Your Safe Place Psychology & OT

05/08/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Like you've got too much on your plate?

We know the feeling 💜 ... try one of these quick activities to help you feel better. It will take less than 5 minutes and will make you feel grounded again 🌸

Also, we need to add spend time with your furry friend 🐹because that always lifts your mood ☀️

29/07/2026

Connection isn't measured by the amount of time you spend together. It's measured by how present you are.

Sometimes, ten minutes is all it takes.

💙🩷💜

26/07/2026

❤️ Sometimes, just say YES.

As parents, it's easy to get caught up in the never-ending to-do list.

The washing needs folding.
The dishes need doing.
Emails need answering.
Dinner needs cooking.
The house needs cleaning.

Then a little voice asks...

"Mum, will you play with me?"
"Dad, can we kick the footy?"
"Can we build a cubby?"

Sometimes the answer genuinely has to be no .... and that's okay. We all have responsibilities, and our children don't need us to say yes to everything.

But every now and then, if you can...

💙 Say YES.

Yes to building the cubby.
Yes to another bedtime story.
Yes to dancing in the kitchen.
Yes to getting your feet wet.
Yes to making pancakes for dinner.
Yes to five more minutes.

Because connection doesn't always require hours. Sometimes it's just ten minutes of your undivided attention.

Those ordinary moments, the ones that don't seem important at the time, are often the memories our children carry with them forever.

💙 The washing will wait.
💙 The emails will wait.
💙 The housework will still be there tomorrow.

But childhood doesn't wait.

✨ Tell us ... what's one thing you said "yes" to recently that turned into a beautiful family memory? We'd love to hear your stories. 💙

19/07/2026

Our team has grown!!

We are pleased to announce that we have recently had a new senior psychologist join our team here at YSP!

Farzana is an experienced psychologist who has worked with both kids and adults. Farzana is with us two days a week and has immediate capacity for new referrals.

Welcome Farzana, we’re so happy to have you as part of our team 🙂

To engage with services, please complete our referral form found on our website -

https://yoursafeplacepsychology.com.au/

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

Better than Nee Doh Cubes!

01/07/2026

Natascha is ready for Day 2 of Anxiety in Children and Teens. Day 1 was 👌🏻, looking forward to Day 2 🌸

This training is by Karen Young who is the author of Hey Warrior, the most excellent book about anxiety.

Karen Young - Hey Sigmund

19/06/2026

What a great write up for this very excellent book!!

We have copies in the clinic for sale now 🙂

27/05/2026

Just a reminder … if you’re a psychologist looking for a new environment, check us out!

We’re looking for our next team member to come and join our team.

Please share with anyone who may be interested…

Flexible part-time private practice role in Byford. Shape a meaningful psychology role around your lifestyle, family and strengths.