Here at Felix & Sage Psychology we pride ourselves in creating a warm and welcoming space for you to come for your appointments with our professionally trained and registered practitioners. We are located in on of Ringwood’s established medical and allied health precincts, less than 600 metres from Eastland Shopping Centre and Ringwood Station, with our own off-street car park for your convenience.
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To learn how we can help you receive the care you need, when you need it, or to schedule your initial appointment, contact us today!
Our Aim
We aim to deliver our services in an impartial manner to all our clients, with an understanding that Australia has an increasingly diverse and multicultural society. Through this, we aim to empower our clients to achieve a sense of hope, direction and purpose to ensure the best results for each individual client.
Our Mission
Our Mission here at Felix and Sage is to provide specialized and accessible mental health care solutions to our clients. We deliver these services at our clinic in Ringwood East, Victoria at times that are most convenient for our clients, including nights and weekends.
Tell us! What was your number 1 book this year?
#favouritebooks #favouritebook #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #booklove #psychologists #psychologyclinic #ringwoodpsychologist #psychologistsofinstagram
What was your favourite movie this year??
#favourite #favouritemovie #favouritemovies #decemberreflections2020 #decemberreflections #flashbacks #yourfavouritethings #yourfavourite #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology
Another December Reflection for you!
Music can be such a mood changer, so we want to know - what’s been your favourite song this year? Name a song that is guaranteed to put you in a good mood and let us know in the comments!
#favouritesong #songof2020 #songoftheyear #yourfavouritesong #myfavouritesong #bestsongever #positivepsychology #psychology #therapy #melbournetherapy
Continuing with our December Reflections, what has been your favourite quote this year?
Have you had a mantra, or a saying to keep you on track? Maybe you’ve had a favourite prayer or a passage in a book? Comment below and let us know!
#favouritequote #favouritequotes #quote #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology #psychology #mantra #affirmation
Did you manage to stay active during 2020? If so, what’s been your favourite way to exercise? 🏃♂️🏋️♂️⛹️♀️🏄♀️🧘♀️🚴♂️
#2020 #lookback #reflecting #exercising #lockdownexercise #lockdownrecreation #mooroolbark #lilydale #chirnsidepark #ringwood
Reflection time! What has been your favourite activity during 2020?
#reflect #reflection #decemberreflection #reflectindecember #psychology #activity #favouriteactivity #bestactivity #beactive #recreation
Reflection time again!
What has been your favourite way to relax during the chaos of 2020?
#relax #relaxation #timetorelax #relaxingtime #relaxationtime #2020 #mindfulness #decemberreflections #croydon #mooroolbark
Time to to take a moment to reflect on the last year.
What has been your most useful skill in 2020? Which skill have you put to use in an unexpected or surprising way this year?
Have a think and let us know in the comments below!
#decemberreflections #decemberreflections2020 #timetoreflect #reflectiontime #bestskill #bestskills #skills #skill #heathmont #wantirna
Kicking off our December reflections with this one today!
We invite you to take a moment to reflect on the last year.
What has been your best quality? Which quality that you possess do you feel the proudest of engaging to good effect?
Have you been proud of your generosity, resilience, acceptance, ingenuity?
Have a think and let us know in the comments below!
#decemberreflections #decemberreflections2020 #timetoreflect #reflectiontime #goodquality #bestquality #favouritequality #mentalhealth #selfreflection #selfreflect
Hello everyone!
During the month of December, we will be reflecting on 2020 and encouraging you to do the same.
Each day we will post a new prompt to encourage you to think about how you have made your way through this year, in good times and difficult times, and think about what you have learned about yourself during this period.
We encourage you to keep a journal of your answers, or save them to your notes and post them in the comments so you can take stock of how you have navigated everything.
We look forward to working through this next month with you!
💚
#december #decemberdaily #decemberreflections #decemberreflections2020 #reflections #timetoreflect #timetotakestock #2020 #melbournepsychology #psychologymelbourne
Time to celebrate your wins!
In Victoria it was announced that we have NO active COVID-19 cases today, so we are definitely celebrating that as a win!
Do you have any wins you’d like to share with us? Let us know below! 🕊
#celebrateyourself #celebrateyou #celebrateyourlife #celebrate #celebration #celebrations #tootyourownhorn #tootyourhorn #melbourne #psychology
Happy World Kindness Day!
Here’s a reminder to always be kind to others - and to yourself! 💖
#worldkindnessday #worldkindnessmovement #bekind #bekindtoyourself #bekindalways #bekindtoyourmind #bekindtoeachother #kindiscool #kindisthenewcool #kindnessmatters
What are three good things that happened to YOU today? 💖
#gratitude #grateful #gratitudeattitude #attitudeofgratitude #gratitudelist #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthcare
Our final BOUNDARY SETTING tip is to CONSIDER THE LONG VIEW!
In any relationship there will be days when one person gives more than the other, so try and bear this in mind when it’s safe and appropriate to do so. If you notice that you’re taking or giving far more often, refer to our boundary setting tips and draw a line!
#longview #longgame #longgamethinking #lookforward #lookafteryourself #sethealthyboundaries #nunawading #mitcham #warranwood #wantirna
Today’s BOUNDARY SETTING tip is to BE ASSERTIVE.
If you know you need to set a boundary, just go ahead and do it! Don’t put it off, don’t be wishy-washy, don’t complicate things for yourself and others - instead, try being straightforward and respectful. You might be suprise at how easy it is and how well others take it.
If you need assistance with setting your boundaries, feel free to give us a call and make an appointment with one of our mental health care practitioners.
#boundaries #beassertive #beconfident #bestraightforward #justdoit #healthyboundaries #strongboundaries #eastringwood #northringwood #ringwood
Today’s BOUNDARY SETTING tip is to HAVE RESPECT FOR OTHERS.
We mentioned self-respect a few days ago, but that is very different to selfishness at the expense of others.
Taking advantage of other people is never a good thing - interactions shouldn’t be about who ‘wins’, but about what is fair.
#repecteachother #showrespect #haverespect #showrespectgetrespect #mutualrespect #mutualappreciation #nunawading #blackburn #warranwood #parkorchards
Our next BOUNDARY SETTING tip is to HAVE SELF-RESPECT💚
Sometimes when we places lot of value in the approval of others we can compromise our boundaries in order to be liked.
If you’re having a hard time maintaining a boundary with someone, think about whether you are elevating their needs above your own in a way that is hurtful to you.
It’s great to consider the well-being of others, but never forget that your well-being is just as important!
#respect #respectyourself #respectyou #selfrespect #selfesteem #healthyboundaries #strongboundaries #lilydale #croydon #mooroolbark
Our next BOUNDARY SETTING tip is to LISTEN TO YOUR EMOTIONS.
It can be all too easy to minimize how we feel, avoid negative emotions and talk ourselves out of feeling the way we do, but often those feelings are trying to tell us something.
If you feel a certain way - angry, disappointed or resentful for example - when faced with a particular situation, allow that feeling to exist, honoured it and think about where it might come from. If you can, discuss it with your mental health care professional.
Things that make us uncomfortable can be a good indicator of either where we need to strengthen our boundaries, or where our boundaries have been crossed in the past.
#respectboundaries #respectyourboundaries #respectmyboundaries #listentoyourheart #listentoyourgut #listentoyouremotions #listentoyourfeelings #melbournepsychologist #mentalhealthcare #psychologyclinic
Our next tip about BOUNDARIES is to KNOW YOUR VALUES.
Determining what’s important to you in life can help you find where your boundaries lie.
If your health is important to you, you can create boundaries that help you maintain and prioritize your health in your personal relationships. Same goes for other values like family, growth, financial security and self expression.
Knowing what you value is key in setting and maintaining health boundaries!
#knowyourvalues #myvalues #personalvalues #whatdoyouvalue #whatdoyouvalueinlife #whatdoyouvaluemost #healthyboundaries #boundarysetting #ringwood #heathmont
BOUNDARY SETTING TIP #1
KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Do you know where to draw the line? Do you have an idea about what you will and won’t accept in your relationships? It can be easy to set boundaries from the get go, but they can gradually erode over time.
Take a moment to think about what you do and don’t want (or can and can’t tolerate), be as specific as possible and be straightforward when communicating these limits to others.
#settingboundaries #settingboundaries #knowyourlimits #knowyourlimit #knowyourlimitations #knowyourworth #boundarysetting #boundaryexercise #psychology #localpsychologist #ringwoodpsychologist
Hi friends👋
This week we’re talking Boundaries, and every day we’ll give you another pointer to help you set them - and keep them!
Tune in tomorrow night for our first tip.
💚Team F&S🕊
#boundaries #healthyboundaries #boundariesarehealthy #psychologytips #psychologytip #melbournepsychology #melbournepsychologist #ringwood #eastringwood #northringwood
Our last tip for Self Care September is to use the 20 minute rule!
If you’re feeling intimidated by something you need to do - struggling to get motivated, getting bogged down in procrastination or feeling like it’s all ‘too hard’ - the 20 minute rule could be just what you need.
Commit to doing just 20 minutes of whatever you need to do, set a timer and go. After 20 minutes, take a break! Make a cup of tea, check your messages, read a chapter of a book - and if you still have more to do, do another 20 minutes! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to build some momentum and get going with just 20 minutes at a time.
Have you enjoyed our self care tips this month? Let us know!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#selfcare #selfcareseptember #selfcareisntselfish #selfcarequotes #selfcaredaily #selfcarethreads #20minuterule #20min
#20minutes #20minrule
Today’s self care tip is to get some sunshine!
A little sunshine every day has some excellent health benefits, including naturally increasing Vitamin D and serotonin levels.
Aim for at least 10 minutes in the sun per day and take note of whether you feel any positive effects ☀️
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#getsomesunshine #getsomesun #getsomesun☀️ #getsomesunshine☀️ #sunshine #sunshine🌞 #sunshineday #sunshineyday #selfcare #selfcaretips
Today’s self care tip is to eat less sugar.
The average Australian consumes more than double the recommended daily intake of sugar because it’s added to so many foods!
Reducing sugar intake has been proven to lessen anxiety and increase mental clarity, so why not give it a try?
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#eatlesssugar #reducesugar #iquitsugar #iqs #iquitsugarforlife #lesssugar #lesssugarsweetlife #thatsugarmovement #thatsugarfilm #quitsugar
Today’s self care tip is to try something new!
Trying new things is great for increasing your creativity, overcoming fear and expanding both your skill set AND your comfort zone!
What’s something new you can try this week?
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#trysomethingnew #trysomethingdifferent #trysomethingnewtoday #trysomethingneweveryday #dosomethingdifferent #dosomethingnew #selfcare #selfcaresunday #selfcareisntselfish #selfcaretip
Today’s self care tip is to meditate!
Meditation has wonderful benefits such as the reduction of stress and anxiety, improved self awareness and feelings of peace.
If you haven’t tried meditation we recommend giving it a go - check out some apps like @headspace and @calm if you’d like somewhere to begin!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#meditation #meditate #meditationpractice #meditations #meditatedaily #meditated #meditatetoelevate #meditateeveryday #selfcare #selfcaresaturday
Today’s self care tip is to send a letter!
Connection is a very important thing for us humans - it’s imperative that we feel a sense of belonging and community with others for our emotional wellbeing.
Why not send a letter or care package to a friend or family member? It can be a great way to increase feelings of connection for both of you!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#sendaletter #sendaletterday #writealetter #writealoveletter #sendletters #sendlettersnottexts #carepackage #carepackages #carepackageideas #selfcarepackage
Today’s self care tip is to make some art!🎨
Making art is a great way to relax. Pull out your textas and pencils and doodle on some paper, or get some paint out and get messy! Don’t think about what you’re making, just go with the flow and see what happens! You might be surprised at how freeing it feels.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#makesomeart #makeart #makearteveryday #makebadart #drawsomething #paintsomething #makesomething #selfcare #selfcaretip #selfcareseptember
Today’s Self Care tip is to do something you’ve been putting off!
Constantly walking past or avoiding something that needs doing is actually bad for your self esteem.
Do that task you’ve been avoiding to amp up your feelings of confidence and satisfaction!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#dosomething #dothething #dotherightthing #dothethings #doallthethings #getitdone #getstuffdone #justdoit #justdoit #selfcaretip
Today’s Self Care Tip is to Dance it Out!
Dancing is a great way to get your body moving and change your emotional state.
Don’t believe us?
Get up right now, shake your booty and try not to smile while you do it. It’s damn near impossible! When in doubt, dance it out 💃🏻
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#danceitout #danceitoff #danceit #justdance #shakeitoff #shakeitup #shakeit #shakeyourbooty #whenindoubtdanceitout #selfcare
Today’s Self Care tip is to Make Your Bed!
It might seem like a small thing, but making your bed when you get up in the morning can really affect your day.
With so many people working from home at the moment, this is a particularly relevant tip. Making your bed in the morning is great for a lot of reasons - it makes your space look and feel tidier therefore making you feel more organized and accomplished, it’s a great way to have a ‘win’ first thing in the morning, AND it lessens the likelihood of you just jumping straight back into it again!
If you don’t already make your bed regularly, try to remember to do it every day this week and see if it makes a difference!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#makeyourbed #makeyourbedchallenge #makeyourbedday #makeyourbedeveryday #makeyourbedmonday #makeyourbednow #morningroutine #morningroutines #morningpractice #selfcaresunday
Today’s Self Care tip is to have a laugh!
They say that ‘laughter is the best medicine’, and there is no denying how good it can make you feel.
So much about life at the moment can feel quite heavy, so make sure you’re making the time to lighten up a bit - watch a funny movie, check out a comedy channel on YouTube or ask your friends to tell you their best (or worst!) jokes the next time you have a chat and release some of that tension with a healthy dose of laughter.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#laugh #havealaugh #laughteristhebestmedicine #laughter #havealaff #laughterisgoodforthesoul #laughing #laughoutloud #laughalittle #laughdaily
Self Care Tip time!! Today’s tip is to get some fresh air.
Going outside and getting some fresh air is a great way to break up your day, get your body moving and stimulate your senses.
Particularly during lockdown when our movements are limited, make sure you’re making time to go outside for even ten minutes a day to get some Vitamin D from the sunshine and take a few deep breaths outdoors.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#freshair #freshairtherapy #freshairandfreedom #freshairandsunshine #freshairisgoodforthesoul #freshairisgood #freshairdontcare #selfcare #selfcareseptember #selfcaretips
Your self care tip for today is to slow down!
So often we put pressure on ourselves to get everything done as fast as possible, but unless you’re dealing with a tight deadline that pressure can be really unnecessary.
Why not be kind to yourself and allow yourself a little more time to breathe? Remember, sometimes slow and steady wins the race🐢
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#slowdown #slowdowntime #slowandsteady #slowandsteadywinstherace #slowandsteadyprogress #slowyourroll #releasethepressure #thetortoiseandthehare #selfcare
Today’s Self Care tip is to write a list!
If you’ve got a million thoughts, ideas and tasks bouncing around in your head, take a moment to get them all out on paper.
This will decrease some of your mental load so you can focus on one thing at a time, instead of having your attention pulled in all different directions!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#writeallthethings #writealist #writelists #makealist #makelists #listmaker #listmaking #listmakersgonnalist #listmakers #mentalload
Today’s Self Care Tip is to wear happy colours!
Also known as ‘Dopamine Dressing’, wearing happy colours can have a positive effect on your mood🙌
Next time you’re having a crappy day, steer clear of your black shirts and grey trackies and chuck on a brightly coloured ensemble instead! 🌈
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#wearbrightcolors💚 #wearbrightcolours #wearbrightcolors #wearbrightclothes #wearhappy #wearhappycolor #dopamine #dopaminedressing #selfcaretips #selfcareseptember
Our Self Care Tip for today is to Plant something!
It’s springtime now, so it’s the perfect time to plant so many beautiful plants and watch them grow in the months to come.
Why not grab a little bag of seeds and grow something from scratch? Or save the seeds next time you buy a capsicum or pumpkin and see if you can make them sprout?
There’s something very rewarding about knowing that you planted and tended to something and brought it to life.
What do you think, will you give this tip a try?
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#plantsomething #plantsomethinggreen #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantlady #plantparenthood #plantlove #plantlovers #selfcaretip #selflove #radicalselflove
Happy Friday everyone!
Today’s self care tip is to give someone a compliment💁🏻♀️
Compliments are an amazing form of self care because they’re like a ‘two for the price of one’ deal! Doing something kind for someone else makes THEM feel good AND it makes YOU feel good too.
Compliments are free to give but so meaningful to receive🎁 So who are you going to spread some good feelings to today?
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#givesomeoneacompliment #giveacompliment #givecompliments #givecomplimentsfreely #complimentsomeone #complimentsarefree #makesomeonefeelspecial #makesomeonefeelgood #selfcare #selfcareseptember
Today is #ruokday, and our tip of the day is to get therapy.
Talking to a mental health professional is a wonderful way to care for yourself.
Their job is literally to listen to you talk about how you feel and what you are going through, and help you find ways
to navigate your challenges.
If you are having a hard time, please call our clinic on 03 8813 0590 and make an appointment. If you are not OK, we are here for you.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#ruok #ruokeveryday #ruokday2020 #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #gettherapy #therapyworks #therapyhelps #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology
Today’s self care tip is to have a bath!
This one’s a bit of a cliché, but we think it’s a cliché for a reason.
Soaking in the bath has a calming effect on your nervous system, and you can boost the benefits by incorporating essential oils, Epsom salts, lighting a candle or playing some relaxing music.
It’s a great way to self-soothe when things are getting stressful.
Don’t have a bath? Soaking your feet in a bucket of warm water can feel very relaxing too!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#felixandsage #haveabath #bubblebath #bathtime #bathbomb #bathtub #bathart #bathgoals #selflove #radicalselflove
Are you carrying around the weight of a mistake you’ve made? Do you have something in your past that you regret? Have you unintentionally hurt someone dear to you?
Today’s Self Care tip is to Apologize.
It takes strength to own up to your mistakes, to admit you were wrong and offer a genuine apology to someone.
Instead of holding onto regrets, try apologizing. Apologize to yourself for the things you’ve punished yourself for. If it’s possible and appropriate, apologize to the people you have hurt. If you can’t, try writing them a letter you don’t send, or offer up a prayer to the universe asking for forgiveness. Saying you’re sorry can be a very powerful and healing thing.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#apologize #apology #apologies #sorry #imsorry #weresorry #saysorry #sayyouresorry #selfcareisntselfish #selfcaredaily
Today’s self care tip is to cook something delicious!
Cooking is great because working with your hands can help quiet your brain, it engages all the senses, and you have something amazing to enjoy at the end of it!
Been thinking of trying to cook something new? Been watching lots of Nailed It or Sugar Rush during lockdown? Now‘s a great time to give it a go!
Have you been enjoying our self care tips so far? Got any of your own you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#cooksomething #cooksomethingdelicious #cooksomethingdifferent #bake #bakesomething #bakesomethingnew #nailedit #sugarrush #selfcare #selfcaretips
Self Care tip for today is to OPEN YOUR CURTAINS!
During the colder months we can be very tempted to keep our curtains closed to keep the heat inside.
Now that things are warming up again it’s the perfect time to start letting some natural light back into your home if you’ve been hibernating for the winter!
Sunshine is a great mood booster, so try letting a little more light into your life - and your home - this Spring.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#openyourcurtains #openyourcurtain #openyourblinds #openyourwindow #openyourwindows #sunshine #sunshineisgoodforthesoul #sunshineisgoodforyou #selfcareseptember #selfcaretips
One lovely little self care ritual you can do it home is applying a nourishing face mask.
We’re used to wearing a different kind of mask lately, so why not try one of these to pamper the skin on your face and give it a little extra love.
There are plenty of great masks available on the market, but there are also many recipes you can find online that use common household ingredients like oats, honey and avocado.
Take some time this weekend to do something for yourself purely because it feels good. - like applying a face mask!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#facemask #beautymask #beautymasks #pamperyourskin #pamperyourskinnaturally #treatyourskin #applyafacemask #doafacemask #pamperyourself #nourishyourskin
Reading a book is a wonderful thing to do for yourself, and can assist your self care in so many ways.
You can read a book to expand your mind and learn something new.
You can read a book to connect with someone through the telling of their personal story.
You can read a book and experience a different land or time in your imagination.
You can even read a book simply to help you wind down before bed and get a good night’s sleep!
Do you have any books you’re looking forward to reading? Or a book you’ve read lately that you’d recommend to others?
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#readabook #readallthebooks #readbooks #readbook #reading #readingtime #readingisfun #readingismagic #readbooksandchill #readmorebooks
Today’s Self Care tip is to go for a walk!
It’s really easy to get into the habit of just staying inside all day, but even though we’re in lockdown we’re still allowed out of the house to exercise!
Make the time to go outside even if it’s just for ten minutes a day. Stretch your legs, breathe deeply, get that blood flowing and feel the sun on your skin. You’ll be glad you did!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#walk #walking #walks #goforawalk #gowalk #walkitout #walkitoff #getwalking #selfcare #selflove
With the innovations of text, email and instant messaging a lot of people have developed an aversion to the humble phone call!
Don’t underestimate how fulfilling it can be to hear the voice of a friend or family member over the phone - to hear their laugh or the smile in their tone.
Phone calls are a great way to feel more connected to each other, and connection is super important when it comes to self care.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#phonecall #phonecalls #phonecallaway #phoneafriend #makeacall #pickupthephone #speeddial #lookafteryourself #stayconnected #callsomeone
Self Care Tip #1 - Drink some water!
We shouldn’t have to explain how good water is for you, but we are aware that during the colder months it can feel harder to get our 8 glasses in because we’re more attracted to soothing, milky beverages. So as we begin Spring, water yourself like you’d water your favourite plants! 💦🌱
#water #waterintake #drinkwater #drinkmorewater #drinksomewater #wateryourself #wateryourplants #morewater #morewaterplease
Welcome to Self Care September!
This month we are focusing on small, practical things you can do to look after your mind and body.
Keep an eye out each evening for a new tip!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#selfcareseptember #selfcare #selfcarethread #selfcaretip #selfcareeveryday #selfcarematters #selfcareisntselfish #nunawading #mitcham #blackburn
It’s so important to have something to look forward to.
What are you most looking forward to doing when lockdown is over?
And when you do it, how will it make you feel?
Try focusing on that feeling when things feel difficult.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#felixandsagepsychology #theressomethinggoodcoming #somethinggood #somethinggoodiscoming #somethinggoodineveryday #focusonthefuture #focusonthefeeling
#croydon #mooroolbark #chirnsidepark