Healing by the Bay Counselling Services Cleveland.

04/08/2025

Real connection comes from understanding what's below the surface. At Healing by the Bay Counselling Services, I can teach you how to dive deeper to strengthen your connection to your partner. Build a stronger sense of friendship as well as helping you explore the possibilities of your relationship ✨️

Andrea 🦋🌻

23/07/2025

21/07/2025

The grass isn't greener on the other side. It's greener where YOU water it! Appreciate what you have, water your friendships, your goals, and watch the personal growth! 🌱💧❤️

20/07/2025

Respect is a key ingredient for a healthy relationship.

Pay attention to each other, check in regularly, and treat your partner’s feelings and needs as just as important as your own.

You can become a strong team by supporting each other’s goals, celebrating each other’s wins, and being extra sympathetic during tough times.

If things feel off, it’s okay to ask for help together, like couples’ or family counselling. That’s respect, too. 💙

You can learn more about counselling services here:
🖱️ www.raq.org.au/services/counselling/
📞 1300 364 277

If this post brings up any concerns about your safety, please contact 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732.

20/07/2025

Life's a beautiful mess. Embrace all of it.🧡✨💖

17/07/2025

Take a Moment to figure out how you really feel. ✨️

16/07/2025

A safe home isn’t just about walls and a roof - it’s about how we treat each other inside of that home. 🏡

By nurturing the relationships within our families, we can help prevent domestic and family violence.

Here are some building blocks of a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and cared for:

💙 Respect
Everyone’s feelings, boundaries, and opinions matter. You treat each other fairly, honour each other’s personal time and space, and don’t cross lines that make someone uncomfortable.

💙 Kindness
Speak kindly, be mindful of your tone, and never use violence. If you’re feeling angry or overwhelmed, it’s important to pause, take a breath, and choose a calm response. Counselling and behaviour change programs can make a big difference.

💙 Non-judgement
Home should be a place where you can be yourself - without fear of criticism or judgement.

💙 Support
Celebrate each other’s wins, encourage each other’s dreams, and be extra kind on tough days.
No one should feel like they have to face things alone.

💙 Honesty
You should feel safe to share how you feel, communicate honestly, and trust each other.

💙 Patience
Everyone learns and grows at their own pace. A safe home allows room for mistakes and encourages patience with each other’s quirks, struggles, and needs.

If you’d like to improve your family relationships at home, support is available:
🖱️ www.raq.org.au
📞 1300 364 277

If you’re feeling scared or unsafe, please contact 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732.

13/07/2025

We never miss what's meant for us! 🙏✨💖

Redirections and rejections? They’re often life’s greatest protectors. 💜
You didn’t miss out—something better is waiting for you just ahead. 🙌

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Pay attention to your physical body and trust your instincts. 💕🙏

06/07/2025

💙 How Do We Fill Our Partner’s Cup? 💙
Not just love languages or big gestures—sometimes it’s the simple, mindful moments that matter most.

Here are a few ways to gently pour into your relationship:

✨ Show Up, Fully Present
Put the phone down. Listen with your whole heart. Sometimes the biggest gift is undivided attention.

✨ Speak Their Language
Words of affirmation? A warm hug? That surprise coffee they didn’t expect? Tune into what makes them feel seen.

✨ Check In, Not Just When It’s Tough
A gentle “how are you doing today?”—no agenda, just care.

✨ Celebrate Their Wins (Even the Small Ones)
Notice the effort. Applaud the bravery. Your encouragement can light up their whole week.

✨ Choose Kindness, Especially in the Messy Moments
Even when emotions run high, compassion goes a long way. Your tone matters more than you think.

💬 A healthy relationship isn’t always 50/50—it’s about pouring in when the other is low, and trusting they’ll do the same.

🦋 Let this be your gentle reminder to keep each other’s cups full. One drop at a time.

~ Andrea & Marlow
🌊 Healing by the Bay Counselling Services
www.healingbythebay.com.au