Pauline O’BrienRP, CCC-S · SHE/THEY
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Care. Connection.
Reflection.

Thoughts on coming to know ourselves, caring for others, and building a more thoughtful, sustainable practice.

Identity & belonging · 3 min read

Coming Out Later in Life: Making Room for Who You Are

Coming to understand your sexuality in adulthood can bring relief, grief, uncertainty, and joy. There is room for all of it.

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Caring for helpers · 3 min read

Trauma Stewardship: Caring Without Losing Yourself

The stories we hold can affect us. Trauma stewardship invites us to notice that impact and build a more supported way of caring.

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Self-understanding · 3 min read

Embodied Awareness: Getting Curious About Your Experience

Listening to bodily experience can begin with a small, gentle observation. You get to choose how much attention feels workable.

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Sustainable practice · 3 min read

Counsellor Resilience: Building a Practice You Can Live Within

Sustainable counselling work needs room for human limits, meaningful support, and conditions that make care possible.

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Clinical supervision · 3 min read

Empowered Clinical Supervision: Room to Learn, Responsibility to Care

Thoughtful supervision makes room for honest reflection, clear expectations, and the shared work of developing clinical judgment.

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