Spring to mind : Counselling & Wellbeing

05/03/2026

I’ll be co-presenting an EMPOWERING SELF-DEFENCE workshop this Sunday as part of the International Women’s Day festival in Bellingen, alongside

A practical, body-based session exploring nervous system awareness, boundaries, and core self-defence principles to feel more grounded and empowered in everyday situations.

🕐 1:15–2:15pm
📍 Bellingen Memorial Hall
💜 Free

The festival runs ALL DAY from 10:30–6, so you can come, enjoy the music, the connection, and attend our workshop along the way.

We’d love to see you there!

03/03/2026

🌕 Full Moon Reflections

We often associate change with a sudden, uncontrollable shift, for better or for worse. When we see it this way, it’s easy to feel like a ‘victim’ of circumstances rather than an active agent in our own lives.

In therapy, we can explore what is in our control and what is not. By recognising our situation, our context, and especially what we can influence, we can take steps toward growth that are realistic, achievable, and aligned with our goals and dreams.

This 'aware' wolf brings a touch of humour to a serious idea. It reminds me that awareness, intention, and accountability are the first steps toward becoming better versions of ourselves, and that change starts with us.

27/02/2026

🎨🎵 ART THERAPY🎭💃 for Teens (11+) in Coffs Harbour

Art therapy gives teens an engaging and empowering way to work through big feelings, handle stress, and build confidence — one-on-one, at a pace that suits them 🌱.

I am helping young people with:
• ASD / ADHD
• Anxiety, depression, trauma
• Emotional regulation
• Stress, life transitions, or family issues
• Confidence, identity development
• Big feelings that don’t come out in words

✅Individual sessions ✅ PACFA registered ✅ NDIS welcome ✅ No waitlist

Message here, call 0490932001, or email contact@springtomind.com.au for bookings and enquiries.

With gratitude,
Olga

26/02/2026

💚Listening to the Heart of the Story 📢
A theatre-based workshop for mental health practitioners.

Join us for a hands-on, interactive session exploring how to listen deeply and creatively. Through theatre, improvisation, movement, self-expression, and storytelling, you’ll practice noticing not just what is said, but how it is communicated.

These skills are directly transferable to mental health practice, community work, and everyday interactions — helping you connect more fully with clients, peers, and colleagues while supporting others to be truly heard.

Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM AEDT (1.5 hours)
📍 Venue: Boardroom, Pod C, Room 1.02. Innovation Hub Coffs Coast, Doug Knight Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
☕ Light refreshments provided
🔗 FREE + RSVP only — https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Meeting/27560 (new members please select 'Register with email' to create a new account)

Presented and hosted by Spring to Mind 🌱

Spaces are limited — come ready to explore, play, and practice creative listening in a supportive, arts-based environment

12/02/2026

NDIS Counselling and Art Therapy in Coffs Harbour

Hello! I’m Olga, a registered Counsellor & Arts Therapist supporting NDIS participants with:

✔️ Anxiety, depression, trauma & emotional regulation
✔️ Neurodivergence & sensory needs
✔️ Confidence, identity & communication

🌿 Calm, sensory-friendly space
🧠 Plan and self-managed participants welcome
📅 No waitlist

Message now to check availability or ask me a question :)

10/02/2026

🩹 FREE FIRST AID & CPR WORKSHOP 🩹

Our friends at CARE Project are offering free, nationally recognised First Aid & CPR training in Coffs Harbour.

Includes:
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
HLTAID010 – Basic Emergency Life Support

📅 Tue 3 March 2026 | 1:00–3:00 pm
📅 Tue 7 April 2026 | 1:00–3:00 pm
📍 Cavanbah Centre, 191 Harbour Dr

🎟️ Limited free places
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3mya75v8

📞 1800 946 322 | 📧 hello@careproject.org.au

🩹 FREE FIRST AID & CPR WORKSHOP 🩹
Want to learn how to respond in an emergency and keep your community safe? Join our FREE, nationally recognised First Aid & CPR workshop!

You'll gain skills in:
✅ HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
✅ HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
✅ HLTAID010 – Basic Emergency Life Support

📅 UPCOMING SESSIONS:
🟤 Tuesday 3 March 2026
🕘 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Cavanbah Centre - Room A.
191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour

🟤 Tuesday 7 April 2026
🕘 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍 Cavanbah Centre - Room A.
191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour

🎟️ FREE spots available but limited – don’t miss out!
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3mya75v8
📞 1800 946 322 | 📧 hello@careproject.org.au

16/01/2026

CALLING PERFORMERS – UNIQUE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY AT YAM

Hi, I am sharing this in appreciation of this kind of work and the opportunity it brings to our region. This is a unique chance to be part of HOSSEI’s work, which is superexciting!

If successful, you will be required to:
Rehearsals: Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st January
Performances: Thursday 22nd January (two performances)
Just to be clear, I am not affiliated with this project (I just love HOSSEI!) — I’m simply passing along the information. I don’t have any further details, so please don’t message me with enquiries.

If you’re interested, please contact HOSSEI directly via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heelingfeeling/

You can view his work and the performance event page here:

https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/esssenssse-live-performance-2

Wishing all interested artists the very best,
Olga

Step into the world of ESSSENSSSE and watch the vibrant celebration of movement, emotion and transformation. HOSSEI and his performers will bring the themes

10/12/2025

Feeling grateful for everyone who has reached out to Spring to Mind this year 🌿

My books are now full for 2025, but I’ll be welcoming new clients from January 2026.

If you’ve been thinking about starting counselling or art therapy, or want to start the new year strong with the support you deserve, you’re most welcome to begin your intake process today. Just send me a message or email, let's get started.

Taking that first step isn’t always easy, but I’m here to guide and support you along the way 💛

25/11/2025

💚 Always learning, always growing :)

I wanted to share with you all that I’ve recently completed my First Aid accreditation, adding another layer of safety and responsiveness to the work I already do in my counselling and expressive arts therapy practice.

For me, this isn’t about collecting certificates; it is about being prepared. People come to sessions carrying all kinds of stress, trauma, and overwhelm, and having the skills to respond calmly in both emotional and physical situations feels important and responsible.

It matters to me that the people I support, and the broader Mid North Coast community, know they’re in safe hands.

If someone in your life ever needs support, or if you’ve been thinking about reaching out yourself, I’m here.

24/11/2025

✨ Rituals for Grief & Connection ✨

Last week, we came together to explore grief through creativity, ritual, and reflection, inspired by the work of Francis Weller. The workshop was facilitated by Miindala, a grief and loss volunteer organisation from the Mid North Coast, and produced and supported by Spring to Mind.

It was a quiet, intimate space to remember that grief is ancient and universal, and that creative practices can help hold and make sense of loss. This work can be offered by anyone and has real value in mental health settings, offering practitioners ways to walk with clients through grief.

Thank you to Miindala and MHPN for your support on the day. 💛

A couple of photos to share a little of the space we held together. 🌿🕯

19/11/2025

We still have a few spots available for this free experiential workshop for counsellors, mental health practitioners, community workers and anyone interested in Mental Health in the Coffs Coast region.

We will be guiding people through an exploration of how ritual can help us hold grief and support healing - in our work, our communities, and ourselves.

Event Details:

🔸 FREE *registration required*: https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Meeting/27052
🔸 1.5 h PD Statement of Attendance on completion 😊
🔸 Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM AEDT
🔸 Innovation Hub Coffs Coast

15/11/2025

We often feel pressure to grow in certain ways: we are bombarded with expectations, and we work too hard to match someone else’s pace or shape (blame social media!).

These three avocado seeds reminded me that we all grow differently 🥑🌱.

Everyone is different. Some grow straight up ☀️, some twist and curve 🌿, some take their time 🌾. There’s no one right way.

In my work, I try to make space for this — for the different rhythms people have, the different ways we unfold.

If this resonates with someone you know, feel free to share it 💛.