The Hope Centre

19/12/2025

As we come to the close of another year…
We want to take a moment to thank all of our clients — past and present — for your trust, courage, and commitment throughout 2025. It has been a privilege to walk alongside you, and we wish each of you a safe, peaceful, and gentle Christmas and New Year.

Our team will be taking a break over the holiday period from the 20th December 2025 until the 11th January 2026. We will have our phone on but not monitored regularly. You can also book on our website for the new year www.hopecentreperth.com
If you need support while we are away, please reach out to the services below:

Mental Health & Crisis Supports (Perth / Western Australia)

📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
📱 Lifeline Text – 0477 13 11 14
💬 Lifeline Chat – via website (evenings)

📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (24/7 mental health support)

📞 Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 (24/7 telephone & online counselling)

📞 Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)
• Metro: 1300 555 788
• Rural: 1800 676 822
(24/7 mental health crisis support)

📞 Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 (for ages 5–25)

📞 13YARN – 13 92 76 (24/7 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support)

🚨 Emergency Services – 000 (immediate danger)

Please take care of yourself, lean on your supports, and allow space for rest and compassion this season.
We look forward to seeing you in the new year. 🦋

18/12/2025

09/12/2025

03/12/2025

Kate has a last minute Saturday appointment left for the year! Saturday the 13th December at 11am has become available. If you’d like to grab that slot then head to our website www.hopecntreperth.com or shoot us a text 0487 069 941

02/12/2025

✨ Last-minute appointment available in Port Kennedy ✨

I have a 10:30am session open tomorrow at The Hope Centre in Port Kennedy. If you’ve been meaning to book in, this is your chance!

DM or call quick to secure the spot 💛

02/12/2025

Ben has availability on Saturday the 6th December 10am, 11am or 12pm. Book via our booking link https://www.hopecentreperth.com/

01/12/2025

So many women and men tell me the same story — they finally open up, share their feelings, express a need…
and instead of being heard, they’re met with defensiveness, comparison, or:
“That’s your problem, not mine.”

Here’s the truth most couples don’t realise:

Validation is not agreement.

Validation simply acknowledges your partner’s inner world — even if you see the situation differently.
It sounds like:
• “I get why you feel that way.”
• “I can see how that would upset you.”
• “Thank you for telling me.”

And here’s why it’s essential:

❤️ Vulnerability needs safety.
When someone opens up, they’re taking a risk.
If that moment is met with defensiveness or minimising, the nervous system learns:
“Don’t open up again.”
That’s how emotional intimacy breaks down.

🧩 Defensiveness disconnects.
The moment we defend, we stop listening.
We shift from understanding to proving a point.
We prioritise being right over being close.

🫂 Validation is the bridge back to each other.
You can disagree with the details AND still honour the emotion.
Healthy couples do both every day.

When a partner says, “Your feelings are your problem,” they’re missing the foundation of intimacy.
Yes, our emotions are our responsibility —
but in a relationship, our emotional experiences impact each other.
And they deserve care, curiosity, and compassion.

Most partners aren’t asking for perfection.
They’re asking for:
✨ responsiveness
✨ understanding
✨ a safe place to land

It starts with validation.
Not comparison.
Not defensiveness.
Not dismissing someone’s reality because it’s uncomfortable.

Just simple human connection:
“I hear you. I’m here. Let’s work through this together.”

28/11/2025

🎉 Happy 5th Birthday to The Hope Centre Perth! 🎉
(…technically 6 years, but one very meaningful name change along the way 😉)

Today we celebrate another year of growth, healing, and community. None of this would be possible without our incredible clients—past and present—who have trusted us with their stories, their courage, and their hope.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you. You are the reason we do what we do, and the reason we get to keep doing it. 💛

Here’s to the next chapter, and to creating even more spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

With gratitude,
The Hope Centre Perth team 🦋

28/11/2025

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite

17/11/2025

Excited to announce that Deb will be visiting our clinic once again on the 3rd of December if anyone would like to chat about nutrition. She will have appointments available in person at The Hope Centre Perth. https://lotushealthnut.com.au/

11/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget 🌺

Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have served and continue to serve, our nation in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.

At The Hope Centre Perth, we remember not only the bravery of our soldiers but also the strength of the families and communities who carried hope through times of great hardship.

May we continue to stand for peace, compassion, and connection, values that unite us and keep their legacy alive.

At 11am, we stop to remember.
Lest We Forget. ❤️

26/10/2025

Big & exciting news for counselling and psychotherapy in Australia!

The Australian Government has just released National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (2025), a huge step forward for mental health care.

So, what does this mean for you as a client?
It means you can have greater confidence that your counsellor or psychotherapist is:
✅ Professionally trained to national standards
✅ Bound by ethical practice and regular supervision
✅ Committed to cultural safety and inclusivity
✅ Continuing their education every year to stay up to date

When you choose a counsellor who is registered with a recognised professional body (like PACFA or ACA), you’re choosing someone who:
🦋Meets national education and competency benchmarks
🦋Is accountable to a Code of Ethics
🦋Has clear complaint and quality processes in place

In short, professional registration isn’t just a title.
It’s your reassurance that you’re working with someone qualified, safe, and committed to providing high-quality, evidence-informed care.

Your wellbeing deserves that standard.
If you’re seeking support, always check your counsellor is professionally registered.