Welcome to my page. I am also passionate about supporting people with setting boundaries and people pleasing.
Clinical Supervisor
Therapy for adults healing from trauma and abuse
and/or struggling with boundaries
Online
Registered Counsellor (ACA/PACFA)
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
Clinical Supervisor My name is Melinda Timmons and I run Hope Counselling Service, a private counselling practice based in rural NSW, providing telehealth service (online). I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), Registered Counsellor (ACA), and Clinical Supervisor and I have been working therapeutically with people for almost two decades. I am a trauma-informed practitioner with a focus on supporting people to heal from past abuse and unresolved trauma, experienced at any stage of life. I am eligible to provide Clinical Supervision to counsellors registered with ACA, PACFA and AASW. I also really enjoy providing counselling to other counsellors/mental health practitioners. To find out more or to enquire about an appointment, visit my website https://hopecounsellingservice.com.au
There is no reason to have a phone in your bedroom at night and there is absolutely no reason to expect that an adolescent is going to have the self-control to make that decision on their own. This is an easy rule that is appropriate no matter what your child’s temperament is. It’s so unusual that something could be one size fits all, but this one I think counts as good for everybody. This week’s episode of Raising Good Humans Podcast we are talking about 7 seven limits to set before you get a smart phone for your young person. These are also good conversations to have even if you already have given them a smart smartphone!
24/01/2026
I know it can feel like you're being selfish sometimes when you put yourself first, but I can assure you that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It's self-leadership. It's being responsible for meeting your own needs.
No one else can do this for you, you're the only one you've got. You should not have to suffer so that you can take care of others. Is there room for more balance?
This is especially true for those in caring and helping roles. It goes without saying that we need to meet our own needs if we want to do what we do in the longer term.
In order to do this, we need to work on our 'self-attunement'. Watch this space for more on this topic.
23/01/2026
Setting boundaries and respecting your own needs doesn't need to be done in big, loud statements. You can do it quietly and in small ways, especially when you're just starting out.
You can take small actions that honour your needs and help you to feel a little more connected to yourself and perhaps a little bit more energised.
It is never too late to start taking small moments out of the day that are just for you
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19/12/2025
If you are feeling distressed by the attacks at Bondi, please know that what you are experiencing is normal and you are not alone.
Please know that support is available for you, and Lifeline has put together a helpful support guide.
Hope Counselling Service condemns antisemitism and all forms of hatred and violence. My thoughts are with the Jewish community and everyone impacted by the devastating terror attack.
Are you feeling overwhelmed following the Bondi Beach Terror Attack? You are not alone.
This traumatic event has impacted Australians from all walks of life and left many of us with unexpected and difficult emotions.
In our Bondi Beach Attack: Wellbeing support guide, you’ll find information about common reactions, reassurance that what you’re feeling is valid, and ideas for taking care of your wellbeing.
And remember - you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 or chat at lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat anytime, no matter how this has impacted you.
10/12/2025
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04/12/2025
I recommend watching this mini series by Dr Jessica Taylor about victim blaming and violence against women and girls.
02/12/2025
23/11/2025
It’s difficult when this all you know. It’s empowering when you find new traditions.
Resources @ linktr.ee/natepost
I’m glad you’re here. ✨✨
17/11/2025
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Sending much compassion to those who know this pain. 💔💔
New retreat details @ linktr.ee/natepost
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Hope Counselling Service is a private counselling practice based in Muswellbrook NSW,
provided by Melinda Timmons.
Melinda is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and qualified Counsellor with over twelve years experience providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults.
Melinda is committed to helping people make changes in their lives, even when things may feel hopeless. Although engaging in therapy can not change what has happened in the past, it can help to change the impact it has on the present and the future.
Working from a strengths-based perspective, Melinda is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including cognitive, behavioural, somatic and mindfulness based therapies. She uses an integrative approach tailored to your individual needs, with a focus on strengths, resilience and recovery.
She has a particular interest in providing therapeutic intervention for the treatment of trauma and trauma-related difficulties, as well as a wide variety of other types of mental health related difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship difficulties.
