Mimi Bloom Therapy

06/04/2025

Slow Sundays 🍐 Nourishment for body, mind and soul 💕

I often make a pear compote, waiting till my pears are just soft enough that the natural sugars in them are heightened. Then I chop them up and spice them softly, simmering them with a dash of water until they soften and caramelise.

Then once it's ready, I like to enjoy it with unsweetened Greek yoghurt and berries. So delicious and nourishing!

As I wait for them to soften on the stove, stirring occasionally so they don't stick, I often reflect on how easy it is to rush through moments like this. How easy it is to forget that it's ok (more than ok actually!) if life is quiet and slow ✨

“Softness is not weakness. It is the medicine.”

That line is my mantra today. Because in therapy and in life, what's often needed is not to do more, but to do less! I often invite my clients to do this; to notice, soften, and just be. This is a practice that many are unable to do, it feels uncomfortable, and so the common response to this is to keep going, to do more, to distract, to keep rushing forward.

So this is your invitation to pause; to slow, to notice, to reconnect....

I’m calling these slow rituals Nourish—little moments that reconnect us with ourselves. And I’ll be sharing more in this spirit over the next little while: food, feelings, and reminders to come home to yourself.

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What’s something simple that nourishes you right now? Please share below 🙏

04/04/2025

The wounds we don’t always see…

When people think of childhood trauma, they often picture major events—violence, loss, or abuse. But sometimes, the deepest wounds come from what didn’t happen—the love, attunement, and emotional safety that were absent.

Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with invisible pain—patterns of self-doubt, fear of abandonment, or an underlying feeling of being “not enough.” These often trace back to childhood attachment wounds, where a child’s emotional needs were unmet, ignored, or dismissed. Over time, these experiences shape the nervous system, relationships, and even self-worth.

Healing these wounds can feel overwhelming. It’s not easy to turn inward and acknowledge what we’ve carried for so long. But I want you to know—healing is possible. You are not your trauma; it is something that happened to you, not who you are.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to read my latest blog, where I explore attachment trauma, exiled parts, and the beliefs that hold us back. 💛 https://www.mimibloomtherapy.com.au/post/attachment-trauma-emotional-neglect

We are not meant to live in isolation, but are dependent on one another for emotional well-being - Daniel J. SiegelWhen people think of childhood trauma, they often picture "Big T" traumas—events like abuse, violence, or catastrophic loss. But there’s another form of trauma that is just as impac...

31/03/2025

Did you know? 💡

IFS therapy sees our minds like an inner family, made up of different “parts” that all have their own unique roles. 🎭 Some protect us, some hold deep emotions, and at our core is the Self—the calm, compassionate leader within.

The amazing bit? Even the parts of you that feel overwhelming or “too much” are actually trying to help. IFS teaches us how to understand and heal these parts instead of fighting against them.

I love using this approach to help clients build self-compassion and inner balance. 💛 Want to learn more? I’ve written a blog post all about it—check it out here!

🔗 https://www.mimibloomtherapy.com.au/post/exploring-internal-family-systems-ifs-therapy-healing-the-inner-self

Have you tried IFS therapy before? What are your thoughts? ⬇️

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." – Brené Brown"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." – Brené BrownInternal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a transformative ap...

30/03/2025

Happy Monday!!

At the start of your week, you might find yourself feeling anxious or overwhelmed by everything you have to do, triggering the fight/flight response of the symapthetic nervous system.

The quickest and best way to interrupt this dysregulation is to harness the power of your breath with a breathing exericse.

I particularly love the 4-7-8 breathing technique— a simple yet powerful way to calm your nervous system in under a minute.

✨ Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds
✨ Hold your breath for 7 seconds
✨ Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds

Repeat this cycle 3-4 times and feel the tension melt away. This practice signals to your body that it’s safe to relax, and allows it to switch to the parasympathetic nervous system rest/digest. Try it today and let me know how it makes you feel! 💛

30/03/2025

"Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step." – Unknown

Sundays are a beautiful reminder to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Healing isn’t always linear—it’s a journey of small steps, patience, and self-compassion. 💛

Take a moment today to honor where you are right now, without judgment. Maybe that means resting, journaling, moving your body, or simply allowing yourself to just be. You are exactly where you need to be. 🌸

✨ What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? ✨ Please share in the comments below! ⬇️

26/03/2025

💛 Vulnerability can feel scary… but it’s also where the magic happens 💛

We’ve all been there—hesitating to open up, afraid of being judged, or worried we’ll be “too much.” But the truth? Healing happens when we let ourselves be seen, imperfections and all.

🌿 “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up when you can’t control the outcome.” – Brené Brown 🌿

In my latest blog post, I explore why embracing vulnerability is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself in therapy (and in life!).

🔗 Read now: https://www.mimibloomtherapy.com.au/post/embracing-vulnerability-a-path-to-healing-in-therapy

💬 Have you ever taken a leap of vulnerability that led to something amazing? Drop a 💛 in the comments if this resonates!

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31/08/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful fathers, step fathers, adoptive fathers, and spiritual fathers who are loved for their commitment to their families.

This photo celebrates two very special fathers: my husband, who is the best father ever to our two children, and my father-in-law, a dedicated and caring father, not just to his two sons, but to me as well, since the time I moved over to the UK in my early twenties and found myself on the other side of the world to my own family.

Because as William Bennett said, "Real fatherhood means love and commitment and sacrifice and a willingness to share responsibility and not walking away from one's children".

Also thinking of and sending love to those who do not have a father, or have lost their father's too soon ❤️

22/08/2024

When we are anxious, our mind is in the future, worrying about what might happen.

If we are able to notice this and bring our mind back into the present moment, our anxiety will lesson, because we are safe in the present moment.

One way of anchoring to the present moment is to use the breath. Following the four part breath (inhalation, brief pause, exhalation, pause again) brings us back into our bodies and gives us a break from the anxiety of the rumination and catastrophising thoughts.

Slowing down the breath, using the diaphragm to breath from the belly rather than chest, and lengthening the exhalation all gives our nervous system the message that we are safe, and can allow for the switch from the autonomous to the parasympathetic nervous systems. From fight/flight to rest/digest.

Do you have a favourite breathing technique that you find helpful to calm down your body and mind?

22/08/2024

Are you focussed on needing or wanting something in order to feel or gain happiness in the future? To buy a house, that car you really want, that dress, to lose a few kilos, get a better job?

Because if you are, you might not be noticing all the time that you are happy in the present moment, or maybe you dismiss them because if only you acquire this next thing, you will become truly happy.

But have you noticed that once you have whatever it is you have been set on acquiring, once the immediate excitement of attainment passes, your state of mind reverts back to normal, and before you know it, you are feeling dissatisfied once you, and then you are waiting for next thing to bring happiness, and then the next...

The real experience of happiness can only exist in the now.

Don't squander your chance of happiness right now longing for some unknown time in the future. Notice the little moments of everyday happiness and treasure them for what they are ❤️✨🌈

22/08/2024

Are you able to talk to your partner about your feelings and any issues between you....

Or do you shy away from conflict and avoid discussing anything that might create an argument or disagreement?

Are you able to listen to your partner's feelings and complaints, even if they are about you, with empathy and curiosity?

Or do you feel attacked, criticised or blamed, and react defensively or shut down?

Are the two of you about to talk about inevitable conflict and misunderstandings, or you do end up creating more hurt, anger and distance?

If one or both of you struggle with any of the above, book in for some Gottman couples therapy today. Learn the skills to manage conflict safely and communicate effectively, so you can bridge the bad feelings and return to being friends who are able to talk about feelings, express appreciation for one another, and enjoy affection, intimacy once more.

16/08/2024

📣 Your voice is important.

The NSW Government is introducing new legislation to help prevent su***de. ​

Join consultations happening in your community.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/SVKo50SXi9k

14/08/2024

We are told it’s never ok to go to bed when we are angry with our partners, but sleep is important, and if we are flooded continuing arguing is counterproductive.

So take a pause, get some sleep, and come back to the discussion when you are well rested, calm and are able to listen to your partners perspective and understand.

Ever found yourself arguing right before bedtime? We've all been there. Taking a pause during conflicts isn't about avoiding issues but rather about managing emotions and promoting healthier communication.

Discover why sometimes going to bed angry could be the right move after all. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cE6Wfa