• Self care when you’re grieving

    When you’re deep in the throes of grief, taking care of yourself can seem impossible. Even the simplest of things: taking a shower, eating a meal, getting up off the couch, can seem like a monumental effort. Even though it’s challenging, there are some small things that you can do to look after yourself as…

  • How to Help a Friend Who is Grieving

    If a friend or loved one has experienced a significant loss, it can be hard to know the right thing to do. You want to be there for them, to offer comfort and support but you’re not quite sure how. It can be tempting to rush in with lots of advice, to try to cheer…

  • “Is it strange that my grief comes and goes?”

    There are so many emotions that arise in periods of grief, but guilt is one of the most prominent. Sometimes that’s guilt over the things that were left unsaid, or feeling like you should have done more. Often, guilt pertains to the emotions that come up when we’re grieving, or sometimes the lack of emotion…

  • Group sessions for Grief and loss

    Grief can be a deeply isolating experience. We often feel alone in our sadness because it can be challenging to find ways to share our emotions. To combat that feeling of “I’m all alone in this”, I run group sessions for people who are experiencing grief and loss. These sessions act as an opportunity for…

  • The One Thing You need To Get the Most Out of Counselling

    There are so many things to consider when you’re choosing a counsellor. Some people look for particular therapeutic styles and approaches. Some are very focused on credentials and qualifications. Others will look closely at a counsellor’s fee structure or office set-up. While all of these things are important, there’s one vital thing that you need…

  • Counselling and accessibility

    Accessibility is one of the key elements of a quality counselling service. I could be the best counsellor in the world, but it wouldn’t matter if a big chunk of the population were unable to access my sessions. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking carefully about how I can make Fairy Wren Counselling a…

  • Why I Love Telehealth Counselling

    When I first opened Fairy Wren Counselling, I made the choice to begin with telehealth appointments only. I was a little bit unsure about how successful this would be, because I was used to working with people face-to-face. I was concerned that it would be difficult to form a connection with clients over the internet.…

  • How my counselling practice supports neurodivergent clients

    I feel strongly about providing counselling services that are accessible and supportive to all of my clients. I think it’s really important to take each person’s individual needs into account and work to create a counselling relationship that respects and supports those needs. In particular, I pride myself on running a neurodivergent-affirming counselling practice that…

  • What to do if a friend tells you they’re not OK.

    RUOK Day is just around the corner. Although I welcome any initiative that encourages people to chat about their mental health, I also know that RUOK Day comes with a few challenges. There are plenty of people who feel a lot of anxiety around asking a friend “Are you OK?” because they’re not sure what…

  • My workshop: The Science of Stress Management

    If there’s one thing I love almost as much as counselling, it’s teaching. Education and learning are really important to me, and I enjoy being able to work with people to teach them new things and help them to better understand themselves. This year, I began teaching a workshop called The Science of Stress Management,…