Written on Gumbaynggirr country in Garlambila. As a non-indigenous woman I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay my respect to Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all First Nations people. Have you travelled overseas and had a sudden deeply felt realisation you could live in that country forever… Continue Reading
4 Creative Ways to Use the Internet as Self Care
Full disclosure: I’m a 100% online counsellor and a fierce believer in the power of my friend The Internet, as a potential provider of support and self care for everyone. There have been a number of articles recently questioning whether or not therapy ‘works’ online, and it’s got to be said: they’re pretty dismal and… Continue Reading
Lolly’s backstory reveals disturbing insights about mental illness (can we get back in the time machine please?)
The earth-shattering Season 4 finale of ‘Orange is the new Black’ left us with little room to think (or feel) about anything else. So it’s taken some time to be able to reflect back on other revealing backstories of the inmates at Litchfield’s prison. There will not be any spoilers here about the finale (c’mon… Continue Reading
Counselling for Women in Australia: Why?
Sometimes people ask why I specify that I provide counselling for women, and if I work globally why do I need to mention that I am in Australia [most of the time]? These are great questions! There could actually be lots of reasons, and so in the interest of transparency and you knowing if you’ll… Continue Reading
VIDEO: Escaping a Personal Failure Story
Some thoughts to ponder and questions to ask yourself on the subject of escaping the big loud echoing voice that tells you ‘I’m a Failure’. A failure by whose standards?… If you have some tips on getting out from under a shitty self narrative, or how you got away from society’s views of what makes… Continue Reading
