Helping people create lasting change through brain coaching

Many people come to Australian Brain Coaching feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck in patterns they have struggled to change on their own.

My role is to help you understand those patterns, retrain unhelpful responses and create lasting positive change using evidence-based coaching techniques.

Whether you're experiencing anxiety, insomnia, stress, fears or low confidence, my goal is to help you feel calmer, clearer and more in control of your life.

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Why I do this work

Throughout my career, I have been fascinated by the connection between our thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

I have seen first-hand how anxiety, stress, poor sleep and limiting beliefs can affect every aspect of a person's life—from relationships and health to confidence and performance.

What inspires me most is helping people discover that meaningful change is possible. The brain has an incredible ability to learn, adapt and create new patterns, regardless of age or past experiences.

Through Australian Brain Coaching, I help clients understand the factors contributing to their challenges and develop practical strategies that support lasting transformation.

Qualifications & professional training

Wingwave® Certified Coach

Specialised training in a neuroscience-based coaching method designed to reduce emotional blocks and improve performance.

NLP Practitioner

Techniques that support positive behavioural change, communication and personal development.

EMDR Trained

Additional training in approaches that help individuals process emotional experiences and move forward more effectively.

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

University of New England, 2018

Graduate Diploma of Education

South Australian College of Advanced Education, 1986

Diploma of Applied Science

University of Melbourne, 1979

An evidence-based, personalised approach

No two people experience anxiety, stress or sleep difficulties in exactly the same way. That's why every coaching program is tailored to the individual.

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Understand

Identify the emotional patterns, beliefs and triggers contributing to current challenges.

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Resolve

Use proven coaching techniques to create healthier responses and greater emotional resilience.

Retrain & Thrive

Build confidence, improve wellbeing and create sustainable positive change.

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Supporting clients across Australia

Many of our clients are successful, capable people who feel held back by anxiety, poor sleep, stress or self-doubt.

Australian Brain Coaching supports adults, children, teenagers, athletes and professionals to improve emotional wellbeing, confidence, performance and resilience.

Professionals experiencing stress or burnout

Those wanting to overcome fears or phobias

Individuals struggling with anxiety

Individuals seeking greater confidence and wellbeing

People living with insomnia or disrupted sleep

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People navigating life transitions or major changes

Client Success Stories

Below are some comments I have received from clients after their brain coaching sessions. It is incredibly rewarding to hear how people have been able to overcome challenges, shift their mindset and move forward with greater confidence, clarity and positivity.

Many clients describe feeling as though a weight has been lifted, allowing them to let go of what has been holding them back and create meaningful change in their lives.

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Working with Helen has been a game-changer for my golf and my overall mindset. She helped me see that my struggle with consistency on the course was actually a brain pattern we could “rewire”.

Through her coaching, I’ve learned to use focus techniques and specific mantras to stay calm and deliberate during my shots.

What I appreciate most is how she connects your performance to your overall wellbeing, reminding me that I deserve to enjoy my downtime after working hard for my family.

My focus is sharper, I’m keeping my eyes on the ball (literally!), and I'm finally playing the consistent golf I knew I was capable of. She even helped me with some unexpected habits off the course, proving her techniques work for almost any area of life.

If you feel like your own mind is holding back your performance, Helen is the expert you need.

Thanks, Helen!

Scott
Business owner | Narrabri, NSW

I have always been a very competitive person and work really hard to try and achieve my goals. Over the last couple of years, I have been having some difficulties with my much-loved sport of campdraft.

I was having issues achieving my best performance and it became something that I couldn’t stop thinking about, which was making it worse.

Helen gave me strategies to change the way I was thinking about things. The positive thoughts have been a game changer.

I can’t recommend Helen enough.

Katie
ABCRA Australian Championships Ladies Campdraft Winner

You can train every day, diet for months and have perfect recovery. But there is one thing that separates good from great: the mental game and toughness needed to achieve greatness.

Without it you will fall short. How can I say that? Because I’ve lived it.

Working with Helen unlocked my true potential and the mindset needed to separate myself from the crowd. Every mental blockage was overcome with her guidance and I reached levels of performance and results that I thought were impossible.

Before I started working with Helen my results were good, but I wanted to be great. So we worked on my mental weaknesses and I unlocked my true potential.

Brain coaching took me from a kid with a dream to an athlete with three world records and five Australian records.

The results speak for themselves. Without this mental training, I can’t imagine having the results I do and being in the position I am today.

Clayton Johannesen
Champion Weight-lifter | Newcastle, NSW

Helen, I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me so far.

In only two sessions you have completely transformed my emotional reactions to two very influential people who were having a significantly negative impact on my life.

I feel very blessed to have met you and cannot wait to continue working through other issues that are holding me back from being the best version of myself.

Youth Worker | NSW

Helen is very kind and reassuring in her practice. I felt safe to be able to push through limitations within myself to get to the core issue.

Helen's techniques have been life changing for me. With Helen's help I have been able to work through deep issues that I have carried around from my teenage years.

I have been able to let go of the past and have learnt new techniques to become a better version of myself.

Thank you, Helen.

Belinda

NSW

When I first heard about Brain Coaching and what Helen does, I couldn’t wait to book in.

All my life I have struggled with anxiety, so hearing that Helen could possibly change this for me meant everything.

Helen and her amazing technique has completely changed my life for the better.

I’m a completely different person in how I see and react to every situation. Family and friends cannot believe all the positive changes since my first consultation.

My anxiety has completely disappeared and I strongly recommend Brain Coaching to anyone who suffers from anxiety or other challenges they wish to overcome.

Thank you Helen for changing my life, you’re one in a million!

R S

Medical Practice Manager | NSW

I was recommended to Helen by a colleague for my flight anxiety, which was so severe that I left a job I loved because I did not want to fly.

After meeting and working with Helen, I can now fly and even take a nap on the plane. The difference is night and day!

I went back to the job I love and now happily take flights when needed.

I would not have believed this would be the outcome without Helen’s help.

Highly recommend Helen to anyone needing her help.

Camilla

Educator | Western NSW

Helen’s coaching has changed my personal and professional life!

Not only has her coaching assisted in building my confidence again, it has re-established my sense of self-worth.

I prefer Helen’s brain coaching because the focus is on quick results that get down to the core emotions.

Since seeing Helen I have made vast improvements in my own life. Her kind and supportive nature makes her an excellent coach and confidant.

Thank you Helen!

Sara

Business Owner | Tamworth, NSW

I joined Helen’s program hoping she could help me with low self-esteem and depression. At the time I was a bit sceptical, but I had tried everything else without success.

We started with the first session and I was amazed at how quickly Helen identified events in my past that were preventing me from moving forward with my life.

I was very unsure of myself and, as a result, was procrastinating all the time. I knew what I needed to do but could not bring myself to start the tasks.

Helen worked with me using her method and I walked out of the session a different man.

I was decisive and started getting things done. Fast forward to now and my life is completely different.

I had been looking for employment for more than two years, now I have two jobs. My money situation has changed dramatically.

Depression is a thing of the past. I walk around with a smile on my face all the time

A big thanks to Helen and if you need help, try Helen. You won’t regret it!

Kevin Pola

NSW

Thank you Helen for your professional and kind assistance to re-establish my sense of self and value.

I always knew that I suffered from a lack of self-confidence but didn’t know the sources.

It’s good that this has come to light, and now I hope to embark on the rest of my life with a new sense of worth.

I wish you well as you travel the country applying brain training to people in need.

HJ
Recently retired health professional | Port Stephens, NSW

I really enjoyed and benefitted from my sessions with Helen.

As we discovered the sources of the fears and negative feelings that held me back from accomplishing what I needed to do, I felt them slipping away.

With practical exercises and Helen’s continued support and encouragement, I have noticed a significant shift towards success in my chosen career.

I would recommend brain coaching with Helen for anyone who feels stuck, frustrated or held back by forces unknown.

Especially for anyone who has tried and tried with something important in their lives but doesn’t feel like they are getting closer to their goals.

Andrea
NSW

Thank you so much for your help over the past few months.

I used to have terrible sleeping habits which affected my daily life as well as my health.

With Brain Coaching and your help, I went from about 3–4 hours sleep per night to around 7 hours.

I still have a few ups and downs, but I now know how to deal with my nightly habits and mindset so I can get back to sleep if I wake up.

The other positive outcome of these new habits is that I am so much happier, that even other people have commented on it!

I can thoroughly recommend your methods to anyone who is having sleep issues or who needs to get out of a negative rut.

Deb
Accountant | Port Stephens, NSW

My mother, who is soon to turn ninety-four, has struggled with poor sleep for as long as I can remember.

Since receiving Helen’s treatment and recommendations, Mum’s sleep has improved dramatically.

For the first time in years, Mum is waking up feeling more refreshed after a good night’s sleep and ready to take on a new day.

Thank you Helen for everything you have done for my Mum!

NSW

Just wanted to let you know, I have benefited significantly from our last session.

Brilliant sleep, totally and completely, for three nights in a row.

I am walking on air!

I am so incredulous about the mechanisms of the brain. Who would have thought it?!

There has been a significant change, and it is totally due to your coaching.

With gratitude.

Madison
Nelson Bay, NSW

I cannot recommend Helen enough.

I had been battling anxiety and panic attacks for years, without really understanding why certain situations would trigger them.

Situations like being on a plane, in a train, in a tunnel or stuck in traffic would cause intense fear.

I honestly thought it was because I had experienced a panic attack on a flight many years ago.

It turns out my panic about panic had nothing to do with flying, trains or enclosed spaces. It was connected to underlying feelings of insecurity that no psychologist, counsellor or GP had been able to uncover before.

Going through the Brain Coaching method with Helen has been life-changing.

I no longer dread getting on a plane, catching a train or driving through tunnels.

Helen helped me design personalised coping strategies, and her sessions uncovered emotions and experiences I had locked away for years.

If you’re struggling with any part of your life, get in touch with Helen. She will be able to help.

Sara
Business owner | Tamworth, NSW

Recently, I was asked to speak at an event with a large audience.

In the five months leading up to the event, whenever I thought about speaking in front of so many people my stomach would churn, my chest would feel heavy and I often had to rush to the bathroom.

I was that anxious about it.

This continued right up until the day of the event.

Helen suggested I have a brain coaching session to help settle my nerves and anxiety.

Initially, I thought I didn’t want to because talking about it might make the feelings worse. However, she explained it couldn’t make the situation any worse than it already was, so I decided to try.

After the session I felt an unusual amount of relief.

Heading to the event, I didn’t have the overwhelming anxiety or nervousness I had experienced before.

I honestly couldn’t believe it and I’m not sure how I would have managed without that session beforehand.

RC
Business Owner | NSW

I recently went through an experience that sent me searching for urgent help.

I found Helen Dugdale online while looking for support regarding anxiety, and I am very glad I made contact.

Helen guided me through a series of coaching sessions that allowed me to build new ways of thinking.

She helped me deal with several historical events in my life, especially significant events from an early age that caused distorted thinking patterns.

I found Helen to be a very knowledgeable and empathetic coach.

She has facilitated a transformation in the way I think.

I highly recommend Helen Dugdale for any situation where support is needed to overcome anxiety.

James
Wodonga, VIC

As an entrepreneur, every day brings a new challenge.

With Helen’s Brain Coaching, every challenge is now just a stepping stone to success instead of an insurmountable hurdle.

Helen’s Brain Coaching reduces my work-related stress while giving me the energy I need to get things completed quickly.

They say being an entrepreneur is like jumping off a cliff and building an aeroplane on the way down. Brain Coaching has allowed me to build my aeroplane faster and better than I ever thought possible.

As a young rural bloke, I couldn't recommend anyone more highly to help young rural Australians, or anyone who feels stuck and needs drive and direction, than Helen and Australian Brain Coaching.

Catherine
Business Entrepreneur | Sydney, NSW

Helen has helped me with my procrastination and put me on the right track.

I found that I was hoarding things, and they were mounting up over the years and becoming overwhelming.

I couldn’t make decisions.

It wasn’t an easy job, but Helen has helped me a lot.

I had to clear away a lot of old baggage and start a fresh new way of doing things.

I would recommend Helen’s Brain Coaching.

Bruce
NSW

The best thing about this treatment with Helen is finding the crux of the concern or issue you deal with every day, within yourself.

Understanding the root of it all is simply amazing because you are then able, with Helen’s professional help, to retrain your brain to be the real person you want to be.

It is always within you. You just need to find it, let it shine and enjoy.

Dubbo, NSW

I just wanted to send a big thank you for your presentation to our school staff.

I understand it may have been difficult to know whether people enjoyed it over Zoom, but I wanted to let you know that afterwards people were raving about how much they enjoyed it.

As a new teacher, I will absolutely take on everything I learnt.

I will be more mindful in my everyday work, be grateful for everything in my life, take more perspective on things, and utilise the skills I learnt about dealing with stress and things I can and can’t control.

Thank you again for that awesome, engaging and practical session.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it!

Teacher | North West NSW

I am amazed and truly grateful for this service offered in our own home.

Helen is professional, compassionate, empathetic and spot on with the services she offers.

Personally, I have seen the remarkable results and life-changing differences it has made to my beautiful boy and my family.

I highly recommend this coaching service for anyone, whether it is to help bring clarity, calm, overcome a fear or insecurity, take control of habits or be in charge of your own life.

It is mind-blowing seeing the results for my 8-year-old and the remarkable success it has had on my own life.

Thank you Helen. Narrabri Shire is extremely lucky to have you service our region.

Annie Alexander

North West NSW

Australian Brain Coaching is a scientifically based method for changing subconscious mental blockages that were holding me back.

Surprisingly effective for me!

I had been procrastinating about doing positive things for myself for ages, and now I am enjoying all the things that I used to put off doing.

This method has also helped me improve my sleeping patterns.

I feel more energised to get things done now.

Helen’s sessions are amazing.

I came in with a very strong addiction that had caused a lot of heartache in my relationships and my life.

Since seeing Helen, the addiction has diminished so much that I can feel comfortable with people in my life without my urges being so strong that they could destroy more than just my life.

Thank you again Helen for such great support.

Dubbo, NSW

Great results for the people who participated in the recent Brain Coaching Quit Smoking Program.

Participants had been smoking between 20–40 cigarettes per day for 30–45 years.

Most had already tried other methods including nicotine patches, Champix, hypnosis or going cold turkey.

After the brain coaching sessions, participants reported cutting down from around 35 cigarettes per day to around 5 per day after the first week, followed by further success.

Comments included:

“I want to be healthy for the grandkids.”

“I’m sick of having this habit.”

“If I felt a craving coming on, I would reach for Helen’s notes and remind myself why I was giving up.”

Another participant said they couldn’t even stand the taste of a cigarette after the brain coaching session.

The program helped participants understand that they could make a conscious decision to become non-smokers.

I started the three-week Brain Coaching course to quit smoking for three reasons:

For my granddaughter
The cost
The health benefits

The outcome is that most days I don’t even think about a cigarette.

When I do have a craving, I use the mantra and tools Helen taught me until the craving goes away.

I would recommend brain coaching because it has taught me that I make the conscious decision not to smoke and to be a non-smoker.

Over three weekly sessions I went from seven packets of cigarettes a week to one packet a week, and a few months later I was down to four cigarettes per week.

I would say this method works, especially if you are serious about quitting.

David

Narrabri, NSW

My health was the main reason why I wanted to give up smoking.

I wanted to enjoy my time with my grandchildren without getting sick, improve my finances by not spending $160 per week on cigarettes, and because I didn’t like the smell on my clothes or the taste of cigarettes.

I am now smoke-free.

I would recommend this brain coaching method as I had tried everything else.

You need to follow the plan from day one.

I noticed a difference after the first session.

John

Narrabri, NSW

I went to see Helen as I had some personal issues to deal with, including a couple of life-changing events that were causing me stress and grief after losing a family member.

I was so happy with the results from seeing Helen.

I felt very comfortable talking openly and honestly about my problems and how I was feeling.

Some days I was really struggling just to get through the day.

Helen worked with me to get to the bottom of my feelings and gave me tools to deal with my emotions that I applied to everyday life.

When I first went to Helen I was very upset and didn’t know how to move forward.

After three sessions, I felt like I was getting my life and headspace back on track.

I had my confidence back and strategies to deal with everyday situations.

I thoroughly recommend Helen and I’m so grateful I found her service.

HR Manager | NSW

Happy Sunday (or rather Monday for you, I guess), dear Helen.

I cannot thank you enough for the help you’ve given me.

You are gifted with incredible healing talents.

I have had moments of clarity over my life with all of my challenges, but now, since connecting with you, they are glaringly evident.

I feel better able to put all the pieces together.

Lisa
Chicago, USA

I was easy to build rapport with Helen from the very first minute.

She explained the process, the options for how long therapy would be intended to go for, pricing and all administration details first, so I felt comfortable moving forward.

She really listened.

The Wingwave method is kind of strange, but it works, so go with it.

There is some homework, and initially I didn’t do it. Then I started doing the homework and felt like I made much more progress.

My only suggestion is to devise a strategy to do your homework more days than not during the process and see what happens.

Steve

Tamworth, NSW

When looking at me, everyone saw a calm friendly person, but for nearly all of my life I had been fighting demons buried deep in my subconscious.

These were created by experiences such as bullying and had continued to impact me.

Helen Dugdale shone a light in there and helped me let them go.

Time spent with her has been a life-changing event.

It has been beyond anything I could have expected.

I now tell myself:

“I am an amazing focused person doing amazing things.”

Everyone around me is seeing my amazing results.

Chris

Dubbo, NSW

I am simply loving my life now

I KNOW the science works - and that is enough motivation to keep me practicing. Sleeping better is having a profound impact on my life. As you are aware, everything in mind & body health impacts on all the other parts too - ripples that extend and change us in subtle ways (positively and negatively - we're evolving beings). Since I am generally sleeping better there are so many positive 'flow-on' impacts for the rest of my life. These include incredibly healthy self-esteem, perspective on life, confidence, resilience, capacity to engage and respond to others - to 'deal' with life in a wholly strong and HAPPY way.

This means my life is ALL good - I am simply LOVING my life now - I feel capable and in control (not in a 'controlling' way - but more able to dynamically choose, make decisions and handle whatever opportunities or 'challenges' that arise). This LOVING life now is not because my life has actually changed much - it's more MY PERSPECTIVE (and all those things I listed above) has improved and so I'm in a much 'happier' mindset. And what an 'icing on the cake' that is! I could rave on some more. But I won't! Please trust your system and skills - and know they are making such a positive difference in people's lives. In a very real and tangible way. I am incredibly grateful. Take care. xx

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