Life Changes Tamworth

11/02/2026

Ok ok… I know I’m often the first to say AI can be a bit of a slippery slope😅.

(And yes, people using it instead of therapy still genuinely worries me. That's for a whole other post!!!)

But this? This was just for a bit of fun to see what Chatty would come up with.

I jumped on the latest AI trend and asked Chatty to create a caricature of me in my workspace and it made me smile way more than I expected.

Tools aren’t the problem. Replacing human connection is. And there is no technology in the world that can ever replace the energy, the emotion, the response we get when we feel connected and truly understood by another person.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨💛.

Sorry Chatty, I don't feel threatened by you..

Which one feels more “me” to you?

Comment 1 (yellow) or 2 (pink) 👇.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷
📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

08/02/2026

When most people think about therapy, they think “psychologist”, lying on a couch and talking about what they are feeling.

And while psychologists do incredible work, I really want you to know, they aren’t the only professionals trained to provide therapy.

As an 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧, I’ll be honest, I’m tired of hearing therapy reduced to “go see a psychologist”, as though that’s the only valid
option for support.

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 are also Medicare-recognised mental health clinicians, with extensive training in therapy, trauma, and mental health. It was an excruciating accreditation process, let me tell you!!!

The difference isn’t about who is better.
It’s about approach, perspective, and fit.

Therapy works best when you feel safe, comfortable, understood, and supported.

Sometimes that connection is with a psychologist.

Sometimes it’s with an 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 - like me.𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 - like me.

What matters most is finding someone who feels right
for you💛.

I’ve shared more about this on my website in the
journal section for anyone who wants a deeper
understanding.

If you’ve been unsure about starting therapy because
you didn’t know your options, I'm happy to have a chat
about my approach and how I work to see if I'm a good
fit for you.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷
📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

29/01/2026

🌻 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 (𝙮𝙚𝙨, 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮!)

If you’re curious about why your child does what they do, how to support their emotional world, and build a secure, connected relationship that actually works in day-to-day life, Circle of Security® Parenting programs are it. They’re evidence-based, attachment focused, and relationship centred (not behaviour-management).

I'm always recommending this course to my clients and feel it should be mandatory as soon as we become pregnant. The good news is I've found a few free options online this February through Tresillian and wanted to share👇.

Free online Circle of Security programs
Free 8-week online parenting course - relational, attachment-focused, and reflective for all parents.

Find more info here:
𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮
🔗https://www.tresillian.org.au/courses/for-parents/circle-of-security/online-only-muswellbrook-25th-february-2026/

𝘿𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮
🔗https://www.tresillian.org.au/courses/for-parents/dads-circle-of-security/online-only-canterbury-17th-february-2026/

If you want an easy intro while you wait for these groups to start, the Circle of Security International website has great free resources and summaries about how the model works – including graphics and explanations of the “secure base” and “safe haven” parts of attachment.

🔗https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/blogs/resources/videos-for-parents

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙚✨:

I’ll be doing the Circle of Security facilitator training in March so I can bring this beautiful way of learning and growing into my own practice and offer group classes, but I won’t be able to offer it for free (sorry). Watch this space.

I truly believe you don’t have to fix parenting or our children, you get better at connection, understanding, and responding over time.

If you’re curious about opportunities like this in the future, feel free to DM me and I’ll keep you in the loop💛.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷
📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

26/01/2026

Well… I officially survived my first country music festival with my office right in the middle of it. Growing up here, I know what the festival brings but had no idea what I was in for working right in the middle of it🎶!!!

Between the doof doof doof from the park over the road, buskers and stalls at the front entrance, and streets blocked off everywhere, it was a vibe let me tell you.

Some clients braved the crowds and came in for face-to-face sessions.
Some opted for telehealth.
Some rescheduled.

All of it was completely okay🌻.

Support doesn’t have to look one particular way. What matters most is doing what feels safest and most supportive for you in that moment. I’m grateful to be able to offer flexibility through telehealth, especially on weeks like this.

And yes… it was a little noisy but not as bad I was expecting!

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

11/01/2026

𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 during pregnancy or early parenting can feel frightening and deeply unsettling.

Thoughts you would never choose. Thoughts that don’t reflect who you are.

What many people don’t realise is that 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 for both parents, especially during times of exhaustion, hormonal change, or heightened responsibility.

Having these thoughts 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 mean you want to act on them.

It 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 mean you are a bad parent.

And it 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 mean something is wrong with you.

They are often a sign of a trauma experience and a nervous system under pressure, trying to protect what matters most. Your baby.

You are not crazy. You are not alone.

Sharing this in case someone needs to hear it today.

If intrusive thoughts are impacting your day-to-day life, pregnancy support counselling can help. You’re welcome to reach out💛

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷
📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

30/12/2025

Here’s a little peek at what I’ll be offering at 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒎𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 in 2026.

✨ 1:1 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩

𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 from the week of 6th January. Self-referrals or GP referrals with a Mental Health Treatment Plan welcome.

✨ 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣

Supportive, reflective spaces for clinicians to discuss cases, challenges, and professional growth.

✨ 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨

Starting next year (dates to come). If you’d like to be prepared for parenthood with realistic expectations and find out about all those things no-one tells you before you have bub, these classes are for you.

Comment below or email me if you’d like more info or to register your interest in any of my services🌻.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

24/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has supported 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒎𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 this year. Both my clients trusting me with their stories and other professionals who share my passion.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖!!!

It’s a privilege to do this work and to walk alongside people in this space.

𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒎𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 will be closed from 25 December and will reopen 6 January.

Wishing you a gentle end to the year and some time to rest and reset. I know I will be 💛.

See you all in 2026 to do it all over again.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

22/12/2025

Bit of a fun reminder to manage any stress that might come up at this time of the year.

Breathe in, breathe out🙃.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q-eCGZU0AaM?si=5_pvlhTNmm0xkeAT

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

20/12/2025

No words from me. Just love.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

www.lifechangestamworth.com.au

14/12/2025

Like many, I’m feeling very sad, heartbroken and heavy after the events in Bondi yesterday. I could not get to sleep last night and woke up numerous times.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅?

My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the wider community feeling shaken today💛.

Please take care and be kind to yourself.

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

07/12/2025

🎄 𝑨 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓: 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝑶𝑲.

This time of year, is sold as “the happiest time of the year,” (cue Christmas carols music) but for many it brings pressure, loneliness, or stress.

The Christmas season can stir up tough feelings instead of joy. Especially if you’re dealing with grief, financial pressures, social anxiety, distance from loved ones, or if you simply don’t vibe with the festive hype.

There can be a lot of pressure to show up, smile, be social, and make everything look perfect, even when you’re feeling anything but.

Anxiety often creeps in when the expectations feel bigger than your capacity. And yes, often it is the expectations we place on ourselves as mums or dads, not from others.

𝑺𝒐, 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚? 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚?

If the Christmas season feels heavy or overwhelming, you’re not alone. Be gentle with yourself. One small step or moment of calm at a time is more than enough.

If it helps, try my flower breathing🌻:

Breathe in through your nose like you’re smelling a flower and breathe out through your mouth like you’re blowing a dandelion. Easy and simple to remember.

And if you’re still feeling wobbly and can’t catch your breath it’s OK to reach out for support. I’m here💛.

https://youtube.com/shorts/yPol259nQ3w?si=HCCxky8CjwxU0qAf

𝓧𝔁
𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷

📧 admin@lifechangestamworth.com.au
www.lifechangestamworth.com.au