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I’m Avril Shepley, a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse & coach offering trauma-informed, inclusive telehealth counselling and mental health coaching Australia-wide for NDIS, veterans, neurodiverse & LGBTQIA+ communities. 🌱 avrilshepley.com.au

"No" is a complete sentence. Boundaries aren't walls — they're the honest limits that protect your energy, your relation...
29/08/2026

"No" is a complete sentence. Boundaries aren't walls — they're the honest limits that protect your energy, your relationships, and your wellbeing. You're allowed to have them. 💜


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Recovery from anxiety isn't linear. Some days feel easier, others bring you right back to where you started.But here's w...
28/08/2026

Recovery from anxiety isn't linear. Some days feel easier, others bring you right back to where you started.

But here's what I know: showing up, even on the hard days, matters.

Even when the anxiety whispered that you couldn't.
Even when you nearly cancelled.
Even when you felt like you were failing at it.

You came back anyway.

That's not weakness. That's one of the bravest things a person can do 💜

If anxiety has been running the show lately and you're ready to find some steadier ground, you don't have to figure it out alone.

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Movement doesn't have to mean the gym. A short walk. A stretch. Dancing badly in your kitchen. Whatever gets you into yo...
28/08/2026

Movement doesn't have to mean the gym. A short walk. A stretch. Dancing badly in your kitchen. Whatever gets you into your body and out of your head — that counts. 🐾 (Cats optional but recommended.)


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Anxiety isn't always obvious. It can show up in subtle ways that are easy to overlook. Recognising the signs is the firs...
27/08/2026

Anxiety isn't always obvious. It can show up in subtle ways that are easy to overlook. Recognising the signs is the first step towards understanding, support, and healing. 💚

Box breathing is one of the simplest tools for regulating your nervous system. Try it now: breathe in for 4 counts → hol...
27/08/2026

Box breathing is one of the simplest tools for regulating your nervous system. Try it now: breathe in for 4 counts → hold for 4 → breathe out for 4 → hold for 4. Repeat three times. Notice the difference. 🧠


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Rest is not a reward for finishing everything. Rest is a need — like water, like air. Your nervous system recovers durin...
26/08/2026

Rest is not a reward for finishing everything. Rest is a need — like water, like air. Your nervous system recovers during rest. Your body repairs. Your mind resets. Give yourself permission. 🌙


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When anxiety rises, your nervous system needs an anchor 💜This simple grounding technique can help bring you back to the ...
26/08/2026

When anxiety rises, your nervous system needs an anchor 💜

This simple grounding technique can help bring you back to the present moment when everything feels overwhelming.

The 5-4-3-2-1 method:

👁️ 5 things you can see around you
👂 4 things you can hear right now
✋ 3 things you can touch or feel
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

Pause. Breathe slowly. Go through each one.

It works because it shifts focus from anxious thoughts back to your body and environment, reminding your nervous system that you are safe, right here, right now.

Keep it in your back pocket for the next time anxiety shows up uninvited 🌱

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Some days, simply getting through is enough. Prioritise your basic needs, be kind to yourself, and remember that rest is...
25/08/2026

Some days, simply getting through is enough. Prioritise your basic needs, be kind to yourself, and remember that rest is part of recovery and every small step matters. 💚

Writing is one of the most underrated mental health tools we have. It doesn't need to be perfect — just honest. Even fiv...
25/08/2026

Writing is one of the most underrated mental health tools we have. It doesn't need to be perfect — just honest. Even five minutes with a pen and a page can help untangle a busy mind. 📓

What would you write if no one was watching?


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Starting the week with stillness. Before the to-do list, before the notifications — just you, a warm drink, and a moment...
24/08/2026

Starting the week with stillness. Before the to-do list, before the notifications — just you, a warm drink, and a moment that belongs to you. 🍵 Self-care doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it's just choosing to begin gently.

What does your morning ritual look like?


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Sunbury, VIC
3429

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Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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