The Broken Counsellor - Part 1 - Welcome friends.

This space is for anyone living with chronic pain, emotional exhaustion, or that quiet ache of feeling misunderstood. As a counsellor who lives with persistent chronic pain myself, I don't speak from a distance - I speak from inside the experience. Here you'll find honest reflections, practical tools, and moments of relief and recognition. Whether through writing, conversation, or simply sharing space, Cairns Wellness Centre, home to The Broken Counsellor, is a place where your pain has language - and your story is safe to be told.

If you're here, chances are you're carrying something heavy - pain that doesn't go away, emotions that don't fit into neat boxes, or the invisible weight of being expected to keep going when your body or mind is breaking. You're not alone.

This space is not about silver linings or pushing through. It's about telling your truth, in your moment and being comfortable enough to do so - there is no judgement here. It's about finding language for what hurts, making room for what's real, and discovering strength that doesn't deny your struggle.

I am glad you are here, welcome to Cairns Wellness Centre and finding The Broken Counsellor - Michelle, to support you on your journey.