Wellbeing Blog for Mums
Seeing a Counsellor, Psychologist or other Therapist, and the Medicare rebate question…
Do You Offer a Medicare Rebate for Counselling? I've been asked this question many times by women in Australia: “Do you offer a Medicare rebate?” And because the answer can be a little confusing, I want to explain how Medicare-funded mental health support works...
Why Mums are Struggling to Switch Off Each Day
You finally sit down, and let out an exhausted sigh after another long day. The kids are finally in bed. The house is quiet. You should be relaxing… but your mind has other ideas. Did I remember to reply to that email? What needs to happen tomorrow? I...
5 Beliefs Keeping Mums Stuck in Survival Mode
If you’re like any of the mums I’ve supported in private practice over the past ten years or so, you’re smart, caring, capable and loving. Yet despite everything you manage to hold, achieve, organise, and show up for, you might often feel stressed-out,...
Why High-functioning Mums Struggle with Anxiety
"...but I'm managing to get through work okay" Many of the high-functioning (but quietly anxious) mums I've worked with in private practice are the ones juggling everything each day. They're often referred to as "Super Mums" by other mothers around them, who...
Burnout for Working Mums Doesn’t Happen Overnight – Here are 7 Signs Every Mum Needs to Know
“I Thought I Was Just Tired" You wake at 6:15 am. You shower, sort out lunchboxes, make a quick breakfast, and get ready for work. You realise you actually slept well last night - but then immediately wonder why you’re still so tired. It’s your turn to drop off...
The Invisible Load Exhausting all Mums
You walk in the door at 5:47pm. You drop your bags and collect half-emptied lunchboxes and water bottles, and place them by the kitchen sink. The breakfast dishes are staring back at you, a familiar reminder that you never really get a break. You’re exhausted,...
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! Why You Feel It, and What You Can Do About It Do you know it too? That familiar feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realise you snapped at your child. The little (or sometimes very loud) voice in your head replaying what happened: “Why did I...
Many Australian Mums are Struggling to Return to Work – Here’s Why
You might think that after being on parental leave for a year, or having taken a longer period of unpaid leave, that returning to work would be a matter of getting your childcare organised, updating your wardrobe and getting back into a routine. But for many mums,...
25 Simple Self-Care Ideas for Busy Mums (…who don’t have time for self-care)
You're a busy Mum. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mum with little ones, or a career mum, life can feel non-stop, chaotic, or always-demanding. You know it's important to take time to nurture yourself each day - but you can sometimes struggle to do...
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 a Confident Woman? Do you consider yourself to be a confident person? Confidence is something that comes up with many of my clients in one way, shape or form during our sessions. Often, it's not something they specifically identify as a...
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...
Understanding Grief and Loss: Why There Is No Right Way to Grieve
Understanding Grief and Loss: Why There Is No Right Way to Grieve Shock… Pain… Overwhelming sadness… Confusion… Anger… Loneliness… Helplessness… Despair… These are just some of the emotions that can accompany the loss of someone we love. If you've lost someone close...
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 - so she can enjoy a relaxing and uninterrupted night of... sleep! Why is sleep so important? Sleep plays such a critical role in our physical, emotional and...
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,...