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By Amanda Baker | Psychotherapist & Counsellor – Teens, Individuals &  Couples | Healing Connections Psychotherapy & Counselling, Nambour QLD When we hear the word trauma , many people think only of extreme events — war, natural disasters, or serious accidents. Yet trauma is far more common, and far more personal, than many realise. We are exposed daily to stories of trauma through the news: violence, displacement, natural disasters, and collective experiences such as the C

By Amanda Baker | Psychotherapist & Counsellor – Teens, Individuals &  Couples| Healing Connections Psychotherapy & Counselling, Nambour QLD Perimenopause and menopause are life transitions many of us experience, yet they still fly under the radar when it comes to talking about women's mental health. This journey isn’t just about hot flushes or irregular periods — it’s also about how our minds feel, think, and respond during a time of deep hormonal change. This blog gently e

By Amanda Baker | Psychotherapist & Counsellor – Teens, Individuals &  Couples| Healing Connections Psychotherapy & Counselling, Nambour QLD Grief is one of the most human experiences we ever move through—yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. We often think of grief as something that only happens after a death. But grief can show up after any significant change, transition, or moment where life looks different than we expected. As a therapist, I see every day how grief

By Amanda Baker | Psychotherapist & Counsellor – Teens, Individuals &  Couples| Healing Connections Psychotherapy & Counselling, Nambour QLD Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns worldwide, yet for many people it feels deeply personal, confusing, and isolating. Many clients who walk into therapy with “low mood,” exhaustion, or a sense of being stuck don’t necessarily see themselves as depressed—they simply know something isn’t right. What’s important to

By Amanda Baker | Psychotherapist & Counsellor – Teens, Individuals &  Couples| Healing Connections Psychotherapy & Counselling, Nambour QLD Stress is something every human experiences. Sometimes it’s a small, passing moment of pressure. Sometimes it may build until it becomes overwhelming. While stress is a completely normal part of life, prolonged or compounding stress can gradually shift into distress —a state where our mind and body struggle to regain balance.  Trauma exp

By Amanda Baker | Psychotherapist & Counsellor – Teens, Individuals &  Couples| Healing Connections Psychotherapy & Counselling, Nambour QLD The holiday season often brings warmth, nostalgia, and hope for connection. But for many people, it also carries layers of expectation, emotional pressure, and the reemergence of old family patterns. If you’ve experienced family conflict, trauma, or have a sensitive nervous system.... Christmas can feel less like a celebration and more l