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The Upside of Me Canberra Specialist in women’s mental health support & wellbeing. I'm here to constructively & positively h

22/02/2026

☕️As women and parents, we’re often taught that our needs come last.

☕️That taking time for ourselves is selfish, or that it only “counts” if it’s substantial.

☕️But I’ve learned that tiny, regular acts of self-love can be more powerful than occasional grand gestures.

☕️This small, consistent practice has taught me that self-care isn’t measured in hours – it’s measured in presence.

☕️It’s not about how long you take; it’s about being intentional with the time you have.

Lisa 👏

Accredited & Degree Qualified Counsellor

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

⏸️Pause. 🔵Reset. 🧘‍♀️Give yourself permission to slow down a little over the coming weeks. ✈️ I’ll be prioritising my:🎄 ...
09/12/2025

⏸️Pause. 🔵Reset. 🧘‍♀️Give yourself permission to slow down a little over the coming weeks.

✈️ I’ll be prioritising my:
🎄 energy
🎄 health
🎄 relationships

Thank you to all the terrific & courageous people I’ve worked with this year. Counselling is a blessed career where you often hear people’s most intimate thoughts & feelings. It’s always such an honour to help them navigate through this rich life!

Happy holidays.

Accredited & Degree Qualified Counsellor

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

09/12/2025

🎄I don’t hate Christmas. 🎄 I just have my own ritual that aligns with my family & my values. You do you. Permission granted. 🪄

Lisa 🎄

Accredited & Degree Qualified Counsellor

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

04/12/2025

A great night at the 2025 ACT Volunteering Awards. Blessed to be nominated for the Community Support Award 👏👏💙💙

A great night at the 2025 ACT Volunteering Awards. 🏅👏👏Want to make an impact without a huge commitment? Then volunteer b...
04/12/2025

A great night at the 2025 ACT Volunteering Awards. 🏅👏👏

Want to make an impact without a huge commitment?

Then volunteer because it …..

🏅Connects you with amazing people who share your values

🏅Let’s use skills to make a real difference

🏅 Is actually fun & even an hour here and there counts

It was lovely to be recognised & there were many other amazing organisations and individuals doing their bit in Canberra.

And a shout out to Canberra who won the Community Support Award. 🏆

Reach out if you need to chat more about being connected.

Lisa ☺️

Accredited & Degree Qualified Counsellor

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

🥱 Laying there awake at night filled with negative thoughts?🥱 Maybe bedtime isn’t the right time to be challenging your ...
24/10/2025

🥱 Laying there awake at night filled with negative thoughts?

🥱 Maybe bedtime isn’t the right time to be challenging your brain!

🧠 What if you could learn a way to be besties with your mind?

✅ It’s possible. Try a different approach & very likely sleep a lot better!!!

✅ Counselling offers an opportunity to brain dump but also learn simple skills to help manage negativity.

Lisa 👋
The Upside of Me Counselling

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

🍍When we try to repair after a fight, we’re not just fixing the issue - we’re also reaching out for connection. 🍍Repair ...
19/09/2025

🍍When we try to repair after a fight, we’re not just fixing the issue - we’re also reaching out for connection.

🍍Repair attempts are bids to reconnect, rebuild intimacy, and strengthen our bond.

🍍What would it look like to approach conflicts with curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to reconnect?

🧡 Do you feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel lost in the relationship?

🧡 Do you need help navigating tough conversations?

🧡 Relationships should ADD value to your life. If yours isn’t, let’s talk.

Lisa 🙋‍♀️

Accredited & Degree Qualified Counsellor

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

🕶️ My Saturday was enjoying the glorious Canberra weather volunteering at Marymead’s annual Spring Sale. 🕶️ They didn’t ...
14/09/2025

🕶️ My Saturday was enjoying the glorious Canberra weather volunteering at Marymead’s annual Spring Sale.

🕶️ They didn’t let me be in charge of the plants 🪴 ❌ as I’m known to “over care”for them (aka kill plants). 👠 Shoe stall was my gig!

🔗 If you are looking for connections, helping others is such a simple way!

🔗 Volunteering doesn’t have to be a huge commitment either. It can be an event, an hour or two at a skill you’re great at, anything.

🎁 I volunteer in the community by :
☀️being on 3 x committees,
☀️coaching women coming out of the DV journey,
☀️speaking at community groups,
☀️sharing knowledge for content for other allied health &
☀️am a co-facilitator for a Australia-wide mental health forum.

💐 Purposeful, connected & fun.

Finding yourself feeling disconnected from life?
Let’s meet up.

👋 Lisa

Accredited & Professional Counsellor
The Upside of Me Counselling & Coaching | Forrest

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

🩵 Kindness can be your superpower, even on the toughest days. 🩵 As a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how little compassio...
05/09/2025

🩵 Kindness can be your superpower, even on the toughest days.

🩵 As a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how little compassion can diffuse tension and bring people together.

👋 Lisa

Accredited & Degree Qualified Counsellor

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

Whether it’s talking about the 🏖️ life change 🏖️ of becoming a new parent, 🏖️ discussing your birth 🏖️ or understandin...
29/08/2025

Whether it’s talking about the
🏖️ life change 🏖️ of becoming a new parent, 🏖️ discussing your birth 🏖️ or
understanding your child’s needs, 🏖️ I (and other many other counsellors) are 👩‍🎓formally educated 👩‍🎓on best and safe practices to ensure you keep well & safe during this HUGE change.

We work along side and cross refer with

🔵 GPs,
🔵 psychologists,
🔵 obstetricians,
🔵 midwifes and other parenting support services.

➡️ Ready to talk to someone that truly understands? Let’s meet up.

Lisa

Accredited & Professional Counsellor
The Upside of Me Counselling & Coaching | Forrest

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

😒 Feeling alone in a relationship can be just as painful as being single, because emotional disconnection from your part...
26/08/2025

😒 Feeling alone in a relationship can be just as painful as being single, because emotional disconnection from your partner can leave you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved.

🤔 If this is you or you know someone going through this, seek support.

🩵 You CAN learn to work together to rebuild your connections and strengthen your relationship bond.

Need to know more? Let’s meet up.

Lisa

Accredited & Professional Counsellor
The Upside of Me Counselling & Coaching | Forrest

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

Go gently.LisaAccredited & Professional CounsellorThe Upside of Me Counselling & Coaching | ForrestIndividual Counsellin...
03/08/2025

Go gently.

Lisa

Accredited & Professional Counsellor
The Upside of Me Counselling & Coaching | Forrest

Individual Counselling | Relationships | Parenting | Health I Careers | Coaching

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