Toni Jackson
Counselling & Psychotherapy for the Misunderstood
R U OK?
Today is R U OK? Day and World Suicide Prevention Day.
It is so important that we reach out to those around us. Humans need connection. Asking someone if they’re okay is such a small thing to do, but it can have a big impact on the other person. The RUOK? website has some great suggestions on how to ask someone you’re worried about if they’re okay – click here.
If you are worried about the wellbeing or safety of yourself, or someone you know and need immediate support, please refer to the Crisis Support page in the menu of this website.
Do you or a loved one need help? Find help now.
R U OK? is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging and empowering all
people to ask “are you ok?” of anyone struggling with life. Our vision is a world where
everyone is connected and is protected from suicide.
Find out more: ruok.org.au
To make a counselling appointment with Toni Jackson, please email: toni@tonijacksoncounselling.com or phone: 0439 995 302 web: tonijacksoncounselling.com
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60+ Relationship Intimacy Tips From 20 Therapists
I have been included in the following Australia Counselling blog post on Relationship Tips.
“Relationship intimacy; we all want it, right?
Well if you’re in a relationship, you probably know how challenging it can sometimes be to sustain your intimate connection with your partner.
Of course, it’s just not realistic you will feel close and connected to your partner at all times, but there are things you can do to make sure you’re supporting your relationship and building the depth of your closeness over time. And you might be surprised just how easy some of the things you can do that will promote your relationship intimacy.
So we spoke with 20 Australia Counselling relationship therapists to find out their best tips for creating and sustaining your relationship intimacy.”
For the full post, click here.
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Balanced: An App That Reminds You To Do What You Love!
Have you come across the Balanced app before? I’ve been using it for a while now and I have to say, it’s transformed the way I take care of myself. It is a reminder to do the things in life you love. No chores. No shoulds. Instead of it feeling like more stuff to do, it reminds you to relax, have fun and do the things you enjoy.
The way the app works, is that you make up a list of the things you love to do. Each day, you check off the things you’ve achieved, they go to the bottom of the list and you receive words of encouragement. There are a selection of nice things to choose from, or you can add your own. Some examples are:
– Take a deep breath
– Plan to see a friend
– Be thankful
– Create something
– Listen to music
– Eat somewhere new
The app also gives you little reminders, such as “Have you rewarded yourself today?”
Since using Balanced, I’ve noticed I’m much more aware of making time for what I love. It doesn’t have to be big stuff either. I think sometimes we can get caught up thinking if we don’t have lots of time to do something, we can’t do it at all. Since using the app, I’ve taken more photos, looked at the stars more, meditated more, stretched/done yoga every day and I’ve given myself more time to relax. Balanced is the creation of Melbourne independent app creator Jaidev Soin.
*Note: I have no affiliation with the selling or marketing of this product. I just really like it (:
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Toni Jackson is a compassionate, creative and experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Perth, Fremantle and Mundaring, Western Australia. She has worked over the past 20 years in the areas of women and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, counselling adults, adolescents, children and families from many different backgrounds. Toni uses counselling, psychotherapy, art therapy (such as drawing, painting, sand play, clay modelling and sewing) and mindfulness to support her clients’ unique needs. Toni specialises in working with women and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self harm and disordered eating.
Toni’s qualifications include a BA Psychology, Grad Dip Women’s Studies and accreditation as a Psychotherapist (GT).
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