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It took therapist Conal Healy three decades to learn to shut up and listen. <\/strong>It is important to be able to listen.<\/strong>
\nImportant to hear what is being said.<\/strong>
\nHow it is being said.<\/strong>Why it is being said.<\/strong>
\nIt is also important to listen to what is NOT being said.<\/strong>
\nSo, Conal listens. <\/strong>Listens to the person – who is talking \u2013 making sure they feel heard.<\/strong>
\nFINALLY.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hi. I\u2019m Conal Healy. I am an ACA registered counsellor and a person with lived experience of grief, PTSD, depression, anxiety and prescription\u2011medication addiction.\u00a0I specialise in complex grief and trauma\u2011informed counselling, walking alongside people who are ready to do the hard work of healing.<\/p>\n

You might be here because\u2026<\/p>\n

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  • You\u2019re struggling with grief or complex bereavement after losing a partner or loved one.<\/li>\n
  • You\u2019re living with anxiety, PTSD, or the long\u2011term effects of trauma.<\/li>\n
  • You\u2019re a partner or carer feeling overwhelmed and disconnected.<\/li>\n
  • You want to work through trust issues, relationship patterns, or addiction\u2011related shame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If any of these ring true, working together may help.<\/p>\n

    Contact me at 0438 559 515, email wisdomwithwhiskers@gmail.com[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”928″ image_size=”thumbnail” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-3″ icon_family=”none” text=”Book a free 15\u2011minute Meet \u2018n\u2019 Greet at 0438 559 515. In\u2011person or online, by appointment” url=”https:\/\/www.wisdomwithwhiskers.com.au\/?page_id=124″][vc_column_text]\n

    \u00a0Why work with me?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Ex\u2011journalist and 40\u2011year media professional who understands crisis and pressure.<\/li>\n
    • Widower and carer with lived experience of grief, depression, PTSD and prescription\u2011medication addiction.<\/li>\n
    • Complex grief and trauma\u2011informed counsellor, ACA\u2011registered Level<\/li>\n
    • Person\u2011centred, walk\u2011and\u2011talk, and creative modalities (art, photography, journaling).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • https:\/\/www.wisdomwithwhiskers.com.au\/?p=3116<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

        Services and pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Individual sessions: $100 per 60\u2011minute session (in\u2011person or online).<\/li>\n
        • Meet \u2018n\u2019 Greet (15\u201320 mins, free): online only.<\/li>\n
        • Discount available for concession card holders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Testimonial about Conal Healy, Counsellor<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n