The Grove Counselling & Therapy

14/11/2021

Reaching out is one of the most powerful things we can do when we are challenged …

Over the years, I’ve found that spending time with positive friends is critical to my well-being.

13/11/2021

Take a moment to breath and read this ….

John Roedel my brain and heart divorced a decade ago over who was to blame about how big of a mess I have become eventually, they couldn't...

07/10/2021

A lovely story around the value of staying connected with nature.

23/09/2021

How has COVID shifted your thinking around your working life?

Has the pandemic made you rethink your career or deeply question the role of work in your life? If so, you're not alone. In the US, COVID-19 has led to what's been dubbed the Great Resignation: millions of people, from frontline workers to senior executives, voluntarily calling time on their jobs. A...

18/09/2021

Many of our children are struggling with mental health … keeping communication channels open can help so much.

In the years since my son acknowledged his depression, we became advocates to remove the stigma around depression and mental health issues.

11/09/2021

Such a great initiative ….

Sibi Thompson hadn't slept for days. Not for lack of trying, she was kept up thinking about all the people entering the emergency department only to return home to the same problems, days — or hours — later. "I remember one day just thinking, 'How long am I going to do this?',"the nurse said.

09/09/2021

We love offering Walk & Talk sessions. Reach out if this feels like a good fit for you.

During COVID, many therapists took their sessions online. But others went outside with their clients, taking a leisurely stroll through a near-by park.

07/09/2021

A helpful guide during these challenging times …

Self-harm is often a response to mounting stress and uncertainty. So it’s not surprising rates have gone up during the pandemic. Self-harm can be a means to cope and establish control over emotions.

03/09/2021

Many are struggling in these extended lockdowns, in particular our young people …

Here’s what we’ve learned – talk openly about depression and anxiety; share your experiences and encourage them to share theirs.

27/08/2021

It is important for all of us to felt known …

Stace Callaghan is transmasculine, non-binary and q***r and says being misgendered is "distressing".

23/08/2021

Knowing what supports us when we are triggered can be really helpful … this is a good resource.

Not everyone will struggle with their mental health during COVID-related lockdowns. But many of us will experience lockdowns as distressing or even traumatic, according to Melbourne-based psychotherapist and counsellor George Gintilas. That's especially likely for those with a history of trauma — ...