Seabreeze Counselling and Psychology - Robyn Van der Zee

24/12/2025

HANUKKAH - A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL CELEBRATING THAT LIGHT OVERCOMES DARKNESS

18/12/2025

18/12/2025

We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the horrific tragedy in Bondi last night, and our hearts go out to Jewish communities around the country. We strongly condemn this display of hatred, violence and anti-Semitism and we stand in solidarity with this community, who are once again carrying the weight of grief, fear and intergenerational trauma in the aftermath of this violence.

Our thoughts are with all those directly impacted, and we wish a full recovery to those injured. We also express our sincere gratitude to the first responders and community members who bravely attended the incident.

We recognise that the mental health impacts of this tragedy will be far-reaching, affecting not only those directly involved but also children, families, practitioners, first responders and the broader community. At a time of heightened collective unease and distress, connecting with loved ones and supporting one another is more important than ever.

For anyone struggling in the wake of this event, support is available. We encourage people to reach out for help, prioritise care for one another, and consider limiting exposure to distressing media coverage. A list of national crisis support services is available on the AAPi website, as well as advice for supporting children: https://ow.ly/75Ib50XJmxP

16/12/2025

https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack

Information about the Bondi Beach attack that occurred on Sunday, 14 December 2025.

02/12/2025

30/10/2025

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=840558165168459&id=100076428486012

29/10/2025

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30/09/2025

27/09/2025

The Department of Health has released new factsheets about the existing items for assessment and treatment of “eligible disabilities” and assessment and treatment of “complex neurodevelopmental conditions” for clients under 25 years of age. These may assist your clients in obtaining Medicare rebates for assessments and treatment sessions that they require.

Note that although these schemes are grouped together, they do have different referral requirements, with the disability items able to be referred by a GP, but the complex neurodevelopmental conditions requiring a specialist such as a paediatrician or psychiatrist to make the referral. This causes a significant barrier to access which we have previously communicated to the Department. Please also note that not all disabilities are covered by the disability items. The full list of eligible disabilities is included in the factsheets: https://ow.ly/Thcp50X2CBY

18/09/2025

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We live in a culture that promises five easy steps that will help you change in 21 days — break a habit, start a streak, fix yourself with enough willpower. But trauma doesn’t work that way.

What looks like a ‘bad habit’ is often a survival strategy — something your body learned to protect you when danger left no other choice.

Shutting down, lashing out, numbing, perfectionism…these weren’t flaws. They were your body’s way of keeping you safe.

And this is why quick fixes fall flat. You can’t punish or discipline a trauma response into disappearing. If willpower were enough, you’d have fixed this already. Healing happens deeper — in your nervous system, as it slowly learns that safety is possible again.

Real change rarely looks dramatic. It shows up in small shifts — a breath that settles you, a night of rest without dread, reaching for connection instead of isolation. These aren’t ‘small wins” that accumulate over time. They’re your nervous system practicing safety — and practice rewires.

The climb may be slow, but here’s what makes it worth it: healing doesn’t just take away pain. It creates space for joy, for connection you can actually trust, for feeling at home in your own body. And that’s something no quick fix could ever give you.