Mindful Pathways

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day ❤️

Today at Mindful Pathways, we are taking a moment to celebrate the incredible women who make up our team.

The women of Mindful Pathways show up every day with empathy, professionalism, and deep care for the people they support. They live our core values of curiosity, compassion, and courage - in the way they sit alongside clients through hard moments, notice and celebrate progress, and support one another as colleagues.

This is work that requires skill, emotional presence, and quiet strength. Through listening deeply, holding space, and collaborating thoughtfully, our team helps create an environment where people feel heard, understood, and supported - often at times when it matters most.

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognise the many ways women contribute to our workplaces, professions, and communities. Today, we are especially grateful for the warmth, dedication, and expertise the women in our team bring to Mindful Pathways and to everyone who walks through our doors ❤️

04/03/2026

Tonight I had the privilege of speaking with a fabulous group of middle leaders from schools across South Australia, gathered on the beautiful grounds of Scotch College.

As the sun set and the campus settled into that quiet, reflective stillness that only old school grounds seem to hold, I felt a deep sense of gratitude - not just for the invitation, but for the people in the room.

Wise, thoughtful, deeply caring educators.
Leaders who hold so much - for their teams, their students, and their communities - often without much space to reflect on what they themselves need.

We spoke about care, clarity, communication, boundaries, and sustainability.

But what stayed with me most was the generosity in the room - the way people listened to one another, laughed together, and spoke honestly about the realities of leading from the middle.

Middle leadership is not small leadership.
It is leadership at the centre of influence - and tonight was a powerful reminder of just how much quiet, steady impact sits in that space.

Thank you to the Middle Leaders Network, Sarah Shoobridge and to Scotch College Adelaide for hosting such a thoughtful evening, and thank you to every leader who showed up with openness, kindness, and courage. ~ Amber ❤️

02/03/2026

25/02/2026

Middle leadership is not about being in the middle of hierarchy - it’s about being at the centre of influence.

I’m really looking forward to joining the Middle Leaders Network Event at Scotch College Adelaide next week.

Middle leaders sit at the heart of school life - leading teams, holding complexity, and shaping the day‑to‑day experiences of both staff and students. Their work is deeply relational, often unseen, and absolutely critical.

I’m excited to spend time with leaders reflecting on how we can lead with care, clarity, and impact, and create school environments where both students and educators can genuinely thrive.

Thank you Sarah Shoobridge and the team at Scotch College Adelaide for the invitation - I’m really looking forward to the conversation. ❤️

Excited to be joining the Middle Leaders Network event at Scotch College Adelaide to explore what it truly means to lead with care, clarity, and impact.

Middle leadership is where so much meaningful change begins, and I’m looking forward to sharing practical, evidence‑based strategies to support wellbeing and effective leadership.

Looking forward to connecting with educators who are passionate about making a difference. ❤️

~ Amber

25/02/2026

“I’ll start living when I finally feel calm.”

A client once told me they’d wait till they felt less anxious, then they’d start to date, travel, and change to a better job. The trouble was, anxiety kept putting new conditions on their life. Together, we explored a different experiment: What if anxiety was allowed to come along for the ride? If you didn’t have to get rid of it first, what small step toward a meaningful life could you take this week?

Over time, their life didn’t become anxiety-free, it became value-full: imperfect dates, shaky-handed job interviews, trips where they felt nervous and alive.

The Ancient Stoics would call this focusing on what’s in our control, following a compass, taking committed action.

In practice, it looks like living now, not later. It means being the best version of yourself in this moment, not when you finally feel ready. ❤️

25/02/2026

As a Clinical Psychologist, I spend a lot of time talking with kids and adults about “big feelings” – the ones that can feel overwhelming or confusing.
One of the books I absolutely loved authoring was Learn with Peppa: Peppa’s Big Feelings for Ladybird Books. It’s a playful, gentle way to help little ones notice and name their emotions, with lots of opportunities for parents to join the conversation.

If you have a Peppa fan at home who’s navigating big feelings, you might find it a helpful starting point. ~ Amber❤️

18/02/2026

NDIS Telehealth Appointments Available ❤️

We currently have immediate telehealth availability on Mondays with Inke Jones, Registered Psychologist at Mindful Pathways.

Inke works with NDIS participants aged 16+, supporting people with a range of mental health, trauma‑related and psychosocial presentations. Her approach is neurodiversity‑affirming, trauma‑informed, and grounded in evidence‑based therapies including Schema Therapy, ACT and EMDR.

🖥 Telehealth only
📅 Mondays
✅ NDIS experience
✅ Self‑managed and plan‑managed participants welcome

To enquire or book, please contact us at
📧 admin@mindfulpathways.com.au

17/02/2026

~ Team appreciation post ~

Behind every meaningful conversation, thoughtful assessment, and moment of therapeutic support is this incredible crew ❤️

So grateful for the Mindful Pathways team - a group of skilled, compassionate humans who bring care, curiosity, and heart to their work every single day. It’s a privilege to do this work alongside people who genuinely value connection, growth, and kindness.

Huge thanks to Vanessa Size Photography for capturing us so beautifully.

Proud of this team. Grateful for this work. Excited for what’s ahead ❤️

16/02/2026

Valentine’s Day can stir up a lot.
For some, it’s joyful. For others, it’s tender, painful, or quietly heavy. Loneliness has become an epidemic, and many people speak about missing the intimacy and connection that romantic love can bring. If that’s you today, you’re not doing anything wrong - you’re human.

Instead of pushing those feelings away, it can help to gently make room for them. Notice the discomfort, the longing, the stories your mind tells about what you “should” have. Acknowledge the ache without judgment. Your feelings deserve space; they make sense.

And once you’ve honoured what’s there, you can also turn towards what matters to you. Romantic love is one expression of connection - but it isn’t the only one. Our lives can be deeply enriched by the other kinds of love we sometimes overlook:

• The fierce loyalty of a good friend
• The warmth of family
• The creativity sparked in hobbies
• The grounding presence of nature
• The joy of pets
• The comfort of books
• The connection in communities, fandoms, teams, and shared interests
• The tenderness of remembering someone gone
• And the steady, nurturing relationship you build with yourself

When we act in line with our values - reaching out, showing up, creating, caring, tending - we widen the circle of love in our lives. We move from waiting for one specific type of love to experiencing love in many forms.
So if this week feels a little tender, be kind to yourself.

Make room for the feeling.
Then take one small action that reflects the kind of connection you value.

You don’t need to be in a romantic relationship to live a life filled with love - you can start cultivating it, in all its forms, right now. ❤️

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12/02/2026

Such a thoughtful and timely conversation from Annesley - this new podcast is well worth a listen.

I’m also really looking forward to being part of the 2026 Dare to Become Parenting Series later this year. It’s a wonderful programme and I’m excited to contribute. ❤️

06/02/2026

Excited to be joining the Middle Leaders Network event at Scotch College Adelaide to explore what it truly means to lead with care, clarity, and impact.

Middle leadership is where so much meaningful change begins, and I’m looking forward to sharing practical, evidence‑based strategies to support wellbeing and effective leadership.

Looking forward to connecting with educators who are passionate about making a difference. ❤️

~ Amber

21/01/2026

At the 2026 Golden Globes, Erin Doherty accepted her award for Adolescence with a moment that was heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply relatable - and in doing so, she honoured mental health professionals everywhere.

Her portrayal of therapist Briony Ariston captured something we see every day at Mindful Pathways: the quiet courage it takes to sit with complexity, the compassion required to truly listen, and the curiosity needed to understand another person’s inner world without judgement.

Psychology isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions, holding space when things are messy, and walking alongside people as they make sense of their experiences.

We’re grateful to see our profession represented with such humanity on screen - and even more grateful for the psychologists, therapists, and mental health professionals who show up, day after day, with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

This moment felt like a celebration of them all. ❤️