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All Mothers are Feeling Stress & Anxiety during COVID-19
As a mother of two school-aged kids, I want to acknowledge that this is a difficult time for every single mother out there. We're all affected differently by the Covid-19 pandemic - as we all have unique family and life circumstances. As a counsellor and...
The thing about MUM-GUILT…
Ugh! Mum Guilt! Do you know it too? The thing is, as mums, we ALL feel it, know it, and have to manage it at times. There's this little (or loud) voice in the back of your mind that whispers (or screams) at you, tutting away at what you did 'wrong',...
Many Australian Mums are Struggling to Return to Work – Here’s Why
If you’re a mum who’s cringed (or is currently cringing) at the thought of going back to work after you’ve been at home with your little one (or two), you’re most definitely not alone. Whether you’re a full-time working mum or a part-time working mum, chances are...
25 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Mums (…who don’t have time for self-care!)
25 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Mums (…who don’t have time for self-care) Mums, I know you’re busy - whether you’re a stay-at-home mum, or a working mum in any capacity, life is busy and demanding. You need to take some time, every day, to nurture yourself, and...
This is What Aussie Mums are Struggling With…
I recently finished a workshop tour up the east coast of Australia as part of Mirvac's "Festival of You". I spoke to hundreds of Aussie mums, to help them better understand how they can become a calmer and happier mother (and let's face it, who doesn't want a...
What is Postnatal Depletion? …Are You Experiencing This?
I was truly astounded when I heard that up to 50% of mothers are suffering from Postnatal Depletion! 'Postnatal what?!' you might be asking. Let me explain. Several years ago, when I was doing a whole lot of reading and research in the area...
How Confident Are You?
Do you consider yourself to be a confident person? Confidence is something that comes up with so many of my clients in some way, shape or form during our sessions. Often times, it's their sense of self-confidence that's holding them back from achieving greater...
Why Every Parent Needs to Know Their Child’s Love Language
If I was to ask you "What's your child's love language?", what would you say? This may be a whole new concept for you to consider, or it may be something you've heard about before. Either way, it pays to get clear on the 5 love languages that can help you and...
Do You Have A Child Who Knows How to ‘Push Your Buttons’?
What is it exactly, about these little people that we bring into this world, that makes them oh-so-good at pushing our buttons? So many buttons. Ones we didn’t even know we had. Giving birth isn’t just about making babies. It’s about the birthing of a...
How to Better Understand Your GRIEF after Losing a Loved One
Shock... Pain... Overwhelming Sadness... Confusion... Hopelessness... Helplessness... Despair... Depression... Anger... These are some of the feelings that can accompany the loss of a loved one. If you've lost someone close to you, you'll know the pain and...
5 Ways to Help You Get Better Sleep (…and why it’s so important!)
I haven't met a mother yet, who wouldn't love to take off for the weekend, to a hotel somewhere - anywhere, perhaps - so that she can enjoy a relaxing and uninterrupted night of.... sleep Why is sleep so important? Sleep plays such a critical role on our physical,...
A Reminder for Every Mother
When you aren't looking after you, are you letting your family down? Too often, mothers are 'surviving' each day. They're doing their absolute best to love and care for their families; ensuring that everyone is fed, taking care of their home, ensuring the groceries...
Online Counselling & Therapy – How it Works
Does online counselling or therapy really work? Is it secure and confidential? Will I be able to speak to the same counsellor, and not have to re-tell my story each time? These are some of the questions I've been asked about the online counselling...
Getting Real About Counselling or Therapy
I work with women from many countries around the world - through a secure and confidential online therapy platform. I also support women face-to-face, in Sydney, Australia. Regardless of what country my clients are from, there are often overlapping themes,...
The Power of This 1 Word to Help Transform Your Mood When S#!t Happens!
I've been working on creating an online course for pregnant women and mothers, over the past couple of months. A couple of weeks ago, when I was doing some editing, I lost HOURS and HOURS worth of work. Yep, work that I had poured hours of mental energy,...
Seeing a Counsellor, Psychologist or other Therapist, and the Medicare rebate question…
I've been asked this one question many, many times by clients in Australia: Do you offer a Medicare rebate? Before I answer this question, please allow me to provide you with my understanding of what a medicare rebate for counselling services means for...
4 Ways to Manage Worrying Thoughts or Fears During Pregnancy or Labour
There’s nothing quite like the worrying thoughts or fears that can run through a pregnant mama’s mind. Although there is much excitement around having a baby, many women struggle with excessive worrying thoughts or fears around how they will handle 9 months of...
Are You a ‘Good Enough’ Mother?
The decision to have a second or third (or fourth...) child can be a tricky one for some mothers. Although much of early mothering can be seen as instinctive, we learn how to become a mother, and a parent from our own life experiences, and what we have...
Why Aren’t We Having These Conversations With Pregnant Women?
How often have you had a conversation with a mum-to-be, about her emotional wellbeing? Or, if you're pregnant yourself, how much care have you received for your emotional and mental wellbeing? How often have the words anxiety, depression, panic attacks,...
Stress & Anxiety – A Checklist of Symptoms
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by Stress, Anxiety, Nervousness or Panic? People who experience a high amount of stress, nervousness, anxiety, or panic, may experience some, or many of these symptoms. Take a look through the list below (these are common...
Do You Expect Too Much of Yourself?
It seems that quite often, many of us have really high expectations of ourselves - whether at work, in a relationship, in our role as a mother, in sport, or with our body image / sense of self. And, sometimes, these high expectations that we hold, can be the...