"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become."
Carl Jung
As many great minds have argued, we have the freedom to choose to make a better life for ourselves, regardless of past challenges or events. For some this may be perceived as impossible, however with tailored support, improvements can be achieved. Even the slightest change can inspire us to further our progress.
"The journey of a
thousand miles begins
with one step."
Lao Tzu
Taking the first step in any new challenge is always the hardest, but making very small changes can improve the overall positives in your life. This can lead to reducing stress and anxiety, and generally improving your ability to cope with aspects of everyday life. Being able to better cope increases your level of control, enhances your ability to make decisions and promotes feelings of competency, purpose and satisfaction.
Benefits of Counselling
Benefits
Improve Your Life aims to help you overcome aspects of life which are causing you distress and unhappiness, whilst helping to increase your ability to experience joy and fulfillment.
Often, we move through life learning from our experiences and mistakes, building resilience as we go. At times however, we can become so overwhelmed by our circumstances that our ability to recognise prohibitive behaviours or thoughts becomes blurred. Having someone support you through these ‘hazy’ periods can help you achieve clarity, put you back on track and closer to the life you want to live.
Qualified counsellors will support you in your first steps towards positive change. We work together with you to clarify the issues and challenges affecting you and identify your desired outcomes. In a safe, respectful and inclusive space, you can explore the ways to improve your quality of life.
Our Approach
Improve Your Life takes an evidence-based, holistic approach to the counselling process. This means we consider all other influencing factors such as your physical health, relationships and social connections. We explore how they affect you now or have affected you in the past.
As part of the process, our qualifications allow us to incorporate meditation strategies. Research has shown that when counselling and meditation, or relaxation therapy, are integrated, a person can experience higher levels of stress reduction, improved clarity and increased motivation to make change.
By establishing a solid rapport and focussing upon your strengths, we can guide and walk alongside you in your journey towards a more satisfying life.
Overall, we believe that an evidence-based, holistic approach is the most effective way to achieve change. The best results are achieved when you feel respected and valued, can communicate freely, and take the lead in decision-making.
Services
In-Home
In-Nature
Online
Telephone
Improve Your Life provides a range of 1:1 flexible counselling options as well as Advocacy, Advanced Care Planning and supports NDIS participants in a psychosocial capacity.
We can also teach meditation strategies to those who wish to reduce their stress levels naturally and enhance daily living.
We offer convenient online or telephone services to those unable to access services, such as those in rural or regional areas, people with physical or mental health conditions, or those with time constraints.
Please click on the above options for more information about each service mode or go to our Services or FAQs page or Contact us.
* No referral is required.
Our Memberships
All discussions in our sessions are confidential.
Improve Your Life practices non-discrimination — we will not discriminate anyone on any grounds. You will not be judged on your present or past situations, beliefs or behaviours, or personal choices.
With us you will feel free to discuss anything that is concerning you.
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In the Case of an Emergency Please Call Triple Zero – 000
Other suggested Support Services:
Lifeline:
13 11 14
1800 Respect:
1800 737 732
MensLine Australia:
1300 789 978
Kids Helpline:
1800 551 800 (5 – 25yrs)
13 Yarn:
13 92 76 (Indigenous Support)
QLife:
1800 184 527 (LGBTQI+) (3pm-Midnight)
Suicide Call back Service:
1300 659 467
(Online services may also be available)
Improve Your Life Counselling – ABN 55 956 135 088 – is a registered Australian business providing professional services by qualified practitioners.
Cancellation Policy: Less than 48 hrs prior to the session will incur 100% of agreed fees. See more here.