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Elvis Caus (pronounced Chaush)

🌿 Therapist | Trauma | EMDR
💬 Approved Counsellor (NSW Victim Services) & Victims of Crime
🌻 Supervisor
🔑 Authorised Visitor
📍 Surry Hills (in-person)
🪴 Telehealth

25/09/2025

One of the bravest shifts I’ve seen is when someone learns to speak kindly to themselves for the first time.

For one person, the inner critic had always been the loudest voice. Now, through practice, they’ve found compassion and are noticing glimmers and small moments of joy around them. ✨

This person shared with me that they noticed so many more things on their walk, they put the phone away and noticed nature, buildings, people and other beauty around on a regular basis.

Therapy isn’t just about insight - it’s about growing new ways of being with yourself. Compassion isn’t weakness - it’s strength.

Thanks to theartidote for the awesome pic that shone like a bright glimmer.

Where are the glimmers showing up for you this week?

23/09/2025

In therapy, sometimes I invite people to write a letter to themselves - to give voice to what was once hidden or too heavy to carry. This can be for different points in their life and one of my kind and generous people agreed to write a letter to himself and to the person prior to starting therapy.

This is what they reflected so powerfully and permitted for me to share one excerpt from their letter:

“Depression is like the weather - it is very real, you are not making it up, and you have no control over when it happens. It can feel as though years are covered in dense storms, but it’s a mistake to think you will never see sunshine again.”

This is the kind of wisdom that reminds us we are not our feelings - they pass through, like weather. Therapy gives us space to notice, name, and respond with compassion. Then we also do good practice in between sessions.

What words would your letter to yourself carry?

21/09/2025

This week I’d like to take some moments to celebrate the inner wisdom that people have shared with me.

Something I love about this work is when people tell me how they take what we’ve practiced in therapy and weave it into their daily lives.

One person recently shared how humming along to songs has become part of their healing - and they’ve now found one that really “hits the spot.” 🎶

For them it was the Bob Marley and the Wailers song Three Birds:

https://youtu.be/HNBCVM4KbUM

Humming is more than music - it’s a way of calming the body, connecting with the vagus nerve, and finding small moments of grounding in everyday life.

Which song do you hum along to that shifts something inside you?

17/09/2025

Regulation grows in safe relationships.

My role at Awake Counselling is to lend my calm nervous system and help yours find its rhythm and safety. We use EMDR, parts work and grounding so your system learns, “I can feel - and I can choose.”

Over time, co-regulation becomes self-regulation you can take into everyday life - at home, at work, with friends, with yourself.

That’s our goal of connection and real-world application - insight in session, practice out there.

Where do you notice yourself settling more quickly these days - and who helps you feel safe enough to practise?

14/09/2025

Being regulated isn’t perfection - it’s capacity.

Breath steadies, perspective widens, you can pause before reacting, self-talk softens. We build this state through repeatable habits that suit your life.

Foundations I love: morning light on the eyes, a brief walk, gentle movement, regular meals, water, decent sleep, and warm connection with safe people. Simple doesn’t mean easy - it means doable. This is our goal of sustainable, healthy routines that support your nervous system - and your relationships.

Which foundation gives you the most return when you keep it up - and how will you protect it this week?

10/09/2025

Disregulation shows up differently for everyone - racing thoughts, tunnel vision, tight chest, urge to flee or argue. This is where practised micro-skills help. The pic below is me owning my disregulation and naming the feelings that came up for me.

In the moment:

• Feet flat - notice the ground.
• 4–6 slow breaths - longer exhale.
• Orient - name 5 things you can see.
• Hum or soft “oomm” - stimulate the vagus nerve.
• One kind line to yourself - “This is hard - and I’m here.”

These aren’t fixes - they’re bridge steps back to choice. This is the sustainable habits goal in action - tiny, regular practices that build a steadier baseline over time.

What’s one micro-skill you’ll practise this week - and when will you use it first?

07/09/2025

Someone once told me I was “disregulated” and I did not love that label at all - in the pic, I’m trying to show that.

Over time I learnt that naming what’s happening isn’t shaming it - it’s reclaiming it.

When I could call it out and then name the actual emotions, I found my power. That’s the heart of my work at Awake Counselling - building insight, practising small skills daily, and turning language into change you can feel in your body and life. Therapy is great - applying the skills between sessions is where growth sticks.

Try: Pause, name 1–2 emotions, then ask, “What do I need now?” Even a tiny action counts.

What emotion might you name next time things spike - and what will you need then?

03/09/2025

A not too recent article (see below) highlighted the lack of cultural spaces for men to talk about sexual trauma. Trauma isn’t limited by gender - it’s universal. And men deserve safe spaces to share, feel, and heal.

We need to confront shame and toxic masculinity that keep many from seeking help. Healing begins when we say:

• “You’re not weak for feeling pain.”
• “Your story deserves its own place and voice.”

Helping a male client navigate through suppressed emotions reminds me how vital connection, compassion, and courageous conversations are. Let’s keep building spaces where all survivors feel welcome.

https://www.miragenews.com/mens-silence-lack-of-cultural-space-for-male-1432519/

31/08/2025

A recent mainstream media outlet shared the deeply troubling reality that many male victims feel they have nowhere safe to turn. This isn’t just a statistic - it’s a powerful reminder that our systems and culture often fail to validate men’s pain.

Men experiencing trauma deserve the same empathy, support, and recognition as anyone else - but stigma, shame, and outdated beliefs too often keep them silent.

As a therapist, I believe in creating spaces where men can feel heard, seen, and supported. That means offering trauma-informed spaces and inching toward a world where vulnerability isn’t equated with weakness.

You are not invisible. Your experiences matter.
If you’re looking for support or a listening ear, I’m here. Let’s talk.

28/08/2025

🌈💜🏳️‍⚧️💜Today marks 15 years of Wear It Purple Day - a celebration of support, visibility, and advocacy for our LGBTQIA+ community.

As a therapist and member of this community, my purpose has always been about connection, compassion, and courage. Days like today remind us how important it is to feel safe, valued, and celebrated for who we are.

Healthy relationships, safe spaces, and a sense of belonging don’t just happen - they’re built through awareness, advocacy, and showing up for one another. When we slow down, listen, and offer kindness, we all grow stronger.

I encourage everyone to not only wear purple but to also support local LGBTQIA+ services - whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word. Our community needs it, and your support makes a difference.

💜 Here’s to 15 years of Wear it Purple and to many more years of standing proud together.

🌈

26/08/2025

Exploring Kings Canyon in Central Australia was breathtaking - traversing ancient landscapes, sometimes so desolate, then suddenly finding life in the variety of plants still thriving.

What struck me most were those moments of awe: the sudden sight of towering rock formations, the vast openness of the canyon, and the glimmers of beauty hidden along the way.

It reminded me how important it is to notice the small glimmers in our everyday lives. A smile from a friend, a patch of sunlight, a kind word. These moments can shift our nervous system, spark awe, and remind us that even in challenging environments - life persists and beauty can be found.

Therapy often invites us to do the same: slow down, notice, and let those glimmers anchor us in resilience and hope.

🖤💛❤️

25/08/2025

Spending time at Uluru is an honour – a place where First Nations people have lived and held spiritual connection for over 30,000 years. Standing in that history invites reflection on how much culture, spirituality, and connection to land shape our own inner worlds.

As humans, we thrive in relationship – with each other, with our histories, and with the natural world. This trip has been a reminder to practice compassion for ourselves and others, especially in times of stress or disconnection.

Healing isn’t only about looking inward – it’s about appreciating the bigger picture, holding space for culture and spirituality, and remembering the strength that comes from connection.

🖤💛❤️

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410 Elizabeth Street
Sydney, NSW
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Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

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+61449191883

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http://www.awakecounselling.com/

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