Effortless Action Counselling

My Vision

The name of my Counselling practice, Effortless Action was born out of a principle in Taoism that resonated with me. This principle is known as Wu Wei, meaning, "without effort." Through this effortlessly being, we notice our relationships with ourselves and others and examine that connection without judgement.

In my past, I have found that if I plan to attempt to control my surroundings, I am left frustrated as it is outside my control. If I accept what is to be without undue influence other than coming to each of my experiences with my humanness; that is kindness, understanding and curiosity, then I become surprised in my environment. Not frustrated within it.
I feel this is how I would impart this gift in my practice. To help you find your action towards something new and exciting and in that process you can then create the best version of yourself.

I have a few different frameworks at our disposal to utilize during our practice. Each section has a description of the therapy and how it is utilized within the space. Please scroll through the tabs to find my different frameworks and select one or all that would be useful for you. I am happy to work from my home office in Forest lake or outside in the fresh air.

My Background

Christina Guzzo
PACFA Member
BA Psychology & MA Counselling
I provide Counselling in the Forest Lake area. New to private practice not new to helping people overcome their obstacles or burdens. I have 12 years experience in the Mental Health field with an additional year within the QUT Counselling Clinic at Kelvin Grove using Solution Focused therapy with reflecting teams.
I have over 4 years experience working with my animals in therapeutic settings with Delta Dog and have recently been accredited with Alpha Canine Professionals to include my dogs, Tulip and Pepper within the therapy space. I have clinic experience at ACU working with clients around the Integrative Breathwork Model.

Nature in the Therapy Room

Abstract Canines remind us of our intuitive states, enhancing perceptions in our awareness. These perceptions have been documented anecdotally for years as our canine colleagues help us to reduce stress and establish trust with one another. Case studies regarding the intentionality of calmness as therapeutic tools have been documented. Highlighting the way our canines can …

Research

Coercive Control in Intimate Partner Violence: Law, Factors that create coercive control

Factors include “low education, exposure to child maltreatment or witnessing violence in the family, harmful use of alcohol, attitudes accepting of violence, and gender inequality” (Goldsworthy and Raj 2014) I will look at what defines coercive control inside intimate partner violence, how it is contextualised in the law, how those laws are adapting in response …

Research

Biophilia hypothesis

: a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature : a desire or tendency to commune with nature (Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary). Knowing that you will be greeted by a waggly tale and unconditional positive regard in the therapy space automatically promotes a natural lessening of our guards in ourselves so …

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Pricing and Contact

Animal Assisted Intervention: $120.00 per session for 1 hour.
Solution Focused Counselling: $120.00 per session for 1 hour.
Integrative Breathwork Therapy: $90.00 per session or $840.00 for 10 session for 1 1/2 hour.
Payments can be made via credit card, direct credit or cash
Yours in health,
Christina Guzzo

Animal Assisted Interventions

Solution Focused Therapy

Integrative Breathwork Therapy