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.
Would you like to schedule an appointment?
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.
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
It’s easy to lose hope in times like we are currently facing, but it’s important to believe that things are going to get better.
If you are feeling like things are hopeless or out of control, please call us on 03 8813 0590 to make an appointment with one of our mental health professionals. Together we’ll work toward a brighter outlook.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨 Art @byclairemonique
#keepthefaith #keepthefaithalive #havefaith #havefaithnotfear #gottahavefaith #youvegottahavefaith #yougottahavefaith #ringwood #northringwood #eastringwood
This lockdown period can feel like it’s never-ending sometimes, but we’re here to remind you that things won’t always be this way - sometime soon, it will change and improve.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#changeiscoming #changeispossible #thingswillchange #thingswillchangeforthebetter #thingswillchangesoon #itwontalwaysbethisway #itwontalwaysbelikethis #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprovider
It feels like there’s a real scarcity mentality at the moment. It seems like people are afraid to pass up on an opportunity... or a packet of toilet paper... because they’re afraid of not knowing when the next one will be available.
This is a gentle reminder that it is ok for you to say no if something doesn’t feel right, if something crosses your boundaries or if someone is asking you for something you aren’t willing to give.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
A little reminder on this rainy Thursday that it’s perfectly OK for you to slow down.
Take your time. Calm your system. Take a breath. Be present in the moment.
You’ve got this.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#takeitslow #takeitslowly #slowdown #slowdowntime #slowdownbaby #slowandsteady #slowandsteadywinstherace #wantirna #ringwoodlife #ringwoodsmallbusiness
We believe in you!🌿
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#thrive #youwillthrive #dontjustsurvivethrive #dontjustsurvive #youwontjustsurvive #thrivingnotsurviving #thrivingnotjustsurviving #felixandsagepsychology #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology
Boo! 👻
No but really, you just focus on doing what’s right for you💪
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#youdoyou #youdoyouboo #beyourself #beyourselfquotes #beyoutiful #justbeyou #justbeyourself #boronia #bayswater #lillydale
We believe in you!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#youcan #youcanandyouwill #youcandohardthings #youcandothis #motivationmonday #motivationalquotes #procreatequotes #mitcham #nunawading #heathmont
And you can make it through the next one... and the next one... and the one after that...
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#survivor #youreasurvivor #imasurvivor #youcanmakeit #youcandoit #youcanmakeitthrough #youcanmakeitthroughanything #youcanmakeitthroughthis #donvale #parkorchards
‘Only when it’s dark enough can you see the stars.’ - Martin Luther King Jr✨
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#onlywhenitsdarkenoughcanyouseethestars #martinlutherkingjrquote #lookforthelight #lightinthedarkness #lightinthedark #lightattheendofthetunnel #ringwood #northringwood #eastringwood #warranwood
Just in case you’ve been doubting yourself this week...
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#conversationhearts #conversationheart #sweetheartcandy #sweetheartcandies #youredoinggreat #youredoinggreatsweetie #youredoinggreattoday #psychologistsofinstagram #psychology_health #psychologyaustralia
As time goes on we are constantly bring reminded to maintain our physical boundaries during Stage 4 lockdown - but remember it’s also very important to maintain your emotional boundaries.
When we are suffering it is easy to let our standards slip when it comes to our relationships with others, and sometimes when we feel lonely we can accept less than we want or deserve. While it is important to show understanding because we are all going through a difficult time, make sure you are still maintaining healthy boundaries and standards with those around you.
If you need help setting or maintaining your boundaries, give us a call on 03 8813 0590 to make an appointment with one our mental health professionals.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#boundaries #healthyboundaries #setboundaries #boundariesarehealthy #settingboundaries #maintainyourboundaries #croydon #mooroolbark #chirnsidepark
It’s very easy to pay attention to all the unpleasant things going on around the world at the moment - we hear and read about them everywhere we look.
Remember to make the time count your blessings, too! Gratitude is a fundamental part of cultivating a healthy mindset.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#countyourblessings #countyourblessingsnotyourproblems #blessed #youareblessed #weareblessed #attitudeofgratitude #gratitudeworks #melbournepsychology #psychologymelbourne
Today’s Award is for Drinking Water!💦
Did you drink some water today? If so, CONGRATULATIONS! 🎊 Well done for doing something that’s good for you👏
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#drinkwater #drinksomewater #waterisgoodforyou #drinkwaterdaily #drinkwatereveryday #hydrateyourself #hydrationiskey #warranwood #warrandyte #wantirna
Your feelings are important, however it’s also important to remember that they aren’t facts.
Have you ever had a feeling that someone was following you, but when you turned around there was nobody there?
Our feelings and instinctual responses can help protect us, but often there’s more to the story.
If you’re finding yourself feeling out of sorts at the moment, we can help. Give us a call on 03 8813 0590 to make an appointment!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#inmyfeelings #inyourfeelings #feelingsometypeofway #feelingsarentfacts #feelingsarenotfacts #feelingsarefeedback #feelingsarevalid #parkorchards #donvale #templestowe
Have you ever heard of Dopamine Dressing?
In a nutshell, dopamine dressing means wearing colours that make you feel happy. Just because so many of us are stuck at home doesn’t mean we have to wear our boring black trackies!
Tomorrow, why not try putting on some bright colours, whether it’s clothes, pajamas, a pair of earrings or a fun lipstick, and see if it makes a difference!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#dopaminedressing #dopamine #colouryourworld #colouryourlife #colourpop #colourfuldressing #colourfulclothes #ringwood #mitcham #nunawading
A lot of things in our day-to-day lives are uncertain right now, so remember that it’s ok for you to be too.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#notetoself #notetoself📝 #notetomyself #embracetheunexpected #embracetheunknown #embracetheuncertainty #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology #felixandsagepsychology #ringwood #northeringwood #eastringwood
A little reminder for you that if you’re having a hard time, it’s OK to cry.
Crying physically releases stress hormones from the body as well as providing an emotional release, so you aren’t doing yourself any favors if you try to hold them in!
Let it out, let it go, and let the tears flow if you need to 💧💧💧
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#letitgo #letitflow #letitout #cry #cryingisokay #cryingiscool #cryingisok #cryingishealthy #cryingishealing #itsoktocry
What we’re facing is hard.
Lockdown is hard.
Isolation is hard.
But that doesn’t mean you need to be hard on yourself!
If you need someone to talk to, our team is here.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#stopbeingsohardonyourself #dontbesohardonyourself #dontbehardonyourself #bekindtoyourself #benicetoyourself #selfcare #radicalselflove #boronia #bayswater #lilydale #mooroolbark
Your feelings are important.
Your feelings matter.
YOU matter.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#honouryourfeelings #feelingsarevalid #yourfeelingsarevalid #honouryourself #yourfeelingsmatter #felixandsagepsychology #melbournepsychologyclinic #nunawading #mitcham #heathmont #ringwood
Not every day is going to be a great day, but if you coped OK today this one’s for you!💖
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#copingskills #coping #copingwithcovid #copingok #encouragementaward #awardwinner #congratulations #psychologymelbourne #melbournepsychologist #melbournepsychology
There might be a lot that’s out of our control at the moment, but we can always control how we treat other people.
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#begood #begoodtopeople #begoodtoeachother #bekind #bekindtooneanother #bekindtoeachother #mitcham #heathmont #vermont #psychology
Sometimes done is better than perfect.
Sometimes near enough is good enough.
Be kind to yourself and just do what you can!
💚Team F&S🕊
🎨Art @byclairemonique
#dowhatyoucan #doyourbest #yourbestisgoodenough #doneisbetterthanperfect #youareenough #iamenough #bayswater #wantirna #warrandyte #donvale