My Therapy Tips, Tools & Insights
Newcastle NSW AustraliaWelcome to my relationship and therapy blog — a space where I share evidence-based tools, intuitive insights, and deep reflections on emotional wellbeing, couples therapy and personal transformation.
You’ll find articles covering a wide range of therapy tips rooted in my experience as a practitioner in marriage counselling, couples therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). Whether you’re navigating relationship struggles, emotional blocks, or inner healing, these writings are here to support your journey.
My posts draw on the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and trauma-informed therapy, as well as insights gathered from decades of direct client work. I also include book recommendations, guided tools, and practical techniques that help shift long-held patterns and create space for lasting change.
I’m especially passionate about:
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Breaking subconscious conditioning and generational beliefs
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Exploring how neurobiology and mood states impact love and attachment
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Helping individuals and couples shift their vibrational frequency by releasing emotional blocks and negative thought patterns
My writing encourages self-inquiry, emotional mastery, and conscious relationships. I believe that when we understand the root of our reactions — especially within intimate partnerships — we unlock the power to rewire our inner world and reimagine our connections.
If you’re seeking deeper connection, self-awareness, or support through relationship challenges, I hope these articles offer insight and inspiration. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or healing from heartbreak, there’s something here for anyone wanting to grow. For more about my approach go to my couples or individuals pages.
Healing the Shame of Sexual Abuse
Adult survivors of sexual abuse experience a range of symptoms that include dissociation, panic attacks, poor self-esteem, boundary issues and suicidal ideation. Core beliefs of shame and powerlessness are the most common for those who have experienced sexual abuse...
Protect your Marriage from Divorce during the Coronavirus
Marital distress is hitting the roof in Australia as we see an increase in cabin fever caused by the Coronavirus. Many couples and families are experiencing sudden instability due to financial pressure, anxiety and social restrictions that the COVID 19 has produced, potentially leading to an increase in divorce rates. The pandemic crisis has proven to be a more important time than ever to protect your marriage.
Thinking of Divorce? Couple Counselling Should Alway Be Considered Before Making that Decision.
Unfortunately most couples wanting a divorce do so without seeking couple counselling and miss the opportunity of learning to communicate better and getting the psycho-education they need for the relationship to survive. There are many reasons couples have for wanting...
Addiction – Understanding the Core Wounds of Shame, Betrayal and Abandonment.
Addictions such as gambling, drug-taking, drinking, shopping or sex can cause us and our family significant harm. Even the act of self-harm can be described as an addiction. We may have bouts of abstinence or try to control our urges for a while but find ourselves...
Recovering from the Emotional Damage Caused by a Narcissistic Parent
If you have experienced the damaging effects of a parental narcissism from childhood, you will recognise the importance of healing from this dysfunctional programming in order to achieve healthy relationships in your life. Suffering from narcissistic abuse in...
The Three Main Reason for Marriage Counselling
There are three top reasons I see for couples seeking marriage counselling. Here they are; 1. Conflict When couples come in for marriage counselling a large percentage of them have problems resolving conflict. Avoiding conflict by brushing issues under the rug will...
Learning to Manage Conflict in Your Marriage
Many marriages cope well managing a range of areas of their lives without too much difficulty but suffer greatly when it comes to managing conflict. Conflict can even be destructive as to undermine the solid foundations of an otherwise good marriage.
The Most Effective Trauma Therapy?
When searching for effective trauma therapy, many people assume that traditional talk therapy is the best or only option. However, this approach—while helpful for insight and support—often falls short in treating the root of trauma. For some, repeatedly telling their...
Couple Therapy; Books and Retreats
Does Your Relationship Need an Intensive? A couples intensive is an immersive format of therapy for couples that want to fast track their progress and convert weeks or months of therapy into one weekend. Studies show that this highly focused format of...