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COUNSELLING SERVICES

Olga’s Oasis is a professional and compassionate counselling service led by Olga, a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. As a blind therapist and a mother of a son with autism, Olga brings a unique perspective and deep understanding to her practice. Her personal journey has equipped her with the empathy and insight needed to connect with individuals facing a variety of life challenges. Olga’s Oasis is proud to offer services eligible for NDIS payment, ensuring accessible support for those who need it.

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Please note that counselling sessions are not delivered simultaneously with massage or spa treatments — they are available as a standalone service only.

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OUR APPROACH

At Olga’s Oasis, the primary focus is on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This evidence-based therapeutic approach helps clients embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than struggling against them. ACT encourages acceptance of what is beyond personal control and commitment to actions that enhance and enrich life.

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UNDERSTANDING ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY

ACT combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with commitment and behaviour-change techniques to boost psychological flexibility. The six core principles of ACT include:

 

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  • ​​Acceptance: Learning to embrace thoughts and feelings without trying to change them.

  • ​Cognitive Defusion: Reducing the impact of unhelpful thoughts by changing the way you relate to them.

  • ​Being Present: Developing mindfulness to fully experience the here and now.​

  • Self-as-Context: Understanding oneself as a continuous and unchanging perspective, distinct from thoughts and feelings.

  • ​Values: Identifying what is truly important and meaningful.

  • ​Committed Action: Setting goals and taking effective action guided by those values.

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND BENEFITS OF ACT

Over three thousand studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of ACT in treating a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress. The benefits of ACT include:

 

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  • ​​Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.

  • ​​Improved emotional well-being.

  • ​​Enhanced psychological flexibility.

  • ​​Better overall quality of life.

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WHY CHOOSE OLGA’S OASIS?

Olga’s Oasis offers a compassionate and relatable approach to therapy. Olga’s background allows her to support clients with a deep level of understanding and empathy. By booking a session at Olga’s Oasis, clients will gain:

 

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  • ​​Personalised therapy sessions tailored to their unique needs and goals.

  • ​A safe and supportive environment where they can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.

  • ​​Effective strategies to help manage stress, anxiety, and other life challenges.

  • ​​Guidance in achieving personal growth and enhancing well-being through the principles of ACT.

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