Mending Minds Therapy Services

Mending Minds Therapy Services Hi I’m Megan Lions, Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. All you need is to learn the process of HOW!

Ready to strategically manoeuvre you out from your ‘problem space’ and into your new life; free from stress, pain and anxiety.

April… we see you. We need you.We’re stepping in; loud, awake, ready! 🦁If this only just feels like your beginning… good...
01/04/2026

April… we see you. We need you.
We’re stepping in; loud, awake, ready! 🦁

If this only just feels like your beginning… good.
If you’re still in the thick of it… even better.
Because this isn’t about being “there.”
This is about showing up.

Real. Messy. Human.

We don’t arrive - we survive!
We rise. Again. And again. And again.

No delays. No falling behind.
Just timing that’s yours.
You’re not late.
You’re right on time.

Let’s go, April.
Let’s get honest.
Let’s get loud.
Let’s get to work! 🫡

Anyone who’s spent time in the NT knows the elements can be intense even on the best of days; the build-up, mango madnes...
26/03/2026

Anyone who’s spent time in the NT knows the elements can be intense even on the best of days; the build-up, mango madness, wet season storms… it’s part of life up there! But over the past few months, it’s been next level.

From early season cyclones like Tropical Cyclone Fina in November 2025 causing widespread power outages and flooding, to ongoing severe rain events and now more recent systems like Cyclone Narelle.

Remote Indigenous communities have been hit again and again. It’s not just one event. It’s the cumulative impact that really takes a toll.

In light of the recent cyclones and flooding across the Northern Territory, I want to acknowledge the impact this can have, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. While I primarily work online and am still able to support my NT clients remotely, the reality is that many have been significantly impacted through power outages, limited access to internet, and even being unable to safely return home due to road closures.

One client recently had to cancel her session (for the second time), and stay in a nearby hotel after becoming stranded and unable to get home to her family. It’s a reminder that even when support is available, accessibility and safety come first! The emotional impact of these disruptions is very real.

Experiences like these can bring up stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or even delayed emotional responses… and that’s a completely normal human reaction. ❤️

To support those affected, I’m offering free therapy sessions for NT clients during this time. This is simply a space for you to:
• Process what you’ve been through
• Regulate your nervous system
• Feel supported without pressure

There is absolutely no expectation. Just support if and when you need it. If this feels like something that could help, you’re welcome to reach out via DM, book through the link in my bio or call 0457024981 ☎️

When completing your referral form, use code “SUPPORT NT” to automatically receive free online therapy.

⚠️If you’re not in the NT:
-Please help by sharing this post.
-A simple share helps increase awareness and can connect someone in need of support they may not have known was available.
-Social media has the ability to reach people who might otherwise feel isolated, helping them feel seen, supported, and less alone during times like this.
-Check on your friends/family and pay it forward to the best of your capacity!

Take things gently right now. Support matters 🤍

2026 is peak superstition energy! we’ve got; 👎🏽THREE! Friday the 13ths (Feb, March, and November), which is literally th...
20/03/2026

2026 is peak superstition energy! we’ve got;

👎🏽THREE! Friday the 13ths (Feb, March, and November), which is literally the maximum a year can deliver.
🪐The rare astrological planetary alignment referred by astrologist as “The Saturn–Neptune conjunction”, which occurred February 20th (depending on your location). A position not seen in approximately 6,000 to 9,000 years, according to astrological sources
🌝13 full moons!

So, yes… this year is doing the most!

Disclaimer: Before you blame the universe, your ex, or Mercury… it might just be your brain doing what brains do best; finding patterns and calling it meaning!

For the sceptics out there; If your eyes are already rolling—perfect! Read on anyway! Your brain might enjoy being proven wrong.

Stay curious! Doing so will allow your brain the opportunity to expand. I encourage you to lean into ‘un-comfortability,’ and watch your neuroplasticity grow!
 
⚠️MMTS is committed to delivering content grounded in evidence-based, peer-reviewed, and scientifically supported perspectives. This post is for insight and curiosity. Not scientific fact! Please READ WITH CAUTION!
 
🔑Take Away?

Whether you believe in Friday the 13th superstition, historical and cultural beliefs, pop culture/horror movies, folklore, astrology, guardians of the galaxy or sky-watching; Not everything is “bad energy”. Sometimes it’s just pattern recognition with a flair for drama! 🎭
 
You’re welcome!
 
Sleep well and let the stars be forever in your favour!✨🌙 M.

COMMON SENSE WISDOM FOR POSITIVE MINDSETS 🧠Be disciplined with money. Live well-within your individual personal financia...
02/02/2026

COMMON SENSE WISDOM FOR POSITIVE MINDSETS 🧠

Be disciplined with money. Live well-within your individual personal financial, capacity.
Listen more, talk less.
Love and care more.
Get organised. Always be on time.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Don’t make excuses. Don’t argue.
Go an entire day without criticising anyone.
Be kind to all people. Be kind to unkind people.
Let someone cut-in ahead of you in line.

Stay calm.

Know when to keep your mouth shut.
It’s okay to be wrong and make mistakes. Apologise!
Stop blaming other people.
Admit when you make a mistake.
Promptly return everything you borrow and say thank you.
Do something nice and avoid getting caught doing it.
Give unwanted clothes to charity.

Be humble.

Cultivate good manners. Give respect to others.
Be the light to illuminate darkness around you.
Realise and accept that life isn’t always fair.
Live in the present, go with the flow.
Don’t sweat the small stuff.

It’s all small stuff.

Strive every day to be a better human.
Be grateful and gracious.
Take some time to be alone & enjoy the peace and quiet.

Relax often.
Everyday, take a 30 min walk for healthy exercise and for de-stress therapy.

’Twas the night before Christmas, the year nearly done, 🎅🏼A moment to pause and reflect on what’s won.On growth, on cour...
24/12/2025

’Twas the night before Christmas, the year nearly done, 🎅🏼
A moment to pause and reflect on what’s won.

On growth, on courage, on healing made true, 🦁
And the deep gratitude I feel for all of you.

As the year softly ends, we take time to review,
Filled with brave conversations and healing breakthroughs too. 🫶🏽

Tinsel on the tree, 🎄reflections in my mind,
This year has been full; healing, growth, and time.

I love what I do, it fills up my heart, ❤️
And none of this happens without you playing your part.

To my clients, my people, my village so true,
Thank you for supporting me while I support you.

Grateful beyond words for each soul I’ve met,
For the trust, the courage, and more steps to still take yet! 🐾

As we rest over Christmas and welcome what’s new,
MMTS pauses now, a reset is well due!

Closed until 5th Jan, then supports will return,
With care, compassion, and space to learn! 🧠📚

Here’s to rest, renewal, and a brand new start, ☄️
Carrying gratitude forward, straight from my little Lions heart.

So here’s to the new year, fresh starts, and care,
Feeling grateful, grounded, and so very aware ✨

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
Megs 🤍✨

Closed: From now until the 05/01/2026
For emergency and crisis support call 000. 

☎️ 24/7 Crisis & Mental Health Support contact:
-Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Text and online chat also available via lifeline.org.au.
-Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
-Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 
-13YARN for culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

’Twas the night before Christmas, the year nearly done, 🎅🏼A moment to pause and reflect on what’s won. On growth, on cou...
24/12/2025

’Twas the night before Christmas, the year nearly done, 🎅🏼
A moment to pause and reflect on what’s won.

On growth, on courage, on healing made true, 🦁
And the deep gratitude I feel for all of you.

As the year softly ends, we take time to review,
Filled with brave conversations and healing breakthroughs too!

Tinsel on the tree, 🎄reflections in my mind,
This year has been full; healing, growth, and time.

I love what I do, it fills up my heart, ❤️
And none of this happens without you playing your part.

To my clients, my people, my village so true,
Thank you for supporting me while I support you.

Grateful beyond words for each soul I’ve met,
For the trust, the courage, and more steps to still take yet! 🐾

As we rest over Christmas and welcome what’s new,
MMTS pauses now, a reset is well due!

Closed until 5th Jan, then supports will return,
With care, compassion, and space to learn! 🧠📚

Here’s to rest, renewal, and a brand new start,
Carrying gratitude forward, straight from my little Lions heart.

So here’s to the new year, fresh starts, and care,
Feeling grateful, grounded, and so very aware ✨

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
Megs 🤍✨

Closed: From now until the 05/01/2026
For emergency and crisis support call 000. 
For 24/7 Crisis & Mental Health Support contact: 
Lifeline Australia — 24/7 crisis support and su***de prevention
Phone: 13 11 14
Text and online chat also available via lifeline.org.au. Department of Health+1
Suicide Call Back Service — free, 24/7 telephone and online counselling
Phone: 1300 659 467 Mental Health First Aid Australia
Beyond Blue — support for anxiety, depression, and emotional distress
Phone: 1300 22 4636 Healthdirect
Kids Helpline — support for young people aged 5–25
Phone: 1800 55 1800 (phone & web chat) Mental Health First Aid Australia
MensLine Australia — men’s support and counselling
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 ConnectAbility Australia
13YARN — culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: 13 92 76 Mental Health First Aid Australia

Focus is a magnet. Point it where you want your life to GROW not BLOW! 💥Focus trains your nervous system. What you atten...
19/11/2025

Focus is a magnet. Point it where you want your life to GROW not BLOW! 💥

Focus trains your nervous system. What you attend to, you strengthen!

Focusing on the “bad”? 🤨

Yup, you guessed it….your brain will strengthen this too! Our brain doesn’t know the difference between a“good” and “bad” thought….so “bad”, unhelpful, negative, worrying thoughts by default can become strengthened too! 😩

So…..where is your focus going today? 🦁

From Sigmund Freud’s dream analysis, to military use of hypnosis during WW1, to Pavlov’s experience on condition reflexe...
12/11/2025

From Sigmund Freud’s dream analysis, to military use of hypnosis during WW1, to Pavlov’s experience on condition reflexes and the works of Milton Erickson and Michael Yapko….yup! Clinical Hypnotherapy has been around for CENTURIES!

Contrary to popular belief, the practice of what we now call ‘Clinical Hypnotherapy’ has a surprisingly long history. There’s even some evidence suggesting trance-like healing to date back to ancient Egypt times (~1550 BCE), where sleep temples were used.

Looking to try clinical hypnotherapy but fear it’s just another “new pop-cultural healing scam”? Well fear no more! ☎️ 0457024981 to get started today!

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Scared to make that first step? 🙇🏻‍♀️Isolated due to remote location? 📍Want support from the comfort of your home? 🏡Don’...
07/11/2025

Scared to make that first step? 🙇🏻‍♀️
Isolated due to remote location? 📍
Want support from the comfort of your home? 🏡
Don’t have access to transport? 🚗

Perhaps online therapy is JUST what you need! 🙋🏼‍♀️💡

To book your first online therapy session call/text ☎️ 0457 024 981.

Support is only a phone call away!

✨ If someone followed you around for a week, what would they see? Would your daily choices reflect the goals you say mat...
23/09/2025

✨ If someone followed you around for a week, what would they see? Would your daily choices reflect the goals you say matter most?

If thinking about this hits close to home, you're not alone! 😅 It’s a tough question that got me thinking too... but still a necessary one!

The truth? It’s the small consistent actions that add up, not the big declarations. 🌱

Your actions are the evidence of your commitment. And if you don’t like the story they’re telling, you always have the power to rewrite it. 💪

💡 Ask yourself today:

-Do my habits match my intentions?
-Am I living in alignment with the future I want?

If the answer today is no... good. That’s awareness.

When you choose discipline over comfort, consistency over convenience, and action over excuses, that’s power! And that's when you will achieve your goals!

I’m Megan Lions, and through Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategy Psychotherapy, I help you reconnect with your inner clar...
23/09/2025

I’m Megan Lions, and through Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategy Psychotherapy, I help you reconnect with your inner clarity, confidence and calm. You’ll learn to soothe the storm and stand in your power!

🍃Softly
🦁Bravery
🧘🏼‍♀️Completely

Call: 0457024981 to book now!

That was quite the ‘swift’ August! 🍂This month has flown by, and soon, I will be too! ✈️🌍 I just wanted to take a quick ...
29/08/2025

That was quite the ‘swift’ August! 🍂

This month has flown by, and soon, I will be too! ✈️🌍

I just wanted to take a quick moment to let you all know I’ll be offline (mostly), returning to support from Wednesday 17th of September.

Should problems arise do not hesitate to text/email. Should you find yourself in crisis, call 000, lifeline: 13 11 14 or, mental health line: 1800 011 511.

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