Mindful Synergi is a progressive Central Coast counselling, psychotherapy and yoga-therapy practice
As clinically trained, intuitively guided specialists in trauma, we'll give you the tools you need to move through whatever you're experiencing.
20/11/2025
Take a moment to reconnect with yourself through simple breath work ✨
One hand on your belly, one on your heart. Breathe deep, slow, and intentional.
This practice helps calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and bring you back to the present moment.
Try it now: inhale deeply through your nose, feel your belly rise, then exhale slowly.
Repeat 3 times and notice the difference!🌬️
Your breath is a powerful tool to ground, heal, and recharge. Show your body some love today. 🌿
18/11/2025
Survival mode isn't just about stress, it's your body's response to prolonged emotional or physical strain.
If you find yourself:
Feeling constantly on edge or easily startled
Struggling to relax or unwind
Experiencing mood swings or irritability
Having difficulty concentrating or remembering things
Avoiding social interactions or withdrawing from loved ones
Neglecting self-care or basic need
These could be signs that your nervous system is stuck in a heightened state of alert.
It's important to acknowledge these feelings and seek support.
You're not alone 💙
13/11/2025
Conversation is more than words, it’s about sharing our lives, thoughts, and emotions.
Meaningful dialogue fosters trust, empathy, and a sense of belonging by inviting others to understand and relate to our experiences. This sharing of understanding forms the foundation of strong, lasting relationships.
Our words have power. They can uplift, inspire, and strengthen relationships. By choosing to speak with care and understanding, we become someone others seek for comfort, encouragement, and connection. 🤍
11/11/2025
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community.
Mental health exists on a complex continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next. It impacts how we think, feel, and show up in every part of our lives.
We all have mental health, and it deserves attention, understanding, and care.
Let’s normalise talking about it, seeking help, and supporting one another.
06/11/2025
Hydration is self-care in its simplest form 💧
Taking time to drink enough water is a loving way to nurture your body, mind, and mood.
Remember, self-care isn’t always about big gestures, sometimes it’s just sipping water throughout your day, and listening to what your body needs.
Cheers to caring for yourself, one sip at a time! 💛
04/11/2025
Unhealed trauma isn't always visible, but it can manifest in various ways:
Emotional Numbness: Feeling detached or disconnected from emotions.
Hypervigilance: Constantly being on edge or overly alert.
Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders or conversations about the traumatic event.
Intrusive Thoughts: Experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, or unwanted memories.
Mood Swings: Frequent feelings of anger, sadness, or irritability.
Self-Destructive Behaviours: Engaging in risky activities or substance abuse.
Difficulty Trusting Others: Challenges in forming or maintaining relationships.
Recognising these signs is the first step towards healing.
30/10/2025
Perfectionism is the tendency to hold ourselves (or others) to unattainable goals or standards of performance.
While perfectionism can be highly productive and motivating, if accompanied by negative self-talk, it can become not only emotionally destructive but also detrimental to productivity and performance.
There are two kinds of perfectionism, each with different effects:
- Adaptive perfectionism involves setting high standards and working conscientiously toward goals, which often results in personal growth and achievement.
- Maladaptive perfectionism is marked by an almost obsessive preoccupation with mistakes, fear of failure, and harsh self-criticism.
The relentless pursuit of perfection can cause chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, trapping us in a cycle of self-criticism and low self-esteem.
28/10/2025
MEET SHEREE !
Sheree has worked as a registered Psychologist for over the last 2 decades !
Sheree uses a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, drawing on a range of modalities to create a safe space for healing.
Sheree has spent many years doing her own deep personal developmental work, and is passionate about helping her clients find inner peace, confidence and improved relationship with themselves and others.
23/10/2025
Hold space for yourself. 🤍
When you hold space for yourself, you create a safe place for you to check in, to see where you are at, and to re-align yourself with the things that serve you.
21/10/2025
Grounding 🌱
The art of finding balance and stability within the present moment.
It’s coming back to yourself, your breath, your body, your now.
In a world that moves fast, grounding reminds you: this moment is present, this moment is enough.
17/10/2025
Mindful living means slowing down, tuning in, and being fully present in your everyday life 🌿
It’s choosing awareness over autopilot.
It’s noticing your thoughts without judgment.
It’s savouring the small moments.
Mindful living isn’t about perfection, it’s about intention.
It’s a daily practice of reconnecting with yourself and the world around you
Start where you are. Be gentle. Be aware. Be here. 💫
16/10/2025
Taking care of your body means treating your body with kindness and respect, through healthy habits like nourishing food, regular movement, restful sleep, self-care, and hydration.
It’s about listening to your body’s needs and giving it what it truly deserves.
Why is it important? Your body is your foundation. It supports everything you do, from daily tasks to chasing your dreams.
When you care for your body, you boost not only your physical health but also your mental well-being.
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Wellness for your Mind and Body with Counselling, Psychotherapy and Yoga
At Mindful Synergi, our mission is to provide a safe and inviting space for those living in and around Erina (on the Central Coast region of New South Wales) to come to heal and nurture both their mind and their body through counselling, psychotherapy, and yoga.
We also recognise that not everyone can get to us in person and that some people find face-to-face counselling difficult, so we provide online counselling or psychotherapy sessions via a confidential platform called Zoom (no matter where you live).
We base all our services on the philosophy that the human mind and body are integral parts that form a whole that exists within a social environment. What affects one must always affect the other in some way. Whether you need help with your physical or mental health, we’ll work with you to find ways to help your whole body function in a balanced and optimal way.
No matter if you use our services or not, we are happy to share our resources with you. Feel free to browse through our information pages and blog posts (and share them with others if you wish) at www.mindfulsynergi.com
Our founder, counsellor, and psychotherapist, Nerine Strachan, has Master’s level qualifications as well as Clinical Registration with the national governing body, The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
