Counselling Conversations

Happy month of July to all! 🍵 Apologies to my listeners for the unexpected break in episodes. I have missed speaking with you and glad to be back 🤍 Let's talk about apologizing, why it's difficult for some people and what an effective apology looks like. Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindc...

We are talking about the four attachment styles - where did they begin and how do they affect our relationships? How did our early caregiving experiences affect our ability to form relationships? We discuss how our early caregiving experiences affect how we view ourselves and others, including how we regulate our emotions. Attachment styles can be shifted and changed over time through life events...

Happy month of February 2026 to all! We still have 9 months of the year to go! Have you ever hoped someone would change? Ever tried to make someone change? You're not alone in that. Let's discuss what it means to wanna change someone else and what to do when it's not possible. James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente developed the model of the 6 stages of change - Precontemplation, Contemplation, Prep...

It's the new year! Decisions, decisions decisions! Let's talk about what decision fatigue is, why we experience it and how to prevent it! 🤍 Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofmindcounselling (instagram)

Happy November to all! Come join me today as I'm sitting amongst the mountainous landscape in Victoria. Why do so many of us find ourselves in work places that are not adding to our mental wellbeing but also find it hard to leave? A work place should be seen as a "leasing arrangement" and not a "mortgage". Why do we often put so much energy into our job like it's a home that we own? Let's talk abo...

Welcome to Episode 58. Happy October to all! Let's talk about people pleasing, the fawning response and what that looks like. Why do so many people act this way? Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofmindcounselling (instagram)

Happy September to all! ☀️ Let's talk about what gaslighting is and make sense of it all. What are the signs to look out for when someone using gaslighting to manipulate you? Denying facts, lying, minimizing the truth and shifting the blame is part of it. It can have significant detrimental effects on one's mental wellbeing. Why do gaslighters do it? How do we deal with it and stay sane? These epi...

Happy August to everyone! Let's discuss how to deal with narcissism and what to do about it when facing someone with these traits, whether it's a parent, friend or boss. Whilst it can be an emotionally draggy and painful experience, there are effective ways in order to cope and thrive. These podcast episodes are released monthly but do stay in touch! If you have any questions or suggestions, pleas...

Happy month of July to all! ❄️ Ever met a narcissistic person? Let's talk about understanding narcissism, what it really means and how it impacts our mental health and well being . Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofmindcounselling (instagram)

Happy month of June to all! Ever felt strange about an upcoming birthday? Let's discuss what birthday feelings are and how to deal with it because YOU matter! Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofmindcounselling (instagram)

Welcome to episode 53! Happy month of May to all. What do we do when Mother's Day feels hard? Let's talk about why it can be hard for some of us and what to do about it. Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu

Happy April to all my listeners! Today we are talking about feeling annoyed. Why do we feel annoyed? When was the last time you felt annoyed? Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofmindcounselling (instagram)

Happy March to everyone near and far! World Bipolar Day is coming soon this month. Let's talk about bipolar disorder and what it all means. What does it feel like? How do we support loved ones who experience difficulties? Black Dog Institute Information: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/bipolar-disorder/ Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andre...

Let's talk about difficult bosses and difficult situations. How do we handle toxic boss situations? Before we get entangled and completely give up on our situation, let's explore our options and recognize that this challenge may be the challenge that will boost your personal growth and your career growth and propel you into greater things for your future. Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating!...

What happens when the new year comes? Do you set resolutions? Do you embrace it? Do you avoid it? Let's talk about what usually happens and what we can do instead. If we want real change and growth to happen, we can start with recognizing our own thoughts and our own thinking and explore our thinking by engaging in self reflection. Two main exercises are suggested in this episode. Please give the...

Happy January 2025! Happy new year to everyone! Loneliness affects our mental health in many ways. Why are so many of us facing loneliness when connecting with others in the modern world is as easy as ever? Christmas can be a lonely time and New Year's Eve and Day can be a lonely time even when surrounded by many people. You're not alone. Let's talk about loneliness! FriendLine: https://toolkit.li...

Happy December to everyone! What happens when we have a difficult relationship with a parent? How do we deal with it? Let's discuss some simple ways. Trying to change an emotionally immature parent can be like teaching a rock to float; no matter how much you wish for it to happen, it's not in its nature. Let's talk about some practical things you can do to give yourself the relief that you need. P...

Let's talk about what it might be like to have a difficult relationship with a parent. What happens to our mental health and what are some of the conflicts involved? You are not alone in this journey! Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! Gratitude donations: https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofm...

Only but not lonely! Happy October to everyone near and far. Let's talk about the single-child experience and explore some of the assumptions made, some of the advantages and disadvantages! But there aren't any true disadvantages - we are all created and uniquely placed in our birth order position for a reason and let's embrace that! Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.c...

Happy mid September to all! Let's discuss the experiences of the last-born child in this episode. What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Challenges? Mental health issues? Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email peaceofmindcounsellor@gmail.com 🤍 OR peace.ofmindcounselling (instagram)

Happy September to everyone near and far! Let's talk aboutwhat happens when you're the middle born and what challenges or advantages fallon the individual whose birth order is in the middle. Middle child syndromerefers to being ignored, overlooked or neglected and let's talk about thistoday and how it all plays a role for our mental health. Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeac...

Happy August to all my listeners! Let's talk about what happens when you're the eldest sibling or the first born child in the family! How does it impact on our mental health? First born children are generally conscientious, responsible and mature, but why? Let's find out why. Please give the show a star rating! ⭐️ https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu

What happens when we call a helpline? What goes on during the phone call? Let's talk about what helplines are all about. Some contact information for helplines include the following: Lifeline 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Text Service Text: 0477 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 13 Yarn (an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line) 13 92 76 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 The Sa...

Happy June to everyone! We are half way through the year. Welcome to Episode 40 and the start of the 10 episode series. Let's talk about comparisons, why we do it and what it means for our mental health. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

This episode follows on from Episode 35. What happens in a therapy or counselling session? Let’s hear it in action in this episode. Guest speaker Shania K, will be joining us today for this brief role play episode. Shania is acting as the client and Andrea is playing the therapist. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️