Melissa Ferrari - Psychotherapist & Relationship Expert

27/03/2026

Rest in Peace, Mel Schilling 🤍

A truly remarkable woman whose impact reached far beyond the world of psychology. Mel had a rare gift the ability to connect, to understand, and to guide others with both strength and compassion ✨

Through her work, she empowered so many to grow, reflect, and embrace their own journeys. But perhaps even more inspiring was the way she faced her own personal battles with honesty, courage, and grace.

Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched, the conversations she changed, and the hearts she helped heal ♡

Thank you for everything, Mel. You will never be forgotten ~ Melissa x

25/03/2026

reposted from Dr. Stan Tatkin

An effective apology is much more than an "I'm sorry."

When you hurt your partner, take the time to focus on them, get specific, and ensure you have fully eased their pain before moving on to anything else.

25/03/2026

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24/03/2026

The “mental load” is something many people feel but struggle to explain the constant, behind-the-scenes thinking, planning and remembering that keeps life running smoothly. It’s invisible, often unrecognised, and rarely shared equally, yet it can have a significant impact on stress, relationships and overall wellbeing.

This article unpacks what the mental load really is, why it matters, and how understanding it can help create more balance at home and beyond.

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While research has found mothers do more in all four stages of cognitive labour, there was one stage where men were more active than others.

22/03/2026

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22/03/2026

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling, it’s being recognised as a serious health risk, and more young men are speaking up than ever before. But with that openness comes a deeper question many are struggling to answer…

What does it actually mean to be a man today?

This is a powerful read on the rise of the 'male loneliness epidemic' - and why these conversations matter more than ever.

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"It's essential men continue to show up this way."

19/03/2026

The commitment is simply an agreement that neither one of you is going anywhere...

Repost ~ Dr. Stan Tatkin 👇
The first year (maybe two) of your relationship is the time to determine if you and your partner are a good fit for a long-term relationship. It is important to take that time because it will be difficult to think clearly about each other during your infatuation stage.
However, if that audition period lasts much longer, you can harm your relationship.
When we know we are being judged, it's challenging to behave normally. Once you know you are fully committed, it becomes easier to be your full selves around each other. You don't have to get married to achieve this. The commitment I'm talking about here is simply an agreement that neither one of you is going anywhere.

The first year (maybe two) of your relationship is the time to determine if you and your partner are a good fit for a long-term relationship. It is important to take that time because it will be difficult to think clearly about each other during your infatuation stage.

However, if that audition period lasts much longer, you can harm your relationship.

When we know we are being judged, it's challenging to behave normally. Once you know you are fully committed, it becomes easier to be your full selves around each other. You don't have to get married to achieve this. The commitment I'm talking about here is simply an agreement that neither one of you is going anywhere.

18/03/2026

Did you know that if you are a Psychotherapist, Couple Therapist or Counsellor, you can book Melissa for a 45-minute Zoom call drawing on Melissa’s nearly 30 years of experience?

If you want career direction, training ideas or advice on anything to do with your career, you can book in here: https://tinyurl.com/3jvm3yvr

17/03/2026

Just a reminder for your Tuesday :)

'𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 6 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢 6-𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵' ~ 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪

15/03/2026

Sometimes the bravest moments don’t look loud or confident~ they’re quiet, uncertain, and deeply human. The following quote captures the strength it takes to show up as your true self ✨

12/03/2026

I just read Mel Schilling from MAFS post on Instagram about her diagnosis of terminal cancer. So much can be said about the show but one thing that has always stood out to me is Mel's genuine kindness and warmth. This news is so sad and I wish her and her family peace in this difficult and devastating time. I captured this photo off one of her reels because I think she looks so pretty here 💔🙏

12/03/2026

For years, Mitch Little believed his marriage was quietly falling apart. When he found his wife Carissa crying without knowing why, he thought it meant she no longer loved him. Instead, the moment uncovered a serious and often overlooked health issue impacting Australians and women all over the world.

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Gold Coast fitness coach Mitch Little spent several years thinking his wife Carissa hated him.