You’re not stuck
You can achieve your full potential


This is your empowering mental health space to help you achieve your goals.


Hi, I'm Carla


Welcome to Not a Life Sentence – your hub for psychological wellness and empowerment.

As a mental health clinician, I'm here to support you on your journey to mindful wellbeing.

Enter a space where daily mental health practices enhance your life. Find inspiration in my insights and become part of our community.

Together, let’s shift your mindset from feeling stuck to embracing resilience.

About Not a Life Sentence


At Not a Life Sentence, we empower you and your team to navigate and heal childhood wounds that may be hindering your potential. Our supportive approach helps you uncover and address underlying issues, fostering personal and professional growth. Together, we’ll create a path towards transformation, enabling you to break free from limitations and achieve your fullest potential. Let’s embark on this journey of healing and empowerment together.



Improving mental health is essential for overall well-being, as it affects how we think, feel, and act. It enhances resilience, helping us cope with stress and challenges, and fosters better relationships through improved communication. Good mental health boosts productivity and is linked to better physical health, leading to a higher quality of life. Prioritising mental health also helps reduce stigma, encouraging open conversations and support-seeking. Ultimately, investing in mental health is vital for a balanced and fulfilling life. Here's what
Not a Life Sentence offers:

Motivational Speaking: Carla has over twenty years of clinical experience and training in the mental health field. Her talks and workshops are motivational, educational, and transformative. She covers a range of topics, including leadership skills, self-care, burnout prevention, employee mental health, and productivity, along with many other customised topics to meet your specific needs.

Attending an online or in-person workshop: Carla provides cost-effective online and in-person workshops designed to help both employees and managers achieve their best selves.

Work with Carla One on one: Whether in a counselling or mentoring setting, we work to identify and overcome the barriers that are holding you back from reaching your full potential.

Podcast: Listen to "Not a Life Sentence" podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast for engaging discussions and expert insights that bring clarity , excitement and resilience to your personal life.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports employees by offering confidential help for personal and professional challenges, such as stress, mental health, and work-life balance. It enhances well-being, reduces absenteeism, and improves productivity. For employers, EAPs foster loyalty, reduce turnover, and create a positive workplace culture. They also help prevent burnout and workplace conflicts, leading to cost savings. Investing in an EAP demonstrates care for employees and benefits the organization overall.

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TESTIMONIALS


"I loved attending the 6-week workshop. Finding my voice and seeing others going through tough times demonstrate resilience and vulnerability, so that I knew I wasn't alone", Sophie

"Thanks so much for the session today, all the staff got a lot out of it. It came at the perfect time!" Charlene, Australian Pacific College.

"I liked learning about the psychological models (e.g. Maslow's hierarchy and the Eisenhower Matrix), some of which I'd seen before but couldn't remember the names of". Keiran


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Bonus Gift: You’ll receive a free eBook on dealing with procrastination –

a guide that explains what procrastination is, a quiz to test how much you procrastinate and

10 journaling prompts to get you back on track again.

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