Melbourne Centre for Women's Mental Health

Melbourne Centre for Women's Mental Health Our vision is for women & girls to feel empowered in all aspects of life.

We stand for respectful, women-centred mental health care & offer a variety of therapeutic, educational & professional programs.

Think you might be neurodivergent? We are increasing our availability for ADHD and Autism assessments for women aged 19y...
16/11/2025

Think you might be neurodivergent?

We are increasing our availability for ADHD and Autism assessments for women aged 19years+

This is your last chance to book in until we close for the holidays.

Have your results and report by end of year.

Contact DrSonjaSkocic@protonmail.com for details.

Sometimes the first step is simply deciding you don’t have to do it all alone… 🙂 Our clinicians specialise in supporting...
09/11/2025

Sometimes the first step is simply deciding you don’t have to do it all alone… 🙂 Our clinicians specialise in supporting women through life’s complex seasons; from burnout and anxiety to identity, relationships, recovery and more.

💻 Appointments available for the following:
*Clinical Psychologists Amanda Sloan and Rachel Purchase
*Senior Clinical Dietitian Diane Rennard
*Art Therapist Caryn Griffin

Book online anytime via womensmentalhealth.com.au or contact our intake team
Therapeutic Programs - Administration and Intake:
Email: womensmentalhealth@protonmail.com
Phone: (03) 7044 6711
Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Spring in Melbourne never quite decides… blue skies one minute, wild wind the next.It’s a good reminder to move with wha...
06/11/2025

Spring in Melbourne never quite decides… blue skies one minute, wild wind the next.

It’s a good reminder to move with what changes. Whether it’s the weather, our plans, or our pace, flexibility is often where wellbeing lives.

Here’s to the small joys of an unpredictable Friday! And a few quiet moments before the next one comes.

The winds in Melbourne this week have been wild; the kind that make you stop mid-step, hair everywhere, plans slightly u...
04/11/2025

The winds in Melbourne this week have been wild; the kind that make you stop mid-step, hair everywhere, plans slightly undone.

Strong wind reminds us how easily we mistake disruption for danger. In truth, that unease we feel when things shift is often just the body learning a new rhythm and the mind catching up to movement.

Change sometimes asks us to hold steady. Other times, to sway…to loosen our grip on what was and trust that what’s next might bring new balance.

Whether in leadership, relationships, or our own inner world, growth often begins with a gust. It rarely feels calm while it’s happening. But like the wind, it passes through, clears what’s no longer needed, and leaves the air lighter.

Our mind needs both structure and variety to stay healthy. Routine gives us stability and focus, but a break in that rou...
03/11/2025

Our mind needs both structure and variety to stay healthy. Routine gives us stability and focus, but a break in that routine allows the brain to shift into a different mode.

Even small changes, like a public holiday mid week, a slower morning, a walk somewhere new, can help shift perspective and support creativity, open mindedness and renewal.

With a public holiday on a Tuesday, many of us are experiencing a pause in our usual rhythm and research suggests this k...
03/11/2025

With a public holiday on a Tuesday, many of us are experiencing a pause in our usual rhythm and research suggests this kind of break in routine can support mental wellbeing in meaningful ways.

Regular daily rhythms:
* reduce decision fatigue
* can act as a stabilising factor during stress
* provides the structure and predictability needed to regulate sleep, mood, and attention.

HOWEVER, rigid or repetitive routines may limit opportunities for creativity and psychological renewal. 🙌

💡Evidence from cognitive and behavioural research shows that novel experiences, even small variations in our environment or daily habits, are associated with improved mood, engagement, and cognitive flexibility. These effects appear to be linked to how the brain processes novelty: it heightens attention and promotes learning, which can help restore a sense of interest and vitality.

Take advantage of Tuesday; a mid-week public holiday is one of those opportunities: a moment to take a break from routine and try something different👏

Jo Stanley ~ voice, vision, and vulnerability in leadership. ✨With humour and authenticity, Jo reminded us that leadersh...
02/11/2025

Jo Stanley ~ voice, vision, and vulnerability in leadership. ✨

With humour and authenticity, Jo reminded us that leadership isn’t about perfection but rather persistence and connection. Her words called us to lead with courage, self compassion, and authenticity…to lift ourselves up…to lift each other up and create spaces where every woman’s voice can be heard.

Thank you, Jo, for inspiring us to lead boldly and build together. 💛


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Yes she is back! Caryn Griffin Art Therapist has returned from leave and is now accepting new clients 1:1 in-person at o...
30/10/2025

Yes she is back! Caryn Griffin Art Therapist has returned from leave and is now accepting new clients 1:1 in-person at our office in Lonsdale Street Queen Victoria Women’s Centre. Caryn is available Friday mornings 🤗 For bookings ~ Therapeutic Programs - Administration and Intake:
Email: womensmentalhealth@protonmail.com
Phone: (03) 7044 6711
Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

📣Anu Francis PLY Growth. Power. Purpose. ✨From the moment she began, Anu held the room. Every word grounded in lived exp...
29/10/2025

📣Anu Francis PLY Growth. Power. Purpose. ✨

From the moment she began, Anu held the room. Every word grounded in lived experience. Every message resonating with courage, strength, and truth.

We were completely engaged; moved in our hearts, and inspired with renewed determination to lead, advocate, and begin again. Her words, so powerful:

💡“Growth is the courage to begin again.
Power is knowing your worth even when the world doesn’t.
Purpose is using your story to light the way for others.”

Anu’s words spoke to the heart of women’s leadership; the courage to take up space, to speak truth, and to turn lived experience into lasting change.

Thank you, , for sharing your story with us. Your message will continue to echo, igniting forward momentum and growth in us all. 💛


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💐Still taking it all in. ✨Friday’s Empowering Women Summit was everything we hoped it would be ~ moving speeches, powerf...
26/10/2025

💐Still taking it all in. ✨

Friday’s Empowering Women Summit was everything we hoped it would be ~ moving speeches, powerful stories, and meaningful connections.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, spoke, volunteered, and helped bring this day to life.

This week we’ll be sharing highlights and reflections from each of our incredible speakers and panels. For now, here’s to our amazing team who made it all possible. 💫

🎊 It’s Summit Week 🎉✨Final call for tickets! ✨This Friday, Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health will host the inau...
19/10/2025

🎊 It’s Summit Week 🎉

✨Final call for tickets! ✨

This Friday, Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health will host the inaugural Empowering Women Summit, celebrating seven years of advancing women’s mental health.

We are really pleased to see this milestone event bring our mission to life: empowering women in all aspects of life.

📅 Friday 24 October | Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Level 4 Wayi Djerring
🎟 Only a handful of tickets left.
Reserve your seat today.

💫 Personal Growth | Professional Power | Shared Purpose

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210 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+61370446711

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