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Supportive Therapy.

Individual & Couples Counselling. Mother’s Support, Parenting & Mental Health.

Private and Confidential support with a qualified practitioner who is patient, kind & understanding A great therapist is considerate & patient, always listens to the needs of her clients. As a Social Worker in Private Practice (foundation in Psychological Science) I use a holistic approach, tailored to your unique and individual situation. You feel informed & empowered > Blog + YouTube + Publications
+ Brisbane Mothers Mental Health Network Coordinator

25/06/2025

PMDD: The Hidden Hormonal Disorder Affecting Millions

In this episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we delve into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a severe and often misunderstood condition that disrupts the lives of many. Learn about its symptoms, impact, and effective treatments.

Tune into our latest episode to uncover the truth about PMDD and how to manage it.

24/06/2025

When you’re constantly swinging between survival mode and complete emotional shutdown, it’s not weakness—it’s chronic dysregulation. 😵‍💫 Your nervous system isn’t broken; it’s overwhelmed. If your moods feel unpredictable, or your reactions feel “too much,” you’re not failing—you’re responding to years of being stuck in overdrive.

Here’s the reframe: Regulation can be relearned. With micro-supports, humour, connection, and compassion, we slowly bring the system back online. You are not too sensitive. You are not too much. You’re a tired nervous system doing its best to keep you alive. ❤️‍🩹

Start small. Breathe. Laugh. Move. Cry. Rest. Repeat. You’re already on your way back home to yourself 🐾✨

23/06/2025

In today’s raw and reflective episode, Elena explores the powerful connection between money, mindset, and motherhood. Based on her professional and personal experiences, she shares the 4 money types we tend to embody, insights from The Barefoot Investor, and how women—especially mothers—can shift from scarcity to abundance.

💡 Topics covered:
    •    What money beliefs you inherited from childhood
    •    The emotional toll of financial stress
    •    Breaking generational cycles around money
    •    What the “cycle of poverty” really looks like
    •    How to rewrite your financial narrative as a mum

📚 Resources:
    •    Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape (https://barefootinvestor.com)
    •    Mentally Strong Mums podcast home (http://www.mentallystrongmums.com)

👇 Subscribe, like, and share if this resonates with you!

🎧 Link in bio to listen

22/06/2025

Ever feel like you’re doing ALL the things, all the time, for everyone? 😅 That’s “protective overdrive”—your nervous system’s way of being hyper-vigilant to keep your people safe (and sane).

But even warriors need rest. You don’t have to be on duty 24/7 to be a good mum. ❤️

Let’s start normalising the pause, the recharge, the “I’m allowed to take a breath too.” You can protect your family and protect your peace—both can coexist. ✨

19/06/2025

Ever catch yourself “cleaning the kitchen” instead of dealing with your emotions? 😅 Welcome to the Emotional Avoidance Trap—where staying busy feels safer than feeling.

It’s easy to confuse distraction with healing, especially when you’re doing all the right things: parenting, working, surviving. But unprocessed emotions don’t vanish—they pile up until they demand your attention (usually in the middle of bedtime chaos 😵‍💫).

This is your gentle reminder: you don’t have to face it all at once. Acknowledge one feeling today. Take one brave breath. Healing isn’t loud—it’s often quiet, slow, and just a little messy (like everything else in 😉).

18/06/2025

Ever feel like your body’s calm but your brain’s on a security patrol? 🚨 That’s what hyper-alert triggers do—keeping us on high alert, even when the danger is long gone. It’s not “overreacting,” it’s a nervous system doing its best to protect you based on old data.

The empowering part? You can teach it new data. 💪🧠 With awareness, gentle self-talk, and co-regulation, we begin showing our bodies that we are safe now. You’re not broken—you’re healing. One breath, one moment, one funny meltdown at a time. 😂💕

17/06/2025

When life keeps throwing curveballs and the house looks like a toddler tornado hit, take a deep breath—you’re doing better than you think. Resilience isn’t about always being calm; it’s about showing up anyway, with messy hair, mismatched socks, and unmatched determination. Every meltdown you navigate, every deep sigh you exhale, and every hug you give when you feel like crumbling is proof: you are resilient, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it. 🐾💪💗

16/06/2025

Breaking inherited fear patterns isn’t just about changing how we respond—it’s about rewriting a legacy. If you were raised in an environment of fear, hyper-vigilance, or survival-mode parenting, it’s no surprise your nervous system feels easily hijacked.

But here’s the powerful part: awareness is the first step toward freedom. You get to decide what gets passed on. You get to breathe instead of brace. Laugh instead of flinch. Love instead of fear.

You’re not failing because it’s hard. You’re healing because you’re choosing better—even if it’s messy.

09/06/2025

“A covert narcissist doesn’t brag—they make you feel guilty for having needs.”
✨ “Feeling emotionally drained after every interaction isn’t normal—it’s a red flag.”
✨ “Kindness without consistency is a mask, not a virtue.”
✨ “When someone plays the victim to control you, it’s not compassion—it’s manipulation.”
✨ “Healing starts with believing your own emotional experience again.”

🚨✨ You can’t heal what you don’t see.
Today’s episode lifts the veil on the covert narcissist — the one who doesn’t yell, but guilt-trips. Who doesn’t brag, but plays the victim.

🎙️ What we unpack:
🔎 The hidden traits of covert narcissists
🧠 Why emotional exhaustion is your biggest red flag
💬 How they weaponize “niceness” to manipulate
💛 How to protect your confidence and mental health

If someone in your life makes you feel guilty, confused, and never quite good enough—you need this episode.

👂 Tune in and reclaim your clarity. Link in bio!

05/06/2025

🌀 Micro-Panic Waves
When your brain decides that now—mid-toothpaste, mid-lunchbox, mid-literal chaos—is the perfect time to freak out over something from three years ago 😅

But here’s the truth:
You’ve surfed these waves before. You’ve ridden the emotional tide while pouring cereal, negotiating sock choices, and unjamming the school zipper.

✨You don’t need calm waters to be steady. You’re becoming a pro at riding the ripple… and then making pancakes anyway. 🥞💪

You’re not failing—you’re evolving.
Micro-waves, macro strength.

02/06/2025

Sometimes the mind hits replay like it’s stuck in a loop—reliving past pain, rehearsing old arguments, or preparing for disasters that aren’t happening. That’s the trauma rehearsal loop. It’s your brain trying to protect you… but it can also keep you trapped.

Here’s the truth: you don’t have to believe every dramatic “what if” your mind throws at you. It’s okay to pause, laugh at the chaos, and choose a different script. One with peace. With joy. With connection. You’re not failing for spiraling—you’re healing by noticing, pausing, and rerouting.

You’re not broken. You’re brave. And you’re doing the work.

01/06/2025

Rebuilding trust doesn’t happen all at once—it’s slow, subtle, and deeply sacred. Sometimes it begins with a look, a moment of presence, or an effort to stay when leaving would be easier. This isn’t about perfect words or grand gestures—it’s about showing up, again and again, even when it’s uncomfortable. Trust can be bruised, but it can also bloom again. You are allowed to begin again, gently.

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Arana Hills, QLD
4054

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Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

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