About the Author

Initially employed in administration for 28 years, I decided to change careers after having surgery on my bowel. I figured, life is too short and I’m not finished doing what I want to do.

After further studies in Social Science, I gained part-time employment with TAFE NSW as a Mentor/Counsellor/Teacher for Psychiatric Disability Students; began researching material for my business, Mindful Wellness Pty Ltd, in 2011 and ran a couple of successful groups before deciding to turn this into a book.

I am also a Facilitator & Educator for the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program on the risks of driving under the influence; I have undergone training and gained experience as a Volunteer Presenter for The Black Dog Institute, raising awareness on mental illness; and I work on call as a Group Therapist for a mental health private clinic in the Western Suburbs.

Finally, I landed my full-time permanent dream job at Uniting Care Mental Health in Western Sydney as a Trainer/Facilitator for Mental Health Programs. I feel extremely grateful for all of my life's opportunities, and I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed putting it together.