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The Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection defines social connection as having a variety of relationships (from strong to weak ties), relationships that can be relied upon for support, and importantly where you feel trust, and where high quality and...

Over the past day, month, or even year, you’ve likely found yourself talking about—or personally feeling—the pressure of rising living costs, increasing petrol prices linked to global conflict, or uncertainty at work as AI continues to reshape industries. These concerns...

Sexual wellbeing is an important part of overall physical, mental, emotional and social health, yet it’s often one of the least discussed and commonly avoided topics. Many individuals and couples experience challenges related to sexual intimacy, desire, communication, or sexual...

Valentine’s Day isn’t just a celebratory hallmark event — it’s commonly a signal to many of us of what is missing in our personal relationships or in ourselves. Instead of being presented with roses and romance, we are confronted with...

The Christmas and New Year break provides us with an opportunity to regroup, reflect, and propel us into a New Year feeling recharged and ready for success. However, it is also common during this time for existing and new anxieties...

Psychologists in Geelong services provide confidential, evidence-based support for adults experiencing depression. Counselling offers a safe place to explore emotions, understand patterns, and develop practical strategies that restore motivation and wellbeing. With more than 30 years of experience, Helen Handsjuk...

Relationship counselling in Geelong offers couples a supportive and confidential space to work through challenges, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connection. Relationships are dynamic. Over time, couples face shifts – parenthood, career changes, grief, or simply the evolving nature of a...

Everyday anxiety isn’t just mental, it touches your sleep, bodily sensations, work, relationships, and general sense of purpose. Anxiety counselling in Geelong at Helen Handsjuk Psychology offers a holistic path to support your wellbeing, combining evidence-based therapies, practical strategies, and...

If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing deep emotional pain, connecting with a psychologist in Geelong can be a valuable step toward healing. Grief is a natural but often overwhelming response to loss — whether it’s...

Stress counselling in Geelong is becoming increasingly vital as more people face the emotional toll of significant life transitions. Whether it’s separation, the death of a loved one, serious illness, job loss, shifting job demands, or the arrival of a...