Act Right Now Counselling Services

08/10/2025

So many of us learn to hide our pain, to say “I’m fine” when we’re anything but.
You don’t have to apologise for being human.
If you’re ready to begin, I’m here to walk with you.

🧠 Act Right Now Counselling
💬 Free 30-minute consultation available

07/10/2025

Sometimes healing isn’t about erasing pain, but seeing it differently. When we stop believing our pain defines who we are, something inside us expands — like light finding its way through the clouds. This reel is a reminder that growth doesn’t mean forgetting; it means reclaiming yourself beyond what hurt you.

06/10/2025

Sometimes kindness is the most radical thing you can choose 🌿

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04/10/2025

🌱 New Blog Post: Helping Someone with Trauma – An IFS-Informed Guide 🌱

Supporting a loved one through trauma can feel overwhelming. You might wonder what to say, how to help, or if you’re doing the “right” thing.

In my latest blog, I share practical ways to support someone living with trauma, including:
✨ What trauma really is (beyond the event itself)
✨ How it shows up in daily life
✨ What to do—and what not to say
✨ Why caring for yourself matters too
✨ How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can guide deep healing

If you’ve ever wanted to stand beside someone you love without feeling helpless, this guide is for you.

👉 Read the full article here: https://actrightnow.com.au/blogpost/helping-someone-with-trauma/

Learn how to support someone with trauma by listening, respecting boundaries, and providing empathy during healing.

02/10/2025

Therapy isn’t about being broken.
It’s about finding your way back to yourself.
I’m here to help you do that

30/09/2025

Just published a new blog post on how ADHD can influence procrastination at work and build momentum. 👉 Link in the comment
In the post, I cover:

🧠 What’s going on in your brain when procrastination feels automatic
⚡ How overwhelm, task initiation, and perfectionism show up in ADHD
✅ Practical strategies and small, doable steps to get into action
🏢 Tips for workplace accommodations and communication

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by not getting started — despite knowing what needs to be done — this one’s for you 🙏
Drop it below ⬇️ — and if you find the blog helpful, feel free to share it or tag someone who might benefit.

23/09/2025

Ever taken a personality test and thought, “Wow, that’s exactly me”?
It might not be as accurate as it feels.

My new blog post explores the Barnum effect—why vague feedback tricks us into believing it’s personal, from horoscopes to workplace assessments.

Read it here 👉 https://actrightnow.com.au/blogpost/barnum-effect-and-personality-tests/?

Uncover the truth about the Barnum effect and personality tests. Learn how vague feedback often misleads individual perception.

20/09/2025

👉 📢 Act Right Now Free Guide!

🚩 We’re often quick to spot red flags in others, but what about the ones in ourselves?

I’ve put together a short guide called “Unveiling Our Own Red Flags” — a gentle look at the patterns and behaviours that can quietly sabotage our relationships and our wellbeing.

This isn’t about blame, it’s about awareness. When we notice our own warning signs, we give ourselves the chance to grow, change, and relate to others in healthier ways. 🌱

You can read the guide here 👇 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNLasftSll-23FH1GjW2Mm18n2K9puzV/view?usp=sharing

What do you think — have you ever noticed a red flag in yourself that became a turning point? 💬

17/09/2025

New Blog Post below👇

Recovery from narcissistic abuse is not a matter of "moving on." 💔 It's about reclaiming the four pillars that keep you in place: self-worth 🌱, self-trust 🤝, self-esteem 🌟, and self-love ❤️.

Each step is a way of saying to yourself, I am important, I can again trust myself, and I will not betray who I am.

If you are reading this and you need help, send a WhatsApp message through the page 📲. You don't have to go through it alone.
https://actrightnow.com.au/blogpost/the-four-pillars-of-recovery-after-narcissistic-abuse/

Learn about recovery after narcissistic abuse and how to rebuild self-esteem and self-trust effectively in daily life.

13/09/2025

Most of us spend our days skimming the surface of life. Staying busy, distracted, “fine.” But underneath, there’s a whole network of feelings and experiences shaping us — like the roots under a forest floor. 🌳

My latest blog looks at what happens when we stop avoiding those buried parts of ourselves, and why real healing often starts below the surface.

You can read it here:
👉 https://actrightnow.com.au/blogpost/below-forest-floor-depth-of-emotions/

I’d love to hear your thoughts — what’s beneath the surface for you?

Explore the depth of emotions within. Understand hidden feelings and learn to transform pain into personal growth and healing.

10/09/2025

Why do we procrastinate—even when we hate it? 🤔

You sit down to work, the deadline’s close… and somehow you’re on your phone 📱, or suddenly the dishes feel urgent 🍽️. Sound familiar?

This isn’t laziness. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe. When a task feels too big, or too heavy, stress kicks in ⚡. Your body reacts like it’s danger 🚨. And avoiding it brings a bit of relief, which tricks you into doing it again next time.

Funny thing is, people who procrastinate often care too much. The pressure makes starting feel impossible.

What helps?

Make the task tiny, just one step 🪜

Write down what feels scary about it ✍️

Hide the easy distractions 🙈

Be kind to yourself ❤️

If you’re stuck in that cycle, you’re not broken. It’s just stress. And it can shift. 🌱

👉 Ever notice this in your own life?
If you want to talk it through, send me a message here or on WhatsApp 💬. Sometimes having someone on your side is what gets things moving.

09/09/2025

Did you know? Exercise doesn’t just strengthen your body. It actually rewires your brain. 🧠

When you move, your brain releases dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. These chemicals boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and reduce stress. Over time, exercise can even grow your hippocampus, the part of the brain linked to memory and learning.

It’s not only mental health that affects the body. The connection goes both ways. Poor physical health doubles the risk of mental illness. Lifestyle choices like sleep, diet, and activity make up to 70% of the disease burden worldwide (WHO, 2009).

✨ Bottom line: taking care of your mind means taking care of your body. Even small, consistent changes can make a difference.