Self Reflections

Self Reflections Private Practice in Wollongong & Online
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Self Reflections is a clinic that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practicing Dietitian's providing services to children, adolescents and adults (2yrs - 70yrs) in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. We also provide IQ, Functional & Behavioural Assessments as well as Groups & Workshops. Using a warm and caring approach clinicians at Self Reflections help individuals develop greater self-awareness and constructive strategies for managing and dealing with emotional problems and difficulties, mental and physical health as well as wellbeing.

In therapy, it’s easy to focus on the how.The techniques.The models.The structure of the sessions.And while all of that ...
02/02/2026

In therapy, it’s easy to focus on the how.

The techniques.
The models.
The structure of the sessions.

And while all of that matters, there’s something even more central to healing…

the relationship.

This month’s blog explores why feeling seen, respected, and emotionally safe often matters more than the specific technique being used.

Why trust isn’t built through expertise alone, but through consistency, attunement, and genuine human presence.

For many people, therapy is the first place where they aren’t treated as a problem to be solved, but as a whole person to be understood.

If you’ve ever wondered why one therapeutic space felt right while another didn’t, or what actually makes therapy work, this reflection is for you.

You can read the full blog, Why the Relationship Matters More Than the Technique, via the link in our bio, along with our other reflections and resources.

Sometimes healing doesn’t begin with a method.
It begins with being met.

30/01/2026

That in-between-sessions moment where the brain briefly goes offline and the nervous system takes a mini escape…

Even in meaningful work, micro-pauses matter.

A few minutes to decompress, scroll, breathe, and reset can be the difference between pushing through and staying present.

January has been all about coming back to centre…

Slower, softer, more honest about capacity.

And sometimes that includes small mental check-outs so we can check back in properly.

No clients were left wandering the halls … our incredible admin team keeps everything running seamlessly … but the need for tiny nervous system resets? Very real.

A gentle farewell to January, and a warm welcome to what’s ahead in February.

🎬 Audio credit: Sh*tts Creek
🤍 Featuring our wonderful clinicians: Veronica & Emily

January doesn’t always ask for momentum.Sometimes it asks for re-centering.Gentle ways of coming back to centre can be q...
29/01/2026

January doesn’t always ask for momentum.

Sometimes it asks for re-centering.

Gentle ways of coming back to centre can be quieter than we expect.

They might look like:

• starting the day more slowly

• reducing expectations rather than raising them

• stepping outside for a few minutes of fresh air

• returning to one small routine that feels grounding

• allowing rest without needing to justify it

• naming what you don’t have capacity for right now

None of these are fixes.

They’re invitations, ways of listening to where your nervous system actually is, rather than where you think it should be.

Wellness, especially at the start of the year, doesn’t need to be loud or performative.

Sometimes it’s simply choosing steadiness over speed.

Save this post for a moment when you need a gentle reset, or follow along for more Wellness Wednesdays each week.

January can bring relationships into sharper focus.After busy seasons, stress, or long periods of simply getting through...
28/01/2026

January can bring relationships into sharper focus.

After busy seasons, stress, or long periods of simply getting through, many couples realise they’ve drifted.

Not because something is “wrong,” but because survival mode doesn’t leave much space for connection.

Couples therapy isn’t only for moments of crisis.

It can be a place to slow things down, understand patterns that have quietly formed, and reconnect with one another in a way that feels safer and more intentional.

Often, it’s less about fixing a relationship and more about finding your way back to centre, together.

At Self Reflections, our couples and family therapy focuses on communication, emotional safety, and understanding how stress, past experiences, and nervous system patterns show up between you.

If January feels like a time to gently realign, individually or as a couple, support doesn’t have to be urgent to be meaningful.

You can learn more about our couples and family therapy services via the link in our bio or at selfreflections.com.

In a world that rewards urgency, coming back to centre is a quiet act of care. It’s also our topic for January.  January...
28/01/2026

In a world that rewards urgency, coming back to centre is a quiet act of care.

It’s also our topic for January.
 
January doesn’t need reinvention.

It needs honesty.
 
Coming back to centre isn’t about doing more, it’s about noticing where you actually are, after everything you’ve carried.
 
Gentle re-entry is still progress.

Softness is still strength.
 
You don’t need to rush your nervous system back online.
You’re allowed to arrive slowly.

What’s one thing you did in January that allowed you to rest? Let us know in the comments!
 

January isn’t always about motivation.For many people, it’s about recalibrating after survival mode.Procrastination ofte...
26/01/2026

January isn’t always about motivation.
For many people, it’s about recalibrating after survival mode.

Procrastination often appears in these quieter seasons, not because you’re lazy, but because your nervous system is overwhelmed, uncertain, or depleted.

When we understand procrastination as a response rather than a flaw, the conversation shifts.

From “What’s wrong with me?”
to “What might I need right now?”

Our self-paced course Overcoming Procrastination was created with this exact lens in mind … blending psychological insight with gentle, practical strategies to help you move forward without pressure or shame.

If this resonates, you can explore the course (and our free resources) via the link in this post, our bio or at selfreflections.com.

Small, intentional steps still count.





January can carry a quiet weight.After the holiday season, many people want support, but finances make it hard to reach ...
21/01/2026

January can carry a quiet weight.

After the holiday season, many people want support, but finances make it hard to reach out.
So they wait.
They postpone care.
They tell themselves they’ll start later.

We want you to know this: needing help and needing affordability often arrive together.

That’s why we’ve created a small collection of self-paced online courses, intentionally priced to be accessible, so support doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing decision.

Some of our resources in the Self Reflections shop are also available to download completely free.
Because starting gently matters.

If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or caught in cycles of procrastination, the course we often recommend as a starting point is Overcoming Procrastination, designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and find your way forward with compassion, not pressure.

More courses will be released throughout the year.
For now, know that support can begin in small, affordable steps.

You can explore our courses, free resources, and more via the link in this post, in our bio or at selfreflections.com.

You don’t have to do this alone, and you don’t have to do it all at once.

January isn’t always about fresh starts.Sometimes it’s about finding your footing again, gently.This blog is for anyone ...
19/01/2026

January isn’t always about fresh starts.
Sometimes it’s about finding your footing again, gently.

This blog is for anyone who feels behind, tired, or unsure how to return after a slower season.
Not with pressure, but with presence.

If this resonated, you’re warmly invited to read the full piece and explore our other blogs via the link in bio.

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Self Reflections is a clinic that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practicing Dietitians providing services to those in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. We also provide Corporate Workshops and Clinical Supervision nationally.

Using a warm and caring approach clinicians at Self Reflections help individuals develop greater self-awareness and constructive strategies for managing and dealing with emotional problems and difficulties, mental and physical health as well as wellbeing.

We apply researched and up-to-date treatments to a variety of difficulties and needs. We practice in accordance with professional and ethical codes of conduct outlined by the Psychology Board of Australia, the Australian Psychological Society Society (APS), the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Self Reflections aims to at all times maintain the upmost levels of service for our clients and strives to place itself at the forefront of services within the Psychology and Dietitian industry.