World Mental Health day is a little different this year, with events and get-togethers more restricted than usual…you’re telling me?…sigh!…collective groan…the longest & loudest understandably coming from Victorians. The Pandemic has given us even greater need to consider how we are coping during this strange time…

How are we coping? If we’re not then we need to take responsibility for getting the support we need or ask someone to help us to…

Lockdown Stage 4 is not something that we imagined that Victorian’s would be inflicted with nor did Melbourne residents imagine that they would ever be living with a curfew. But this is what we all need to join together to do, given the rate of infection and the consequences, to beat it!…

Here we go again with ISO part 2 and many of us are experiencing lockdown fever. Just when we got a little taste of freedom? And yes we did enjoy it :) We had a moment in time to experience a little more mobility (drive further from our designated residence) and a little more freedom to be with others (albeit maintaining social distance) For that we are thankful…

Victorians are especially feeling the effect of the Coronavirus. When restrictions were reviewed, some freedoms were granted and there was an audible…yippee! We began making plans to get together…

How are we doing? Honestly? If we did a mood check (on a scale of 1-10) where are we in terms of depression, anxiety & stress? Given the upside and the downside of a pandemic we have all experienced fluctuating moods. It seems that many introverts are relishing the change whereas many extroverts appear a little more bamboozled…

If our intent is to love then that needs to be backed up by our actions even when there is tension & stress…

How the world has changed and what are we learning? How important toilet paper is to many in the world? The benefit and challenge of washing our hands for 20 seconds with soap?…

Life is full of cycles…a number of events that happen again and again in the same cycle. One of the cycles that many of us look forward to is the cycle of the seasons…

When life overwhelms and is full of uncertainty, especially at present with fires engulfing and threatening our land, our towns, our homes, our livelihoods, our holiday destinations, our dear friends and family and so many beloved creatures. What an out pouring of grief as we witness the shocking evacuation…

Given the traffic and the lack of parking at the shopping centres…shopping, in particular gift giving, appears to be paramount again this year. Of course we enjoy Christmas goodies, the food and the beverages that tantalise and add to the specialness of any occasion and buying gifts for the little and big ones in our circle can be one of life’s simple pleasures…

Being kind is virtuous. As wikipedia states, “kindness is a behaviour marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition and concern and consideration for others”. In other words, being kind includes being nice, polite and caring for others…

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Let’s take care of it together. How? By telling our stories and admitting our vulnerability. We all get stressed…

Once again it is R U Ok? Day. This is a day when we are encouraged to reach out and check in with one another. To trust our instincts and ask friends, family and peers if they are ok?…

The doorbell rings…what do we think? An unknown caller rings our number…what do we feel? An unmarked letter arrives…what do we do?…

What motivates us to think about Christmas in the middle of the year? What is causing us to feel whimsical?…

Relationship Counselling covers all types of relationships. Counselling can be used to discuss issues in families, friendships and couples. Problems can involve anything from a poor relationship with a parent, difficulties in a friendship or with a partner, or even your relationships at work…

We are in the business of helping people to deal with the stuff of life. We listen without judgement, we support while gently challenging and we encourage without persuasion to enable our clients to choose whatever it takes to live life better. Our aim is to help bring about lasting positive change…

Research shows that understanding our values can determine satisfaction in our work, our relationships and leisure activities. This is not about goal setting but about our chosen or desired lifestyle and living by our values. Why is it important to reflect on our values?…

Did you know that 1 in 6 people will be affected by brain disease and disorders in their lifetime? The Brain Foundation and its division Headache Australia are raising funds for much needed research…