling services: Psychology, Psychotherapy & Relationship Counselling. Allied health services are also available: Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Shiatsu, and Therapeutic Massage. Practitioners' hours vary from individual to individual, therefore after-hours appointments are generally available. Contact: Reception hours are 10am - 3pm Monday - Saturday, with the exception of our Wednesday reception hours from 10am - 6pm. Outside of these hours, our Call Centre will immediately direct your enquiry to the specific practitioner, who will then endeavor to get back to you as soon as possible. Fees: As fees vary between practitioners, please check individual practitioners' profiles on our website. Alternatively, you can ask our Receptionist, or speak to a specific practitioner directly. We look forward to your enquiry and / or meeting with you.