12/08/2025
Due to demand, and the fact that so many people in our rural and regional communities are struggling with health, money, and connection, I’m looking at starting something new and accessible. I am keen to help build stronger, happier, and connected communities.
The facts are unignorable:
✅ 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health challenge each year
✅ Rural areas have less than half the mental health professionals per person compared to cities
✅ Loneliness can be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 ci******es a day
✅ Financial stress is one of the top 3 causes of stress in Australia
✅ Cost-of-living pressures hit rural areas harder
✅ Feeling connected reduces stress hormones and boosts resilience
✅ Chronic stress raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression
✅ Small daily changes can significantly improve your wellbeing
✅ You don’t need to wait months or travel hours to get support
And, not everyone wants or needs therapy. And access can be difficult. That's where this support and educational group fits in.
WHISE Choices – An online group designed for rural and regional Aussies who want to feel happier, upskilled, calmer, more connected, more in control, and learn to get back being too busy livin' rather than stressing. We meet twice a month online for support and skills around the top stressors:
🌿 Health & Happiness – feel better in your body, mind & with your mates
💰 Wise Money Skills – manage financial stress with more confidence
💆♀️ Stress Reduction Skills – practical tools you can use every day
🎯 Goal Setting – create a clear plan and stay on track
🤝 Support & Connection – a community that understands & motivates you
On top of the twice monthly live group mentoring calls, practical resources, monthly challenges, and a supportive community that understands life out of the city areas.
Nichi is a clinical psychologist with qualifications and decades of experience in business and entrepreneurship. Nichi has experience across diverse sectors including health, manufacturing, landscaping, beauty, and education. Nichi is also a growth-oriented rural business woman, mum, wife, author, and lover of fun, freedom and family time.
I’m currently looking for expressions of interest from people who might like to be part of this new group. Please note, this is NOT therapy nor replaces it. It is not suitable for the needs of complex mental health.
If you are interested, message me for more info and I’ll send you the details :)