Happy Minds Psychology

Happy Minds Psychology Evidence-based psychology for real life. Trauma, perinatal support, anxiety & mood, and support for first responders and high achievers.

Drysdale, VIC + Telehealth.

Masculinity and emotional intelligence are not opposites. Strength doesn't have to mean intimidation.Many boys grow up r...
12/06/2026

Masculinity and emotional intelligence are not opposites.

Strength doesn't have to mean intimidation.

Many boys grow up receiving messages that strength means winning, staying in control, never showing vulnerability or always having the last word.
But strength can also look like:

✓ Respecting boundaries
✓ Apologising when you've caused harm
✓ Regulating anger
✓ Listening without defensiveness
✓ Repairing after conflict

While Off-Campus is a fictional series and includes violence and behaviours that are not condoned, it also portrays moments of respect, accountability and supportive male friendship that reflect conversations we often have in therapy.

Respectful masculinity isn't about being perfect. It's about choosing empathy, accountability and respect, again and again.

What qualities make someone feel emotionally safe to you?

For support, we provide Psychology and counselling services with telehealth or face-to-face options in Drysdale. To book an appointment, call us on 03 5292 8833 or visit our website https:/www.happyminds.net.au⁠

With homosexuality only being removed from major medical classifications such as the DSM (1973) and the WHO ICD (1990) w...
11/06/2026

With homosexuality only being removed from major medical classifications such as the DSM (1973) and the WHO ICD (1990) within recent decades, music has played a significant role in shaping belonging and identity within the q***r community, showing how far society has come today.

While many artists have contributed to this story, this timeline shows how a select few have helped shape belonging through music over time.

1970s → identity emerges through liberation and belonging
1980s → visibility grows with tension and exclusion
1990s → public visibility under scrutiny and negotiation
2000s → q***r expression enters mainstream culture
2010s–2020s → Q***r identity is visible, celebrated, and normalised in global pop, carried forward by contemporary artists such as Troye Sivan, Reneé Rapp, Lil Nas X, and Kehlani, who continue expanding representation and belonging.

Many more artists and voices could be included in this conversation.

Comment below with others you feel have shaped q***r representation and belonging through music!

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Infant Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of early relationships in shaping emotional, physical, and...
08/06/2026

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of early relationships in shaping emotional, physical, and mental well-being across the lifespan.

This year’s theme, “Attunement,” refers to the capacity to notice, understand, and respond to another person’s emotional experience in a sensitive and supportive way. In infancy and early childhood, attunement plays a vital role in building secure attachment, emotional regulation, and a sense of safety and connection.

We also acknowledge the work of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMH) — a national organisation of professionals across multiple disciplines who work with infants, young children, and their families. Their mission is to strengthen awareness that infancy and early childhood are critical periods for emotional, physical, and mental health development.

At Happy Minds Psychology, we recognise the importance of early relational experiences and the role of caregivers in supporting infant and perinatal mental health.

We offer psychology and counselling services via telehealth or face-to-face in Drysdale.
📞 03 5292 8833 | 🌐 https://www.happyminds.net.au

The clinic is closed today for the King’s Birthday, and we won’t be able to provide our usual support during this time. ...
07/06/2026

The clinic is closed today for the King’s Birthday, and we won’t be able to provide our usual support during this time.

If you require urgent assistance, please consider contacting one of the following services:
• GP — for urgent clinical support
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 — for emotional distress or suicidal crisis (24/7)
• PANDA National Helpline (Mon–Sat): 1300 726 306 — perinatal mental health support
• CAMHS: 1300 094 187 — child and adolescent mental health crisis support
• The Orange Door: 1800 312 820 — family violence and safety concerns
• Barwon Mental Health Community Team: 1300 094 187 — urgent mental health support
• Barwon Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing (ages 12–25): (03) 4215 0000
• Red Nose Grief & Loss Support Line: 1300 308 307 (24/7)
• Red Nose Safe Sleep Line: 1300 998 698
• Black Dog Institute: blackdoginstitute.org.au — evidence-based mental health resources
• 000 (Triple Zero) — for emergencies only

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to these supports if needed.

We look forward to reconnecting with you when we reopen on Tuesday, 7 April.

This is a reminder that the clinic will be closed for the King’s Birthday; we won’t be able to provide our usual support...
05/06/2026

This is a reminder that the clinic will be closed for the King’s Birthday; we won’t be able to provide our usual support during this time.

If you require urgent assistance, please consider contacting one of the following services:
• GP — for urgent clinical support
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 — for emotional distress or suicidal crisis (24/7)
• PANDA National Helpline (Mon–Sat): 1300 726 306 — perinatal mental health support
• CAMHS: 1300 094 187 — child and adolescent mental health crisis support
• The Orange Door: 1800 312 820 — family violence and safety concerns
• Barwon Mental Health Community Team: 1300 094 187 — urgent mental health support
• Barwon Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing (ages 12–25): (03) 4215 0000
• Red Nose Grief & Loss Support Line: 1300 308 307 (24/7)
• Red Nose Safe Sleep Line: 1300 998 698
• Black Dog Institute: blackdoginstitute.org.au — evidence-based mental health resources
• 000 (Triple Zero) — for emergencies only

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to these supports if needed.

We look forward to reconnecting with you when we reopen on Tuesday, 7 April.

Before starting therapy, it can help to pause and ask yourself a few simple but powerful questions:What is bringing me t...
04/06/2026

Before starting therapy, it can help to pause and ask yourself a few simple but powerful questions:

What is bringing me to therapy?
Am I looking for support, skills, insight, or something else?
Am I open to being challenged, not just supported?
What do I hope will be different if therapy helps?
What am I willing to invest — time, energy, financially?
What type of therapy style would help me feel safe?
What fears or hesitations do I have about starting?

There’s no “right” answer, and if some of these feel uncertain, that’s okay therapy can also help you explore and clarify your goals along the way.

If you’re thinking about therapy, this is a helpful place to start.
You don’t need certainty to begin — just curiosity.

For more support, we offer psychology and counselling services via telehealth across Australia, or face-to-face in Drysdale.

To book an appointment, call 03 5292 8833 or visit https:/www.happyminds.net.au

03/06/2026

This week, meet Ashlea ✨

Ashlea is a Registered Psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal mental health. She works with clients across a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief and loss, identity transitions, and relationship stress.

Ashlea brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach to her work, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered.

She draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT and ACT, while prioritising trust, self-understanding, and overall wellbeing within the therapeutic relationship.

We’re so glad to have her as part of the team!

Loss has a way of changing everything.Even ordinary things can suddenly feel difficult:Getting out of bedAnswering messa...
03/06/2026

Loss has a way of changing everything.
Even ordinary things can suddenly feel difficult:
Getting out of bed
Answering messages
Going to work
Making decisions
Sleeping well
Parenting while hurting
Being around other people
Concentrating on simple tasks
Feeling interested in life
Many people are surprised by how disorienting grief can be. You may feel unlike yourself. You may cry unexpectedly, feel numb for days, become easily irritated, or wonder why the world keeps moving when yours feels paused.

Read the full blog on our website, via the link in our bio.
https://www.happyminds.net.au/2026/06/grief-counselling-services-geelong-compassionate-support-through-loss-mourning-and-healing

The Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy Support Series brings together evidence-informed articles about the emotional, psyc...
01/06/2026

The Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy Support Series brings together evidence-informed articles about the emotional, psychological and relational aspects of surrogacy. Written for intended parents, surrogates, donors, families and professionals, the series offers practical guidance on counselling, birth planning, attachment, decision-making and support throughout the surrogacy journey.

Understanding Surrogacy: A Blog Series
Surrogacy involves more than medical appointments and legal steps. It is also an emotional, relational and deeply human experience. This series brings together articles from Happy Minds Psychology to support intended parents, surrogates, donors, families and professionals with thoughtful, evidence-informed information about the psychological aspects of surrogacy

Follow the link in our bio or tap the link below:

https://www.happyminds.net.au/blog

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