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Sunshine Coast Counselling and Therapy
Confidential, compassionate, client-centered counselling and therapy on the Sunshine Coast


The Emotional Toll of FIFO Life: How Distance, Uncertainty, and Constant Transition Impact Mental Health
FIFO life offers financial stability, but the emotional cost is often overlooked.
The constant cycle of leaving, adjusting to site life, coming home, and preparing to leave again places a heavy load on both workers and families. Many people describe feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure how to reconnect when they return home. These experiences aren’t a sign of weakness — they’re a normal response to an intense lifestyle that demands constant transition.
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Nov 225 min read


When Loss Happens Without Warning: Understanding Grief After Sudden Death
Sudden death shatters the world in an instant. One moment life is moving forward as expected; the next, everything feels different, disorienting, and painfully unreal. Whether the loss happened through an accident, cardiac event, suicide, overdose, medical crisis, or any situation without time to prepare, the shock can leave people feeling frozen, numb, or overwhelmed.
Nov 165 min read


How to Know If You Might Benefit from Counselling Support
Deciding whether to see a counsellor can feel overwhelming. You might find yourself asking: "How do I know if I need a counsellor?" or "Are my struggles “serious enough” for counselling?"
The truth is, counselling isn’t only for people in crisis. It’s a safe and supportive space to talk about whatever is weighing on you. This could be daily stress, big life changes, or feelings you can’t quite make sense of. If you’ve been wondering whether
Oct 74 min read
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