Reins & Reflections
“Reins & Reflections: Understanding My Inner Dialogue (With a Little Help From Horses)” We all have it a always talking little voice. There’s something about horses—the way they respond to energy, not words—that reminds me how much we communicate below...
Thoughts and Feelings: Decoding Your Inner Dialogue
Have you ever reread a text five times, worrying what the other person really meant, while your chest tightens with unease? Or felt a sudden spark of joy before you even knew why? That’s the fascinating interplay between your thoughts and feelings—two forces that...
Social Anxiety Disorder and ways to embrace authentic connections
Research shows that nearly 11 per cent of the Australian population experiences SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder) during their lifetime [1]. This condition often begins in childhood and or adolescence. SAD is a marked and persistent fear of social situations in which the...
Breaking the Cycle: Ideas for Overcoming Negative Thinking Patterns
Negative thinking is a common issue that many people struggle with. It can be frustrating, overwhelming, and may lead to feelings of anxiety or depression. Negative thoughts can make it challenging to focus on the positive aspects of life, and they may even lead to...
Ideas for coping and getting out of the house to socialise in the Pandemic
What Just Happened? Coping with a ‘new normal’ during and following the COVID- 19 Pandemic…. Across the world the management of COVID-19 has changed lives, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, due to restrictions, social distancing and...Welcome
I’m Naomi, Clinical Director and registered Psychologist of Harnessing Wellness. I believe our work as psychologists is a privilege. Rapport with clients is the basis of the therapeutic process and without it harnessing wellness may be difficult.
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