Head Heart Hands Therapy & Education

26/08/2025

Thank you to for putting together a great event on Youth Mental Health - equipping front line medical and mental health professionals as we support our adolescents with:

**Referral Pathways & Waitlists
**Appropriate Supports
**Digital Media challenges as well as
**Neurodiversity & School Refusal

I took away valuable insight but I was also honoured to play apart - being invited as a Panel Speaker to discuss the work I am doing in the community, my approach to practice and being passionate about bringing light to some dark places.

Emerald, can I encourage you - there are a lot of passionate people here in our community who CARE and who are working their tails off to be and answer and point to answers.

I understand through my own lived experience and through helping my own teenagers through mental health challenges that it can be a tough, seemingly never ending road but ...

Teens can I encourage you - there is hope. You have amazing lives to lead and you don't always have to feel like life is caving in. It's hard to reach out for help but don't give up. Maybe you would prefer a walk, an activity based session, a phone call or home visit. I can help. If we don't click I can help find you the right person to connect with.

Parents can I encourage you - loving your child is the best thing you can do. I know how many skills are needed to raise a teenager in todays world - reach out for Parenting Support - I would love to help you!

Front line workers - in all spaces but especially our schools - can I encourage you - you are doing amazing work - THANK YOU. You are making a bigger difference then you realise

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26/08/2025

Very true!

You can feel grief, sadness, or nostalgia, and still know you made the right call ❤️

Save this post for the next time you need to hear it when emotions hit after making a decision.

25/08/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m thrilled to announce that my practice is now officially registered with the NDIS for the following groups:

✅ Community Participation
✅ Early Childhood Supports
✅ Therapeutic Supports

This registration opens up new avenues for how I can support individuals and families in our community!

As a social worker with a passion for helping others, I already provide counselling and therapeutic supports. Now, with this NDIS registration, I can enhance my services to better meet the needs of those with various funding.

Here’s how I can help:

1. **Community Participation - Educational Workshops & Presentations**

I will be facilitating social skills groups where participants engage in activities to build life skills, confidence, communication and connection.

I also offer workshops for parents and kids on supporting kids’ mental health, navigating puberty and discussing sexuality and relationships.

Dates to Come!

2. **Early Childhood Supports**

I can provide resources and coaching for families with young children, helping parents grow with the right support from the start!

3. **Therapeutic Supports**

My therapy and counselling services focus on personalised support and treatment plans to help clients reach their NDIS goals in a warm and comfortable environment.

I provide:
*Play-Based Therapy & Counselling for kids and Activity Based Support for Teens.
Support that's specifically assigned to your goals and interests.

*Counselling & Coaching - for parents and siblings navigating life with children who have social disabilities.

*Mental Health Coaching & Counselling

If you or someone you know has NDIS funding and is looking for safe and friendly supports - Share this Post and Send me a message!

I’m here to help😃

What would be of help to you?!

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21/08/2025

The right ones will 💯

💫 Not everyone will understand your heart — and that’s okay. 💫

You don’t need to explain yourself, fix every misunderstanding, or prove your worth to anyone. Protect your peace. The right people will see you, value you, and love you without conditions. 🌸

Let go of the pressure to be everything for everyone. You are enough exactly as you are. ✨

15/08/2025

LOVE this!

13/08/2025

I cannot word this better myself and I second every sentence - if you have a daughter READ this!

"They want to be heard not handled"

I would say ALL relationships benefit from this kind of respect and presence but especialy our teenagers.

https://apple.news/AOlGX6Pp8RkC7gA4JNgKF5Qnce
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"Again and again, I hear the same clear message," writes Ashani Dante. She has spent years sitting in circles with teens. The same thing keeps cropping up.

10/08/2025

Exactly 🥰

05/08/2025

Love it

30/07/2025

Exactly ❤️

💯

We Nurture Collective

20/07/2025

We are so incredibly sad to hear of this accident and know how much it will impact our community and region.

All of our love, strength and prayers are being sent to those in the accident, their families, friends, workplaces and of course our front line workers.

I will personally be available via phone, email and Telehealth if anyone needs someone to talk to or extra support and I will prioritise additional counselling appointments for those affected by this tragedy.

We stand with our community ❤️

Four people have died following a fatal traffic crash in the Central Highlands this morning. Around 10.50am police and emergency services were called to

16/07/2025

~ Reflections of a Boss Lady ~

I found this mug at Reject Shop this week and just had to have it.

I love offering my clients a cuppa upon their arrival and better yet - enjoying one with them. This cup made me feel fun.

It was one year ago, I had a 6 week old (surprise) baby (bringing our total to 6 kids) I was recovering from a Traumatic Birth, I had faced a lot of change and uncertainty in my personal and professional life. My husband had just changed careers and my eldest daughter was having major facial reconstruction surgery at 16yrs old.

After a year of back and forth travel to Brisbane, the surgery date was upon us.

In the week post her surgery, we were away from home and I was trying to care for myself, my baby and my oldest baby as she bravely recovered.

I remember at one point in the week while everyone slept but me- my algorithm sent me a message about being an NDIS registered provider.

It was like the heavens sent me this message, I looked into it and passion started welling up inside me.

I wanted to help
I wanted to make a difference
I wanted to fill the gap for families needing services

So after a little bit of research I basically decided to LAUNCH and in a few months I was taking clients and I absolutely cannot believe the favour and blessing I have enjoyed in running

This cup - this moment - my babies first bday - the year anniversary of my daughters surgery - all caused some major reflections.

I've been blessed with an amazing office space,

And in 10 months have welcomed over 100 clients,

I've submitted my application for NDIS Funding,

I've received invitations to speak at Events,

I've created & delivered Sexuality, Relationship & Mental Health Education Programs in schools,

I've commenced my dream of delivering Family Presentations & Workshops.

Of course, there's so much more I want to do but I've honoured the tug of motherhood.

I've only been able to work 2 days a week in office as I prioritise my baby and family and as she gets older so will my capacity grow.

I always struggle to write these posts but I was reminded to celebrate this morning with my Boss Lady Cup!