A gentle, practical plan to help your body feel safe, your voice feel steady, and your choices feel clear—at your pace.
No forcing. No overwhelm. You stay in control the entire time. We build safety first and move at your pace.
Safety first: create a present‑moment sense of “I’m safe enough right now”
Triggers & body signals: notice early cues (tight chest/gut, startle, shutdown)
Protective patterns: fawn, freeze, overworking—update with kinder options
Boundary language: short phrases that hold without guilt
Meaning & memory: soften old stories; grow a kinder inner voice
Daily skills: breath pacing, orienting, grounding, and simple resets
Step 1: Free 20‑minute call We clarify what’s hard right now, answer questions, and outline a plan that fits your life.
Step 2: First session (in‑person or online) Build safety, map triggers and body signals, and install new responses. You’ll leave with tools for your first week.
Step 3: Follow‑ups (as needed) 1–3 shorter sessions to reinforce calm, boundaries, and confidence in real‑life moments.
Note on timelines Many people shift in 1–3 sessions; we’ll tailor the plan to your needs. Results vary—your pace leads.
Family visits and difficult conversations
Conflict at home or work; authority figures
Medical settings, loud noises, and startle responses
Holidays, anniversaries, and grief dates
Intimacy, closeness, and saying no
Crowds, public speaking, or being “on the spot”
Fewer triggers; faster recovery when they happen
Better sleep and calmer mornings
Less startle; more ease in the chest and gut
Kinder inner voice; steadier outer voice
Boundaries that feel natural and hold with grace
7–10: Let’s set your plan.
4–6: We’ll stabilise stress and practise the Safety Anchor first.
0–3: No rush—book a call to explore options without pressure.
No. We avoid overwhelm and focus on what helps now. You choose where we go.
Yes. You remain awake, aware, and in charge. We go only where you choose.
We slow down, ground, and return to safety. Your pace leads.
Many shift in 1–3 sessions. We tailor the plan and follow‑ups to your needs. We don’t believe in simply taking the cigarettes away — that wouldn’t feel compassionate. It’s like a surgeon asking an elderly man to hand over his walking stick and then expecting him to walk unaided. You need the right support in place first.
Yes. A quiet space with either a desktop, laptop and headphones work well.
READY TO FEEL SAFER IN YOUR BODY AND CLEARER IN YOUR CHOICES?
Gippsland Counselling & Hypnotherapy
14 McDougal Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
ABN - 99 421 507 448
AACHP Member No. - PCM2003411
AHA Member No. - CM2022969
Service Areas - Neerim South, Drouin, Warragul, West Gippsland & Online