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Counsellor in Melbourne

State of Balance provides counselling services in the form of Counselling Kinesiology by Marisa Fraser or specialist Counselling by Tara Bullard.

 

Tara Bullard is a highly qualified, experienced, and compassionate Counsellor offering a multi-modal root-cause-focused approach that honors your unique path.

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Specialised Support Areas:

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  • General life stress and coping 

  • Anxiety and depression

  • PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Grief or Loss coping and recovery

  • Single Mother support

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Tara's Formal Qualifications:

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  • Diploma of Counselling

  • Bachelor of Pychology

  • Diploma of Mental Health

  • Masters of Psychology (current) 

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Additional Accreditations:

 

  • Neurobiology of Attachment & Trauma (Advanced)

  • Jungian Studies 

  • Sociology

 

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Tara Munday​

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I offer a multi-modal, root-cause-focused approach that honors your unique path.

 

This is not about patching symptoms but uncovering the deeper layers— applying best practice therapies, and working with solutions that are tailored, intuitive, and person-to-person.

 

True transformation begins within, but it does not end there. It is the foundation of a new paradigm, a new normal—one where wholeness, connection, and authenticity lead the way.

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I provide each client with a personal journal to record behavioral patterns, dreams, and emotional shifts throughout their process. This creates a sacred space for self-reflection, allowing them to track repeated themes and deepen their awareness between sessions.

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Benefits of Counselling  

Counselling offers a wide range of benefits for mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Some of the key advantages include:

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1. Improved Mental Health


Emotional Support: Counseling provides a safe space to express feelings, thoughts, and emotions without fear of judgment. This can be incredibly helpful for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or any other emotional struggles.

Mental Clarity: Talking things out can help you make sense of your emotions and thoughts, reducing confusion and mental clutter.

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Coping Strategies: Therapists equip you with tools and techniques to cope with life challenges, such as stress management strategies, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques.

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2. Better Self-Awareness


Understanding Yourself: Through counseling, you can gain insight into your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, helping you understand why you act the way you do. This can lead to personal growth and self-improvement.

Identifying Patterns: Counseling helps identify unhealthy patterns in behavior or thinking, like negative self-talk or unhealthy coping mechanisms, and work to replace them with more constructive approaches.

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3. Improved Relationships


Better Communication: Counseling can improve your communication skills, teaching you how to express your thoughts and emotions more clearly and assertively.

Conflict Resolution: If you're facing relationship struggles, whether with a partner, family, or coworkers, counseling can help you understand different perspectives and find productive solutions to conflicts.

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4. Stress Relief and Emotional Healing


Release Built-Up Emotions: Talking about past trauma, grief, or anger can offer emotional release, which can be incredibly healing.

Reduced Anxiety: Therapists help clients manage their anxiety and fear, making it easier to handle stressful situations.

Grief and Loss Support: Counseling can be an essential part of the healing process after losing someone close or going through significant life changes (divorce, job loss, etc.).

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5. Personal Empowerment


Increased Confidence: As you work through challenges in counseling, you'll often build a greater sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

Goal Setting: Counselors can help you set realistic goals for personal development, career growth, and other life areas, guiding you to achieve those goals in manageable steps.

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6. Professional Support for Specific Issues


Trauma Recovery: Counseling can be especially valuable for people who have experienced trauma, helping them work through the emotional aftermath in a healthy, structured way.

Addiction Recovery: For those dealing with substance abuse or behavioral addictions, counseling is a critical component of recovery.

Life Transitions: Whether it's moving to a new city, changing careers, or adjusting to a new stage of life (like retirement), counseling helps navigate those transitions with confidence.

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7. Physical Health Benefits


Reduced Physical Symptoms: Mental and emotional stress often manifest physically (headaches, muscle tension, fatigue). Counseling can help reduce these symptoms by addressing the underlying emotional causes.

Better Sleep: When your mind is clearer and more at ease, you may experience better sleep and rest, contributing to overall health.

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8. Improved Decision Making


Objective Perspective: A counselor provides an objective viewpoint, helping you look at situations from a different angle and make more informed, rational decisions.

Clarifying Values: Counseling can help you clarify your values and priorities, guiding you to make decisions that align with your true desires and needs.

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Overall, counseling offers a holistic approach to improving your well-being, from your mental health to your physical health, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking help for a specific issue or just looking for a supportive environment to grow, counseling can provide lasting benefits.

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Transpersonal Counseling Programs

  

Experience a unique professional + narrative depth face-to-face, focusing on integration after disintegration – helping you find wholeness as your awareness expands and new truths emerge.

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Integration After Disintegration: Find wholeness after times of upheaval. In periods of change, integration involves reuniting the parts of ourselves that have been split off , allowing what was fragmented to become whole again. You’ll be gently guided to accommodate your growing awareness and make space for deeper truth to enter your life.

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Personal Myth & Destiny: Uncover and rewrite the personal myth – the deep inner story that shapes your sense of identity and purpose . As old beliefs fall away and new truth intersects with all you’ve known, you’ll learn to reconcile these shifts with your life’s narrative. Step wholly into your new destiny aligned with your authentic self, supported every step of the way.

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Breaking Cycles (Samsara): Break free from recurring patterns of suffering (samsara ) and stagnation. Identify what no longer serves you and release old cycles so that you can move forward consciously. With compassionate guidance, you’ll transform cyclical challenges into opportunities for growth and liberation.

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Holistic (Professional + Mystical) Approach: Experience the best of both worlds – a blend of evidence-based counseling and pattern mapping. This holistic approach recognizes that humans are more than just mind and body, encompassing the intangible, transcendent aspects that make up the whole person . Grounded in professional expertise and guided by your unique life path, each session addresses all levels of your being for true integration and works toward who you’re becoming. 

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Testimonials

  

I didn’t realise how many of my reactions were patterned until our sessions. You named what I couldn’t name, and everything clicked into place. I’m calmer, clearer, and actually feel like myself again.

Anon - after 10 week integration package. 

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Samsara Counselling helped me see the emotional loops I kept falling into. Once I understood the pattern, I could finally change it. I’ve never felt so grounded in my own truth despite everything that fell away as a consequence of being honest with myself.

Caitlyn - after 10 week integration package 

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Your guidance showed me the deeper root beneath my overwhelm. You helped me notice and rewrite patterns I’ve carried for years. I feel more regulated, more empowered, and more connected to who I want to become. Thank you. 

Sammy - after 10 week integration package 

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OPENING HOURS
OUR LOCATIONS

In clinic Wednesdays: 10am to 8pm

239a St Georges Road, Northcote, 3070

Kinesiology & Energy Healing 

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