Counselling Articles

I always thought when I was studying to be a Relationship Counsellor that I would be working with couples that wanted to settle their differences. I mean, surely people that are having a dispute are […]

With a Little Help Counselling is going through a bit of a revolution at the moment with some exciting changes. As I mentioned here, we are in the process of transitioning over to a larger […]

We will soon be offering Counselling Services from our new Hurstville office. Starting the week commencing the 5th of December 2022, With a Little Help Counselling will be transitioning from Sutherland to Hurstville. Our new […]

There are some common themes that you see when counselling both individuals and couples. Quite often, my clients present with issues that they want to sort out, but they are a bit stuck. Maybe they […]

No two counselling clients are the same, everyone comes into the process in a different place with different needs. Couples counselling is the same – each couple is in their own unique place with their […]

In a frame hanging on the wall in my office are some words that seem to really help my clients. The words are ‘Behaviour affects Experiences and Experiences affect Behaviour’. What exactly does that mean? […]

Marriage involves two people who have vowed before their God, the government, their family and friends, or simply to each other, to ‘Forsake All Others’ for the rest of their lives. But I have found […]

There is a big difference between being listened to and being heard. Validating someone involves understanding and showing acceptance for the other person’s feelings.  When people receive validation, they feel their emotions are not only seen […]