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Welcome to Affinity Counselling Articles
I’m Sharon Chapman, a qualified counsellor based in the Hills District, NSW. This blog shares practical, relatable insights on self-esteem and healthy relationships – drawn from over 15 years of counselling experience. Whether you’re nearby in Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, or Norwest, or reading from across the world, you’ll find tools and ideas to help you build confidence, improve communication, and create more connected relationships. If you’re interested in learning more from me, check out my latest book, Don’t Chase the Chicken, available on my website or Amazon.
How to Survive Infidelity in your Relationship
How to Survive Infidelity in Your Relationship By Sharon Chapman | Couples Counsellor | Affinity Counselling, Hills District NSW Discovering that your partner has had an affair is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. It shakes the foundation of...
4 Little Secrets of a Happy Marriage
4 Little Secrets of a Happy Marriage By Sharon Chapman | Marriage Counsellor | Affinity Counselling - Hills District, NSW Have you ever seen an older couple walking hand in hand, laughing and genuinely enjoying each other’s company? It’s hard not to wonder, How do...
10 Ways to a Healthy Relationship
10 Ways to Build a Healthy Relationship By Sharon Chapman | Relationship Counsellor | Affinity Counselling, Hills District NSW A healthy relationship doesn’t just happen it’s something couples create together through small, consistent actions. Whether you’re in...
Is your therapist right for you
Is Your Therapist Right for You? Taking a first step into the world of therapy can be really daunting for most people. Who to pick?Will it help?Will they judge me?Is my problem big enough?What will happen in the session? These are just some of the questions...
Self-Esteem and the Healthy Relationship
Self-Esteem and the Healthy Relationship Couples & Self-Esteem One of the biggest challenges I see couples tackle in relationship counselling is the impact of low self-esteem on an otherwise mostly healthy relationship. Low self-esteem can lie behind...
Self-Esteem and Social Media
Self-Esteem and Social Media Protecting your self-worth in an online world – Affinity Counselling, Hills District Social media has connected us in ways we never imagined just a couple of decades ago. It helps us stay in touch with friends, reconnect with old...
A Little Bit About Anger
Understanding Anger: How It Affects You and Your Relationships Counselling support for anger issues in Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, and the Hills District All of us feel anger at times it’s a normal and valid emotion. In fact, anger can be healthy and helpful...
How can low self-esteem affect the adolescent
Supporting Teen Mental Health in the Hills District If you’ve worked with me or followed my writing, you’ll know that self-esteem is one of the key areas I focus on. It affects how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we cope with life whether...
Natural Ways to lift your mood
This article is a summary of information from an article written a decade ago by a dietitian friend of mine, Paula Tazzyman. I am not qualified to talk about food and the impact it has on mood at a technical level which is why I originally asked this wonderful...
Contact Affinity Counselling – Hills District NSW
Whether you're ready to book your first session or have a question about counselling, I’d love to hear from you. Affinity Counselling is based in Baulkham Hills and supports clients from Castle Hill, Norwest, Kellyville, and across the Hills District.
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Your local relationship counselling centre, helping individuals and couples in the Hills District for over 15 years. Based in Baulkham Hills and supporting couples in Norwest, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Winston Hills, Rouse Hill and surrounding areas.