John Belchamber
@johnbelchamber.bsky.social
I’m a Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor in private practice on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. I offer counselling for individuals & couples, Supervision, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), training/seminars.
Website: https://sunnycoastcounselling.com.au
Website: https://sunnycoastcounselling.com.au
Ethical Decision-Making - A practical workbook for counsellors in supervision, grounded in the ACA Code of Ethics and Practice (Version 16) and the PACFA Code of Ethics (2017)
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Ethical Decision-Making -
Every counsellor meets ethical dilemmas, this practical workbook for counsellors is grounded in the ACA & PACFA Code of Ethics
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October 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Ethical Decision-Making - A practical workbook for counsellors in supervision, grounded in the ACA Code of Ethics and Practice (Version 16) and the PACFA Code of Ethics (2017)
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/downloads/et...
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/downloads/et...
Couples counselling is often the thing people try last, after everything else. A meta-analysis of 33 RCTs (Rathgeber et al., 2019) found real, measurable improvement in relationship satisfaction from structured couples work. Earlier is easier, later still works.
October 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Couples counselling is often the thing people try last, after everything else. A meta-analysis of 33 RCTs (Rathgeber et al., 2019) found real, measurable improvement in relationship satisfaction from structured couples work. Earlier is easier, later still works.
Does counselling work? A 2010 meta-analysis of 34 RCTs (BMC Medicine) found brief psychological therapy gave large improvements for anxiety, moderate ones for depression, vs standard GP care. Evidence-based, not instant, but it holds up.
October 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Does counselling work? A 2010 meta-analysis of 34 RCTs (BMC Medicine) found brief psychological therapy gave large improvements for anxiety, moderate ones for depression, vs standard GP care. Evidence-based, not instant, but it holds up.
EAPAA (Australia's EAP peak body) puts average EAP counselling utilisation at just 5.18% of covered staff a year. If your workplace has an EAP, it's worth checking what's included — often free, confidential counselling sits unused.
October 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
EAPAA (Australia's EAP peak body) puts average EAP counselling utilisation at just 5.18% of covered staff a year. If your workplace has an EAP, it's worth checking what's included — often free, confidential counselling sits unused.
PwC found Australian businesses get $2.30 back for every $1 spent on workplace mental health support like EAPs, through fewer sick days and better retention. I provide EAP counselling on the Sunshine Coast. Source: PwC/beyondblue (2014).
October 1, 2026 at 10:10 PM
PwC found Australian businesses get $2.30 back for every $1 spent on workplace mental health support like EAPs, through fewer sick days and better retention. I provide EAP counselling on the Sunshine Coast. Source: PwC/beyondblue (2014).
Individual vs Group Supervision: What's the Difference, and Which Is Right for You?
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Individual vs Group Supervision: What's the Difference, and Which Is Right for You? -
Both individual and group supervision count toward your professional obligations, and are genuinely valuable, but which is right for you?
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October 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Individual vs Group Supervision: What's the Difference, and Which Is Right for You?
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How to Choose the Right Clinical Supervisor - sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/how-to-choos...
How to Choose the Right Clinical Supervisor - %
Picking a supervisor is one of those decisions that's easy to rush. Here's what's worth checking before you commit
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September 29, 2026 at 10:37 PM
How to Choose the Right Clinical Supervisor - sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/how-to-choos...
I'm now taking a small number of clinical supervisees — individual or group, online (AU/NZ) or face-to-face on the Sunshine Coast.
Because the challenges counsellors face rarely stop at the clinical work.
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#ClinicalSupervision
Because the challenges counsellors face rarely stop at the clinical work.
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#ClinicalSupervision
September 29, 2026 at 7:48 AM
I'm now taking a small number of clinical supervisees — individual or group, online (AU/NZ) or face-to-face on the Sunshine Coast.
Because the challenges counsellors face rarely stop at the clinical work.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
#ClinicalSupervision
Because the challenges counsellors face rarely stop at the clinical work.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
#ClinicalSupervision
The Sleep–Mood Loop: Why Poor Sleep and Low Mood Feed Each Other.
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The Sleep–Mood Loop: Why Poor Sleep and Low Mood Feed Each Other -
Why Poor Sleep and Low Mood Feed Each Other: sleep and mood run on the same circuitry, and each one shapes the other.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM
The Sleep–Mood Loop: Why Poor Sleep and Low Mood Feed Each Other.
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A 2025 review of 32 studies found clinical supervision has a large effect on practitioner competence and the therapeutic alliance compared with no supervision at all.
I now offer individual & group supervision for counsellors, AU/NZ wide.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
I now offer individual & group supervision for counsellors, AU/NZ wide.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
September 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
A 2025 review of 32 studies found clinical supervision has a large effect on practitioner competence and the therapeutic alliance compared with no supervision at all.
I now offer individual & group supervision for counsellors, AU/NZ wide.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
I now offer individual & group supervision for counsellors, AU/NZ wide.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
Introducing Supervision at Sunny Coast Counselling: The STEP-UP Approach
If you’re a counsellor building a private practice — whether you’re just starting out or a few years in — finding the right clinical supervisor matters.
#Supervision
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If you’re a counsellor building a private practice — whether you’re just starting out or a few years in — finding the right clinical supervisor matters.
#Supervision
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Introducing Supervision at Sunny Coast Counselling: The STEP-UP Approach - %
John Belchamber offers individual and group clinical supervision for counsellors, using the STEP-UP model, in-person or online.
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September 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Introducing Supervision at Sunny Coast Counselling: The STEP-UP Approach
If you’re a counsellor building a private practice — whether you’re just starting out or a few years in — finding the right clinical supervisor matters.
#Supervision
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/introducing-...
If you’re a counsellor building a private practice — whether you’re just starting out or a few years in — finding the right clinical supervisor matters.
#Supervision
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/introducing-...
This Intercultural Framework was developed by Mark Yettica-Paulson to help individuals and communities navigate and be more intentional about cultures working together.
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The Intercultural Framework
Created by Mark Yettica-Paulson, this First Nations Framework helps to identify the cultural spaces of work iand how to effectively work within difference.
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September 26, 2026 at 7:04 AM
This Intercultural Framework was developed by Mark Yettica-Paulson to help individuals and communities navigate and be more intentional about cultures working together.
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What Is Clinical Supervision, and Why Do Counsellors Actually Need It?
#ClinicalSupervision #Supervision
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#ClinicalSupervision #Supervision
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What Is Clinical Supervision, and Why Do Counsellors Actually Need It? -
If you're newer to private practice, “supervision” can feel like one more box to tick for your membership renewal. Here's what it is.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:55 PM
What Is Clinical Supervision, and Why Do Counsellors Actually Need It?
#ClinicalSupervision #Supervision
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#ClinicalSupervision #Supervision
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My Safety Plan - this free workbook is for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide and for the people who care about them. It is designed to be completed together — with compassion and without judgement.
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My Safety Plan -
This workbook is for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, and for the people who care about them, to complete together.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM
My Safety Plan - this free workbook is for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide and for the people who care about them. It is designed to be completed together — with compassion and without judgement.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/downloads/my...
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CBT keeps earning its evidence base: a 2026 meta-analysis of 153 studies found significant reductions in depression, anxiety and stress.
One of several approaches I draw on in individual counselling.
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#MentalHealth
One of several approaches I draw on in individual counselling.
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#MentalHealth
September 24, 2026 at 7:30 AM
CBT keeps earning its evidence base: a 2026 meta-analysis of 153 studies found significant reductions in depression, anxiety and stress.
One of several approaches I draw on in individual counselling.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#MentalHealth
One of several approaches I draw on in individual counselling.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#MentalHealth
Building a private practice is hard, lonely and if done right, incredibly rewarding.
When you’ve had enough of talking to yourself in the bathroom mirror, I’m here to hear you.
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When you’ve had enough of talking to yourself in the bathroom mirror, I’m here to hear you.
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Supervision -
Individual and group Clinical Supervision for counsellors starting or building a private practice offered in person or online.
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September 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Building a private practice is hard, lonely and if done right, incredibly rewarding.
When you’ve had enough of talking to yourself in the bathroom mirror, I’m here to hear you.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
When you’ve had enough of talking to yourself in the bathroom mirror, I’m here to hear you.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
Are You Safe In Your Relationship? This free guide has been written for anyone who is questioning whether their relationship is healthy — and for those who are concerned about someone they love.
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Are You Safe In Your Relationship? -
This free guide has been written for anyone who is questioning whether their relationship (or someone they love) is healthy.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Are You Safe In Your Relationship? This free guide has been written for anyone who is questioning whether their relationship is healthy — and for those who are concerned about someone they love.
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How to Live on Earth | Feature Documentary | Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch
YouTube video by Open Planet
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September 22, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I Feel You … or Do I? An Investigation of Therapist Presence and Partner Effects Via Physiological Synchrony in Couple Therapy.
#Research #CouplesTherapy
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#Research #CouplesTherapy
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I Feel You … or Do I? An Investigation of Therapist Presence and Partner Effects Via Physiological Synchrony in Couple Therapy
This study investigated whether therapists' physiological regulation influences clients' autonomic responses during the first session of couple therapy and whether couples' physiology influences…
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September 22, 2026 at 7:48 AM
I Feel You … or Do I? An Investigation of Therapist Presence and Partner Effects Via Physiological Synchrony in Couple Therapy.
#Research #CouplesTherapy
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#Research #CouplesTherapy
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Reposted by John Belchamber
Netflix is billing its new series as a ‘modern reimagining’ of the 1971 experiment. But over the past 55 years, the original has become much criticised.
Netflix is remaking the Stanford Prison Experiment as a reality series. Let’s hope it’s more ethical than the original
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September 22, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Netflix is billing its new series as a ‘modern reimagining’ of the 1971 experiment. But over the past 55 years, the original has become much criticised.
A new chapter in my counselling career starts as I add Clinical Supervision to my qualifications.
My focus will be on helping fellow counsellors in private practice to develop. Supporting them as they grow their clinical skills and, their business.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
My focus will be on helping fellow counsellors in private practice to develop. Supporting them as they grow their clinical skills and, their business.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
September 22, 2026 at 3:46 AM
A new chapter in my counselling career starts as I add Clinical Supervision to my qualifications.
My focus will be on helping fellow counsellors in private practice to develop. Supporting them as they grow their clinical skills and, their business.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
My focus will be on helping fellow counsellors in private practice to develop. Supporting them as they grow their clinical skills and, their business.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/supervision/
Setting Healthy Boundaries - a free guide to understanding, setting, and maintaining boundaries in every area of your life.
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Setting Healthy Boundaries -
This free guide will help you understand what healthy boundaries are, why they matter, why they feel so hard, and how to start building them.
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September 20, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Setting Healthy Boundaries - a free guide to understanding, setting, and maintaining boundaries in every area of your life.
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Are you using AI tools to summarise your client notes? This research may be of interest:
A comparative evaluation of LLM-generated and clinician-written psychotherapy session summaries
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A comparative evaluation of LLM-generated and clinician-written psychotherapy session summaries
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A comparative evaluation of LLM-generated and clinician-written psychotherapy session summaries
Psychotherapy session summaries are crucial to the continuity of care, supervision, and treatment planning; however, they are time-consuming and contribute to the documentation burden. Large langua...
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September 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Are you using AI tools to summarise your client notes? This research may be of interest:
A comparative evaluation of LLM-generated and clinician-written psychotherapy session summaries
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A comparative evaluation of LLM-generated and clinician-written psychotherapy session summaries
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I’m delighted to have achieved my goal of qualifying for the ACA College of Supervisors.
Watch this space for details of my individual and group supervision services coming soon.
#Supervision #PrivatePractice
Watch this space for details of my individual and group supervision services coming soon.
#Supervision #PrivatePractice
September 18, 2026 at 10:32 AM
I’m delighted to have achieved my goal of qualifying for the ACA College of Supervisors.
Watch this space for details of my individual and group supervision services coming soon.
#Supervision #PrivatePractice
Watch this space for details of my individual and group supervision services coming soon.
#Supervision #PrivatePractice
The Resilient Mind program is designed to be delivered to employee groups, teams, or whole workforces. It’s ideal for organisations whose leaders want a proactive, evidence-based approach to staff wellbeing.
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The Resilient Mind - ACT Skills for Everyday Wellbeing -
The Resilient Mind progrm is ideal for organisations whose leaders want a proactive, evidence-based approach to staff wellbeing.
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September 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
The Resilient Mind program is designed to be delivered to employee groups, teams, or whole workforces. It’s ideal for organisations whose leaders want a proactive, evidence-based approach to staff wellbeing.
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/the-resilien...
sunnycoastcounselling.com.au/the-resilien...