Ep 129 - Shelley Lipoedema and Mental Health

In this episode, Shelley shares her journey of starting a private counselling practice focused on holistic recovery, mental health, and supporting women with chronic illnesses like lipoedema. She discusses her qualifications, lived experience, and innovative approaches to mental health support.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Lipoedema Podcast and Special Guest00:40 Shelley's Exciting Announcement: Opening a Counselling Practice01:55 Shelley's Qualifications and Experience in Mental Health04:07 The Catalyst for Shelley's Counselling Journey06:15 The Need for Compassionate Care in Healthcare08:24 Understanding Recovery: Living with Chronic Illness10:11 The Importance of Lived Experience in Counselling11:27 The Connection Between Physical and Emotional Health15:14 Practical Aspects of Shelley's Counselling Services18:50 Approaches and Modalities in Counselling22:56 The Importance of Balancing Lived Experience and Qualifications28:43 Conclusion and How to Connect with ShelleyBookings at www.shellpeers.com.auPowered by www.morpheuspublishing.com.auHosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shell_peersTiana⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠The Lipoedema PodcastInstagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast