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Hi, I'm Peta, MFT, BHSc (Psychology), Dip Counselling & Personal Growth Nerd!
A qualified counsellor and psychotherapist committed to helping you feel better, not just manage, life and relationships.
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You know what you want. More confidence. A healthy relationship. To stop procrastinating and finally do the thing. But then — you ghost the opportunity, pick a fight with your partner, binge Netflix instead of making the call, or find yourself stuck in an overthinking spiral that leads nowhere.
It’s frustrating. You’re not lazy, weak, or broken. You’re trying to move forward — but some part of you keeps pulling the brakes.
This is what self-sabotage looks like (even though we rarely call it that at first).
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Self-sabotage is when your actions (or lack of action) actively get in the way of what you say you want.
You might want love, but push people away. You might want to feel better in your body, but skip meals and stay stuck in shame. You might want to succeed at work, but leave things until the last minute, or never apply at all.
It’s not logical. It’s not conscious. And it’s not a character flaw.
Self-sabotage is a protective strategy. One you likely developed a long time ago.
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- Fear of success – Success can feel just as risky as failure. What if you can’t maintain it? What if people expect more of you?
- Low self-esteem – If you don’t believe you’re worthy, you’ll subconsciously reject the good things that come your way.
- Avoidance of failure – If you don’t try, you can’t fail. That protective logic keeps you “safe” but stuck.
- Fear of the unknown – Even if the familiar sucks, it can feel safer than the discomfort of something new.
- Unresolved worthiness wounds – These can come from:
- Childhood experiences where your emotional needs weren’t consistently met.
- Being bullied or rejected at school.
- Past relationships that made you feel disposable, unsafe, or not enough.
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Future self journaling is a powerful tool that enhances self-awareness, clarifies personal goals, and encourages positive change by helping you envision and define the future you want.
Journal your way to a future you want
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As a qualified therapist, I use evidence-based therapies grounded in the latest research, all proven to deliver effective & fast results. With a collaborative & holistic approach, we’ll work together to navigate your challenges at your own pace.
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