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Guiding inner peace:
meditation and counselling insights

EMDR (Bilateral stimulation)
Vicki Costa Vicki Costa

EMDR (Bilateral stimulation)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic modality developed by Francine Shapiro in 1989. She discovered that side-to-side eye movements had a healing effect on anxiety and mental distress. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3951033/ )

Since then, EMDR has evolved significantly and is now available in Fairfield, Victoria.

Recently, I attended EMDR training to offer this effective modality to my clients, particularly those with trauma histories. Trauma can be complex, involving repeated exposure to abuse, neglect, or life-threatening situations, or it can be a single-incident trauma resulting from one-time events. EMDR is beneficial for all types of traumas.

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Supportive Trauma Counselling
Vicki Costa Vicki Costa

Supportive Trauma Counselling

Are you grappling with the weight of stress, worry, grief, anger, and fatigue? Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from people and places around you?

Feelings of disconnection, hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, and grief can often arise during challenging times, yet they need not define your reality permanently.

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Ep.7/ Post Natal depression
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Ep.7/ Post Natal depression

Postnatal depression is more than a fleeting sadness; it's a relentless battle that can change the very fabric of your existence..

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Ep.6/ Why consult with a counsellor?
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Ep.6/ Why consult with a counsellor?

Counsellors specialise in providing personalised support to individuals. Their role involves aiding you in comprehending yourself better, addressing your distinct requirements, and navigating through your thoughts, emotions, and challenging behaviours.

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Ep.2/ Why meditation?
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Ep.2/ Why meditation?

Meditation can assist you in releasing stored tension and letting go of thoughts, feelings, and stories that no longer serve your well-being.

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Ep.1/ Hitting Rock Bottom
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Ep.1/ Hitting Rock Bottom

Pema Chödrön, an American Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author, guides us through difficult moments by inviting us to embrace our challenging thoughts and feelings.

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