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25.01.2022 It's almost like I've been AWOL for the past couple of months.....so sorry people! Somehow life gets too busy and these kind of things begin to slip. Just to let you know, I'm still seeing clients, in fact, many at present, which is terrific. I feel very privileged to be invited into your lives, to listen, to encourage, to support and guide where necessary. Life can become really hard, and for many, remains hard for many years. But the courage and resilience of so many continues to uplift me and encourages me to face my own life's challenges head on. Know that I am cheering you all on as you face your own struggles, and also that I share in your joys and successes right along with you too. Life is incredible.....difficult.....fantastic......depressing......exhilarating......painful......awesome.....all at the same time!!!

25.01.2022 We have a lot of bird life around our place....it's one of the things I love about living where I do! This guy has been coming round a bit of late. I love the sounds of the kookaburra, along with other birds....they all help draw me out of my head and into nature and stillness....the place where I am most at peace. I hope you are able to find something in your day today that draws you to that place too.

24.01.2022 Illness, a back injury, and the birth of another grand child, are all the reasons for my absence on this page......life gets challenging, and then a miracle happens!! I get to hold a precious new life in my hands....one that makes all the struggles and challenges fade into insignificance. I'm working from home these days as many of you know. Just 10 minutes out of Swan Hill, in Lake Boga, so if you're in need of counselling and support, please give me a call and make a booking.

24.01.2022 Trying to balance family, work and other commitments is challenging enough but then when something comes out of left field we can be left feeling overwhelmed. If this is you right now, maybe we can help. In Harmony Counselling Services provides a space for you to breathe, to talk, reflect and find inner balance and harmony again. Go to www.inharmonycounselling.com.au for more information and contact details.

20.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone. I just wanted to let you all know that even though I have relocated to Bendigo, I will be working from Swan Hill once a month. I will be working from Barefoot Beauty and Wellness in Beveridge St, Swan Hill, beginning this Monday, January 16th. Feel free to give me a call or drop me a message if you'd like an appointment. I have a space or two available this week if you need. New clients more than welcome. Have a wonderful 2017, and I hope all you strive to achieve and become is fulfilled. Blessings.

19.01.2022 With the recent events in Brussels and Pakistan, it's caused me to reflect again upon the state of our world, and the things my grandchildren will grow up experiencing. I was born in 1961, and have vivid memories of the protests in regard to the Vietnam war, even though at the time I wasn't aware of the impact that war had on so many, nor the political pigheadedness that was behind that ridiculous war. I also recall the Cold War, and know of the atrocities that took place. ... Likewise, the genecide in Cambodia during the Pol Pot regime. Iraq in the 1980's, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Somalia, Darfour, Syria; the list goes on and on. Today, terrorist attacks that target innocent children and women, families enjoying time in a park, people going about their business in their workplaces, doing their shopping, moving through airports, travelling on aircraft......it blows my mind!! As a counsellor I have a pretty good understanding of human behaviours, and to a certain extent, I can understand why people get caught up in radical movements and undertake such violent acts. I just wish it were different. I just wish my grandchildren, and the children of all the world, could grow up in a place where they weren't exposed to violence, hatred, prejudice, war, terrorism and bullying, but rather were exposed to love, peaceful communities, happiness, laughter, enough to eat and drink, safety and security at a global level. I feel sad that they will grow up with the uncertainty that exists in our modern world, but at the same time, feel very grateful that I can be a part of providing them a safety net......I can provide them a place where they can learn peace, love, acceptance, security and safety. I can be a grandma who laughs with them, sings and dances with them, and teaches them that despite all the bad we see in the world, that there is a lot of good too. What part will you play in repairing this world? What part will you play in the lives of today's children? Will you teach love, acceptance and peace, or will you demonstrate intolerance and hatred? Now is NOT the time to cause more division between religions, races or countries, but rather to rebel against the division and create connection. Our children and grandchildren are watching!! Be careful with what you teach! See more

17.01.2022 Sunrise over Lake Boga.....such a pretty sight! It's not my best photo, but it is a favourite. It reminds me that I need to take time to look at the beauty around me, to be grateful for it and the peace that comes from being in the moment. I hope you find the time in your day to look around you and savour the beauty of this world, and the peace we enjoy in this country.

17.01.2022 Like many who have lost their jobs, those of us in small business have been impacted by the restrictions being enforced across our country: restrictions I totally support. I stem from a background in the health industry, both in nursing and the ambulance side of things, so have first-hand, extensive understanding of the reasons why these restrictions are so important. And having similar experience in the mental health sphere, I totally understand the impact they have on our... mental health. As a small business owner endeavouring to adapt to the current circumstances, I find it hard to get my head around why some feel the need to post unhelpful, negative or thoughtless comments in such a climate. We all need to earn a living, and I chose this field many years ago, because I'm passionate about providing a space where people feel safe to put words to their deepest thoughts and feelings, explore their vulnerabilities, work through relationship issues with their partner, parent or child, or feel supported in their grief after losing a loved one unexpectedly. I, like all those who work in the mental health industry, have done, and continue, to do the hard yards to become, and remain, educated in this field, and I want folks to know that we are all still available via our screens and phones to continue to provide support to those who seek it. And even though COVID-19 is the main focus at present, behind our closed doors of 'self isolation' and 'social distancing', relationship issues still exist; family members are still going through chemo or are facing other life threatening disease; family violence is probably escalating; depression and suicide's are more than likely on the rise, as is anxiety. So when you see mental health practitioners posts and ads coming through your news feeds and you decide it's not for you, please, just scroll past. Words and actions of kindness, empathy, compassion and care are always more helpful than those that seek to criticize.

16.01.2022 I'll be there....how about you?

16.01.2022 With Christmas now past and a New Year begun, it's time to reflect on the year we leave behind. Was your year filled with the joy you had hoped? Were there challenges along the way that tested your strength and stamina? Did you tell the people you love how much they mean to you? As you review 2015 and begin to focus on 2016, set yourself a plan of the things you wish to achieve, and go about making it happen. Remember that life is what you make of it, and instead of trying to "find yourself", get busy "creating" the person you want to be. Happy New Year everyone.

15.01.2022 Sometimes it's as easy as this

13.01.2022 One of the things I love about taking photos is that it provides me the opportunity to look deeply into what I am seeing through the view finder. I took up photography when we lived in Malaysia and I used to love going into Kuala Lumpur, which was only half an hour from home, and walk through the busy streets and the markets, hide in corners, and look for interesting people and things that told a story. I particularly loved taking photos of people's faces when they didn't k...now they were being watched.(Some might call that stalking). Maybe I think too deeply sometimes, but I would wonder about that persons life; I'd think about the differences between their life and mine, and how their adventures and struggles showed on their faces, just like they do on mine. I would look for the similarities between us. I would watch their engagement with other people and take joy in seeing those interactions take place, as people greeted one another with smiles or hugs, as they would laugh together, and even the moments when they would argue and fight. It's those small things that can bring incredible moments of joy into our lives. We don't have to be in a different country, or looking through the lens of a camera to make the most of those opportunities. Take the time to watch the interactions that take place just within your family; squat down to their level and look into the eyes of your children when they speak to you; make eye contact with your partner, your parents, your neighbors, your animals, and see the depth of who they are. It's in doing these simple things that we create joy, even when there seems to be nothing to be joyful about. Have a wonderful day!! See more

11.01.2022 So many changes going on..... For those of you who follow me or have been clients of mine, just letting you know that I am winding things down here in Lake Boga, as I am relocating to the Bendigo region. I'll still be here for a few more months, no definite date yet, but I will be opening for business in Bendigo, just one day a week at this point, as of Thursday August 11th. For those of you who still want to see me here in Boga, not a problem, just call or send a message ...through Facebook, and I'm still happy to see you. For those of you who might live closer to Bendigo, or you know people there, please pass out the word that I'll be practicing from there as of the 11th of August. My contact details are still the same. I'd appreciate as many of you as possible, to 'share' my page with your friends, particularly those in the Bendigo area. I thank you for you kind support. See more

08.01.2022 Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted.....I've been MIA haven't I! !!!! There's been reasons for that, none that I'll go into here, but just know that my world has been upside down for quite a while - physically, emotionally and mentally. And now, the WHOLE WORLD is upside down!!! For many of us this is the first time in our lives we've experienced anything at a global level, and it can be hard to navigate. Sudden change is difficult at the best of ...times, but when Government gets involved, it can feel like so many of our liberties are being taken away. At a logical level, I'm sure most of the population understands that it's about what needs to be done right now for the benefit of the greater good, but nonetheless, our lived experience can still be challenging as a result of the new restrictions. "Home" is not always a 'safe' place to be. 'Isolation' does not always mean 'safety'. We all cope in different ways, and as we've already seen, so many people around the world are finding new ways to connect; neighbours and strangers are singing to, and with, each other across balconies and empty streets, and even communally online; children are playing with their neighbours children in the street, staying 2 metres apart, with parents watching over them while they sit on deck chairs in their driveways with a glass of wine or a cuppa, chatting and getting to know each other from a distance. Others are doing worship, conducting meetings, and having counselling sessions on line; Doctors are seeing patients via 'telehealth'; grandparents reading bed-time stories via "face time" with grandchildren they can't hold in their arms at present. The elderly and infirm MORE isolated than ever before!! ALL of us are impacted in one way or another. As for me and the way I do business (which is usually face to face in a physical space together) I'm having to adapt too. So I'm letting you know that in place of that, I'm offering sessions online via Zoom, at discounted rates. $45 for 45 minutes. Or if you prefer, and feel the need for a one hour session, $60. So if you'd like to connect for a session, PM me and we can arrange a time. Hang in there, stay in your 'bubble', and let's do our best to look after each other.

06.01.2022 Anyone who has visited me, either as clients or friends and family, will know that I am always burning incense in the house. Not only do I love the variety of fragrances, but I love the fact that the fragrance keeps me grounded in the here and now. Whatever might be on my mind, the beautiful aroma from the incense draws me out of my worries and thoughts, and directly into the moment; the present. All else leaves me for that time and I am again reminded of the need to stay ..."awake" to my senses. It's that awareness that helps me to know how I'm feeling, assess how much stress I'm under. I can then respond accordingly and do what I need to do to care for myself. Incense, wax melts, scented candles.....whatever your thing is, make use of these powerful tools to help you stay "awake" to how you're feeling, and allow them to keep you "in the moment". Have a great day!! See more

05.01.2022 Life takes us on many strange journeys.....some would say, "adventures really". When I first met my husband, I knew our lives were going to take an exciting path, one that would help us grow more fully into the people we were to become: the people we are today. If you have a partner or a really close friend who has stuck with you through thick and thin, who has seen you at your worst and at your best, and continues with you on your adventure, make sure you celebrate them today, and let them know that you are grateful for them in your life, otherwise, they might just feel a bit lonely and left off to the side lines like this old push bike!! Have a wonderful weekend.

05.01.2022 I was in a shop in Swan Hill the other day, having a browse for a present, and after I made my purchase the shop attendant very politely wished me a "Happy December". I wondered if I had heard them correctly, but realized I had. As I've reflected upon it, I have felt sad. I'm hoping that we have not reached the stage in our society, or at least our town, where we are afraid to wish people a "Merry Christmas" for fear of offending those who are not Christian. From personal... experience having lived in Malaysia for 2 years where EVERY religions' sacred times are respected and honored by public holidays, it was a joy to be able to wish our friends who were Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu or Christian all the best for their holidays and to share in their traditions, and it was a pleasure to have them wish the same for me and mine. This is Australia.....a Christian nation from it's birth, now made up of all the world's religions. What a privilege!! This period in time is, factually, a Christian celebration, not a Muslim or Hindu one. Let's call it what it is, and wish each other a "Merry Christmas", not a "Happy December". My friends of other faiths in Australia still wish me a Merry Christmas as they acknowledge the Spirit of this time and celebrate it with me. They do not take offence, and nor should we. We then have the opportunity to wish them the same when their sacred times come around. Let's celebrate this time, call it for what it is, and live out the message of it.....that is, Peace, Love, Kindness and Joy. May your Christmas be a Blessed one. See more

05.01.2022 It's been some time since I last made a post.....lots has been happening personally for me, with a move to Bendigo. I had planned to start up my practice here in Bendigo, but have been fortunate to find other work, which I am loving. So In Harmony Counselling will be hanging up it's boots!! I thank you for your support over the past 3 years or so. I will be closing down my page in a week or two. I wish you all the best, and trust that your lives will be filled with joy. Don't forget, life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself. Much love.

03.01.2022 Another month has passed, and the world keeps changing. Wars and conflicts continue, violence and abuse continues, natural disasters continue. Yet in the midst of this, joy and happiness is experienced. Neal Daniher and his team raise extraordinary amounts of money to continue research into MND; fundraising continues globally for cancer research; people meet, fall in love and commit themselves to each other; students graduate from schools and universities around the world;... women in developing nations are approved Micro-loans to begin small businesses that change their lives and families; babies are born. Among the devastation, there is great joy. Don't forget to look for those moments of joy and love, for they are the strings that hold society together. Our lives are poorer without them. Search for the good, and good will come to you!! See more

01.01.2022 After more than a 2 year break away from my business......I'm back! Hi everyone. It's been very exciting this past month gearing up to start seeing clients again, and I'm delighted to say that everything is now in place, and my door is open for business. I have a room at 183 High St, Kangaroo Flat....a suburb of Bendigo, conveniently located on the main highway. There is free, off street parking at the rear of the building (disability friendly), a warm cuppa, and a cosy, q...uiet, peaceful room await you. I share the building with Wisdom Within Chiropractic: Gil and Lisa Wicks are my fabulous Landlords. This time round, I'm also offering virtual counselling sessions. "What's that?" I hear you ask!! After we have had a chat to organise a time, we simply connect via your tablet, phone or laptop from wherever you are, via video conferencing.....so those of you with transport issues or you simply live outside the Bendigo area, this should be a really helpful option. So that's about it for now......I'm excited to see where this next journey takes us. See more