Knox Mindfulness

26/08/2026

Maybe not everything uncomfortable is toxic.

Boundaries matter. Protecting your peace matters. But so does showing up, having the hard conversation and learning how to repair.

New on the Knox blog: When Did “Protecting Your Peace” Become Avoiding Difficult Conversations? 💌

Link in bio.

20/08/2026

Butterflies are cute… but are they paying rent? 🦋

We’re taught that when we meet the right person, we’ll just know. Chemistry, excitement, staying up until 2am talking, checking our phones every five minutes.

But eventually, real life enters the chat.

The butterflies settle. The dishwasher needs emptying. You know their takeaway order off by heart. And suddenly, stability can feel a whole lot less exciting than the beginning.

But does comfortable mean something is missing?

This week on the Knox Mindfulness blog, we’re talking lust vs love, butterflies vs stability, comfortable vs complacent, and why loving someone doesn’t always mean you’re right for each other.

Because maybe the question isn’t “Do they still give me butterflies?”

Maybe it’s “Do I feel safe, respected, connected and able to grow here?”

💌 Read Is Love Actually Enough? What Really Makes a Relationship Work via the link in our bio.

And tell us below: butterflies or stability, which do you think matters more?

14/08/2026

🌿 Meet Meghan — Registered Counsellor at Knox Mindfulness

Meghan offers a warm and supportive space for children, adolescents and parents navigating the challenges that can come with growing up and family life.

Her services include:

🌱 Parenting support & coaching
🌱 Child & adolescent counselling
🌱 School visits & consultation

Whether your family is navigating changes, challenges at school, parenting concerns, or your child could simply benefit from some additional support, Meghan works collaboratively with children, young people, parents and schools to help families feel supported and understood.

To learn more or enquire about working with Meghan:

📞 (03) 9000 4171
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 knoxmindfulness.com.au

12/08/2026

Feeling tired… but sleep doesn’t seem to fix it?

Sometimes exhaustion isn’t just physical. Emotional exhaustion can build slowly, even when we seem to be functioning just fine.

Our latest blog explores the signs of emotional exhaustion, burnout and when it might be time to slow down. 🤍

🔗 Read more via the link in our bio

12/08/2026

Does your workday end… but your brain hasn’t quite got the memo?

Switching off after a busy day isn’t always as simple as closing the laptop or walking through the front door.

Taking a few intentional moments to decompress can help create a gentle transition between work mode and rest mode, whether that’s changing into something comfortable, moving your body, taking a slow breath or simply reminding yourself that what isn’t finished can wait until tomorrow.

Save this little after-work decompression map for the days when your mind needs some help switching off. 🤍

What helps you unwind after a long day?
Idea from My Easy Therapy

10/08/2026

05/08/2026

Many women spend years wondering why everyday life feels just that little bit harder.

For decades, ADHD has been understood through a lens that focused largely on boys, meaning many girls and women have gone undiagnosed or been misunderstood. Rather than being outwardly hyperactive, ADHD in women can present as overwhelm, forgetfulness, emotional exhaustion, perfectionism or constantly feeling like you’re trying to keep up.

A diagnosis doesn’t change who you are, it can simply provide the understanding and self-compassion that may have been missing for years.

Our latest blog explores why ADHD in girls and women is often harder to detect, the impact this can have throughout life, and why awareness matters.

Read the full blog via the link in our bio. 🤍

17/07/2026

15/05/2026

🐴 Due to increased demand, we are excited to announce that Chloe is now offering an additional day of Equine Therapy sessions from our beautiful Monbulk location on Wednesdays! 🐴

Chloe is a registered psychologist, meaning sessions may be accessed through:
✔️ Mental Health Care Plans
✔️ NDIS
✔️ WorkSafe
✔️ Private Health Insurance

Equine Therapy can support:
✨ Anxiety
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Trauma recovery
✨ Confidence & self-esteem
✨ Connection & communication
✨ Neurodivergent support
✨ General mental health and wellbeing

Working alongside horses in a calm, natural environment can create powerful opportunities for growth, reflection, and healing.

We currently have a small number of weekly and fortnightly appointments available.

📍 Monbulk
📅 Wednesdays
📩 To learn more or book, please contact Knox Mindfulness

Knox Mindfulness is a counseling, psychology, hypnotherapy & support coordination practice in South-Eastern Melbourne. NDIS Registered Providers

09/05/2026

Mother’s Day can hold so many different emotions. 💐

Today, we honour:
The mums, the step-mums, the mother figures.
Those longing to become a mum.
Those grieving their mum or missing their children.
Those navigating complex relationships.
Those carrying both parenting roles.
And those whose journey doesn’t fit neatly into a box.

Whatever today looks like for you — joyful, painful, complicated, healing, or somewhere in-between — your experience is valid. 🤍

Be gentle with yourself today.
Celebrate what feels right.
Grieve what needs space.
And remember, you are not alone.

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