The Woman Who Holds Everything

A deeply nourishing therapeutic workshop for the woman who is always thinking, doing, organising, caring, fixing... and holding everything together.

The Woman Who Holds Everything

You remember the appointments.

You anticipate what everyone needs.

You keep things moving.

You worry about whether everyone else is okay.

You say yes when part of you wants to say no.

And even when you finally stop... your mind often doesn’t.

You’re tired of holding everything. But you’re not always sure how to put it down.

This evening is an invitation to do exactly that.

Not to fix yourself.

Not to become better at coping.

But to slow down long enough to notice what you’ve been carrying, reconnect with what you need, and explore what might change if you didn’t have to hold quite so much.

A deeply nourishing therapeutic experience

The Woman Who Holds Everything is a 2-hour 15-minute therapeutic workshop bringing together counselling, nervous system education, expressive art, boundaries, embodiment and deep restorative rest.

Throughout our time together, you’ll gently explore:

♡ Why we can become the one who feels responsible for everything

♡ People pleasing, over-functioning and the difficulty of saying no

♡ What your body may be telling you when you’re carrying too much

♡ What belongs to you — and what may no longer be yours to carry

♡ Boundaries that don’t require endless explanation

♡ What it feels like to receive support rather than constantly giving it

There is no pressure to share anything you don’t want to.

This is your space to reflect, explore and simply be.

You Don’t Have to Hold It All

An opportunity to stop doing, stop managing and simply allow yourself to be supported.

This workshop may be for you if...

You often feel like the strong one.

You find it difficult to switch off.

You feel responsible for everyone else’s needs or emotions.

You say yes and later feel resentful or depleted.

Rest sometimes makes you feel guilty.

You’re constantly thinking about what needs to happen next.

You know you need better boundaries but find them difficult to hold.

Or perhaps you’re simply tired...

and ready to put some of it down.

TESTIMONIALS

What women say about Melissa’s workshops & circles...

"Thank you so much for creating this incredible space that I would feel so lost without.."


I have been working with Melissa for many years and the monthly Women’s Circle she has created is a feminine space that is safe, welcoming and a judgement free zone for us to listen and release with likeminded women. Thank you so much for creating this incredible space that I would feel so lost without.

"I’ve been to many woman circles and this one just blew my mind!"


I’ve been to many woman circles and this one just blew my mind! I’ve found my tribe! Melissa is so authentic and her energy is just adorable 🥰 if you are thinking about experiencing a circle I can highly recommend it! Blessings x

"Felt so comfortable and relaxed from the minute I walked in. "


What a wonderful experience. Melissa is awesome. Felt so comfortable and relaxed from the minute I walked in. And it’s such a beautiful inviting space. Can’t wait to go back this month. 🙏🥰

"The space you get to just be you."

What a magical night at the women’s circle. Highly recommend. The space you get to just be you ♥️

Details…


Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Time: 6:30pm – 8:45pm

Location: 3 Fowler Rd, Tuggerah

Investment: $99

Places are intentionally limited to keep this experience intimate.

You spend so much of your life holding everything together.

This evening is about putting some of it down.

Melissa Krestensen Counselling, Yoga & Healing
Tuggerah, Central Coast NSW 2259
Counselling for women & couples • Yoga • Healing