Helen Jacobs
www.helenjacobs.co

Helen is a spiritual teacher and mentor. Over the years, her work has supported me in deepening my intuition, inner awareness and connection to meaning. I recommend her guidance and community as a gentle, grounding space for women exploring the inner and spiritual dimensions of their lives.

Helen’s books include:

• You Already Know

• Asking for a Friend

• Follow your Heart

Cassie Mendoza-Jones
www.cassiemendozajones.com

Cassie is a kinesiologist, NLP practitioner, author, coach, and a dear friend. Her work offers thoughtful guidance on self-trust, inner alignment, and personal growth, grounded in presence, curiosity, and deep listening to the body.

Cassie’s books include:

• You Are Enough

• It’s All Good

• Aligned & Unstoppable

Others I recommend:

• Dr Gabor Mate

• Dr Nicole Le Pera - The Holistic Psychologist

• ‘It Didn’t Start With You’ - by Mark Wolynn

• Rebecca Farer - Astrology, Wild Witch West

Emma Sutherland - Studio You
www.studio-you.com.au

I’ve worked with Emma for many years — initially as a client through my former business, and now as my naturopath and nutritionist. She has been recognised as one of Sydney's top naturopaths, and her work reflects a deeply integrative approach to health for women and children.

Naomi Judge
www.naomijudge.com

Naomi is a long-time friend, naturopath and nutritionist who supports women with their health, hormones and cycle across different life stages. Her work is grounded, compassionate and deeply attuned to the realities of women’s bodies — particularly around stress, energy, cycle awareness and hormonal balance.

I really value the work of the Gottman Institute, including their research-based insights into relationships, conflict and how couples can communicate more effectively when things feel tense or stuck.

John & Julie Gottman have written several books, including:

• The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work

• Eight Dates: to keep your relationship happy, thriving and lasting

I also recommend learning about your ‘love language’, which can bring clarity to relationship patterns and help make sense of conflict and how each person connects.

• Five Love Languages Revised Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts - by Gary Chapman

Other recommendations include:

• Juliet Allen - Sexologist, Authentic Sex

• Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence - book by Esther Perel

No one really knows what to do when they’re faced with separation or divorce. I remember sitting at my computer, googling what the next steps were and trying to piece things together while everything felt emotionally raw and uncertain.

Alongside my counselling work, I also work as a Separation Consultant with Simple Separation, supporting individuals and couples by providing clear, practical information during this time. My role here is to help you understand your options, outline a clear process for a low-conflict, low-cost separation, and guide you through what comes next.

If you’d like to book a free 30-minute consultation with me as your Separation Consultant to talk through your circumstances and options, you can do so here»

Other helpful resources include:

• Your Guide to a Simple Separation

• Divorce & Separation Checklist

**For ethical reasons, I’m unable to support someone as both a counselling client and a Separation Consulting client. If you’re currently working with me in counselling, you’re welcome to reach out directly, and I’ll gently connect you with one of my trusted colleagues at Simple Separation who can help.

As a new mum, I deep-dived into books and research on parenting. Below are some of the books and experts I recommend - especially for parents who want evidence-based guidance and permission to trust their instincts.

Sarah Ockwell-Smith
www.sarahockwell-smith.com

Sarah’s books include:

• How to be a Calm Parent

• The Gentle Discipline Book

• The Gentle Eating Book

• The Gentle Potty Training Book

• The Starting School Book

• Because I Said So

Also, these two books by Sarah were true lifesavers during the peak exhaustion of the baby sleep phase. At a time when everyone seemed to be telling me to sleep train, these offered reassurance, evidence-based insight and a much gentler way forward:

• The Gentle Sleep Book‍

• Why Your Baby’s Sleep Matters

Breastfeeding

Here are two Lactation consultants I recommend for breastfeeding support and reliable, evidence-based guidance in the early months and extended breastfeeding stages.

• Pink McKay

• Sian Aldis - No Milk Like Mama

Raising Boys

• Mothering our Sons - by Maggie Dent
  Maggie also has an amazing podcast and workshop on this topic.

• Raising Boys - by Steve Biddulph

• Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves - by Kasey Edwards & Christopher Scanlon

Raising an Only Child

• Parenting an Only Child: The Joys and Challenges of Raising Your One and Only - by Susan Newman

• One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One - by Lauren Sandler

The Deconditioning Masterclass by Sarah Komota
https://www.sarahkamoto.com/decon

Sarah Kamoto is one of my favourite coaches and offers some powerful insights into how to stop centring men and start centring yourself. Her online masterclass is for self-aware women who are done abandoning themselves in relationships and ready to understand what has really been shaping their choices.

The Unexpected Joy of Being Single - by Catherine Gray (book)

A candid, uplifting and research-informed exploration of single life that challenges cultural myths about singledom and offers perspective, humour and insight into embracing independence.

Alonement: How to be alone and absolutely own it - by Francesca Specter (book and podcast)

Conversations that explore alonement - the experience of being alone in a positive, reflective, self-aware way. Offering gentle insight into self-relationship and presence.

Betsy Westcott
www.betsywestcott.com

I’ve worked with Betsy as my financial coach and consultant, particularly to better understand my finances and build confidence in money and investing. Her approach is practical, empowering and especially supportive during periods of life transition.

Gemma Mitchell
www.gemmamitchell.com.au

I’ve also worked with Gemma to navigate my finances as a single mum - learning how to reset, stabilise, and plan for the future in a way that feels realistic and sustainable. Her work offers clear, accessible guidance for rebuilding financial confidence after change.

Gemma’s book is called:

• The Money Reset: Take Control of Your Money and Your Life