MindfulWell Collective

19/12/2025

✅Our referral and care process is designed to ensure safe, appropriate, and personalised support.

1️⃣ Submit your referral
Complete the referral form and you will be invited to book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This call provides an opportunity to discuss your referral information, clarify your needs, and determine clinical suitability and fit. There is no obligation to proceed.

2️⃣ Book your appointment
In the initial session, we will complete a comprehensive assessment of your history, current concerns, and therapeutic goals. You will have a confidential, non-judgemental space to share, and a personalised plan of care will be developed collaboratively.

3️⃣ Ongoing support
Ongoing sessions are adapted as therapy progresses. You will be supported to develop practical, evidence-informed strategies to strengthen mental and physical health, with a focus on sustainable, long-term outcomes.

17/12/2025

MindfulWell Fundraising Event 🤍

Join us on 21 March 2026 at 10:30am-12:00pm for a small, community-led wellbeing event a session of Pilates and a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment to connect, supporting free and low-cost counselling for women and youth. Bring your mat and grab a mate! together we can make a real difference!

🗓 Tickets go live: 20 December at 10am
🎟 Limited tickets available

Two ticket options:
✨ Wellbeing Ticket – Event entry + supporting accessible counselling
✨ Supporter Ticket – Event entry + larger contribution toward counselling + entry into a thank-you draw to receive one of three donated Dr Libby wellness books

100% of profits from this event go directly to counselling services for women and youth in our community. Can’t attend? You can still make a difference by donating.

Be part of the MindfulWell Collective and help make mental health care accessible for all.

Thank you to our supporters nz .nz

16/12/2025

For some, this season is joyful. For others, it may feel complex or tender.
All experiences are valid here.
Please remember that caring for yourself may include asking for support.

Wishing you a gentle holiday season from us to you. 🤍

We’ll be closed from 23 December and will reopen on 12 January.

If you need immediate support during this time, please reach out to local crisis or emergency services.

New Zealand support options:
• 1737 Call or text 1737 (free, 24/7)
• Lifeline 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
• Su***de Crisis Helpline 0508 TAUTOKO (828 865)
• Emergency services Call 111

15/12/2025

PMDD is often dismissed as “extreme PMS,” but the reality is far more complex. It is a clinically recognised condition with a biological basis, yet many people live with it for years without a clear explanation for what they’re experiencing. The result is a recurring cycle of emotional and mental health symptoms that can feel confusing, isolating, and overwhelming.

PMDD can show up in powerful ways, both emotionally and physically. Many people describe:

Sudden and intense mood shifts, including deep sadness or feelings of emptiness

Heightened irritability or anger that feels disproportionate or difficult to manage

Increased anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of internal tension

Extreme exhaustion paired with disrupted sleep patterns

Difficulty focusing, thinking clearly, or feeling mentally present

One of the reasons PMDD is so frequently misunderstood is because it closely mirrors symptoms of depression. Low mood, changes in sleep, reduced energy, and distressing thoughts can appear in both. The key difference lies in pattern and timing.

With PMDD, symptoms follow a predictable hormonal rhythm. They typically arise in the days or weeks after ovulation and ease soon after menstruation begins. This cyclical nature can feel like a switch—intense symptoms appear, then lift—only to return again the following month. Current understanding suggests PMDD is linked to how the brain responds to normal hormonal fluctuations, rather than a hormone imbalance itself.

In contrast, clinical depression is not cycle-dependent. Symptoms are ongoing, last for weeks or longer, and are not tied to changes in the menstrual cycle.

✨ Please note: This content is offered for psychoeducation and support, not as medical advice. If this feels familiar, reaching out to a GP is advised. We are qualified professionals in mental health and wellbeing we offer mental health and wellbeing support for PMDD.

’sMentalHealth

10/12/2025

When someone shares their story, it reminds us how powerful support can be.
Counselling isn’t a last resort, it’s a pathway to feeling held, grounded, and not alone. 🤍

09/12/2025

Stress is a natural response of your brain and body to challenges. It can come from life demands, past experiences, or internal pressures like self-criticism and perfectionism.

Ongoing stress can affect sleep, mood, focus, and wellbeing. Understanding its causes is the first step to managing it effectively.

At MindfulWell, we offer trauma-informed, evidence-based support to help you regulate stress and build lasting resilience.

💜Read the full blog on our website

06/12/2025

Healing around food and body image can feel overwhelming especially as a teen or young person navigating so many changes.
At MindfulWell, we help young people understand the feelings and pressures behind eating and body image struggles, while building safety, self-compassion, and emotional awareness.
You don’t have to do this alone. Every step towards understanding yourself is a step towards care, connection, and calm.
💜Support is available online and in person across Aotearoa.
📩 Link in bio to learn more or book a session.

04/12/2025

This December, let’s make the season less about perfection…
and more about connection, softness, and community care.

Each week, choose one gentle act to brighten someone’s world:

✨ Check on 3 people
✨ Cook or bring kai to someone
✨ Pay it forward in a small, meaningful way
✨ Donate to a local charity
✨ Send a message to someone you miss
✨ Offer time, warmth, or a listening ear

These small acts might seem simple, but they can shift an entire day, remind someone they matter, or open a door to support they didn’t know how to ask for.

Community care is how we heal.
And the world feels softer when we look after one another. 🤍

03/12/2025

Introducing the MindfulWell Collective.
Our team of experienced practitioners come together from across Aotearoa to provide safe, accessible online and in-person support for youth, women, and whānau.
Bridging the space where clinical care and holistic support meet, we offer a whole-person approach to wellbeing.
We understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why we provide care for specific needs and a diverse range of experiences ensuring you feel seen, understood, and genuinely supported.
From anywhere in Aotearoa, we’re here to walk alongside you with compassion, trust, and evidence-based care.
Arohanui,
Amy

02/12/2025

If you’re ready to strengthen your wellbeing, build healthier habits, and create more balance in your life, we’re here to support you.
MindfulWell appointments for 2026 are now open.
Your journey starts with one step we’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

✨ Head to our bio to book.

Discover mental health and wellness counselling, workshops and retreats offering trauma-informed, whole-person approaches for lasting transformation. Expertly designed events and solutions to support lasting personal growth.

25/11/2025

Your wellbeing matters, no matter where you are.
MindfulWell Collective | Wāhine Hauora offers Telehealth counselling and coaching, giving you access to trauma-informed, compassionate support from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, or simply needing a safe space to land, our practitioners are here to walk alongside you with evidence-based care and holistic wellbeing in mind.
✨ Flexible. Accessible. Safe.
✨ For wāhine, by wāhine.

Discover mental health and wellness counselling, workshops and retreats offering trauma-informed, whole-person approaches for lasting transformation. Expertly designed events and solutions to support lasting personal growth.