SEASONS OF LIFE COUNSELLING
FIFO COUNSELLING
SUPPORT STRATEGIES AND SKILLS FOR FLY IN FLY OUT INDIVIDUALS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Do you find that even though the FIFO life is finanically rewarding – it is wreaking havoc on your family and relationships?
Penny has 20 years FIFO lifestyle lived experience as a FIFO partner as well as 10 years experience working with FIFO workers and their families to not just survive the FIFO lifestyle but to thrive!
Do you wonder if the FIFO lifestyle was the worst decision you ever made?
Do you feel alone in your relationship and parenting while your partner is away
Do you feel like you are a stranger in your own home when you return from work?
WHAT IS THE COST OF NOT GETTING HELP?
The emotional, psychological and financial cost of broken relationships can be massive. The lost family goals, hopes and dreams. The effect on children and other family members. Penny Adams can help you help your relationship. It may seem too like there is nothing left but there is always hope.
You and your relationship can still thrive while living the FIFO life.
TIRED AND FED UP
You might be away for days or weeks working 12-hours shifts or at home being a single parent and running the household on your own
ISOLATED AND ALONE
You are either stuck in a mine away from family and your partner OR home alone trying to be two people.
UNSUPPORTED
You both seem to be on a different planet. Understanding of each others needs is disappearing and you feel unsupported.
TRUST
Being seperated for long periods can cause suspicion and trust can errode over time.
DISAGREEMENTS
Parenting and communication may be difficult and agreeing is a challenge.
UNBALANCED ROLES
You may feel that you are missing out on your kids and friends OR you may feel you are carrying the full load at home.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN YOUR FIFO JOURNEY
COUNSELLING CAN HELP
A safe space to explore and share
Your counsellor is there to provide a space that you can feel safe to explore your relationship and share your experience.
Rebuild trust and resolve conflict
Learn to vulnerable and trust each other again so that you can effecitvely resolve conflict.
Gain understanding and insight
Learn to understand your journey and story and how it inpacts you now
Proven strategies to improve communication
Together with your counsellor learn and apply communication skills with step by step support tailored to suit your unique relationship.
Learn healthy boundaries
Learn how to put in place healthy boundaries and care for yourself
Regain intimacy closeness
Increase emotional, intellectual and physical intimacy so that you can feel close to each other again.
Appreciate individual differences
Learn to understand and appreciate each others needs and differences.
Penny adams | principal counsellor
SUPPORT BUILT ON COUNSELLING QUALIFICATIONS AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
I am a FIFO wife and parent of 20 years and I get the struggles and stress of adjusting to living a FIFO life but I also appreciated the benefits it has brought to our life.
I was pregnant with our second daughter when we made the decision to try the FIFO life. My husband originally worked 5 days a week located 600 km from where we lived. He returned for 48 hours and left again.
I still remember the shock and sheer overwhelm I experienced as I tried to adjust to this life. We were lucky when my husband secured a fulltime role with a large mininig company. It has provided a lot of benefit and security to our family.
However it also has its challenges and I totally get what you are expereincing right now – the good, bad and the ugly of the FIFO life.
Along with this lived experience I bring 12 years of counselling experience and I am a Level 4 member of ACA, Clinical PACFA and a EMDR therapist registered with EMDRAA as a full member.
Seasons of Life Counselling provides
CONVENIENT ONLINE EXPERIENCE
compassion & emotional safety
qualified ethical counsellor
practical tools and strategies
WHAT IS THE COST OF NOT GETTING FIFO COUNSELLING?
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING YOURSELF A PRIORITY
Just like you wouldn’t hold off going to the doctor if you had a broken leg, you can’t afford to neglect your mental health and wellbeing. You deserve the care for your mind, emotions and wellbeing, otherwise the toll on your work, relationships and health can be signficant.
Don’t put it off any longer
QUESTIONS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING?
Questions about individual counselling?
That is completely understandable. Making the decision to come to counselling is a big one and it is completely understandable you would have questions.
Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page OR our approach page
If you still have questions pop us a message using the contact us button below.
You are worth it
Your personal and professional world are important
Make your life, love, relationships & counselling career a priority today