Emergencies and out of hours support

Our office hours are:

Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm

13 11 14

lifeline.org.au

1300 657 380

blueknot.org.au

1300 22 46 36

beyondblue.org.au

1300 78 99 78

mensline.org.au

1800 650 890

headspace.org.au

1800 551 800

kidshelpline.com.au

1800 015 188

safesteps.org.au

13 92 76

13yarn.org.au

1800 805 801

thirrili.com.au

1800 184 527

qlife.org.au

Foundational Resources:

Life isn’t about perfect balance—it’s about finding what works for you. In our work together, we’ll explore what balance looks like in your world, recognizing that it’s ever-changing and deeply personal. Psychotherapy is a powerful tool, but it doesn’t stand alone. It’s part of a greater ecology of practices that can support your well-being—whether that’s movement, mindfulness, creativity, rest, or connection. This is about empowering you to trust your instincts, lean into what resonates, and take ownership of your story. With these foundations, you’re invited to experiment, discover your rhythm, and use them to reclaim your sense of home within yourself.

Mind

Meditation is not a one-size-fits-all practice—it’s a personal exploration. Whether it’s sitting in silence, mindful walking, or focusing on your breath, there are countless ways to meditate, and the right style is the one that works best for you. The beauty of meditation is that it meets you where you are, offering space to slow down, reconnect, and find calm amidst the noise. Meditation is a tool which was developed thousands of years ago to support self-discovery — that is, to go inside and progressively discover who has always been in there. And here’s the best part: science now backs what ancient traditions have long known—meditation can support your well-being, from reducing stress to improving focus and emotional regulation. You’re invited to explore, experiment, and find a practice that feels good when you open the door and go inside.

Body

Learn more about polyvagal theory

Additional Recommendations

  • Sauna + cold shower

  • Breathwork

  • Yoga or physical exercise

  • Healthy diet

  • Qi Gong or a martial art

  • Any practises which support nervous system regulation

Consistency with these practises is key because it takes time for the ‘tone’ of your nervous system to grow into safety and regulation as a your new desired baseline of ventral vagal.

Soul

Connecting with our Soul, in essence, is about integrating practises into our life which move us toward opening the heart - our inner universe and home. Here are some suggested practises that might work for you.

  • Dancing

  • Creative expression

  • Connect with nature

  • Ceremony and community connection

  • Journaling

  • Daily gratitude practise

  • Listen to good music

  • Singing

  • Drumming

Relationships

Learn more about the four horsemen

Learn more about TED

Learn more about attachment theory

A Deeper Dive: Developing a Worldview

Spirituality and Contemplation

The Power of Now : A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment By Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth : Create a Better Life By Eckhart Tolle

Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament By Michael A. Singer

Letting Go By David Hawkins

Start Where You Are: A Guide To Compassionate Living By Pema Chodron

Be Here Now By Ram Dass

Tao Te Ching By Stephen Mitchell

Meditations By Marcus Aurelius

The Hero with a Thousand Faces By Joseph Campbell

The Phenomenon of Man by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

When the Buddha Needs Therapy By Keith Martin-Smith

Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World By Ken Wilber

A Return to Eros: The Radical Experience of Being Fully Alive By Marc Gafni and Kristina Kincaid

Mind, Embodiment, Healing, Wholeness and Integration

Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing The Uncommon By Dr Joe Dispenza

Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self By Anodea Judith

No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model By Dr Richard Schwartz

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma By Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk

In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness By Dr Peter A. Levine

When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress By Gabor Mate

A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters By Dr Steven C. Hayes

Mindsight: Change Your Brain and Your Life By Daniel J. Siegel

Emotional Intelligence By Daniel Goleman

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life By Marshall Rosenburg

Meaning, Collaboration, Rationality, and the Cultivation of Wisdom

Awakening from the Meaning Crisis by John Verveake

Designing Regenerative Cultures by Daniel Christian Whal

Prosocial: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable, and Collaborative Groups by Steven C. Hayes, David Sloan Wilson and Paul W.B. Atkins

The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible By Charles Eisenstein

First Principles and First Values: Forty-Two Propositions on CosmoErotic Humanism, the Meta-Crisis, and the World to Come By David J. Temple

Podcast

Episodes coming soon