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Dragonflies symbolise growth, transformation, strength, hope and love. Empathic Counselling provides a safe space for individuals and couples to grow and transform through trauma-informed and evidence-based therapy

Empathic Counselling Services

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Couples Therapy

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💚Trauma-informed & Evidence-based Therapy for Individuals & Couples
👩Sasha Brittain(BA,GradCertCouns,MCouns)
👥Gottman Method Level 2
📍Brisbane

Being able to express your feelings, needs and opi

Being able to express your feelings, needs and opinions is not always easy. Especially if you were made to feel that your needs were too much or unreasonable as a child, or in a past intimate relationship. When a child's need for attention, love and validation are never met, the child internalises this. This child can grow up feeling unworthy of love and may become people pleasers in order to receive validation and praise. In adult relationships, this may translate into always putting the needs of the partner first, or conversely, remaining distant and aloof in relationships in order to avoid further hurt and disappointment.

All humans need to feel seen, heard and connected. Trauma may change the way we think, feel and behave, but that human drive for safety and connection remains. If you struggle to express your needs or to prioritise yourself, Empathic Counselling can help. Whether through individual therapy or couples therapy, you can learn how to identify and communicate your needs. You are not too much for having needs. You deserve to feel seen, heard and connected.💚

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Happy Monday!😊💚 #selflove #selfacceptance #

Happy Monday!😊💚

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Happy Friday!😊💚 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧

Happy Friday!😊💚

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

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#acceptance #courage #strength #empathy #empathicc

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Happy Tuesday!😊💚 #gratitude #appreciation #

Happy Tuesday!😊💚

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Happy Monday!😊💚 Today marks the first day o

Happy Monday!😊💚

Today marks the first day of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

For more information, please visit https://www.neurodiversityweek.com

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Empathic Counselling provides trauma-informed and

Empathic Counselling provides trauma-informed and evidence-based relationship therapy appointments that are 90 minutes. Here's why 90-minute sessions are beneficial for couples:

💚More Time for Exploration and Discussion:
90-minute sessions provide a longer timeframe for couples to explore their issues, share their perspectives, and engage in deeper conversations about their relationship. Often at the 50 minute mark, couples are starting to get somewhere, and if the session were to end then, it can leave things unsaid and unresolved.

💚Increased Opportunity for Skill-Building:
The therapist can dedicate more time to teaching couples communication and conflict resolution skills, which can lead to more sustainable relationship improvements.

💚Potential for Faster Progress:
The added time allows for more in-depth exploration and intervention, potentially leading to quicker progress towards achieving relationship goals.

💚More Cost & Time Effective:
Empathic Counselling's fee for 90 minutes is comparable to what many providers charge for 60 minutes. Longer sessions also mean that couples can attend fortnightly, rather than the need to attend weekly appointments when sessions are only 50-60 minutes.

Please visit the website to learn more about how Empathic Counselling can support you and your relationship.

🗓️Bookings through the website.
🔗https://empathiccounselling.com.au/booking/

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Happy Friday!😊💚 #healthyrelationships #coup

Happy Friday!😊💚

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Happy Wednesday!😊💚 Intimacy plays a crucial

Happy Wednesday!😊💚

Intimacy plays a crucial role in the overall health and fulfillment of our relationships. Here are 15 Ways to Increase Intimacy in Your Relationship:

🗣️👂1. Share your feelings: Openly and honestly communicate your thoughts, feelings, and needs with your partner.

👂👂2. Listen actively: Pay attention to your partner's perspective and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.

💬🗨️ 3. Engage in meaningful conversations: Go beyond surface-level chatter and delve into deeper topics that foster understanding.

💕💕4. Express appreciation: Regularly acknowledge and appreciate your partner's efforts and qualities.

📖🥰5. Be honest and open: Allow yourself to be seen authentically, even when it's uncomfortable.

😱😱6. Share your fears and insecurities: This can create a deeper sense of connection and understanding.

😊😊7. Invite your partner to be vulnerable as well: Create a safe space for both of you to share your vulnerabilities.

⏰🗓️8. Make time for each other: Prioritise spending quality time together, free from distractions.

🍛🎳9. Engage in shared activities: Do things together that you both enjoy, whether it's going on a date, cooking dinner, or simply relaxing together.

👂🫂10. Be emotionally present: Be available to your partner when they need you, whether it's for support, comfort, or simply to listen.

🫂🤗11. Show empathy and understanding: Try to see things from your partner's perspective and offer support during difficult times.

🙌🙌12: Be supportive: Encourage your partner's goals and dreams, and offer your support when they need it.

😘🥰13. Express affection: Regularly express your love and appreciation through words, gestures, or touch.

✈️⛩️14. Break the routine: Do something new or different together to spice up your relationship and create new memories.

👥🛋️15. Address emotional blocks: If you're struggling with emotional intimacy, consider seeking couples therapy to address any underlying issues.

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Happy Monday!😊💚 If you would like some supp

Happy Monday!😊💚

If you would like some support with your relationship, Empathic Counselling provides trauma-informed and evidence-based relationship counselling.

🗓️Bookings through the website.
🔗https://empathiccounselling.com.au/booking/

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

#empathiccounselling #brisbanecounsellors
#brisbanetherapist #brisbanecounselling #traumatherapybrisbane #traumacounselling #healing #selfdiscovery #empathy #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #selflove #connection #healthyrelationships #couplestherapy #couplescounselling #relationshiptherapist #couplegoals #evidencebasedtherapy

Happy International Women's Day!😊💚 Today is

Happy International Women's Day!😊💚 Today is a day to celebrate all of the incredible women who have shaped us, supported us, loved us and inspired us.😘😘

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Empathic Counselling will be closed today and tomo

Empathic Counselling will be closed today and tomorrow due to Cyclone Alfred. Bookings can still be made through the website. Take care and stay safe! Sending everyone that is currently affected/may soon be affected lots of love. We've got this!😉💚💚💚

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Couples Therapy can support couples with a huge va

Couples Therapy can support couples with a huge variety of issues and challenges. Couples Therapy provides couples with a chance to really understand themselves and their partner, in a safe and non-judgemental space. As couples work through their issues together with a supportive professional, couples are able to repair past hurts, increase connection and strengthen their bond.

Couples Therapy supports couples with issues including:

💚Communication breakdown: Difficulty expressing needs, active listening problems, critical or hurtful communication patterns.

💚Emotional disconnection: Feeling emotionally distant or detached from your partner.

💚Conflict resolution: Inability to resolve disagreements constructively, leading to constant arguments or avoidance.

💚Intimacy issues: Lack of physical or emotional intimacy within the relationship.

💚Infidelity: Dealing with the aftermath of an affair and rebuilding trust.

💚Significant life events: Adjusting to major life changes like marriage, children, job loss, or health concerns.

💚Trauma impact: Unresolved past trauma affecting the relationship dynamics

💚Power imbalances: Unequal power dynamics within the relationship causing issues

💚Family of origin issues: Patterns learned in childhood impacting current relationship

Empathic Counselling provides trauma-informed and evidence-based couples therapy for Brisbane couples. Please visit the website to learn more about how Empathic Counselling can support you and your relationship.

⚠ Please note that Couples Therapy is not recommended if there is current abuse or violence in the relationship. If you are experiencing violence in your relationship, please call 1800 737 732 for support, or please call 000 in an emergency.

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Happy Monday!😊💚 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧

Happy Monday!😊💚

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

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Happy Sunday!😊💚 #empathiccounselling #brisb

Happy Sunday!😊💚

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According to the Gottman Institute, when bringing

According to the Gottman Institute, when bringing up a problem to our partner, the first three minutes are crucial. By starting a conversation calmly and respectfully, you and your partner are more likely to focus on the problem, rather than who is to blame.

This is referred to as a "soft startup". A "soft startup" is when a person begins a difficult conversation with a calm, respectful, and non-accusatory tone, focusing on describing their feelings and needs rather than placing blame. This reduces the likelihood of your partner becoming defensive and creates a more productive and positive environment to facilitate discussion.

Here are some ways to optimise conditions for a positive and productive discussion:

💚Save the conversation for a calm moment.
🔹Wait for a time when you and your partner are alone, without distractions or interruptions.
🔹Make sure you and your partner are relaxed, and not tired, hungry, or stressed.

💚Use gentle body language and tone of voice.
🔹Take an attitude of teamwork and problem-solving, rather than arguing or blaming.
🔹Speak calmly, without raising your voice.
🔹Avoid hurtful body language, such as eye rolling, scowling, or mocking.

💚Use “I” statements to express how you feel.
🔹Focus on how a problem is affecting you, rather than assigning blame.
🔹Say: “I feel [emotion] when [situation].”

🔹Be specific and discuss only one problem at a time.

💚Be respectful.
🔹Make a polite request, rather than a demand.
🔹Thank your partner for listening and addressing a problem.

If you would like some support with your relationship, Empathic Counselling provides trauma-informed and evidence-based relationship counselling.

🗓️Bookings through the website.
🔗https://empathiccounselling.com.au/booking/

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

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Happy Thursday!😊💚 Empathic Counselling is n

Happy Thursday!😊💚

Empathic Counselling is now fully booked for March, so I'm taking bookings now for new clients wanting to start Individual Therapy or Couples Therapy in April.

🗓️Bookings through the website.
🔗https://empathiccounselling.com.au/booking/

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

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Happy Wednesday!😊💚 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍

Happy Wednesday!😊💚

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

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#brisbanetherapist #brisbanecounselling #traumatherapybrisbane #traumacounselling #healing #selfdiscovery #empathy #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #selflove #healthyrelationships #couplestherapy #couplescounselling #relationshiptherapist #couplegoals #evidencebasedtherapy

Happy Monday!😊💚 Empathic Counselling is her

Happy Monday!😊💚

Empathic Counselling is here for you. Bookings through the website.

🗓️Bookings through the website.
🔗https://empathiccounselling.com.au/booking/

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

#empathiccounselling #brisbanecounsellors
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Happy Friday!😊💚 Here's a fun quiz you can d

Happy Friday!😊💚

Here's a fun quiz you can do with your partner. If you don't know the answer, or your partner doesn't know the answer, that's okay! Rather than feeling bad about not knowing, use it as a chance to find out more about your partner. Get curious, and ask your partner open-ended questions to learn more.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone is welcome here

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