On Track Counselling

18/11/2025

07/11/2025

Expressions of interest:

Having been a counsellor, trainer, and supervisor for many years I would like to share some of the experience I have gained.

In 2026 I am considering offering monthly pastoral care training face-to-face (Dandenong area) and/or online. A mix of presentations by myself or another trainer on a range of mental health topics, suited to pastoral care workers or anyone interested in supporting others.

Low cost ($15-$25) a session. 2 hours. Once a month (attend as you are able).

I would be interested to hear whether this is something people would find helpful. Accessible to any denomination or background.

Let me know in the comments or PM me!

For some of the topics check out my training page: https://www.ontrackcounselling.com/training

05/11/2025

26/09/2025

My daughter has been living with Type 1 for a number of years now. She's also an artist. As part of her uni project she has written a book about Type 1. Maybe you'd like to get behind her, and share! It's a unique and interesting way to raise awareness. Thanks for checking it out :)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laragirgisart/worm-a-comic-book-about-chronic-illness?fbclid=IwY2xjawNC-vlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmmq5m5myLxpjUWJX2Ab67k5mQTGSnUMJ-32SISiIsefplVnVmsCuSUhdRuD_aem_mfn2g7d_zXUZPt-5UygRHw

A comic that explores chronic health conditions & the way they affect us.

31/08/2025

Life will bring challenges and unexpected events, but those alone don’t define you.
What shapes you is how you respond: the choices you make, how you adapt, and the growth you pursue.
True strength isn’t about avoiding hardship, it’s about using it as a stepping stone to become wiser and stronger.

If this resonates with you, drop a ❤️ below.

01/07/2025

2 full days of su***de prevention PD coming up. A difficult but very important topic to address.

I've travelled many cities in the world, but Melbourne will always be home. :)

24/06/2025

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

Thought provoking...

04/06/2025

Gottman resources are always good value. :)

04/06/2025

It's never too late to reach out for help... or share your story... heal from your pain.

[Trigger warning: mention of Domestic Violence]

Isn’t it incredible what the body remembers, even when the mind tries to forget?

This week, I had sinus surgery after years of relentless infections. (Side note: forever grateful for the frozen pad I wore on my nose. Glamorous!)

But what I didn’t expect was what happened in the waiting room.

Just before the procedure, the ENT came in to walk me through the plan. He mentioned a spot near my eye socket they’d need to be extra careful with, something that showed up on my MRI. Then he asked, “Have you ever taken a big blow to your right eye?”

And just like that, it all came back.
Yes.
Over 30 years ago.
My ex punched me.
Hard.

I remember crying. Blowing my nose. My eye swelling shut in an instant. A fractured eye socket. I told the hospital it was a cricket ball. I lied.

My family were overseas. I didn’t want to make a fuss. I didn’t want to believe it had really happened. And I definitely wasn’t ready to leave him. Not then.

The surgeon said that injury had long-term consequences.
Thirty years later, my body is still carrying that trauma.

Domestic violence isn’t always visible.
Sometimes, even we forget how deep the wounds go until our bodies remind us.

I’m sharing this because someone out there might need to hear it.
Maybe it helps you feel less alone.
Maybe it reminds you to trust your body.
Maybe it’s the nudge to check in on someone who’s been quiet for too long.

DV doesn’t disappear with time.
But healing is possible.
I’m working on that. Even now.