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Therapy For Therapists - supporting those who support others...

Therapists,

Are you feeling emotionally drained at the end of your workday?
Do you ever worry that your personal struggles are creeping into your client work?

Are you finding it difficult to maintain clear emotional boundaries with clients?
Do you wish you had a safe space to process your own "stuff", without feeling like you need to ‘hold it all together'?

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At Small Steps Counselling, I offer supportive, dedicated space for therapists to process their personal struggles, prevent practitioner burnout and strengthen their personal and professional resilience. â€‹â€‹

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Supporting Therapists in Their Personal Journey

What I offer is personal counselling for therapists – not professional supervision. Our sessions focus on supporting YOU through your personal experiences.

 

The Unique Challenges We Face

As therapists, we're pretty good at supporting others. We listen deeply, hold space compassionately and guide our clients through some of their toughest, most vulnerable moments. But what about us? What happens when the weight of our work starts to feel too heavy or when our personal struggles begin to bubble up alongside our professional responsibilities? 

 

I completely relate to those feeling and uncertainty. I've been there myself. Many times.

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The truth is; being a therapist is emotionally demanding work. We absorb stories of pain, trauma and loss daily. And, while we're trained to be resilient, we're still human. Our own unresolved experiences, past traumas and wounds and current life challenges don't magically disappear just because we've chosen a helping profession.

 

Why Personal Therapy Matters for Therapists

Seeking therapy - as a therapist - isn't a sign of weakness, deficiency or inability. It's a sign of intention, motivation and wisdom.

When we invest in our own personal learning, growth and healing, we become:

  • More authentic in our professional practice

  • Better at maintaining clear personal and professional boundaries

  • More resilient to compassion fatigue and burnout

  • More deeply present with our clients

  • Clearer about our own mental and emotional landscape 

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Personal therapy helps us understand ourselves more deeply. It's a chance to process our own experiences, unpack our unhelpful patterns and habits, and develop greater emotional capacity and intelligence. And let's be real here – greater control of our emotions benefits not just us, but everyone we interact with, both personally and professionally.

 

A Genuine Space for Growth

The guiding motivation for seeking support with me at Small Steps Counselling is to ensure you can continue practicing ethically, effectively and sustainably. I want you to enjoy your work and achieve career longevity. 

Therapy with me is about learning to understand yourself more fully, processing your unresolved experiences, developing your resilience, building on your strengths and creating the life you want to live. Whether you're navigating past traumas, battling current challenges or simply seeking deeper self-awareness, Small Steps is a space dedicated to you and your growth.

 

Think of it as professional development - for your whole self.

 

Ready to take the next step?

You're spending your days supporting others through their most difficult moments. But now it's time to invest in your own personal healing and journey.

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Let's Connect

If therapy for therapists resonates for you and you'd like some personal support, please take the next step and book your Intake Counselling Session. Together, we can explore how this journey will support you in creating the balance, clarity and transformation you desire and deserve.

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​I'm here to help you find your footing again and I’ll support you every step of the way.

Because even therapists need someone to talk to sometimes!

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- Small Steps, Big Breakthroughs -

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Why Choose Small Steps Counselling?

At Small Steps the support you receive is:

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 Individually tailored to your specific needs 

Centred on your overall growth and wellbeing

 Integrative, eclectic and collaborative in approach 

 Nonjudgemental, inclusive, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed 

Welcoming, affirming and safe for LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse individuals

 Delivered by a qualified, registered and experienced Counsellor 

Support Areas may include...

Exploring emotional /behavioural Triggers

Addressing trauma (lived experience or vicarious)

Boundary setting

Overcoming low mood, depression or apathy

Developing your self-awareness & confidence

Processing transference /  countertransference

Minimising Anxiety, Stress, Tension or overwhelm

self-care & burnout prevention

Managing isolation or lack of support

Addressing Perfectionism or fear of failure

Enhancing your competence, strengths & resilience

Identity, self-discovery or diversity issues

Calming, coping skills & emotion regulationStrategies 

Ethical dilemmas or professional conduct

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Client Stories...

(For privacy and confidentiality reasons - names, ages and client stories are fictionalised examples of real cases) 

Client - "Sarah, 34 yrs"

Background: Sarah is currently enrolled in a post-graduate diploma in counselling. She has always been passionate about helping others and felt drawn to the field of counselling due to her own experiences with mental health issues in the past. Sarah comes from a supportive family but has struggled with anxiety and low self-esteem since her teenage years. She decided to pursue counselling as a career to better understand herself and help others navigate similar challenges.

Current Situation: As Sarah progresses through her counselling course, she finds herself increasingly triggered by course material that delves into topics such as trauma, attachment and family dynamics. Discussions about these subjects bring up painful memories from her own past and intensify her feelings of anxiety and self-doubt. Sarah worries that her personal struggles will hinder her ability to be an effective counsellor and fears being judged by her peers and instructors.

Goals for Counselling: Sarah sought a safe and supportive space where she could explore her personal issues, gain insight into how they impact her reactions to course content and develop coping strategies to manage her emotions more effectively. She also wanted to address unresolved issues from her past and build confidence in her ability to navigate the challenges of both her training and future career as a counsellor.

Therapist Services...

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Intake Counselling Session - New Clients

student counselling / counselling for counsellors

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​1-to-1, Adult Clients, Telehealth Session​

1 hr I $140

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Counselling Session - Ongoing Clients

student counselling / counselling for counsellors

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​1-to-1, Adult Clients, Telehealth Session​

1 hr I $140

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'TALK & TREAD' COUNSELLING SESSION 

 Ongoing Clients Only        

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​​ 1-to-1, Adult Clients, BRISBANE-BASED, Designated Location

​​ 1 hr I $140

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Peer Supervision Session      

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1-to-1, Student / Graduate Clients, Telehealth Session

​45 min I $90

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Student Support      

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1-to-1, Adult Students, Virtual Session

Course Tutoring / Study Skills / Assessment Help

​45 mins I $90

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I acknowledge and honour the Turrbal and Jagera people as Traditional Owners and Custodians of Meanjin, the land on which I was born, live and work. I offer respect for country and the traditional peoples who have and do reside here, and pay my respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging. 

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