Spring to mind : Counselling & Wellbeing

16/01/2026

CALLING PERFORMERS – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY AT YAM

Hi, I am sharing this in appreciation of this kind of work and the opportunity it brings to our region. This is a unique chance to be part of HOSSEI’s work, which is superexciting!

If successful, you will be required to:
Rehearsals: Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st January
Performances: Thursday 22nd January (two performances)
Just to be clear, I am not affiliated with this project (I just love HOSSEI!) — I’m simply passing along the information. I don’t have any further details, so please don’t message me with enquiries.

If you’re interested, please contact HOSSEI directly via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heelingfeeling/

You can view his work and the performance event page here:

https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/esssenssse-live-performance-2

Wishing all interested artists the very best,
Olga

Step into the world of ESSSENSSSE and watch the vibrant celebration of movement, emotion and transformation. HOSSEI and his performers will bring the themes

10/12/2025

Feeling grateful for everyone who has reached out to Spring to Mind this year 🌿

My books are now full for 2025, but I’ll be welcoming new clients from January 2026.

If you’ve been thinking about starting counselling or art therapy, or want to start the new year strong with the support you deserve, you’re most welcome to begin your intake process today. Just send me a message or email, let's get started.

Taking that first step isn’t always easy, but I’m here to guide and support you along the way 💛

25/11/2025

💚 Always learning, always growing :)

I wanted to share with you all that I’ve recently completed my First Aid accreditation, adding another layer of safety and responsiveness to the work I already do in my counselling and expressive arts therapy practice.

For me, this isn’t about collecting certificates; it is about being prepared. People come to sessions carrying all kinds of stress, trauma, and overwhelm, and having the skills to respond calmly in both emotional and physical situations feels important and responsible.

It matters to me that the people I support, and the broader Mid North Coast community, know they’re in safe hands.

If someone in your life ever needs support, or if you’ve been thinking about reaching out yourself, I’m here.

24/11/2025

✨ Rituals for Grief & Connection ✨

Last week, we came together to explore grief through creativity, ritual, and reflection, inspired by the work of Francis Weller. The workshop was facilitated by Miindala, a grief and loss volunteer organisation from the Mid North Coast, and produced and supported by Spring to Mind.

It was a quiet, intimate space to remember that grief is ancient and universal, and that creative practices can help hold and make sense of loss. This work can be offered by anyone and has real value in mental health settings, offering practitioners ways to walk with clients through grief.

Thank you to Miindala and MHPN for your support on the day. 💛

A couple of photos to share a little of the space we held together. 🌿🕯

19/11/2025

We still have a few spots available for this free experiential workshop for counsellors, mental health practitioners, community workers and anyone interested in Mental Health in the Coffs Coast region.

We will be guiding people through an exploration of how ritual can help us hold grief and support healing - in our work, our communities, and ourselves.

Event Details:

🔸 FREE *registration required*: https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Meeting/27052
🔸 1.5 h PD Statement of Attendance on completion 😊
🔸 Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM AEDT
🔸 Innovation Hub Coffs Coast

15/11/2025

We often feel pressure to grow in certain ways: we are bombarded with expectations, and we work too hard to match someone else’s pace or shape (blame social media!).

These three avocado seeds reminded me that we all grow differently 🥑🌱.

Everyone is different. Some grow straight up ☀️, some twist and curve 🌿, some take their time 🌾. There’s no one right way.

In my work, I try to make space for this — for the different rhythms people have, the different ways we unfold.

If this resonates with someone you know, feel free to share it 💛.

09/11/2025

🎨💃🎸🎭 Arts and Mental Health Network – Coffs Harbour

You are invited to join the Coffs Harbour Arts and Mental Health Network, supported by the Mental Health Professional Network (MHPN). This network connects artists, art workers, and mental health professionals to explore how creativity supports mental health.

At our network meetings, we share evidence-based arts approaches, case discussions, and peer support. Participation counts toward your professional development points.

🌿 If you work in mental health, community support, or the arts, we’d love for you to join.

💡 Know someone who might be interested? Share this post or tag them!

🔗 Sign up for invites and updates here: https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Network/97596

31/10/2025

One counselling session is available this week: Tuesday 4th Nov at 10:40am 💬

If you’ve been considering counselling, this could be a great time to start 🌿. Sessions are confidential, supportive, and available in person from Coffs or online. 📩 PM for details and enquiries.

23/10/2025

Looking for a trusted NDIS counsellor or arts therapist in Coffs Harbour?

I’m Olga, a qualified and registered Counsellor & Expressive Arts Therapist supporting NDIS participants of all ages with:

✔️ Anxiety, trauma & emotional regulation
✔️ Neurodivergence & sensory needs
✔️ Confidence, identity & communication

🌿 Calm, sensory-friendly space
🧠 Fully funded — plan or self-managed
📅 No waitlist — message now to check availability

23/10/2025

🌿 Arts & Health Network | Coffs Harbour
🕊️ Exploring Ritual and Grief: An Experiential Workshop with Miindala

I’m Olga from Spring to Mind Counselling & Wellbeing, volunteer coordinator for the Arts & Health Network – Coffs Harbour (MHPN). I am hosting this upcoming workshop, facilitated by Miindala, inviting mental health professionals, counsellors, and community practitioners to explore the role of ritual in supporting grief, healing, and connection.

Through hands-on exercises, reflection, and dialogue, participants will gain practical insights into how ritual can be used in therapeutic and community settings to transform loss into meaning and connection.

✨ About Miindala
Miindala is a grassroots, volunteer collective from Bellingen, committed to guiding people through grief, loss, and community care. Their name — meaning “doing things well” in Gumbaynggirr — reflects their focus on integrity, listening, and compassionate support.

📅 Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM AEDT
📍 Innovation Hub Coffs Coast
🍃 Light refreshments | 🚗 Parking available

🔗 RSVP required: Register via MHPN https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Meeting/27052