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21/11/2024
🌟 BIG EXCITING NEWS! My New Website is LIVE! 🌟
I've been working behind the scenes to create a space that truly reflects who I am and how I help women and couples like YOU find clarity, calm, and connection in life. 💛
🎨 Whether you're looking for creative tools to beat overwhelm, want to explore how therapy can transform your relationships, or are curious about my 12-Week Reset Program, it's all here in one beautifully designed home.
Here’s what you’ll find:
🧘♀️ A FREE Headspace Helper activity to start calming your mind today
🎧 Podcast episodes from Whoa to Go
🎨 Creative therapy
💌 Easy ways to connect and book a session
Special thanks to the incredibly talented Bailey Rose Creative for her design guru-ness! Your graphic design tech-i-ness magic really brought my vision to life. 🙌
➡️ Take a peek! Click the link in my bio and let me know what you think!
💬 I’d love to hear your feedback, drop a comment below or send me a Private Message.
22/08/2024
Who says Boundaries can't be beautiful?!
Mixing things up a bit here with a mix of Writing and Art making journalling prompts to help kick the people pleasing habit and develop healthier boundaries!
Oooh I can't wait to see your 🎨 responses, remember to tag me and let me know what this has been like for you 💌
15/08/2024
Bridges are for connecting us to places we want to go, people who are dear to us and things we want to do.
They are not just for going back and forth.
Just like bridges, we need to be aware of our capacity and our limitations.
Bridges need to be able to support their own weight as well as the weight of the extra traffic they carry.
If not...they, like us, become vulnerable.
We need to be aware of times we feel resentful, or worn down, or forced into accepting something we don't want.
If you feel like people are "walking all over you" - they probably are.
Boundaries, like bridges, are there to control the flow of traffic and control the access.
When Boundaries are broken or bent or worn down, there will be a cost.
Everything will breakdown, the maintenance sign will go up and no-one is getting anywhere fast.
When you set your Boundaries, you are creating space for yourself to thrive!
Take courage lovely, it's time to love yourself enough to re-establish Boundaries that are in line with your emotional capacity.
It is never selfish to to set healthy Boundaries!
15/08/2024
Do you struggle with saying NO?
I wonder why you do that?
What's the reason behind that?
The reason why you might bve saying yes instead of no is usually tied to something deeper.
Understanding these reasons can help you move towards setting healthier boundaries to honour your true needs.
03/05/2024
Are you tired of life feeling like a snooze-fest? It's time to hit the refresh button, shake off that overwhelm, and bring some colour to the grey areas of your life. Send me a message to see if we're a good fit. Let's chat 🌻🤗
03/05/2024
Hi there 👋 I thought this might help you get to know me better
13/12/2023
Just keeping it real! It's all part of the joy of living in paradise aka North Queensland! Hope you're okay tonight! I'll be posting updates on my stories 🌀👀
11/10/2023
When you are going through tough times, it is hard to know what to do.
For Chrissy from Masculine Matters Coaching & Counselling it helped her to start with the basics.
She literally did the best she could with what she had and got on her stationary bike forcing her legs to move.
This is such a great story of resilience, courage, sheer will power and thinking outside the box!
Wherever you are at and whatever you are going through, I hope you are encouraged and inspired.
Who knew therapy could be so much fun?! 🙌
I'm just over here doing my thing... combining play and creativity to support each of my clients to heal, process and grow!
So much fun!!!
Today it was using funky cards, yesterday it was having a conversation with puppets 🎭
Who knows what tomorrow will bring ? 🤔
09/10/2023
Have you ever hit rock bottom and felt like giving up on life?
My friend and colleague, Chrissy Gavin from Masculine Matters Coaching & Counselling walked in for spinal fusion surgery five years ago and things went terribly wrong. She ended up in a wheelchair, unable to walk, unable to care for herself and her whole life was turned upside down. At this point she nearly gave up on life. I’m so glad she found a resilience and strength to keep going.
It doesn't matter what life throws at you, you can still choose to live a good life, even if it doesn't look like how you thought it would.
You get to choose!
Empaths are very special people, they are the healing balm this world needs, but it's not all a bed of roses being an empath.
There are some challenges us highly sensitive people experience.
It is so important that empaths manage themselves and their physical and emotional energy, so they don't end up rocking in a corner or hiding from the world.
Take care of you.
27/09/2023
Listen to this gem from Phil Walker in our recent Whoa to Go podcast episode, giving great advice for those recovering from unhealthy relationships.
New 🎙Whoa to Go podcast episode is up! Talking with Phil Walker about his experience recovering from an unhealthy relationship 💔
It’s a gritty chat, with lots of practical tips.
Check it out on Spotify or Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts, or through https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213831/13637567-being-a-bit-more-gritty
17/08/2023
A clip from my recent Whoa to Go Podcast episode with the amazing Jo-Ellen Bouttell titled "Breast Cancer, God & Nudes". It was such a soul filling chat, you can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213831/13401962
15/08/2023
I chose to release my 🎙 Whoa to Go podcast when I had the first 5 episodes up, so that there would be more for you to listen to. I was thinking of you, and how to best help you when I put them together 💝 Here is a snapshot of the first 5 episodes. You can listen on spotify or Apple, wherever you listen to podcasts! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213831/episodes
Welcome to the 'Whoa to Go' podcast, with host, Karen AD – Empath, Coach, Counsellor, Business Owner, and Artist – your guide to getting out from under your circumstances!Drawing from her work as a Coach & Counsellor, Karen AD delivers easy to...
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Time to celebrate 🥳
5 years in this business!
5 years listening deeply
5 years holding space
5 years caring
5 years shouldering burdens
What a privilege.
#feelinggrateful
#therapistcelebrations
#pausinginawe
#caring
#sharing
#championing
#cheerseveryone
That is a rump shaking moment right there! 💃💃
I couldn't be prouder of my client who used to avoid conflict like the plague, for holding her boundaries and standing firm! 👏🏻
Boundaries aren't easy, but they're so worth it!
To my amazing client, well done stepping into your own power and choosing self-respect. This is your victory dance, and I'm celebrating with you!
#boundaryboss
#therapistcelebrations
#boundarywins
#protectyourpeace
#healthyrelationships
#peoplepleaserrecovery
#celebratesmallwins
#youdidgood
Just breathe 🌬
Take this moment to come back to you...
The technique I talk you through here is called 7/11 breathing. I love how easy it is to remember.
Breathing out for longer than you breathe in stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system and helps you to calm down.
#burnoutsupport #justbreathe #breathing #breathwork #keepcalmand____ #gogently
🌟 BIG EXCITING NEWS! My New Website is LIVE! 🌟
I've been working behind the scenes to create a space that truly reflects who I am and how I help women and couples like YOU find clarity, calm, and connection in life. 💛
🎨 Whether you're looking for creative tools to beat overwhelm, want to explore how therapy can transform your relationships, or are curious about my 12-Week Reset Program, it's all here in one beautifully designed home.
Here’s what you’ll find:
🧘♀️ A FREE Headspace Helper activity to start calming your mind today
🎧 Podcast episodes from Whoa to Go
🎨 Creative therapy
💌 Easy ways to connect and book a session
Special thanks to the incredibly talented Bailey Rose Creative for her design guru-ness! Your graphic design tech-i-ness magic really brought my vision to life. 🙌
➡️ Take a peek! Click the link in my bio and let me know what you think!
💬 I’d love to hear your feedback, drop a comment below or send me a Private Message.
🌟 BIG EXCITING NEWS! My New Website is LIVE! 🌟
I've been working behind the scenes to create a space that truly reflects who I am and how I help women and couples like YOU find clarity, calm, and connection in life. 💛
🎨 Whether you're looking for creative tools to beat overwhelm, want to explore how therapy can transform your relationships, or are curious about my 12-Week Reset Program, it's all here in one beautifully designed home.
Here’s what you’ll find:
🧘♀️ A FREE Headspace Helper activity to start calming your mind today
🎧 Podcast episodes from Whoa to Go
🎨 Creative therapy
💌 Easy ways to connect and book a session
Special thanks to the incredibly talented Bailey Rose Creative for her design guru-ness! Your graphic design tech-i-ness magic really brought my vision to life. 🙌
➡️ Take a peek! Click the link in my bio and let me know what you think!
💬 I’d love to hear your feedback, drop a comment below or send me a DM.
Get some crow energy in your day!
Haha
It's good to laugh!
Gives me something to "crow" about 🤣
Had me all in a flap 😂
All my fans be "raven" 😅
Keep it going in the comments below ⬇️
#fridayfunny #laughterismedicine #belikethecrow #punny #itsgoodtolaugh #donttakeyourselftooseriously #dontworrybehappy
Getting my creative on in a different way today! Massaging all the concepts I'm learning in the Masters of Therapeutic Arts into a written and multi-modal response. Funnest Assignment ever! Pausing to paint a bit in the breaks keeps me motivated. What helps you stay focussed?
#creativity #arttherapystudent #lovemyspace #happysaturdayeveryone #brainmush #artistandtherapistlife #funassignment #paintingtofocus #howtostayfocussed #gettingitdone
How do you quantify the present? What is it? Is it something on a timeline that instantly becomes our past lived experience. Is it that mish mash of what we are living that is constantly intersecting the past with the future? What is nowness? What do you think?
#mindblown #chasingthepresent #pastexperiences #futureexperiences #mastersintherapeuticartspractice #mentallytired #thestuffcounsellorsthinkabout #iknowright #brainbender
How can you spread a little kindness today?
#christmascountdown2023 #christmasreflections #bekinditsgangster #helpingyouthrive #payitforward #agreatchristmas #dailyprompts #kindnesschangeseverything
You get to choose!
#christmasreflections #christmascountdown2023 #helpingyouthrive #yougettochoose #putyourselfinthedriversseat
I believe that from little things, big things grow.
Every journey no matter how big or how small, begins with one step. Then another and another, until pretty soon you find yourself in a completely different place, having experiences you can only wonder at, that you never would have had if you didn’t take that first step way back at the beginning. That is how it was with the beginning of The Counselling Studio.
After establishing a successful electrical contracting business with my husband, based in the Atherton Tablelands, I wanted to do more to tangibly help people on their own journeys, to empower them rather than just provide power for them. Pun intended! I have always been a natural counsellor walking through the ups and downs of life alongside friends and family, especially supporting them through crisis.
There were three catalysts that led to me taking this counselling path. The first was when a person dear to me experienced the debilitating effects of depression over three hard years. The second, when we had a house guest who experienced the symptoms of a severe panic attack. The third, when I pulled up my shirt sleeves and went on a short term mission trip overseas to Thailand and Cambodia to help with the great work that Destiny Rescue is doing rehabilitating children from sexual slavery. It was then I knew I wanted to learn and grow my own skill set so that I could help others. I had a fire growing in my belly, a passion to help people navigate the twists and turns of life, to be with people for their journey.
For my next step I studied for my Bachelor of Counselling and graduated as the Dux of my cohort! At the same time I gained qualifications in Expressive Therapies and Sandplay Therapy which completely changed my life. Expressive and Sandplay Therapies utilise all of the intelligences, providing safe expression for when there are no words. Time and time again I have seen the expressive therapy activities, along with sandplay and symbol work, provide a safe way to express what’s going on inside, activate a person’s inbuilt ability to heal, provide grounding, emotional release and healing. It is truly magical!
So here I am, fully qualified, set up and ready to walk with you on your journey.
The journey starts here, it just takes one small step.
