Kim Wasley Psychologists

Kim Wasley Psychologists Registered Psychologist, NDIS Provider, Medicare Provider, Person-centered, compassionate approach.

Have you ever had an argument over something small… and later realised it wasn’t really about that one thing?Sometimes a...
20/08/2026

Have you ever had an argument over something small… and later realised it wasn’t really about that one thing?

Sometimes a comment, forgotten task, change of plans, or interruption becomes the tipping point because we’re already carrying stress, tiredness, disappointment, responsibilities, or unresolved frustration.

The reaction happens in the moment, but the emotion may have been building long before it.

That’s why it can help to ask yourself: “What is actually underneath my reaction right now?”

Understanding that doesn’t mean ignoring the problem. It can help you communicate what you actually need instead of only reacting to what just happened.

Have you ever realised an argument wasn’t really about the thing that started it? 💜

Home can bring out reactions we don’t always expect. 💜For me, I think it’s worth getting curious about those moments rat...
19/08/2026

Home can bring out reactions we don’t always expect. 💜

For me, I think it’s worth getting curious about those moments rather than judging ourselves for them.

What tends to trigger you most at home: feeling unheard, sudden changes, repeating yourself, or noise and interruptions?

Or is it something completely different? I’d love to hear what comes up for you. 👇

Before you respond to your child, your partner, or the situation… check in with yourself first. 💜When you feel triggered...
18/08/2026

Before you respond to your child, your partner, or the situation… check in with yourself first. 💜

When you feel triggered, ask yourself: What am I feeling right now? What has actually triggered me? Am I responding to this moment, or everything I was already carrying today?

Sometimes giving yourself even a small moment to notice what’s happening inside can help you respond more thoughtfully rather than reacting automatically.

You don’t have to respond immediately. Sometimes the first person who needs calming is you.

Sometimes, what looks like “bad behaviour” may be a child showing us that something underneath is difficult for them. 💜 ...
15/08/2026

Sometimes, what looks like “bad behaviour” may be a child showing us that something underneath is difficult for them. 💜 Research has found links between children’s externalising behaviours and challenges with emotion regulation and executive functioning.

Instead of only asking, “How do I stop this behaviour?” it can help to also wonder, “What might this behaviour be telling me?” That shift from reacting to becoming curious can help us understand the child more fully.

Parenting can feel very different depending on the emotion your child is experiencing. 💜 Anger, worry, sadness, frustrat...
14/08/2026

Parenting can feel very different depending on the emotion your child is experiencing. 💜 Anger, worry, sadness, frustration… some moments are simply harder to navigate than others.

I’d love to hear from you: which emotion do you find hardest to help your child through? 👇

Sometimes, what looks like “bad behaviour” may be a child showing us that something underneath is difficult for them. 💜 ...
13/08/2026

Sometimes, what looks like “bad behaviour” may be a child showing us that something underneath is difficult for them. 💜 Research has found links between children’s externalising behaviours and challenges with emotion regulation and executive functioning.

Instead of only asking, “How do I stop this behaviour?” it can help to also wonder, “What might this behaviour be telling me?” That shift from reacting to becoming curious can help us understand the child more fully.

Quick check-in. 💜If you could choose one thing to have more of right now, what would it be?🧘 Space to breathe🤝 Support f...
27/06/2026

Quick check-in. 💜

If you could choose one thing to have more of right now, what would it be?

🧘 Space to breathe
🤝 Support from others
✨ Clarity about what comes next

Drop your answer below: Space, Support, or Clarity.

Why does work often feel easier to manage than home?At work, there are clear expectations, defined roles, and predictabl...
25/06/2026

Why does work often feel easier to manage than home?

At work, there are clear expectations, defined roles, and predictable outcomes.

Home is different. Relationships are emotional, needs change constantly, and there’s no instruction manual.

If home feels harder, it doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're navigating something far more human. 💜

You don’t need to be perfect to be safe for others.People rarely need perfection.They need honesty, repair, accountabili...
23/06/2026

You don’t need to be perfect to be safe for others.

People rarely need perfection.
They need honesty, repair, accountability, and care.

Being human doesn't make you unsafe.
Being willing to learn and reconnect is what strengthens relationships. 💜

Emotional safety at home means...✔️ You can speak without fear✔️ You can be imperfect without tension✔️ You can feel wit...
02/06/2026

Emotional safety at home means...

✔️ You can speak without fear

✔️ You can be imperfect without tension

✔️ You can feel without being dismissed

Emotional safety isn't about having a perfect family, relationship, or household.

It's about knowing that your thoughts, feelings, and experiences will be met with respect, even when people disagree.

That's where trust grows.

💜 Which of these feels most important to you?

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P. O Box
Lemon Tree Passage, NSW
2319

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5am
Wednesday 9am - 5am
Thursday 9am - 5am
Friday 9am - 5am

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+61413728057

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