At the start of a new year, many people feel pressure to set resolutions, to be better, do more, or change quickly. For some, this can feel motivating. For others, it can bring guilt, overwhelm, or a sense of falling behind before the year has even really begun.

As a therapist, I often encourage a gentler approach.

Rather than asking “What should I change about myself this year?”, it can be more helpful to ask:
“What do I want more of, and what do I need less of?”

The holidays aren’t easy for everyone. 🎄
Family dynamics, expectations and old emotions can make Christmas feel heavier than it looks on Instagram.
This year, give yourself permission to set boundaries, choose what feels right for you, and protect your peace.
On the blog: 3 therapist-backed tips to navigate the season with more calm, clarity and self-compassion.

Lately, it seems like everywhere we turn, there’s another headline that leaves us feeling uneasy. Rising costs of living, talk of a looming recession, job insecurity, political instability, climate change, the rapid growth of AI… the list goes on, and it can all feel like too much.

If you’ve noticed a constant hum of anxiety about “the state of the world,” you’re not alone. At Home Mind Therapy here in Brisbane, we’re hearing this more and more from our clients. The world feels unpredictable, and that uncertainty can take a toll on our mental health.

Walk and Talk Therapy offers a refreshing, grounded way to approach mental health. In a vibrant, nature-rich city like Brisbane, it makes perfect sense to take therapy outside, embracing movement, sunlight, and fresh air as part of the healing journey.

If you’re ready to try something different, Walk and Talk Therapy could be the path forward.

Navigating mental health care can be confusing, especially when you're not sure who does what. Whether you’re exploring support for anxiety, stress, depression, or simply want someone to talk to, understanding the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist, and counsellor or psychotherapist can help you find the right fit for your needs.

Discover how hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine influence mental health. Learn how therapy at Home Mind Therapy Brisbane can support emotional balance.

A tidy space might seem like a small detail, but it can have a powerful impact on how we feel, think, and cope with daily life. Research continues to show that cluttered environments can increase stress, disrupt focus, and contribute to feelings of overwhelm, particularly for teens, children, and young adults navigating busy or emotionally intense stages of life.

At Home Mind Therapy, we often explore how our external environment reflects and influences our internal world. Whether you're attending sessions through online therapy or meeting us for Walk ’n’ Talks in Brisbane, we encourage clients to consider how their surroundings support their mental well-being. A clear space, after all, can be the first step toward a clearer mind.

Life can be overwhelming, especially for teens and young adults navigating school stress, relationships, social media pressure, identity, and big life transitions. At Home Mind Therapy, based in Brisbane, we support young people through these challenges via telehealth counselling and walk-and-talk therapy sessions. One of the key areas we work on with our clients is something called nervous system regulation, which is a term that is being thrown around a lot online lately.

So, we wanted to get into what exactly is nervous system regulation, and why is it so important for mental health?

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Working in the therapeutic space is tricky at the best of times, but none so more than now with the rise of ChatGPT and other AIs. More and more I hear and see people using these platforms as their therapists, chatting with them at any time of the day or night, divulging their deepest worries. There is very real concern within the industry that counsellors and psychotherapists will be replaced all together. But I think it’s more complicated than that. Although I can totally see the allure and potential benefits of generative AI chatbots in a therapeutic space, there is more to the story.