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If you are struggling to keep afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, talking to a qualified psychologist in Geelong can be a positive step. COVID-19 has had a big impact on people’s mental health for much of the year. It’s left...

While children learn mindfulness techniques at school and adults use it to kick start their day, less is known about somatic mindfulness in Geelong. But somatic mindfulness carries with it real and lasting benefits, especially for people living with past...

Experienced psychologist Helen Handsjuk has seen first hand how professional adolescent counselling in Geelong can turn people’s lives around. Adolescents face many challenges as they navigate today’s fast-paced world on their way to becoming adults. School and university pressures and...

After suffering through COVID-19’s initial hit earlier this year, many people are now struggling with a sense of repeated trauma in Geelong during the second wave. And that’s not surprising. The second wave of any psychological trauma – such as...

Helen Handsjuk provides psychologist services for Geelong residents who may be at a crossroads in their journey through life, looking to take on a new direction or make a change but not really sure what their next step may be....

Helen Handsjuk is a local relationship counselling expert in Geelong. There are many situations in which relationship counselling can have a profoundly positive impact on couples, helping to create healthy and productive practices, strategies, and rebuilding relationships. Some of the...