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Carmel Catanuto, Psychotherapist Counsellor - Sans Souci, St George area My main approach is Gestalt Therapy. What is Art Therapy?..and what can it do for you?

Gestalt is a holistic and experiential therapy that focuses on deepening your awareness by focusing on your present experience, including your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours. The therapeutic relationship is foundational to Gestalt therapy, as is through relationships with me where growth and healing occur. It is through your relationships that you define how you feel about yourself and how you want to be now and in your future. Art Therapy is a creative way of combining therapeutic theory and art processes to explore and resolve issues such as self-esteem, making better choices, and reducing the stress in your life. Art therapy helps to bring insights and understanding when there is no clarity. It will address why you are feeling and behaving in particular ways that don’t work. Art therapy is a useful tool when used in conjuction with Gestalt therapy. If you resonate with me and my approach, contact me for a free, no-obligation, 15-minute phone call. You can tell me your problems and I will let you know how I can help. Phone for an appointment on m. 0409 690 701.

08/10/2025

Imagine for a moment what life could feel like when you truly trust the connection you have with yourself.

For so long, you might have been going along with what others expect, making decisions to keep the peace, to be liked, to feel safe.

When you return to yourself and start listening to your body, your feelings, and your needs, something changes.

You stop searching for permission.

You start trusting your own voice.

Life becomes simpler.

You say no without guilt and yes without fear.

You move through the world more open because you're anchored within yourself.

02/10/2025

Does being really busy or overworking mean you don't have to be alone with your thoughts?

It can feel safer to keep going, to fill every moment with doing, achieving, and staying productive. Slowing down actually means facing the thoughts and feelings you've been holding back or avoiding.

Overworking can be a way of protecting yourself from what feels like too much to carry, but it also disconnects you from your body, your needs, and what really matters to you.

You can begin to pause, even if it's just for a moment, and gently return to your centre. It's not about doing less; it's about feeling safe within yourself enough to be with your own experience as it is.

26/09/2025

Do you lose yourself or give yourself away when you are in a relationship? Coming back to your centre is key to self-confidence.

As a sensitive, empathic woman, you are deeply attuned to the other person. It is possible to change that pattern and return to your own centre.

I understand how making yourself small can feel like protection from hurt. It is a strategy that works, but at the expense of your power. When you stay connected to yourself, self-confidence grows from the inside.

Here are three simple ways to reconnect with yourself:

1. Start asking yourself, “What do I need?” This shifts your internal script.

2. Take action to meet those needs. This is a movement back towards your centre.

3. Express and validate what you feel. This is supporting yourself in the moment.

This is what it feels like to stay with your own experience. The more you stay connected to yourself, the more self-confidence grows from within.

If you would like support in finding your centre in relationships, you are welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation.

16/09/2025

If you often feel like you need to hold it all together for everyone else, know that as a sensitive, empathic woman, it is possible to feel safe being exactly who you are.
I understand what it is like to put others’ needs first, to hide your feelings, and to believe that sensitivity is a weakness.

The truth is, your sensitivity is your strength. It only feels like a hindrance when you don’t feel safe to be yourself. As a sensitive, empathic woman, your nervous system is finely attuned. You notice what other people miss. That isn’t wrong, it is powerful.

Safety starts from the inside. When you connect with your body, feelings, and thoughts, you create solid ground for yourself and you will not be swayed.

You don’t have to do it alone. Healing happens in safe, supportive relationships.

If you would like support to feel safe being yourself, you are welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. If it feels right, we can talk about what working together might look like.

15/09/2025

Do you lose yourself or give yourself away when you’re in a relationship?

Coming back to your centre is key to self-confidence.

As a sensitive, empathic woman, you’re attuned to the other person — and it’s possible to change that default back to your centre.

I understand how making yourself small is a way to protect yourself from hurt. It’s a strategy that works — but at the expense of your power.

When you stay in connection to yourself, self-confidence grows from the inside.

Here’s how you can connect with yourself:
1. Start asking yourself, What do I need? You actually change the internal script.
2. Take action to meet your needs. It’s a body movement towards your centre.
3. Express and validate what you feel — that’s supporting yourself.

This is what staying with your experience feels like. When you stay in connection to yourself, self-confidence grows from the inside.

If you’d like support in finding your centre in relationships, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. And if it feels right, we can talk about what working together might look like.

11/06/2025

Worrying about sharing your deepest experiences and opening up to someone you don't know is normal.

A good therapist holds a safe space without judgement that supports you. When that's held with unconditional positive regard, you feel confident to express yourself fully.

09/06/2025

"Challenging childhood beliefs supports growth and builds adult confidence".

Unpacking in a safe space allows the old wiring to untangle and lessens the burden.

This ultimately leads to freedom of self-expression that's uniquely YOU.

08/06/2025

You’re not born with confidence; it grows as you grow.

Start off small and build on each step when making change; the accumulated wins create momentum and support confidence. Here’s how therapy can help.

Got any questions feel free to reach out and send a DM.
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04/06/2025

The answer is "False".

Therapy isn't just for issues and challenges - it's also for breakthroughs. Therapeutic support is especially important when making change, it reinforces, validates and builds confidence and self-esteem.

03/06/2025

It’s not always obvious.

A confident facade can hide self-doubt and negativity.

Therapy unravels and explores the root cause of self-esteem challenges.

30/05/2025

How To Build Emotional Strength�
Tips to shift perception to reduce anxiety and support self-esteem

Shift “Why do I feel like this?” ➡ to “What happened to me?”�
💭 Anxiety is a build up of internal feelings and life experiences, it’s not about you as a person.�
✨ This change is an invitation to connect to kindness and compassion and supports growth and healing.

Shift “I shouldn’t feel like this” ➡ to “My feelings matter and it takes time.”�
🕰️ Growth is fluid in nature and you are constantly evolving.�
✨ This perception takes away outside influences and supports where you are at.

Shift “I’m too sensitive” ➡ to “My sensitivity is an ally that serves me.”�
💗 Sensitivity is a quality, where you feel on a deeper level and attune to your surroundings, it’s not a limitation.�
✨ Reframing your perception can be a support to your self-worth and builds on self-trust.

Shift “If I push it away, I’ll deny it’s there” ➡ to “I am courageous and face with kindness my feelings.”�
🙈 Pushing aside or avoiding is a way to protect yourself from overwhelm..�
✨ When you are supported and become aware, this builds resilience and you have more choice.

Resilience is a skill that can be cultivated to be with yourself and your experiences.�

💬 Which of these perception changes can you relate to?

28/05/2025

😴 Stress, Sleep & Self-Esteem

💭�Have you ever noticed how lack of sleep impacts emotional, physical and mental well being?

When you don’t get enough sleep, your brain has a hard time processing emotions, regulating your nervous system and a kind and compassion outlook on life. Over time this leads to unhealthy ways to relate to yourself impacting your sense of self-worth.

As a counsellor, I often see how unprocessed stress impacts the nervous system and mindset. When the body doesn’t have down time and the sense of safety, sleep is often the first to suffer, this then validates and affirms beliefs such as “I’m not Coping, “What’s wrong with me”.

💡 In an environment of safety and no judgement your body relaxes and can see patterns that need to change.

What’s one small change you can make to get a better nights sleep?�

Down time in the evening, connecting to deeper breathing, acknowledgement of your limits are just a few suggestions you can make to slow down.

🌙 You are worthy of rest and recharge.

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Suite 2, 1A Torwood Street, Sans Souci
Sydney, NSW
2219

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+61409690701

Website

https://carmelcatanuto-psychotherapy.com.au/

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