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How to Get a PMDD Diagnosis in Australia: Your Step-by-Step Guide Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be life-altering, but getting a diagnosis in Australia is often the first big step toward finding relief. If you're like many women, you may have dismissed your symptoms as "just PMS" or...

iPhone Tip: Save these in your Notes section and just cut + paste when you’re saying no. (remember saying no is self care)    Thanks for the offer, but we’re doing a family day.  No.  Ha! Sounds fun, that’s just not my thing.  How about coffee instead?  Unfortunately, now is not a good time. ...

I subscribe to the theory of the biggest bang for the least amount of effort. We're all busy right?... In an ideal world, we'd stop the scroll, put the phones away and practice mindfulness in everyday. However, this is a difficult choice that you probably...

Have you tried to stop the scroll? Delete social media? Or just tried to limit it a little? After watching The Social Dilemma, I deleted Facebook for three whole days! It got me thinking... Unplugging from social media may not be practical for you, but what if you did a social media cull? What if...

Maybe you first read the headline and thought, ‘signs of a toxic relationship, no that’s not me. That doesn’t describe what I have with my partner.’ And if that’s true, amazing. But, before you dismiss this advice as being for someone else, I’d love you to ask yourself these questions honestly. Do...

Panic attacks are terrifying and confusing. I heard this brilliant metaphor on the Armchair Expert Podcast from Dax Shepard, "you shouldn't visit your first AA meeting when you go to Vegas". Ain't that the truth. He's saying be prepared. In case it happens, it'll help to know what to do in a panic...

Anxiety is a part of some of us. And when it starts to take over, it's a great idea to get some help and ways to treat your anxiety and get it under control. There are people that have dealt with anxiety all their lives, it can get boring just talking about it. Don't get me wrong. I'm all about...

When was the last time you stood in front of the mirror and said something nasty to yourself? Something you’d never dream of saying to a friend? Or blamed yourself for things not working out - at work, with friends or in love? Negative self-talk is all too common and we’re all guilty of it from...

These days you can find an app for just about everything, and mindfulness is no exception. We all know how important mindfulness is and with hundreds of meditation and mindfulness apps available to us at our fingertips, how do you know which one is right for you?

I wonder how kind you are to yourself? … Is negative self talk part of your normal?... Are you able to get dressed in the morning and feel great? Or are you looking in the mirror and tearing yourself apart? Do you tell yourself that you’re not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough, not...

How Do I Do Online Therapy?  The first step for most people when they're looking for help is to Google, Counsellor Near Me. This traditional approach is to book an appointment and go see a qualified therapist at their office. Now, the advent of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and...

Gone are the days when people focus on just one aspect of health. Nowadays, people strive towards holistic wellness. That means not only taking care of the body, but the mind and soul as well. In line with holistic wellness, there is a rise in mental health professionals who are ready to assist...

If you’ve been to counselling before, your counsellor may have taken notes in front of you. Or you may have seen it on the tele. I’ve been there. I’ve had a breakthrough and the counsellor scribbled something down. At the time, it made sense, but I was also distracted and wondered what they were...

If you’ve ever found yourself obsessing about what other people think, you’re just like the rest of us. We all have moments when “what other people think” takes precedence over how we feel we should go about our lives. Those moments might come in the form of well meaning parents who (quite...

It’s so easy to fall into chaos when you have NO routine or any kind of structure to your day. Sure, some days you feel like a bad*ss and don’t want to live by the rules but if you’re like the rest of us, most of your days start with structure - an early morning coffee, a run around the block,...

Do any of these things keep happening to you? Your best friend flakes on you for Sunday brunch that she has set. Your brother keeps borrowing money and keeps forgetting to pay it back. Your “friend” keeps poking fun at your “eclectic sense of style”. Your client keeps paying late and well past the...

Ah, the one that got away. Many a love song has been written about that elusive relationship (Katy Perry’s song is on the money). The “one” was the person we thought of as perfect, the one who would’ve loved us the way we wanted, the person who we could’ve been happier with - if only. If only… We...

Being single and being happy are not mutually exclusive. However, most people see being blissfully single as a challenge in a world where everything is paired up - earrings, shoes, peanut butter and jam, day and night, DNA… But it is not hard to be single and happy. The truth is that you need the...

We’ve all read the tips, heard suggestions, and listened to other people talk about how to combat anxiety. Somehow, we never really manage to get rid of it, it just keeps coming back. The truth is: you can never absolutely get rid of anxiety, you can only manage it. Who doesn’t have worries and...

It’s not surprising that the holiday season is the busiest time for counsellors. 🌲🎁⠀It’s the season for excessive shortbread eating, budgets, long shopping lines, gingerbread candles burning and Mariah Carey on repeat but...... ⠀ ⠀ It’s also the season for;⠀ 🎄 Relaxing your boundaries with family,...

Anxiety is a complex disorder, with the potential to lead one person to greatness, while another isn't able to leave their home.  Anxiety can be the feeling that something terrible is about to happen, especially when you’re safe. This thought can then manifest as a physical response like sweating,...

Mother's Group is one of the most glorious things about becoming a new Mum. However, organising a group of sleep deprived women, all with a baby, pram, three bags, and boobs flying everywhere, is not. To make life with bugs a little easier for you, here’s a list of venues that love and welcome...

Our daily life can be mundane, cause stress, anxiety, and make us crave for our measly two weeks annual leave. I want to talk with you about habit hacking for  happier everyday. About injecting your life with happiness, and making self care part of your everyday. Let's Go! ... What are...

It can be daunting to decide that you'd like to go to counselling, and then how do you find a counsellor? Let me help you... The first counsellor I saw was a lovely older gentleman. I remember he had a daybed for me to sprawl on, and lorikeets in the front yard. His therapy practice was at his...

Raising children is hard work. It involves a lot of crying and a lot of sleepless nights. All parents go through a period of adjustment, especially in the difficult first few months after the baby’s birth. We have many clients who despair that they don’t have it all together. That they see other...

At the root of our battles with anxiety, lack of focus, and difficulty in concentration is the fact that we’re so wired, we can’t seem to power down our thoughts. There are a lot of factors at play like personal challenges, busyness, too much work, being overwhelmed with information, constant...