On Track Counselling

01/07/2025

2 full days of su***de prevention PD coming up. A difficult but very important topic to address.

I've travelled many cities in the world, but Melbourne will always be home. :)

26/06/2025

24/06/2025

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

Thought provoking...

04/06/2025

Gottman resources are always good value. :)

04/06/2025

It's never too late to reach out for help... or share your story... heal from your pain.

[Trigger warning: mention of Domestic Violence]

Isn’t it incredible what the body remembers, even when the mind tries to forget?

This week, I had sinus surgery after years of relentless infections. (Side note: forever grateful for the frozen pad I wore on my nose. Glamorous!)

But what I didn’t expect was what happened in the waiting room.

Just before the procedure, the ENT came in to walk me through the plan. He mentioned a spot near my eye socket they’d need to be extra careful with, something that showed up on my MRI. Then he asked, “Have you ever taken a big blow to your right eye?”

And just like that, it all came back.
Yes.
Over 30 years ago.
My ex punched me.
Hard.

I remember crying. Blowing my nose. My eye swelling shut in an instant. A fractured eye socket. I told the hospital it was a cricket ball. I lied.

My family were overseas. I didn’t want to make a fuss. I didn’t want to believe it had really happened. And I definitely wasn’t ready to leave him. Not then.

The surgeon said that injury had long-term consequences.
Thirty years later, my body is still carrying that trauma.

Domestic violence isn’t always visible.
Sometimes, even we forget how deep the wounds go until our bodies remind us.

I’m sharing this because someone out there might need to hear it.
Maybe it helps you feel less alone.
Maybe it reminds you to trust your body.
Maybe it’s the nudge to check in on someone who’s been quiet for too long.

DV doesn’t disappear with time.
But healing is possible.
I’m working on that. Even now.

30/05/2025

24/03/2025

Got sons or grandsons? Please get onto this... you won't regret it!

Since sharing my review of Adolescence, the response has been HUGE—so many parents are looking for help raising their boys. We hear you. 💙

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02/03/2025

Why not join me in Benalla! I'll be presenting on "The secret to a flourishing life" and "Forgiveneness - the costliest gift". I look forward to seeing some of you there!

21/02/2025

When we live by our values we experience feelings of congruence, integrity and wellbeing. What values drive you the most? https://personalvalu.es/

19/02/2025

What would you add to this list?!