Are you in search of compassionate and understanding counselling Essendon? At Life Resolutions, our commitment and mission is quality counselling and mental health care for all Australians. With the help of our passionate Founder and CEO, Jodie Brenton, Life Resolutions has proudly been providing mental health support Essendon for over two decades. With experience comes

With Christmas now a mere month away, festivities are on many people’s minds. Homecooked food, fun with loved ones, and exciting gifts are the things that we all enjoy and look forward. However, for the four million Australians who have a disability, the Christmas season can mean stress and anxiety too. Small things that able-bodied

COVID-19 and Mental Health This year has been an incredibly tough one for Australians, with many feeling increased anxiety and stress from social isolation and loneliness, job insecurity, and health-related concerns and fears. Even if you or your family have not been directly affected by the pandemic, it is normal to experience feelings of frustration,

Trauma is defined as the way the brain responds to stressful or painful events and circumstances. Trauma occurs because of the way our brain works to protect us from distressing sights, noises, and other stimuli. Our brains sometimes struggle to process new and difficult information, and in the case of trauma, this can lead to

Trauma occurs when an individual has experienced a difficult situation or event, and the emotional impact has persisted, causing issues with thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Trauma does not mean you are ‘damaged’, but it might mean you need some extra support to help you move forward. There are many different situations and incidents in which

Life is full of situations that cause us stress. Whether it be work, study or relationships, no one can totally avoid feeling occasionally anxious and worried. However, prolonged and severe stress can have an increasingly detrimental effect on our health, happiness, and wellbeing. At Life Resolutions, we know that stress affects every part of life

Life Resolutions Team on Chronic Pain Chronic painis caused by any number of factors, and is often created by another health condition or illness. If pain lasts for twelve weeks or more, it is considered chronic and specialist help should be sought. Although around one in three Australians experience chronic pain, it is an often-misunderstood

Change does not always feel as good as a holiday. Some changes can cause us to have difficulties coping, and it is all too common for people to engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage their feelings. At Life Resolutions, we know that every Australian has been affected, directly or indirectly, by the onset of

It is often said that the path to true love never did run smooth, and sometimes we only discover this when we are quite a way into our relationships. If conflict or disagreement are becoming a common occurrence in your relationship, you might find that the services of a couples counsellor can help you. At

Could You Be Dealing With A Binge Eating Disorder? When people think of eating disorders, they generally think of conditions like Anorexia and Bulimia; however, binge eating is also a common eating disorder and can seriously affect a person’s mental health. It’s not uncommon for someone to binge on comfort food after a long day, but