Novo Empower Counselling

24/12/2025

Wishing You Peace This Christmas ✨

Christmas is often painted as perfect and joyful, but for many of us, it comes with stress, tension, or loneliness. Relationships are complicated, and holiday expectations can make everything feel heavier than it should.

it’s okay if your season isn’t picture-perfect. It’s okay to feel tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed. What matters most is showing up for yourself and your loved ones, with patience, kindness, and understanding.

This Christmas, give yourself permission to pause, connect, and savor the small moments of joy. May the New Year bring growth, healing, and deeper connection in your relationships.

From my heart to yours: peace, love, and gentle Christmas magic 😊

19/12/2025

Global Voices, Big Dreams, Next Chapter 🌍

As the year comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect.

Over two decades ago, I arrived in Australia as a student, starting from scratch and pursuing my bachelor’s degree at USYD. Today, I’ve flown to New York for a national TV commercial with BetterHelp. My podcast reaches listeners across the US, UK, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, and beyond. I’ve had the privilege of guiding couples through some of the most defining moments of their lives.

And this is only the beginning.
Now it’s time for the next chapter — one I’ve been building toward for years.

In 2026, I’ll be starting my third degree in Family Dispute Resolution.
Not to pivot.
Not to pause.
But to expand — strategically and intentionally.

I completed my second degree with a baby in my belly, and then in my arms. Now that same child is cheering me on. Life really does come full circle.

Let me be clear:
I’m not stepping back from my business.
I’m levelling it up.

This next chapter means I’ll soon be able to offer:
✔ Therapy
✔ Mediation
✔ Conflict resolution
✔ Legally recognised processes that help families move forward

I’ll continue every part of the work I do now — with an added layer of impact.

2026 is not a year of balance.
It’s a year of elevation.

Motherhood, business, and study won’t compete — they’ll collide to create something bigger.

I see every day how hard growth can be. Clients come to me exhausted, questioning whether the effort is worth it. And yet they keep going. Even some of the most materially successful people I’ve worked with have quietly said, “I feel broken.” Real success isn’t about never falling apart , it’s about refusing to stay down.

This is my expansion era.
My elevation era.

My full-voice, full-impact, no-apology era.
Thank you to every client, listener, and supporter who has been part of this journey. You’ve shaped every step — and you’re part of what comes next.

✨ My hope for you in 2026: challenge yourself, demand more from your life, and step fully into your power. ✨

Here’s to a bold, purpose-driven 2026 — for all of us. 🚀

18/12/2025

New Episode: Holiday season

The holiday season is meant to be about generosity, but it often comes with financial pressure. 🎄💸
In this episode, we unpack how to cut holiday costs without disappointing loved ones, navigate unequal spending, and explore whether giving back has to be financial or if there are more meaningful ways to show appreciation.

A must-listen if you want a calmer, more intentional holiday season.

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02/12/2025

New Episode Out Now: Navigating Holiday Stress & the First Christmas After Loss

The holiday season is often painted as the happiest time of the year, but for many, it brings a very real set of emotional challenges. Holiday prep usually has its own unique stressors, from disagreements over traditions to navigating grief, and this time of year can amplify feelings of pressure, conflict, and sadness.

But it can also be an opportunity for connection, understanding, and creating something new.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ How to face the first Christmas after losing a loved one, and ways to honour memory without overwhelming yourself
✨ Why sharing the load in holiday preparation is crucial for wellbeing and stronger relationships
✨ How stepping away from tradition can help forge more meaningful ones
If you’re feeling stretched thin, grieving, or simply trying to make this season feel more manageable, this conversation is for you.

You’re not alone, and there is a healthier way through.

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29/11/2025

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20/11/2025

Sometimes the world only starts to look colorful when we let go of what weighs us down, hold on to what lifts us up, and step into what scares us most—because that’s usually where life is calling us. Today, I woke up to a sound that made my heart jump, only to realise it was my son’s balloon popping in the middle of the night. Then, on the way out for my workout, a dog coming out of the lift startled me and bit me. Sometimes fear shows up in the smallest, weirdest ways… and somehow, that’s life reminding us we’re alive.Ever have a moment where life startled you… and you just had to laugh?

17/11/2025

New Episode- Attachment Styles

Listen now.

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13/11/2025

Next week on Ask a Couples Counsellor, I’m exploring one of my favourite topics as a therapist — attachment styles.
Because healing isn’t about loving harder, it’s about feeling safer inside the love you already have.

07/11/2025

05/11/2025

💬 "She has truly helped us in so many ways, not only uncovering deep rooted issues as a couple but also as individuals… We will be forever grateful."

Reading words like this reminds me why I do what I do. ❤️

Couples therapy isn’t just about solving fights, it’s about learning to see each other again.
To listen without defending.
To speak without attacking.
And to build something stronger on the other side of pain.

Every couple has patterns, and behind those patterns are stories about safety, love, fear, and survival. When we start understanding those stories, healing becomes possible.

So if you’ve been feeling disconnected or stuck in the same arguments, remember, it’s not about blame, it’s about understanding.
That’s where real change begins.

21/10/2025

A wedding is one day. Marriage is every day after.

Thinking about your big day? Think bigger. In this episode, we’re diving into:

✨ What you really need to know before saying “I do”
✨ The most common challenges couples face in the first year
✨ How to have those hard conversations about wedding budgets without breaking up

Because here’s the truth: planning the wedding is easy compared to planning a life together.

🎧 Listen now and get ahead of the curve — your future self will thank you.

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