by Kerrie Bannister | Nov 14, 2019 | Counselling, Inner Work
It’s a time for grief As bushfires rage out of control over large areas of NSW, communities are left shattered in the midst of the resulting devastation and holding the incredible pain that comes with grief and loss. Many have lost their homes, their possessions,...
by Kerrie Bannister | Jul 22, 2019 | Counselling
Patriarchy has been defined as the dominance of men in social/political/cultural systems. We don’t have to try very hard to see the harm and danger this system holds for women, particularly with regards to the sexualisation of women; violence against women; rape...
by Kerrie Bannister | Sep 29, 2016 | Counselling
I recently had the privilege and honour of being present for the birth of my grandson, a truly precious experience I will always treasure. Needless to say, during the weeks prior to his birth, my thoughts were largely occupied with reflecting on the birthing process....
by Kerrie Bannister | Aug 26, 2016 | Counselling
As I have shared with people that I work as a counsellor, it has struck me that there are some confusing ideas out there as to what the counselling relationship looks like, ideas such as; “Oh, so you just sit and listen to people?” “Do you give advice?” “I guess it’s...