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Achieving Solutions Josephine does not work with or use a model or system and try and make it fit. She works with you as an individual.

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) has complimented my mediation and counselling practice. After completing collaborative law practice in the family law jurisdiction and then becoming a nationally accredited mediator I was beginning to work more in the family law space. This combination of experience enabled a very balanced and holistic approach with FDR.

Today it is becoming more apparent that not all cases have to end up in court or be bitterly litigated. There are so many more mutually beneficial, collaborative processes and ways of dispute resolution that can and will benefit the client, particularly children - financially, emotionally and in a more timely manner. With my years of therapeutic experience, collaborative practice training in the family law jurisdiction and FDR studies with the College of Law, I am in a perhaps unique position to offer a holistic approach to FDR. I am able to bring so many aspects of the process of what I see as necessary for successful dispute resolution, and as an independent FDR practitioner within the legal industry. My work as a Counsellor spans a variety of areas, including personal & relationship counselling, childhood development and parenting, workplace, careers, grief and loss. This has provided me such an opportunity to assist people from all walks of life where I have been trusted into the ultimate privacy of their lifestyles and homes. As a workplace mediator with a diverse working life I have a very good understanding of different working sectors experiencing such a range of dynamics, I understand how workplace disputes can evolve and quickly escalate. With almost 3 decades in the public sector I have developed a thorough understanding of the machinery of Government in NSW, and the Commonwealth level. This includes the formulation and implementation of public policy, regulation reform, design and delivery of government programs and services and the Parliamentary process. My leadership style is strongly affiliative and collegiate and I utilise emotional intelligence to create bonds and harmonious relationships within the teams I lead. I believe in being a “results orientated” leader who clearly articulates objectives but allows subordinates considerable autonomy in how they deliver outcomes. All these experiences have engendered a deep interest in, and engagement with the local community sitting on varied Boards in the capacity of Board Member, Vice President, President and Board Advisory.

02/01/2026
Wishing you a Happy New Year with all things good, gentle, and joyful. May 2026 bring peace, clarity, and moments that t...
31/12/2025

Wishing you a Happy New Year with all things good, gentle, and joyful.
May 2026 bring peace, clarity, and moments that truly matter.

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Do it!!!Josephine ###
29/12/2025

Do it!!!

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29/12/2025

One thing we’ve heard over and over from our parenting community is the struggle many are facing with their teen sons. You may have heard about the “lost boys” epidemic, which refers to the growing number of men who feel left behind by social and economic progress, and are marked as a generation of forgotten males who are struggling to find their footing in an evolving world. These teens and young adults often struggle fitting in at school, the workplace, or other common social situations and feel disconnected from family or community. They often face mental health challenges, economic problems, and identity crises and seek comfort and connection from online sources, such as social media, video games, or po*******hy. There also is a lot of focus on the loneliness epidemic in men right now.

Since many teens and young men are struggling with “in real life” connections (recent studies suggest that young men and teens alike often state they have either 1 or 0 close friends), many seek out connection on technology. Their deep dive into the online world comes with consequences. One thing many mental health and medical professionals are discussing is brain rot. Brain rot is Internet slang for online content that may slow your brain development. Voted the Oxford word of the year in 2024, so it’s not a medical diagnosis. It’s usually tied to watching specific types of content, usually nonsensical, embarrassing, or weird, but it also can be a gateway to taking lonely teens to more provocative and dangers places online.

A recent study on brain rot published in Brain Sciences revealed “that brain rot leads to emotional desensitization, cognitive overload, and a negative self-concept. It is associated with negative behaviors, such as doomscrolling, zombie scrolling, and social media addiction, all linked to psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. These factors impair executive functioning skills, including memory, planning, and decision-making. The pervasive nature of digital media, driven by dopamine-driven feedback loops, exacerbates these effects.“

It’s important to reiterate that both adolescent girls and boys can be impacted by brain rot, as well as other developmental issues, such as puberty, mental health issues, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, etc. But it is young men who seem to be struggling more in high school and beyond. Data such as less males attending college or continuing education, statistics regarding employment, and studies about the struggle men have with finding healthy relationships support this.

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A day to relax, enjoy and for some continue to celebrate.Josephine ###
25/12/2025

A day to relax, enjoy and for some continue to celebrate.

Josephine ###

24/12/2025

May you have a very Merry Christmas and blessed festive season.

Josephine ###

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Achieving Solutions Counsellng & Mediation Services

Hi,

I’m Josephine Byrnes-Luna, a Registered Professional Counsellor, Professional Supervisor and Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) working with individuals, couples, families and professionals across a range of workplace disputes, personal, professional and family situations, (Established 2007). Prior to this I have almost 30 years in Government developing a thorough understanding of the machinery of Government in NSW, and at the Commonwealth level within leadership and advisory roles.

My work as a Counsellor spans a variety of areas, including personal & relationship counselling, childhood development and parenting, workplace, career & management coaching / mentoring, grief and loss and I practice in Collaborative Law in the Family Law jurisdiction. This has provided me such an opportunity to assist people from all walks of life where I have been trusted into the ultimate privacy of their lifestyles and homes.

As a mediator with a diverse working life I have a very good understanding of different working sectors experiencing such a range of dynamics, I understand how workplace disputes can evolve and quickly escalate.