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,...
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