Regain Balance - Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

26/02/2026

✨New Appointment Availability✨

Hi! I now have two appointment openings next week in Strathalbyn.

I can provide a safe, supportive and compassionate space for men, women and youth aged 13+ to explore challenges such as:

✨ Stress, anxiety & depression
✨ Grief & loss
✨ Relationship & family support
✨ Trauma & life transitions
✨ Personal growth & self-care

This time is available to book online, or you can email me directly if you’d like to reserve this time.

💬 If you're curious about how I can support you, I do offer a free 15-minute chat to discuss my counselling services.

To learn more or to book online, visit 👉

Counselling, Health & Wellbeing

24/02/2026

Let’s Talk Relationship Support 💛

In my counselling practice, I offer 'relationship support', which is a safe space to reflect, learn, and strengthen the connections that matter most to you.

It’s about:
✨ Finding practical tools for healthier communication
✨ Gaining confidence in setting boundaries
✨ Working through life changes that affect your relationships
✨ Building resilience and clarity moving forward

This is different from formal 'relationship counselling', which goes deeper into resolving long-standing conflicts.

Relationship support is here to encourage and guide you, so you feel supported in navigating challenges with more ease.

If you’re wanting clarity, encouragement, and tools you can use day-to-day, relationship support may be just what you need💫

20/02/2026

Summer Love is excited to announce an upcoming CPR course with Head 2 Toe. Aimed for parents to become equipped for any emergency! Every ticket comes with free entry for your partner or co-parent so you can learn together 🌷

To book go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-love-single-session-cpr-tickets-1983237909976?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Can't wait to see you there!

New Single Session Alert! We are excited to announce our upcoming CPR course with Head 2 Toe. Aimed for parents to become equipped for any emergency! Every ticket comes with free entry for your partner or co-parent so you can learn together 🌷

To book go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-love-single-session-cpr-tickets-1983237909976?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Can't wait to see you there!

19/02/2026

Masking & Peer Pressure

Masking is when we hide parts of ourselves to fit in, avoid judgment, or keep the peace.

It’s not just a teenage issue. It can look like:
• Saying “I’m fine” when you’re not
• Agreeing with views you don’t share
• Overcommitting because everyone else is
• Staying silent to avoid conflict

Over time, masking disconnects us from our needs and values, often leading to burnout or resentment.

Belonging should never require self-abandonment.

Ask yourself:
✨ Where am I shrinking to fit?
✨ Who feels safe enough for me to be real with?

If you’re finding it hard to stop masking or set boundaries, counselling can help you build confidence, reconnect with your values, and feel safer showing up as yourself.

📍 Strathalbyn and Blackwood
📞 0455 898 325
🌐 www.regainbalance.com.au

10/02/2026

06/02/2026

Spots are still available for our new parents and babies group starting this Monday! (9th February 2026) Learn and grow with Sara Rist - registered midwife and nurse - meet other parents, and build your support system. A 12 week course, running every Monday for 2 hours. Topics include baby sleep, baby massage, CPR, first aid, and much much more! To book go to https://www.summerlove.net.au/our-services/babygroup/ We can't wait to hear from you!

06/02/2026

PDA 😟 vs ODD 😠 in Kids – What's the difference?

Sometimes a child who refuses tasks or argues can be misunderstood. But the why matters:

PDA: Avoids demands due to anxiety. Uses distraction, negotiation, or withdrawal. Can panic or meltdown if cornered.

ODD: Opposes or argues out of defiance. Pushes limits, refuses, or reacts with anger.

Key takeaway:
PDA = anxiety v ODD = defiance. Understanding the reason behind behavior helps you respond with empathy and the right strategies.

For more support I offer:

📞 15-minute free phone chats available
🌐 Bookings can be made via www.regainbalance.com.au

03/02/2026

Choosing the right support for your loved ones is important and can often be confusing!

If you are not sure whether to see a Counsellor or an Occupational Therapist? Here’s a simple guide to help you choose what fits your needs.

💬 Registered Counsellors support emotional wellbeing, this includes help a client to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The aim is to increase emotional regulation, self-awareness and self-care, improve relationships, and help navigate life challenges in a safe, supportive space.

🧠 Occupational Therapists (OTs) focus on how health challenges affect day-to-day life including, routines, work or school, parenting, and teaches emotional regulation and practical skills and tools, including the use of equipment to improve everyday functioning.

✨ Both are valid, both are trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches and both can help. The right choice depends on what you need support with and often these therapies compliment each other when used in conjunction to support more complex needs.

If you’re unsure, I'm happy to talk it through and help you decide what feels right for you.

📞 15-minute free phone chats available
🌐 Bookings can be made via www.regainbalance.com.au

01/02/2026

If you're struggling with family violence and/or separation, please reach out for assistance. This fantastic service, Women's Information Service, can be utilised in cases when you are unsure how to navigate a difficult situation.

A lawyer from the Uniting Communities Family Law and Child Support Centre will be at WIS on:
Tuesday 24th February 2026
10 am - 1 pm
Advice can be given on matters such as:

• Separation
• Divorce
• Domestic And Family Violence
• Intervention Orders
• Property Settlement
• Parenting Agreements Or Orders
• Child Support

Tuesday 24th February 2026
10 am - 1 pm

To book an appointment:
Ph. 8303 0590

Women's Information Service
Ground Floor
101 Grenfell St.

27/01/2026

Trauma can leave deep emotional and physical scars, making everyday life feel heavier than it should. Healing isn’t about forgetting, it’s about finding ways to feel safe, understood, and empowered again.

Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space to process experiences, learn coping skills, and rebuild your sense of self. With guidance, you can start to release the weight of the past and take steps toward a more peaceful, balanced life.

✨ You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Support is available, and small steps can lead to lasting change.

💬 For more information or to book a session, visit: www.regainbalance.com.au

27/01/2026

Counselling Available – Blackwood & Strathalbyn!

Limited spots are now open! Feel free to book a free 15-min phone chat to see if my counselling approach may be right for you.

💻 To book or for more information go to: www.regainbalance.com.au

23/01/2026

FIFO life isn’t just hard on the worker, it affects the whole family.

Weeks apart can mean missed moments, solo parenting, emotional load, and burnout. When they come home, roles have shifted, routines have changed, and connection can sometimes feel awkward or forced.

Counselling can support FIFO families to reconnect, strengthen communication, and navigate the emotional ups and downs, together.

For a free 15-min call go to www.regainbalance.com.au to book a time.