Health in Mind

23/10/2026

Health in Mind Orange is excited to be finalists in the State Business Awards next week, in the category of Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing.

🏆 We're State Business Awards Finalists! 🎉

We are incredibly excited to announce that Health in Mind Orange is a finalist in the Excellence in Health and Wellbeing category at the NSW State Business Awards next week!

This recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of our team's commitment to providing high-quality psychological care to the people of Orange, Blayney and communities across Central NSW.

Since opening our doors in 2014, Health in Mind Orange has grown from one psychologist and a part-time administrator to a thriving multidisciplinary practice of 20 psychologists, a psychiatrist and a dedicated administration team.

💙 Over 13,000 people have accessed our services, reflecting both the enormous need for mental health care in regional Australia and our commitment to improving access to quality psychological support.

But our success is about much more than growth.

We are passionate about clinical excellence, investing in professional development, supervision, research and innovative evidence-based treatments.

We are equally committed to creating a psychologically healthy workplace, recognising the risks of burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma within our profession. Supporting the wellbeing of those who care for others is central to everything we do.

We also believe in giving back through community education, mental health advocacy, research partnerships and the development of the next generation of regional psychologists.

Our vision has always been to build a practice where excellent clinical care, staff wellbeing and sustainable business can flourish together.

This recognition belongs to our extraordinary team, whose compassion, professionalism and commitment make Health in Mind Orange what it is.

Whatever the outcome next week, we are incredibly proud of what we have built together and the difference our team continues to make in our community.

💙 Congratulations to all the finalists!

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STATE BUSINESS AWARDS FINALISTS - Health in Mind Orange | Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing.

Congratulations to Health in Mind Orange, who is a finalist in the Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing category at the State Business Awards in Sydney on 30 October.

Providing psychological support across Central West NSW, Health in Mind has created a workplace where wellbeing is actively protected through strong leadership, regular supervision and a culture of open communication.

We wish Belinda Harris and the team the very best of luck at the State Business Awards.

23/10/2026

🏆 𝑾𝑬 𝑯𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝑨 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑨𝑾𝑨𝑹𝑫 𝑾𝑰𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑹! 🏆

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our wonderful psychologist, 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐖𝐎𝐍 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬! 🎉

This national recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of Deb's extraordinary commitment to clinical excellence, her profession, her colleagues and the mental health of our regional community.

Deb joined Health in Mind Orange in 2023, relocating from Sydney to undertake a clinical placement. Since then, she has become an invaluable member of our team, demonstrating a level of clinical maturity, professionalism and leadership well beyond her years of experience.

🌟 Deb's achievements are remarkable for an early career psychologist:

🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Deb contributed as a clinician to a Charles Sturt University research project investigating the effectiveness of the Family Empowerment Program, supporting family members whose loved ones are experiencing addiction. This research has resulted in a peer-reviewed publication, contributing to the international evidence base for family-inclusive addiction interventions.

🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: Deb has developed an extensive range of evidence-based psychoeducational resources and client handouts addressing neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation and psychological wellbeing. These resources are shared across our team of psychologists, benefiting hundreds of clients and helping make psychological knowledge more accessible.

🔹 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: Deb has assisted to streamline our cognitive assessment report templates, improving clarity and readability for clients while reducing clinician workload and helping make assessments more affordable.

🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Alongside a full-time clinical caseload, Deb is completing her Master of Clinical Psychology. She actively engages in professional development, supervision and research, and has volunteered with the Australian Psychological Society's Western Region group, contributing to professional networking and communication across Central NSW.

🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Deb volunteers her expertise with the Mental Fitness Collective, translating psychological research into accessible resources, and has contributed to community education, school leadership programs, crisis support and mental health fundraising.

🔹 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: Despite being early in her career, Deb is already someone her colleagues turn to for clinical advice, encouragement and support. She generously shares her knowledge, mentors others and continually looks for ways to improve the services we provide.

What makes Deb particularly special is that her professional achievements are matched by her genuine kindness, humility and care for others. She is a much-loved member of our team, always ready to support a colleague, share a laugh, or arrive with delicious homemade treats!

At Health in Mind Orange, we are passionate about supporting psychologists to flourish in their careers and contribute meaningfully to their profession and community. Deb exemplifies everything we value: 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

Deb, we are incredibly proud of you. This award is so richly deserved, and we cannot wait to see the contribution you continue to make to psychology in the years ahead.

Please join us in congratulating Deb on this outstanding national achievement! 💙👏

21/10/2026

💚 TWO WEBINARS. TWO DAYS. MAKE TIME FOR YOUR WELLBEING.

We have two fantastic webinars coming up at Health in Mind Orange, and we’d love you to join us!

🌊 MONDAY 26 OCTOBER | 1PM
Panic Surfing: Understanding & Riding Out Panic Attacks
Join Mitchell to explore what happens during a panic attack, why it can feel so frightening, and practical strategies to help you ride out the wave of panic with greater confidence.

🌿 TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER | 1PM
The Flourishing Mental Health Worker
Join Dr Belinda Harris for a practical conversation about protecting psychological wellbeing, recognising trauma-based responses and building sustainable habits in mental health work.

Whether you’re looking for tools to manage panic or ways to sustain yourself in emotionally demanding work, there’s something valuable in these sessions.

✨ Register for one or join us for both! https://himorange.com.au/personal-growth

Make some time for your wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you there.

20/10/2026

💚 THANK YOU FOR SHOWING UP FOR YOURSELF!

A big thank you to everyone who joined Debra for our webinar, Showing Up for Yourself: A Practical Guide to Self-Care.

We hope the session gave you some helpful, practical ideas for managing stress, supporting your wellbeing and making self-care part of everyday life.

Remember, self-care doesn’t have to be perfect, expensive or time-consuming. It can start with one small step, one moment of rest or simply giving yourself the same kindness you offer others. 🌿

✨ Your wellbeing matters.

Thank you for making time for yourself and being part of the Health in Mind Orange community.

19/10/2026

💚 Have you registered yet?

When life gets busy, looking after yourself can easily fall to the bottom of the list.

Join Debra for our upcoming webinar, Showing Up for Yourself: A Practical Guide to Self-Care, where we’ll explore realistic ways to support your wellbeing, manage stress and make self-care part of everyday life.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 1:00 pm

You don’t need to overhaul your life to look after yourself. Sometimes, small changes can make the biggest difference.

✨ Give yourself permission to make time for YOU!

👉 Register now and join us. https://himorange.com.au/personal-growth

12/10/2026

🧠 TODAY’S THE DAY! | MENTAL HEALTH MONTH WEBINAR 💙

Ever feel like your mind just won’t switch off? Constantly thinking, replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow or struggling to relax even when you finally have a moment to yourself?

Join us TODAY at 1:00 pm for our free Mental Health Month webinar with Health in Mind Orange psychologist Mickalla! 🌿

💭 When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ The difference between stress, anxiety and burnout.
🧠 Why switching off isn’t always as simple as it sounds.
🔄 How overthinking and rumination can contribute to mental overload.
🌿 Practical strategies to calm a busy mind and make more room for rest and recovery.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, finding it hard to unwind after work or simply interested in looking after your mental wellbeing, this session is for you!

📅 Today, Tuesday 13 October
🕐 1:00 pm
💻 Online — join us from wherever you are!

🎟️ Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!

Register via our website: https://himorange.com.au/personal-growth

Take a little time out of your day to invest in your mental health. You deserve a break, too. 💙

Please share with anyone who might benefit!

12/10/2026

🧠 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! | MENTAL HEALTH MONTH WEBINAR 💙

Ever feel like your mind just won’t switch off? Constantly thinking, replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow or struggling to relax even when you finally have a moment to yourself?

Tomorrow, take a little time out for YOU and join us for a free Mental Health Month webinar with Health in Mind Orange psychologist Mickalla! 🌿

💭 When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, finding it hard to unwind after work or simply interested in looking after your mental wellbeing, this session is for you!

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday 13 October

🎟️ Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!

Register via our website: https://himorange.com.au/personal-growth

💙 You spend so much time thinking about everything else. Tomorrow, make a little space to focus on yourself.

Please share this post with anyone who might benefit. We’d love to see you there!

07/10/2026

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH MONTH WEBINAR | WHEN YOUR MIND WON’T SWITCH OFF

Ever feel like your brain is constantly running, even when you’re trying to relax? 💭

Between work, responsibilities and the endless to-do list, it can be hard to slow down, switch off and give yourself a proper break.

As part of Mental Health Month, Health in Mind Orange invites you to join our psychologist, Mickalla, for a free, practical webinar exploring When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off.

📅 Tuesday, 13 October
🕐 1:00 pm
💻 Online webinar

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ The difference between stress, anxiety and burnout.
🧠 Why simply telling yourself to “relax” doesn’t always work.
🔄 How overthinking and rumination can keep us stuck in a cycle of mental overload.
🌿 Practical strategies to calm a busy mind, manage everyday stress and create more space for rest and recovery.

Whether you find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about what’s next, struggling to unwind after a busy day or feeling like your mind never gets a break, this session is an opportunity to better understand what’s happening and learn some practical strategies to help.

You don’t need to wait until you’re overwhelmed to prioritise your mental health. Sometimes, the first step is simply learning how to slow things down. 💙

🎟️ Register your interest via our website:
🌐 https://himorange.com.au/personal-growth

Feel free to share this post with friends, family or colleagues who might find it helpful. Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn more about their mental health and wellbeing.

01/10/2026

October is NSW Small Business Month, and we’re excited to share a special milestone for our practice founder, Dr Belinda Harris! 🌟

Belinda was recently featured in the NSW Small Business Commissioner’s new Insights paper, 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦.

Earlier this year, Belinda took part in a NSW Small Business Commission focus group to help inform the report. Her contribution was highlighted under the paper’s seventh insight: The Reluctant Entrepreneur.

For Belinda, building Health in Mind Orange has never been about chasing the title of "entrepreneur"—it’s always been about being a Clinical Psychologist first. Business is simply the vehicle that allows our team to do meaningful, high-quality work for our clients, support our clinicians, and serve the Orange community.

The report highlights a truth many practice owners and professionals feel deeply: small business is often less about business for its own sake, and more about purpose, autonomy, and creating a space to do work that matters.

We’re so proud to see the voices of health professionals and practice owners recognised for the vital role they play in local communities and economies. 💙

📖 You can read the full NSW Small Business Insights paper here:
https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/small-business-insights-paper