Dani O'Brien Holistic Counsellor & Wellness Coach

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

"Its not worth an argument "
"Maybe im over reacting "
"They're having a bad day"
"Ill let it go"
"I dont want to make thing awkward "

Sometimes letting something go IS the right choice.

But when " Sometimes" becomes a pattern, you might find yourself becoming Resentful, angry or emotionally distant.

Go gently
Dani ✨️

13/09/2026

Im human, and in that moment I wanted to reassure her, stick up for her and give permission to let it all out.

I know how therapeutic that be.

But sometimes my jo as a therapist isnt to simply reassure someone that they're ok.

Because when we get curious about where a belief came from, we can begin to decide whether it still belongs to us.

Go gently
Dani ✨️

03/09/2026

Spring has always felt like a natural reset for me 🌾

Winter tends to draw me inward. My routines become less consistent, motivation can dip and some of the things that support my well-being move a little further down the list.

I don't see this as failure because life for me moves in seasons, and not every season is about growth or opportunity.

But spring always reminds me that I can reset any time I like. It's coming back to what I already know supports me, keeping it simple and not getting swept up in the latest trends or "science".

So im using spring as a reminder I don't need to do more stuff, I just need to come back to what feels good.

Movement
Nourishing food
Outdoors
Healthy relationships

Go gently
Dani

12/08/2026

Kindness and people pleasing can look very similar from the outside, but they come from very different places.

✅️ Kindness comes from having something to give.

❌️ People pleasing comes from feeling like we have to give.

✅️ When we are being kind, we can genuinely consider another person's needs while staying connected to our own. We give because we have the capacity or because it feels aligned with who we are.

❌️ People pleasing develops when we learn very early on (usually in childhood) that keeping others happy, avoiding conflict, being needed or putting ourselves aside for others to be comfortable or well, is how we earn love or respect. We feel liked and accepted, and this fleeting feeling can become more important than our own energy, feelings, needs or wants.

✅️ Here's what to ask yourself...

❓️Do I want to do this? Do I have the capacity to do this?

Or my personal favourite...

❓️Am I doing this because I genuinely want to or because im afraid what might happen if I dont?

Go gently
Dani ✨️

30/04/2026

The people around you will either encourage you or shrink you.

The ones who truly matter will stand beside you as you grow, cheering from the side line.

And that kind of support changes everything.

Go gently
Dani ✨️

29/04/2026

Over time "being nice" or people pleasing can lead to ....
Resentment
Burnout
Loss of identity
Feeling unseen in relationships

Healing from this isnt about becoming less kind its about...
Setting boundaries
Being ok disappointing others
Honouring your needs

You be caring and self Honouring at the same time.

Go gently
Dani ✨️

11/04/2026

Private sound healing sessions availability this week and next week.
Be quick, they will hook out

Monday 13th @ 1.30
Friday 17th @ 1.15
Monday 20th @ 11.15
Thursday 23rd @ 3.15
Friday 24th @ 9.30

DM here to book or head to website to book and more appointment times.

www.soulholisticcounselling.com.au