On Track Counselling

24/04/2026

17/02/2026

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A 16-year-old boy and his mum went to see their GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, on a busy Monday afternoon.

That weekend, the boy had been at A&E after an attempt at self-harm, and in his notes the hospital doctor had recommended the teenager be prescribed antidepressants.

“I thought: ‘Wait a minute, I can’t just start a 16-year-old on antidepressants,’” says Chatterjee.

He wanted to understand what was going on in the boy’s life.

They talked for a while, and Chatterjee asked him about his screen use, which turned out to be high.

“I said: ‘I think your screen use, particularly in the evenings, might be impacting your mental wellbeing.’”

Chatterjee helped the boy and his mother set up a routine where digital devices and social media went off an hour before bed, gradually extending the screen-free period over six weeks.

After two months, he says the boy stopped needing to see him.

A few months after that, his mother wrote Chatterjee a note to say her son had been transformed – he was engaging with his friends and trying new activities. He was, she said, like a different boy from the one who had ended up in hospital.

17/02/2026

Sometimes you've gotta do what you've gotta do to stay healthy! There's no shame in that. Actually, quite a lot to be proud of!

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10/02/2026

What a great conversation starter. One of the most common false beliefs we have is that the people who look like they have it all together are not struggling. Everyone struggles to greater or lesser degrees at various points of their life, if not every day. Reaching out for help is the first step towards freedom.

The poster campaign for German su***de prevention foundation, Deutsche Depressionshilfe, aims to make audiences think differently about how depression can look

23/01/2026

This made me chuckle... it's a good reminder though!

Look at the top left corner. ↖️

16/01/2026

Good advice...

When I was a boy – around 12 – my dad asked me a question. He was really weird about it. Jumpy. Antsy. Uncomfortable. “Justin”, he asked. “Has anyone ever touched you …

14/01/2026

Wishing you all a great start to your week! You’ve got this! ❤️

09/01/2026

A happy new year to you all! May this year be one of peace, growth, and new discoveries. And joy! Let's have some more of that!

I'll be fully back on deck this week, so looking forward to seeing some of you!

Hello. Happy new year to you.

18/11/2025

07/11/2025

Expressions of interest:

Having been a counsellor, trainer, and supervisor for many years I would like to share some of the experience I have gained.

In 2026 I am considering offering monthly pastoral care training face-to-face (Dandenong area) and/or online. A mix of presentations by myself or another trainer on a range of mental health topics, suited to pastoral care workers or anyone interested in supporting others.

Low cost ($15-$25) a session. 2 hours. Once a month (attend as you are able).

I would be interested to hear whether this is something people would find helpful. Accessible to any denomination or background.

Let me know in the comments or PM me!

For some of the topics check out my training page: https://www.ontrackcounselling.com/training

26/09/2025

My daughter has been living with Type 1 for a number of years now. She's also an artist. As part of her uni project she has written a book about Type 1. Maybe you'd like to get behind her, and share! It's a unique and interesting way to raise awareness. Thanks for checking it out :)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laragirgisart/worm-a-comic-book-about-chronic-illness?fbclid=IwY2xjawNC-vlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmmq5m5myLxpjUWJX2Ab67k5mQTGSnUMJ-32SISiIsefplVnVmsCuSUhdRuD_aem_mfn2g7d_zXUZPt-5UygRHw

A comic that explores chronic health conditions & the way they affect us.