Bellarine Psychology

11/04/2026

Introducing Will - In this short video, he shares a little about his approach and what you can expect when working with him.

10/04/2026

We love sharing great *local* inclusive events!

💃🕺 Our FIRST EVER All Abilities Disco is here! 🕺💃

We are beyond excited to launch
Groove n’ Bloom… a fun, inclusive night created for young people of all abilities to connect, dance, and just be themselves 💜

✨ Ages 18–30
✨ Live DJ
✨ Mocktails & snacks
✨ Games & good vibes
✨ Wheelchair friendly & sensory
✨ Support people welcome

This event has been designed with everyone in mind, including a quieter, low-volume session and a higher-energy session so you can choose what feels right for you.

📅 1st May 2026
📍 Bloom Art & Coffee, Ocean Grove

🎟️ Limited tickets available – book now!
Link in our bio

This is something really special for our community and we can’t wait to see the dance floor come alive ⭐️

Tag someone who should come along
👇

09/04/2026

We're offering a new group program for our local community — Living Well with Anxiety — a warm, supportive space to better understand your experience, connect with others who get it, and build practical skills for a fuller life.

You don't need to have it figured out before you walk in. You just need to be open to something a little different.

Small group. Evidence-based approach. Genuine support.

Call Bellarine Psychology on 5216 3999 to find out more information.

02/04/2026

Today is Autism Awareness Day… but we aren't talking about awareness anymore - because we talk about that all year round, and...

You already know about autism.

Because autism isn’t new. It isn’t a trend. And it isn’t something that suddenly appeared in the last decade.

So if we are talking about awareness, let’s make it meaningful

• Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference, not something children “grow out of” or that people ''suddenly develop''
• Current estimates suggest around 1 in 70–100 people are autistic and rising - but that's probably a big under estimation in our experience
• This isn’t “overdiagnosis” - it reflects better recognition, changes in our understanding, and more inclusive understanding
• Many people - not just girls - but women and adults and people that 'internalised' or kept things hidden have been historically missed or misunderstood.

The story is more complex than headlines.

What we do know is this:
When people are understood, supported, and accepted -they thrive.

So today, instead of just “raising awareness,” we’re choosing to:

- Celebrate neurodiversity
- Regonise the challenges of autism as a neurodivergence and as a disability
- Recognise the challenges for carers
- Recognise lived experience
and
- celebrate that there are many different ways of being in the world

Because autistic people don’t need to be changed.
They need to be seen, understood, and supported and listened to.

25/03/2026

Last week was brain awareness week - the Brain Foundation has shared some resources for keeping your brain healthy across the life span

Explore tips on maintaining a healthy brain through exercise and lifestyle. Learn how to improve brain health and discover facts about brain health practices.

25/03/2026

"You don't have to climb the whole mountain today. You just have to focus on the single step right in front of you."

24/03/2026

Tonight it was an absolute privilege to hear Is and Kim from Roses in the Ocean talk at the Bellarine Peninsula Mental Health Network - they spoke about their services run by lived experience of su***de volunteers- including the free Warmline phone call back service and the very new (opening this week!) community led safe space in Torquay. These services are for anyone impacted by su***de in any way.

20/03/2026

Starting our 'Meet the Psychologist' series - Meet Gina!

19/03/2026

Phone issues 📞 we are having issues with our new number!
Please email - reception@bellarine-psychology.com.au

18/03/2026

It's neurodiversity celebration week - this is not a week to celebrate any specific neurodiversity - but all neurodiversity - celebrating that neuro (or brains, brain stems and nervous systems) are all as diverse and different as we are.

12/03/2026

Good sleep is an important part of looking after our mental health. Everyday habits can either support healthy sleep or make it harder to switch off at night. Here are a few sleep stealers and sleep supporters to keep in mind.

12/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Bellarine Psychology’s Dane Barclay was recently invited to appear on the PAC Podcast with Lauren Hanna — former Matildas and Geelong Football Club physiotherapist.

The episode launches a new segment called The Car Ride Psychologist, exploring one of the most familiar moments for sporting families… the drive home after training or competition.

It was a great conversation about how parents and kids can navigate those post-game car rides a little better — whether they’re quiet, emotional, or unexpectedly deep.

We’re really proud to see Dane invited to contribute to conversations like this.

If you’d like to listen, the episode link is below. And if you enjoy it, feel free to leave a star rating for the podcast.
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/43hJLtMfXTBiSv8aS5d1E0

PAC ATHLETE · Episode