Connect Counselling and Psychotherapy

07/04/2024

Join our group counselling support sessions for a transformative journey towards enhanced self-awareness and enriched relationships.

Early bird price $600 for payment received by 21 April (just $75 per session). Full price $900. Places are limited to 8 participants.

Email alison@connectcounselling.clinic to book your seat or for more information.

🤝 Benefits for Your Relationships:
1. Improved Communication: Learn effective communication skills that foster understanding and connection with others.
2. Enhanced Empathy: Develop empathy towards yourself and others, leading to more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
3. Conflict Resolution: Acquire tools to navigate conflicts constructively, fostering harmony and trust in your relationships.
4. Boundaries and Assertiveness: Learn to set healthy boundaries and express your needs assertively, empowering you to cultivate balanced and respectful relationships.

🧠 Benefits for Your Self-awareness:
1. Deepened Self-Understanding: Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a supportive environment, leading to profound insights into your inner self.
2. Identifying Patterns: Gain clarity on recurring patterns or obstacles in your life, empowering you to make positive changes.
3. Self-Compassion: Cultivate self-compassion and acceptance, fostering a greater sense of inner peace and resilience.
4. Personal Growth: Embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery, unlocking your full potential and living a more authentic life.

🌈 Why Choose Group Support with Us?
1. Expert Facilitators: Our experienced therapists create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
2. Community Support: Connect with a diverse group of individuals who share similar experiences, providing invaluable support and understanding.
3. Affordability: Access high-quality therapy at an affordable price, making self-care accessible to all.
4. Confidentiality: Rest assured that your privacy is our top priority, allowing you to freely explore and express yourself.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and relational growth.

Email alison@connectcounselling.clinic to book your seat or for more information.

08/05/2023

Join Martin Williams and Dr Richard Lim on Saturday 13 May, online, as they discuss s*x and couplehood.

Sign up by clicking below.

Personal particulars will be kept confidential. Zoom webinar details will be emailed to you.

07/11/2022

10/10/2022

COVID-19 has caused short- and long-term stresses, taking a toll on our mental health. On this day, let's be reminded to protect and improve our mental health and well-being!🥰

09/10/2022

Very true words from one of the leading researchers / thought leaders in the field of trauma.

28/09/2022

Parents often ask us about the impact of social media usage on their teenagers and when and how online activity needs to be managed.

How much time is too much time on social media? Should we respect our teens privacy or monitor their online conversations/activity? How do we/should we put limits and checks and balances in place? What don't we know that we need to know? What warning signs should we be vigilant for?

Mark McCallum shares important information and top parenting tips in this blog post.

To explore the possibility of counselling sessions for your teens with Mark, contact him at mark.m@connectcounselling.clinic.

Social media has become an important developmental context since its widespread adoption in the early 2000s. It may even be argued that it is currently THE most important context to consider for its impact on adolescent development. This is a frightening prospect for many parents who are at a loss w...

10/09/2022

"We can all play a role in supporting those experiencing a suicidal crisis or those bereaved by su***de whether as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a person with lived experience. We can all encourage understanding about the issue, reach in to people who are struggling, and share our experiences. We can all create hope through action and be the light." - WHO https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-su***de-prevention-day/2022 ***deprevention

03/09/2022

When people experience stress for long periods of time, they sometimes reach the point of burnout – a state of extreme emotional exhaustion. Let us find out what is burnout.

13/05/2022

(Note/edit: the link below now shows as an error - please do still click on the link as you can then search for "13 signs of codependency" and the article will show. Hope this helps).

What does being codependent mean and what are the signs that someone is codependent?

“Codependency refers to any enmeshed relationship in which one person loses their sense of independence and believes they need to tend to someone else,” Botnick explains.

Click or book an appointment with a counsellor to find out more.

https://psychcentral.com/lib/symptoms-signs-of-codependency(

05/05/2022

Just as we might go to the gym to build physical muscles, through therapy couples can learn how to exercise their emotional muscles and build the tools they need to maintain a happy healthy relationship. So when does a couple seek counselling? https://connectcounselling.clinic/blog/when-do-we-seek-couple-counselling/

04/05/2022

We are often asked what parents can do to help children who are anxious. Here are 5 simple ideas to help you help your child feel more calm and centered:

https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/5-activities-to-try-when-supporting-a-child-experiencing-anxiety?fbclid=IwAR1flR3_-KgxOVuEaF9niMHfZqQM9RrBX2xIRqOQY54JJQ79_Gmcp446v7k

The Counsellors Cafe News Feed; sharing the latest mental health, wellbeing and Therapy stories from around the globe. Thoughts & inspiration on living well, with a focus on positive mental health from the magazine with community at its 💛

24/04/2022

Dr Richard Lim explains the key differences between counselling and psychotherapy, to answer some of the questions we are often asked by clients.

Please get in touch at contact@connectcounselling.clinic if you would like to find out how counselling or psychotherapy might be able to help you.

01/04/2022

Contact us today to book a free initial consultation for couples or individual counselling.

8. You keep hoping they'll finally change so you can be happy.

18/03/2022

https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/your-childs-emotions-need-support-not-solutions?fbclid=IwAR1dquEkxRj0xcfsVi3cg0s92E47jZpkIaLX2QFLcdPFZ9e01Shm_blqY20

When we attempt to fix our children’s emotions and problems, we move out of connection and into control. The focus shifts from them to us. Instead, we can sit with them in the hard stuff, offering support, not solutions. Here's how.

15/03/2022

Our counsellor Ellen gave a mental wellness talk to Mountbatten residents last Saturday