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We all want to believe we’ll rise to the occasion. But sometimes the harder truth is this: it’s easier to walk past, to put our head down, to pretend it’s not our place.

And yet, in these moments, "being neutral" is never really neutral... it’s still a choice. Who are you in the moments where you're forced to choose? And, more importantly, who do you want to be?

My latest blog explores how the hardest moments — when it's inconvenient, when it's messy — are the ones that reveal our character, and are our chance to grow.

Link is in the comments.

hear it from someone else before you'll allow it.

So here it is. Your permission slip.

Which one do you know you need?
Save it. Share it. Send it to someone who might need the permission slip too.

And hey - if you're craving space to figure out what you need (maybe you genuinely don't know), Soul-Led Therapy might be the place to start.

Nobody talks about the middle…

We’re shown the shiny before and after, told of transformation stories, and hear of the triumph. But what about the journey to get there?

The part where the excitement wears off and you’re left with hard work, self-doubt, and you start questioning yourself. Or when it’s not happening in the perfect step-by-step you imagined.

I started writing The Messy Middle blog series as I was going through my own, as a way to document the process, navigate my own emotions, and to help others feel seen, supported, and reminded that this is the part that matters.

If you’re in it right now, you’re not alone. And I hope this gives you the language and the road map to keep going. Because this could be the chapter you’re most proud of yet.

Read all 4 parts on the blog now.
✨Link in comments✨

And if you need extra support, book a session. I’d love to walk alongside you through this.

The part no one talks about. It’s not glamorous or sexy. It’s muddy boots, in the trenches, putting the work in to make a change happen. And it’s hard.

It’s the human part of growth, of evolving ourselves.

That awkward transition when the new version of you isn’t fully formed, and the old one is still tugging at your sleeve.

This is the messy middle.

If you’re in the thick of it - the waiting, the work, the wobble, the questioning - you’re not alone (trust me, I’m right there with you!).

It’s not a setback. It’s a sacred part of the process. And I’ve been sharing my experiences and insights over on my blog.

✨ You can catch the whole blog series (so far) over on my website — link in profile. And stay tuned for Part 4!

Just remember: you’re doing better than you think.

Some people have a LOT of opinions. And they certainly like to share them (!!) - irrespective of how helpful (or not), how respectful (or not), or just plain hurtful they are. It's one thing to do 'the work' and to pursue a life that is wildly true to you... it's a whole other thing having to navigate it within the world of opinionated people.

𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵? 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰. 𝘞𝘩𝘺'𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘣? 𝘞𝘩𝘺'𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘳?

One of my favourites, Brene, refers to the Roosevelt speech about the man in the arena. But when it comes to guiding friends, clients, (and myself!) through this stuff, I love this part: "It's not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better."

(The speech goes on to describe the courage and the vulnerability of the man in the arena.)

But the critic is the one sitting in the stands - in the cheap seats - with popcorn, throwing taunts and judgment. It may be masked as "feedback" but, unless they're in the arena with you, unless the life they're living is one you respect, admire, or aspire to, then their feedback is not welcome. It is just unwanted opinions.

So, if you find yourself wobbled by some opinions or some "feedback" from those around you, ask yourself if it's coming from the cheap seats or from the arena. And then proceed accordingly.

THERAPY SERIES: There are a number of incredible therapies available to support you on your healing journey. And I love that each one can offer different things to different people. I wanted to explore some modalities to remove some of the uncertainty that surrounds seeking counselling and to share an overview of some of the powerful techniques we can utilise together.

Counselling is no longer just learning to master your thoughts.

And kicking it off is one of my favourites: Gestalt therapy. It keeps you focused on the present and is a transformative approach that can develop your self-awareness to a whole new level.

Whether your past is messing up your present, or you’re seeking greater clarity in your life, Gestalt therapy has some powerful tools on offer.

Ready to explore a holistic approach to healing? DM me or book via my website.

Feeling like your world’s been turned upside down? Or maybe you’re feeling unsettled and unfulfilled? Holistic counselling is amazing at supporting you to create the next evolution of your life. One that feels really good. ✨

𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗜𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

To celebrate the launch of my in-person sessions in Mandurah, I have an 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 for you:

🌟 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🌟

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?
Holistic counselling is a gentle therapy that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit, helping you find clarity and harmony. Whether it’s life’s ups and downs or daily stresses, we’ll explore how you can create a life more true to you.
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Lavender House, 4 Parkview St, Mandurah WA 6210
📅 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: Every Tuesday

✨ Take a step towards your truest and most fulfilling life. Click here for more info and to book your session: espsouls.com/holistic-counselling

Ready to have someone in your corner? 🌿✨

Meditation is increasingly being recognised as an incredible way to support your mental health.

But there's so much more to it than that.

As the scientific world catches up with what traditional medicine knows to be true, we are now seeing measured effects, not only in the mind but in the body, too.

In such a fast-paced life, sitting still, in silence, quietening the mind is a practice that alludes many.

The skill to be able to sit in nothing and allow your brain waves to slow takes time, practice, and courage to not be distracted by your thoughts.

Have vou noticed any specific benefits from vour meditation practice?

Are you trying to figure out your life direction? Unsure of your next step?

Having a deep sense of knowing your true life path is so powerful which is exactly why I became a holistic counsellor.

To support those who feel lost, stuck, and uncertain to gain clarity and connection with their intuition.

To know your next right step.

To get clear on your path in life.

With all of the benefits of talk therapy and spiritual modalities - it is absolutely the best of both worlds 💫

I would be honoured to work with you as you pave your new way forward.

✨ Discovery call available
✨ Online sessions
✨ After-hours bookings

DM me for more info.

Ellee x

How often do you get stuck, trying to figure out what the “right” decision is?

Especially if you tend to have some perfectionism pop up its head!

But the best decision is the ‘right’ one, the second best is the ‘wrong’ one, and indeed the last is no decision at all.

What are you putting off doing for fear of making the ‘wrong’ decision when, actually, not doing anything is holding you back?

Can you trust that even if you make the ‘wrong’ decision you’ll figure it out? And it could perhaps lead to something even more magical than you had planned?

There is something thrilling about the thought of making life up as you go along.

Also, terrifying.

Because it means giving up control. Surrendering to the universe. Being vulnerable to the current of life.

However, in my experience, the universe has a plan for your life way more incredible that you could possibly plan for yourself. Except, you need to loosen your grip in order for it to happen.

Do you trust yourself enough to make it up as you go along? Set goals, have dreams, get clear on what you want, sure. But get ready to pivot along the way if you want the most magical adventure for your one precious life.