Welcome to The Ponder Pond
A place to pause, reflect and consider what's next.
You've reached a point where life looks successful from the outside, but you're beginning to question how you want to spend the years ahead. You've spent years building a career, supporting your family, caring for others or simply doing what was needed, often placing your own needs behind everyone else's.
Now you're ready to create more space for yourself, to reconnect with who you are, consider what matters most and shape the next chapter of your life with greater intention.
This isn't about starting over or becoming someone different. It's about creating space to reconnect with yourself, understand what matters most and make thoughtful choices about how you want to spend the years ahead.
I work with women who are ready to invest in themselves after years of investing in everyone else. Through boutique online psychology, I offer a calm, personalised space to explore what's keeping you feeling stuck, gain a deeper understanding of yourself and move forward in a way that reflects your values, priorities and the life you want to create.
Whether you're navigating burnout, changing relationships, shifting priorities, children leaving home, retirement, or simply asking yourself, "What's next for me?", our work together is tailored to your unique circumstances, experiences and goals.
As a registered psychologist, I provide secure online psychology appointments for women across Australia, making professional support accessible wherever you live. Whether you're in a metropolitan, regional or remote community, you can access confidential, evidence-based care from the comfort and privacy of a location that suits you.
If my approach feels like the right fit for you, I invite you to book a consultation and begin the conversation.
About Me
Hi, I'm Robyn Henderson
If there's one thing I've learnt over the years, it's that life rarely follows a perfectly planned path. Mine certainly hasn't.
Before becoming a registered psychologist, I spent more than 30 years working in leadership and operational roles across Defence, policing, corrections and the public sector. Along the way, I experienced many of life's changes firsthand, changing careers, relocating around Australia, supporting my husband's military career, raising a family and, later in life, choosing an entirely new profession.
Looking back, I'm grateful those experiences came before psychology. They taught me that every person's story is different and that meaningful conversations begin with genuine curiosity, understanding and respect. They continue to shape the perspective, empathy and practical approach I bring to my work today.
I created The Ponder Pond because I believe there comes a time in many women's lives when the most important question is no longer, "What do I need to do?" rather, "How do I want to spend the years ahead?"
The Ponder Pond is a place to pause, reflect and explore that question together, using evidence-based psychology to help you make thoughtful choices for the years ahead.
Many of the women I work with have spent years building careers, supporting families, contributing to their communities and embracing life's responsibilities. They aren't looking to reinvent themselves or undo the life they've created. Instead, they're beginning to ask different questions. With more choice than they've had in years, they're wondering how they want to spend their time, where they'd like to invest their energy and what will make this next stage of life truly meaningful.
As a registered psychologist, I offer thoughtful, evidence-based online psychology for women who want a calm, supportive space to reflect, navigate stress, anxiety, relationship changes, grief, career uncertainty, retirement, or simply those times when life feels different. Every conversation is tailored to your goals, your values and what matters most to you.
I've learnt that there is no single right way to live a meaningful life. What matters is understanding yourself well enough to make choices that fit the person you are today, rather than the person you've always needed to be.
If this feels like the kind of conversation you've been looking for, I'd love to welcome you to The Ponder Pond.
How I Work
Boutique means intentionally personal. I work with a limited number of clients, allowing me to provide thoughtful, individualised psychological care in a calm, supportive environment.
You'll always work directly with me, and our sessions are tailored to your unique experiences, goals and stage of life.
No two women arrive at The Ponder Pond with exactly the same story. Some are navigating a significant life transition, while others are feeling ready to make changes but aren't quite sure where to begin. Some come with a clear goal, while others simply know they want life to feel different.
Wherever you find yourself, our conversations begin with understanding you, your experiences, your values, what's important to you now, and what you'd like the years ahead to hold.
There is no blueprint to follow and no expectation that you should have everything figured out before we begin.
what you can expect
Conversations that are warm, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based psychology.
Every session is tailored to you.
Some days we'll unpack what's been weighing on your mind. Other days we'll focus on practical strategies, important decisions or exploring the person you want to become in this next stage of life.
Many clients tell me they value having dedicated time to think, reflect and gain perspective in a space that's confidential, respectful and free from judgement.
qualifications and experience
- Registered Psychologist (Australia)
- Master of Professional Psychology
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Master of Business Administration (Leadership and People Management)
- More than 30 years' experience across Defence, Corrections and Policing environments.
Psychology that fits you
Every person is different, which means every conversation is different too.
Rather than following a single approach, I draw from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness and other contemporary approaches.
These frameworks guide my thinking, but they don't define our conversations.
You won't need to learn psychological jargon or fit yourself into a particular model.
Together, we'll use the approaches that best support your goals, your personality and the stage of life you're in
Services
Individual Psychology Sessions (60 minutes)
Individual Psychology Sessions (60 minutes)
Individual Psychology Sessions (60 minutes)
For women ready to make the most of what's next.
There are times in life when we benefit from having someone alongside us, someone who listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions and helps us make sense of where we are and where we'd like to go.
Individual psychology sessions offer a confidential, supportive space to explore whatever is most important to you.
Whether you're navigating a significant life transition, adjusting to changing relationships, approaching retirement, considering a new direction, or simply wanting to live this stage of life more intentionally, our work together is tailored to your goals and your circumstances.
Rather than focusing only on problems, we'll also explore possibilities, helping you understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your confidence and create a future that feels meaningful and aligned with who you are today.
Sessions are available online throughout Australia.
Women's Wellbeing at work
Individual Psychology Sessions (60 minutes)
Individual Psychology Sessions (60 minutes)
Supporting women to thrive at work and beyond.
Many organisations recognise that women experience unique transitions throughout their working lives.
Career progression, leadership responsibilities, caring roles, menopause, changing family dynamics, retirement planning and identity shifts can all influence wellbeing, confidence and engagement at work.
Drawing on my background in psychology, leadership and organisational consulting, I partner with organisations to deliver evidence-based wellbeing initiatives that support women through these important stages of life.
Services may include:
- workshops
- facilitated conversations
- leadership wellbeing programs
- psychologically informed wellbeing initiatives
- organisational consulting
Each program is tailored to the needs of your organisation and designed to create meaningful, practical outcomes rather than one-off inspirational events.
Fees
Individual Psychology Sessions - $320
I provide secure online psychology appointments for women throughout Australia, making it easy to access support wherever you live.
Whether you're in a metropolitan, regional or remote community, Telehealth allows you to engage in psychology from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Each 60-minute session provides a private, supportive space to reflect, explore and navigate life changes with the guidance of evidence-based psychology.
Women's wellbeing at work - POA
Because every organisation has different goals, staffing needs, workloads and operational pressures, all corporate programs are priced on inquiry. This allows me to tailor the content, delivery style, level of support, and duration to suit your team rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.
If you’d like to explore a workshop, training package, leadership session, or an ongoing wellbeing program for women in your workplace, please get in touch and I can provide a customised proposal and quote based on your organisation’s needs.
Payment and Cancellation Policy - Individual
Individual Sessions
- Individual sessions require payment at the time of booking.
- Cancellations require 48 hours’ notice to avoid the full session fee.
- Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged to the card on file in accordance with the terms of service.
Payment Policy - Organisations
Organisational Programs
- All organisational programs are invoiced following confirmation of scope, delivery format and dates.
- Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment is required prior to delivery of the service.
- For multi-session programs or ongoing engagements, staged invoicing may be arranged by agreement.
- Final materials, reports or post-program summaries will be released once payment has been received in full.
These terms allow appropriate preparation, scheduling and resource allocation for your organisation.
Cancellations and Rescheduling - Organisations
- Cancellations or rescheduling requests must be made at least 7 business days prior to the scheduled delivery date.
- Cancellations made with less than 7 business days’ notice may incur a cancellation fee of up to 50% of the agreed program cost.
- Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice, or non-attendance on the day, may be charged up to 100% of the program fee, due to preparation time, scheduling and opportunity costs.
Where possible, I am happy to work with organisations to reschedule sessions rather than cancel, subject to availability.