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MA in Philosophy and Sociology| Grad Cert in Mental Health| Senior Yoga Teacher| Counsellor‑in‑Training|

My name is Maya and I started Wellbeing Assistance as a way to help people establish their personalised approach to wellbeing. Drawing on my education (Diploma in Art-therapy, BA and MA in Philosophy with Majors in Education, MA in Sociology and currently studying Grad Cert in Mental Health), training (500 RYT yoga teacher) and work experience (in Not For Profit and Disability) I help my clients establish lifestyle changes that support their wellbeing and life satisfaction.

27/10/2026

11 years ago, I came to Australia and had to entirely rethink my career. From working in culture and education to... what? I asked myself the same question I did before choosing my studies: how can I help people live better lives?

My degrees didn't allow me to register with any professional body in Australia, but while I couldn't count on professional recognition, I could count on my skills.

To be fair, my calling found me, not the other way around. Someone with a disability asked me, "Can you teach me yoga?" They couldn't find anyone willing to work with them.

It was a big decision. Their body wasn't 'standard' in any way. But their mind was brilliant, so I asked if they would be willing to approach our sessions as a dialogue with their body and between the two of us. We started working together, and it was extremely rewarding for both of us!

I knew, though, that future clients would need more support, assurance, and encouragement when navigating physical, emotional, and mental challenges.

So, 10 years later, I'm extremely grateful for all the opportunities to learn and to share what I've learnt. What a journey!

30/08/2026

One of the skills that makes or breaks your life is the ability to manage your frustration.

Do you have a pattern of how you react when things aren't going your way?

Sometimes we associate unskilful management of frustration with outbursts of anger or snapping at people. But it can also show up as sarcasm, being passive-aggressive, dismissing, avoiding, or withdrawing.

By now you probably see how all of the above might not be the most supportive behaviours. At the same time, it's not about not feeling frustrated—it's about knowing what to do with that frustration in a given situation to mitigate unwanted consequences, and maybe even use that energy in a constructive way.

28/08/2026

The world won't be the way you want it, or think you need it to be.

The job of this world is to just be. The same goes for people, even if they play an enormously important role in your life. That means there will always be hurdles in your way, and you need to learn how to jump them. Unfortunately, some people trip over their own feet.

Not knowing how to work with your emotions, not knowing how to communicate, being easily frustrated, blaming others, lacking clarity, or being unable to maintain your boundaries... that is setting yourself up for failure.

These things are skills, not just knowledge, which means you need to practice them, not just read about them—even though reading can be a good starting point.

If you want to learn how to clear hurdles better, get in touch for personalised coaching.

01/07/2026

Philosophy is known as the mother of all sciences, and music therapy is no different. We all use music—for pleasure, for connection, for insight, and so much more.

When it comes to our well-being, music is something we all reach for intuitively, depending on our mood. But our intuitive choices might not always be the healthiest ones for us.

For example, if you are angry, you might naturally be drawn to music that increases agitation. When used wisely, that music can help you connect with your anger, label it, feel it, and eventually transform it.

But there is also a risk of indulging in that anger, getting attached to it, and letting a temporary state slowly become a permanent trait.

In my personal experience, mindful choices work best. Energetic music is meant to help us stay alert, but I've noticed that if deep focus is also required (like during long drives), my nervous system responds much better to calm, soothing music. For me, energetic music listened to for hours on end overstimulates my system and ultimately leaves me feeling fatigued.

What about you? Have you ever noticed a playlist working against you? Let me know in the comments.

18/06/2026

I remember watching a colleague facilitate an intergenerational exchange group years ago. She was prompting the room with questions that sparked instant curiosity, openness, and a genuine willingness to share. I was inspired.

I admired her skill and wanted to learn the art. Now, 20 years later, I know I was absolutely right—asking questions is an art. It is a skill that improves lives, builds bridges, and fills the gaps.

Change in life almost always starts with a question. The prompt you use sets the direction, the scope, and the tone of your search.

In fairness, when you work with a coach or a counsellor, you are largely employing their ability to ask the kinds of questions that expand your perspective. But you don't have to wait for a session to start. Start today by mindfully observing the character of your questions.

16/06/2026

Have you noticed how some thinking leaves you drained and worried? Rumination, worrying, and over-analysing have one thing in common: they keep you on a cognitive hamster wheel. You keep spinning and spinning with no solution in sight. In the end, you might arrive at the conclusion that you are just useless and the problem is simply overwhelming.

Interestingly, how we think often depends on our intellectual habits. Let's say you make a mistake. What usually happens after that? Does your mind keep replaying it over and over again? Do you start thinking about how this one mistake will—like the butterfly effect—ruin your life? Or do you simply notice: "Oh, that wasn't good. Is it possible to learn anything from it?"

Our thinking habits have the biggest impact in emotion-laden situations. That's why it's best to practice supportive thinking habits all the time. Good thinking brings clarity, feeling energised and grounded, and moves you forward.

02/06/2026

If our intuition is right, humans value their own experience as a source of intimate knowledge of the world.

It is remarkable how our senses can trigger something within, making us feel as though an experience has become a part of our inner world—a space we carry with us.

Think of your favourite piece of music, a place you have sweet memories of, or the way someone's warm shoulder feels against your cheek.

It is through our body that we learn we are not only from this world, we are a part of this world; and "magically", this world becomes a part of us.

01/06/2026

Monday funny.

It's OK, let them question, still cross the road ;) 🙃

29/05/2026

Most people, from time to time are visited by a feeling of emptiness or meaninlesness. Life often throws either too much or too little. We know that from the science of flow, that we feel the best when we challenges that are just a little bit harder than the skills we already have.

But in those moments, we turn inwards, asking ourselves what it is all about. We also look up to those we consider wise: maybe a spiritual teacher, maybe a philosopher, maybe a therapist.

What we want is a resilient outlook on life, one that holds true in times of joy, and times of sorrow.

For some, the continuous search is the way. Just staying curious, sensitive, and mindful must sometimes be enough, because there are no definite answers that would satisfy everyone.

If you are looking to challenge your search for meaning, I recommend grabbing a copy of The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.

24/05/2026

To engage in philosophical thinking, we often use thought experiments that highlight our beliefs. Exploring a hypothetical, often impossible situation grants us the comfort of a detached view.

Jokingly, we know that the easiest problems to solve are those of someone else. For others, we always have a foolproof method; it's only our own lives that are too messy to see clear-cut solutions.

Well, most times it's just ignorance on our part (we fail to empathetically understand their situation), but sometimes it is that very lack of entanglement that allows us to see a way out.
We are attached to our past hurts and loves, to what we have been taught and what we have experienced, and to the ways we act and think. If someone asks us, "And how is that working out for you?" we may feel attacked: "But THIS IS WHO I AM!"

But what if it's just an experiment? To take off this luggage—not to leave it behind permanently, but just to see how it feels to walk without it? Or maybe it is too precious after all?

It's another example of exploring your identity, and here is a fitting poem, an excerpt from "Prospective Immigrants Please Note" by Adrienne Rich:

Either you will
go through this door
or you will not go through.
If you go through
there is always the risk
of remembering your name.
Things look different on the other side..
If you do not go through
it is possible
to live worthily
maintain an honorable name
to the end..
but you will not have to remember
what it is to be new.

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Adelaide, SA
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Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

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http://wellbeingassistance.org/

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