Hunter Valley Walk and Talk
Outdoor Therapy for Women in Maitland or Newcastle
Hunter Valley Walk and Talk
Outdoor Therapy for Women in Maitland or Newcastle
Outdoor Therapy for Women in Maitland or Newcastle
Outdoor Therapy for Women in Maitland or Newcastle
You may look like you’re managing.
You’ve adapted, pushed through and you’ve built a life that functions, even though it hasn’t always been easy.
From the outside, things might look fine.
Inside, something feels unsettled. Not quite right.
You think a lot.
Your body feels tight. Tired.
The same questions keep returning.
For some women, this sense of unease is present even after visible success.
For others, it’s the weight of years, a lifetime, spent coping without enough support.
Either way, you learned early how to survive, manage, and keep going and sure, those strategies worked for a time. They just weren’t designed to help you find real, lasting safety in your mind, or your body.
This is where trauma-informed counselling can help.
I work with women who are ready to slow things down, understand what their nervous system has been responding to, and find a steadier way forward, without abandoning the parts of themselves that have helped them survive through some impossibly tough times.
Our work is not about quick fixes or pushing for answers.
It’s about creating enough space for your body and mind to settle, so clarity can emerge naturally.
If you’re tired of holding everything together.
If you feel overwhelmed or worn down.
If you’re ready to explore what’s underneath the coping, at a pace that feels respectful.
You’re in the right place.
Mel Eden
How I work
This is slow, intentional work. Because it takes time and care to make lasting change in our lives.
The first one or two sessions focus on slowing things down and getting a clearer sense of who you are, what has shaped you, and where life feels most constricted right now.
We take time to explore your story, your relationships, how your nervous system responds under pressure, what matters to you, and what you’re hoping for from therapy. This allows the work that follows to feel grounded, purposeful, and responsive, instead of rushed or reactive.
Trauma informed therapy for women is offered in person in Maitland, Newcastle or Whitebridge. Or via Zoom. It's up to you.
We meet in green spaces or on the beach. It's up to you. Nature therapy offers a unique space where healing can unfold in ways that a traditional office will rarely match. The calming environment makes it easier to release pent-up emotions and talk openly, allowing your feelings to flow without the constraints of a four-walled room.
Whether you're always on the go, travelling, or simply feel best in your own space, online sessions make it easy to get the support you need—wherever you are.
Next Event Saturday March 21, 2026 10am-12pm
These events are perfect for you if you crave deeper connection, opportunity for reflection, and a space where you can just be yourself for a few hours without anyone demanding something of you.






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