A Smiling Day Counselling

25/06/2026

For this one, that's it. No further explanation is needed.

17/06/2026

24/05/2026

If you are having more deflating thoughts than empowering ones, you are not alone. What matters is whether we choose to listen to them. If not, do we have alternative narratives to fill our brain with? Positive self talk will not come without practice and cultivation.

Start from finding 3 positive things whenever you have a discouraging inner voice. Remember, fear comes for free, but faith takes work.

20/05/2026

Inner critic exists in everyone. The problem of criticism is that it creates shame. Shame keeps us in the dark and in hiding. What we need to acknowledge is, though, healing and restoration can only happen in the light.

13/05/2026

Think about boundaries like fences. We typically don't put fences down to isolate ourselves from the world. They are there so the important conditions within us to form genuine connections can be nurtured and grow. Conditions such as safety to your nervous system, space to understand yourself and your needs.

It's not about saying "no", it's about saying "yes" to what actually matters to your health and growth.

06/05/2026

If you live in the City of Swan, this free Mental health support service is available for children aged 0-12, siblings, parents and carers. No referrals needed. Please check it out if it can benefit anyone you know.

https://midlandmmhkidshub.com.au/?fbclid=Iwb21leARn0ShjbGNrBGfQS2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHn29VkHPtukNRayQHXjqbnGOjb9eC8ePaNjq2QOfRG7AL5rCKin8iQU3swAj_aem_ZFAykJA_szMU1wkaTnuyhw

Free mental health support for children (0–12) in the City of Swan at the Midland MMH Kids Hub — inclusive, welcoming, and professional.

04/05/2026

Attention all men! This post is for you! What soundtracks are playing in the back of your mind now? Are they true? Are they kind? Are they helpful? If not, they are broken soundtracks. You need to notice them, replace them, and practice enough with the new soundtracks borrowed from anything true, kind and helpful.

Do yourself a favour and check out this book full of humour, wisdom and practical ideas. Choose yourselves some empowering soundtracks!

02/05/2026

Is there anyone in your life that can sit with whatever you feel without trying to brush it off, fix it, downplay it or get reactive themselves? We all need that one person sometimes, a parent, an elder, a friend, a spouse, a coworker, a therapist, so we can be modelled and learn how to sit with and feel our feelings. Because that's when we start to heal.