On Mental Health: Monthly Column for the Coast Reporter

Drawing on my background in journalism and community mental health, I write a monthly column that explores different counselling and therapy resources alongside the human experiences, questions, and challenges that shape rural life on the Sunshine Coast.

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What Does It Mean to Trust Yourself?

Self-trust is often talked about as confidence, as being decisive or sure of yourself. But for many people, trusting themselves doesn’t feel that simple. Somewhere along the way, listening to their own voice became complicated.

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So… How Does Therapy Actually Work?

Starting counselling often comes with a lot of questions — many of which people don’t always know how to ask. How often should I come? What is this supposed to look like? Am I doing this “right”?

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How is your nervous system feeling today?

Whether we’re aware of it or not, our nervous system is constantly shaping how we move through the world. It guides our energy, our emotions, our sense of safety, and our ability to connect with others.

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What we can all learn from neurodiversity.

Have you ever had someone in your life who seems to experience the world a little differently — who’s endlessly creative and full of ideas one moment, but easily distracted or overwhelmed the next?

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Why AI Can’t Replace Human Connection

Artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t been part of everyday life for very long, but in the past couple of years it has found its way into our homes, workplaces and now our emotional lives.

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