Publications
Sharing Knowledge, Promoting Healing
At Let’s Talk Counselling & Psychological Services, we are passionate about raising awareness and supporting meaningful conversations around trauma, healing, and personal growth. Our Principal Clinical Psychologist, Monica Macoun, is also an author dedicated to sharing her insights and experience through writing.
You, Me and a Cup of Tea
By Monica Macoun
An essential resource for anyone impacted by child sexual abuse—whether directly or through supporting someone who has experienced it—You, Me and a Cup of Tea offers understanding, education, and hope. Monica blends professional expertise with personal insight to break the silence, dismantle shame, and offer practical steps toward healing.
This easy-to-read, compassionate book covers:
- How to deal with your own history of abuse
- What to do if someone discloses abuse
- Strategies to break the cycle of abuse
- Support for friends, family members, and professionals
- Understanding grooming, secrets, and trauma responses
- Managing distressing memories and flashbacks
Written with warmth and honesty, this book is both informative and empowering. It’s a valuable tool for survivors, supporters, and professionals working in the field.
For more information or to purchase a paperback copy, please contact monica@letstalkcounselling.com.au.
What Readers are Saying:
“I’ve read the first two chapters and I think this book is a super winner. I will be buying more and giving them to kindred spirits who need this. Well written too. To the point, short sentences and a bit of good humour. I look forward to reading more…”
— Danielle K.
“A highly informative and interesting read.”
— Claudia A.
“This wonderful book opens up avenues to talk about child sexual abuse and bring this topic out into the open, in a sensitive and empathic manner.”
— Charlene F.
You, Me and a Cup of Tea – Book Launched
Monica Macoun’s book You, Me and a Cup of Tea was launched at a function at the Stirling Street Arts Centre in Bunbury on the evening of 23 February 2021. It is already available as paperback, eBook and, audiobook. A very useful workbook, taken directly from the exercises in the original book is also available.
In launching the book, Monica’s colleague and long-term clinical psychologist, Christabel Chamarette said, “This is an important book because it presents a true picture of child sexual abuse as it deals with the high proportion of child sexual abuse which occurs within families, rather than the distorted media emphasis on extra-familial abuse.
Monica’s book supports the need for effective treatment of all victims to break the cycle of child sexual abuse. As a psychologist who has dealt with abuse within her own family, Monica has written a very valuable, authentic and accessible counselling resource.”
The book brings hope and solace to people who have suffered child sexual abuse and want to learn about the key issues related to child sexual abuse. It is self-published by the Author who is a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist Monica Macoun.
Ms Macoun said at the launch: “In a practical, factual manner, this book is an essential reference for anyone wanting to stop the cycle of child sexual abuse, educate themselves and open the doors to healing.”
“In my private practice I provide individual and group treatment for those who have been abused or who have abused others. I have made it my mission to share my 25 years of learning and experience and to increase the broader community’s awareness of child sexual abuse and the opportunities for effective treatment of victims and offenders.”
In a friendly and accessible way, the book offers readers details on:
- How to deal with people’s own history of abuse
- What to do if someone discloses abuse to you
- Ways to stop the cycle of child sexual abuse
- Ways to move forward and promote healing in a person’s life
- Practical suggestions about how to support a friend who has experienced abuse
- Learn about the main issues regarding abuse—grooming, secrets…
- Learn strategies to manage distressing memories and nightmares
- Useful resources for people wanting find out more information.
“If you have ever been sexually abused, or if you know someone who has, then this is the book for you,” Ms Macoun said.
BUNBURY HERALD: Book to Break Cycle of Abuse
A psychologist passionate about breaking the cycle of child-sex abuse has returned to Bunbury to launch her new book. You, Me and a Cup of Tea is what author Monica Macoun considers an essential reference for anyone wanting to stop the cycle of abuse and learn about the topic and the healing process. Macoun wrote the book during her time living in Bunbury and self-published it in the hope of encouraging people to talk about the issue and start a wider discussion.
BUNBURY MAIL: Psychologist launches book about child sex abuse
When psychologist Monica Macoun was told her first work placement would be at SafeCare, she did not know what it would uncover. “I was sexually abused and most of the females in my family were, so my heart sank when I was told that SafeCare was an intrafamiliar sex abuse treatment centre,” she said.
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