• Practice Values: Autonomy

    One of the key values of Fairy Wren Counselling is maintaining client autonomy. You have the right to make your own choices, without feeling like you’re being pressured or judged to do things in a way that doesn’t work for you. I aim to do my work as a counsellor in a way that respects…

  • How worrying impacts your life

    We all worry from time to time. When things become stressful, you’re facing unexpected change or trying to make a big decision, it’s typical to find yourself ruminating and worrying about what might happen down the track. These occasional worries don’t really have an impact on your life, and they can be an important part…

  • Why is it so hard to let go of anxiety?

    When I begin working with someone who is experiencing anxiety, the first question I like to ask is, “How long has this been going on for?” It’s pretty common for people to reach out for help when they’ve already been struggling with their anxiety for years, or even decades. They might have tried many different…

  • The freedom and frustration of non-monogamy

    When I ask clients why they chose to be non-monogamous, the answer I hear the most often is “Because it gives me so much freedom”. For many, non-monogamy is a way to place fewer boundaries and pressures on their intimate relationships. It gives them the option of having multiple relationships that are all fulfilling, rather…

  • What’s the Difference between Couples Counselling and Relationship Counselling?

    The terms “Couples Counselling” and “Relationship Counselling” are often used interchangeably. This can create confusion and misunderstandings when hunting for a counsellor that offers the support that you need. Although there are a lot of overlaps between these two styles of counselling, there are also some big differences. Couples Counselling: is when two people who…

  • How individual counselling can help you with relationship issues

    People often assume that in order to work on relationship issues in counselling, you need to see a couples counsellor. While couples counselling can be useful when working through issues such as communication problems and breakdowns in trust, it isn’t the only avenue for addressing relationship challenges. Individual counselling can be a fantastic tool to…

  • Don’t wait until breaking point to make a counselling appointment

    Things have been a little rocky in your world for a little while now. It started off with you feeling a bit tense and anxious. Perhaps you’ve had a bit of conflict in your relationship or maybe work has been getting you down. It’s been challenging, but you tell yourself, “It’s not that bad, I…

  • 4 Things to do before exploring non-monogamy

    Polyamory can be wonderful. It can open up amazing opportunities for connection, give you a chance to get to know yourself better and give you a wealth of new experiences. It can also be really freaking hard! Navigating multiple relationships (often with people who also have multiple relationships) has a way of jumping on every…

  • Counselling to achieve your goals

    One of my favourite parts of being a counsellor is watching my clients achieve their goals. It makes me so happy to get to celebrate their wins and watch them make positive steps towards the things that they want most. If there’s something big that you’re working towards, or if you’re seeking to make a…

  • Preventing Burnout

    When you’re living in a state of chronic stress, burnout is a very real danger. Burnout is when you reach a point where the demands upon you outweigh your resources to be able to deal with them. It represents a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. It’s possible to heal from burnout, but it…