HI! I AM TARINI

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”- Antoine de Saint-Exupery. I see you; as a counsellor I understand the unique challenges associated with breaking old behaviors and patterns of survival. Every behavior is a form of communication it is an attempt to understand unmet needs for love, safety, belonging and so on. 
I know that your behavior is not representative of your core truth. Before I started on the journey of counselling and self-development, I struggled to break-free of the belief that my behavior is inherently “bad.” Like the women I work with, I too am a recovering people pleaser, overthinker and was absolutely terrified of building healthy relationships and professional boundaries. For me, the thought of creating boundaries in relationships activated my fear of abandonment so continuing to engage in self-sacrifice ensured a false sense of safety, an illusion of control. Sound familiar?
Somewhere in my early childhood I received the memo that putting myself first is selfish. So, I started to put myself last because as children we will do anything to maintain a sense of connection to those we love. 
 
I am Tarini owner and counsellor at Imperfectionistherapy located on the Gold Coast. I started this counselling service to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for growth and self-compassion. How often do you show up in your authentic truth? I invite you to join me in counselling process understanding your own needs for emotional regulation learning how to navigate sabotage behaviors such as self-limiting beliefs and find comfort in re-wiring old untruths. I've got your back. 
Together we will co-create a renewed sense of safety, teaching you to embrace an abundance mindset. I sit with you to journal, self-reflect and provide you with an opportunity for an opportunity. There is no authenticity without accountability and using a holistic model of healing we work to re-build a foundation based on self-kindness, compassion and emotional regulation. I will stay with you for as long as you need because you deserve to be witnessed in your healing journey. 

“I’ve learned that people forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget what how you made them feel.” - Dr Maya Angelou

COUNSELLING FOR WOMEN

As a woman, I work with all parts of you, thoughts, behavior and actions. I want to understand your lived experience of traumas, self-care habits, limiting belief systems and meet you where you are. It is impossible be a women's mental health counsellor without talking about where you are in your own journey of womanhood. Pregnancy, menopause, IVF, miscarriage and historical abuse impact your mindset and mental health and it is vital to talk about this in a safe, non-judgmental environment. 

benefits of counselling

I am passionate about working with you to learn about your nervous system and find natural remedies for anxiety. By learning how navigate emotional regulation using breathing, grounding, mindfulness and essential oils I have helped many women to break-free and feel in control again. Struggling with symptoms of depression? Feeling fatigue, exhaustion, mind fog, mood swings and emotional dysregulation let's work together to start the process of counselling to help you heal! 

Can’t wait to see you!

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  • 3/53 Township Drive West Burleigh 4220

  • Please arrive up to 15 minutes before your appointment to find street parking in the industrial estate. There is no onsite parking available.

  • I will send you a picture of the building, we are located on the first floor of Hot Yoga Gold Coast. I will come out and meet you when it is you appointment.