Changes in Between ™

16/05/2026

I wrote a new blog about the Finnish concept of sisu.

To me, it speaks less about toughness and more about continuing with life when things remain difficult or unresolved for longer than expected.

What is sisu meaning? Discover the Finnish idea of quiet strength and how we keep going through difficult moments without forcing change.

11/05/2026

06/05/2026

There are periods in life when something has clearly ended, yet what comes next has not fully taken shape.

Many people move through this space during grief, change, and major life transitions while still trying to function in everyday life.

I’ve written a new blog about the experience of living in the space between “no longer” and “not yet.”

This in-between space can feel disorienting, but it can also be part of how life gradually reorganises after change.

https://www.changesinbetween.com/life-transitions-and-grief-honour-the-space-between/

Life transitions and grief can leave people in the messy middle between what has ended and what has not yet begun.

03/05/2026

When things feel overwhelming, the instinct is often to try to do more or fix more.

But sometimes the pressure comes from what has quietly built up over time.

I’ve written a piece on lagom, a Swedish concept of “just enough,” and how it can shift the way we relate to our homes and daily lives, especially in times of change.

What does lagom mean? Discover the lagom meaning and the Swedish idea of "just enough" for a more settled home.

26/04/2026

I’ve been reflecting on the idea of hygge through my work with people navigating change, loss and overwhelm.

Often, it’s less about how a space looks and more about whether it allows you to settle.

I’ve written a short reflection on this and how our homes can support us during times of change.

https://www.changesinbetween.com/hygge-meaning-calm-home/

What is hygge? Discover its deeper meaning and how to create a calm, supportive home when navigating loss, change, and overwhelm

28/03/2026

Grief doesn’t always look the way people expect.

Sometimes you’re functioning on the outside while struggling quietly underneath.

I’ve recently updated my grief and loss counselling page to better reflect how I work with people through these experiences.

If this resonates, you’re welcome to read more.

Grief and loss counselling in Melbourne for death, estrangement, and non-death losses. Support that honours loss and helps you rebuild life.

28/02/2026

I don’t know if anyone else has been following the videos of Punch-kun, the monkey with the stuffed toy, but I seem to keep going back to them.

It got me thinking about attachment, grief, and the strange ways we hold onto things when life changes.

I wrote a blog about it (and yes, Tango makes an appearance).

Link below if you’re interested.

Attachment to objects during grief and life transitions. Why objects hold meaning, comfort, and connection when life feels uncertain.

01/02/2026

I’ve been a wilderness first aider for over 20 years.

When my son was stung by a jellyfish at the beach recently, I took a photo and sent it to ChatGPT to help identify it and double-check what to do.

I felt a brief flicker of embarrassment about that.
Then I realised this wasn’t about lack of knowledge.

It was a this-is-my-child moment.

Every three years, wilderness first aiders turn up to re-certify. Not just to tick a box, but to practise, refresh, and step back into scenarios that remind us what it feels like under pressure.

Just as importantly, we share stories.

We learn from each other’s lived experience. What actually happened in the field. What we missed. What surprised us. What changed our practice. That learning sits alongside the hours of hands-on scenarios and decision-making.

Some knowledge sticks because it’s lived.

After having acute appendicitis myself, I don’t just “know” about red flags like rebound tenderness. I understand, in my body, why that matters.

With bluebottle stings, experience and shared learning have taught me what helps.
Hot water immersion.
Not vinegar.
Not pressure immobilisation.

So in that moment on the beach, I wasn’t trying to be impressive or rely on memory alone. I stayed calm, used the tools available, and prioritised safety.

Good practice isn’t about certainty.
It’s about care, humility, shared learning, and being willing to check when it matters.

31/12/2025

I offer counselling and relational Gestalt psychotherapy for adults who are navigating grief, major life transitions, or chronic disorganisation, including hoarding behaviours and ongoing overwhelm.

This can look like struggling with everyday functioning, difficulties at work or in relationships, feeling stuck in a home that no longer feels workable, or trying to find your footing after loss or significant change.

I work in Melbourne and online, including home visits and walk-and-talk sessions where appropriate.

As we move into 2026, I have some new availability for private clients.

Website link in comments.

29/12/2025

I’m now registered as a clinical psychotherapist with PACFA, following many years of training, supervision, and clinical practice.

My work centres on relational Gestalt psychotherapy with adults navigating grief, life transitions, and periods of ongoing overwhelm.