Counselling blog and wellbeing resources by the Manuka Centre in Canberra

Blog & Resources

Insights, articles, and curated resources on counselling, relationships, and mental health from our team in Canberra.

From Our Practice

Counselling Insights

Explore our guides on counselling, therapy approaches, and mental health topics relevant to individuals, couples, and families in Canberra. Each article connects to the specialist services we offer at the Manuka Centre.

Couples Counselling

What to Expect at Your First Couples Counselling Session in Canberra

Thinking about couples counselling but unsure what happens in a session? Here's what to expect when you and your partner visit the Manuka Centre for your first appointment.

Getting Started

Finding the Right Therapist in Canberra: A Complete Guide

Choosing a counsellor or therapist can feel overwhelming. This guide walks you through what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to find the right fit for your needs in Canberra.

Grief & Loss

Understanding Grief Counselling: Coping with Loss and Bereavement

Grief is one of the most universal yet isolating human experiences. Learn how grief counselling in Canberra can help you navigate loss at your own pace.

Relationships

When Should Couples Seek Relationship Counselling?

Many couples wait too long before seeking help. Here are the signs that relationship counselling could help strengthen your connection — or give you clarity about the future.

Family

Post-Separation Parenting: Navigating Co-Parenting After Divorce

How to build a child-focused co-parenting relationship after separation. Practical strategies for communication, consistency, and putting children's needs first.

Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety: When to Seek Counselling

Anxiety affects 1 in 7 Australians each year. Learn the difference between normal worry and an anxiety disorder, and when professional support can help.

Trauma

Trauma-Informed Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps

Trauma-informed care is a fundamental approach to therapy — not a specific technique. Understand what it means and how it shapes every interaction at the Manuka Centre.

Therapy Approaches

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

EFT is one of the most researched and effective approaches to couples therapy. Learn how it works, what a session looks like, and why attachment science matters in relationships.

Depression

Depression Counselling in Canberra: Recognising the Signs

Depression is more than sadness. Learn the signs, understand how counselling can help, and discover evidence-based approaches our Canberra counsellors use.

Mediation

Family Mediation in Canberra: An Alternative to Court

Family mediation offers a structured, respectful way to resolve disputes about parenting and property after separation — without the stress and cost of court.

For Practitioners

Clinical Supervision for Counsellors and Therapists in Canberra

Professional clinical supervision is essential for ethical practice and practitioner wellbeing. Learn about individual and group supervision at the Manuka Centre.

Couples Counselling

Discernment Counselling: When You're Unsure About Your Relationship

Discernment counselling is designed for couples at a crossroads — when one partner is considering leaving and the other wants to stay. It offers clarity, not pressure.

Recommended by Our Team

Resources We Value

We believe that learning about the connection between mind, body, and environment is an important part of the healing journey. These resources, created by leading health psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen, offer evidence-based insights that complement the therapeutic work we do at the Manuka Centre.

📖Recommended Reading

It’s All In Your Body

Dr Sula Windgassen

In this groundbreaking guide, leading health psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen explores the mind–body–environment connection and shows how to harness this knowledge to reconnect with your body and feel better. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, research, and case studies, the book helps you understand what is happening in your body, including burnout, chronic fatigue, IBS, chronic pain, and trauma, and take practical steps to improve your health.

“A powerful, honest, and necessary read. This book will help you reclaim your trust in your body and yourself.”Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and bestselling author

View It’s All In Your Body on Pan Macmillan

Blog

Mind Body Blog

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Mind-Body Connection

What being able to physically feel emotions means for your pelvic floor and pain

When I ask people "when you feel anxious, what do you feel?" people often tell me a thought. Some are quickly able to tell me they notice a shift in their breath, their heart, a tightness in their stomach…

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Chronic Illness

Mind-Body connection strategies for coping with chronic illness

Expert tips from a Health Psychologist on practical mind-body strategies that complement medical treatment and support your wellbeing journey.

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Mind-Body Cycles

Why your body worsens symptoms and how to stop it

A Health Psychologist explains mind-body cycles — how psychological and biological feedback loops can amplify physical symptoms and what you can do to interrupt them.

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Nervous System

Nervous System Regulation: Warnings against oversimplification

A Health Psychologist warns against oversimplification in the mind-body connection, exploring what nervous system regulation really means beyond social media trends.

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