Recommendations

"Deb was an incredible source of guidance and direction in self-care during some pretty challenging times for the team. Her understanding of the human condition is impressive and I'd highly recommend her to any organisation that cares about the wellbeing of its people".

David Blight, CEO & Country Head ARAM Australia Pty Ltd

“As our business redirected its focus to our people’s wellbeing this year, Deb has had some incredible insight on how to reach all of our team yet also provide a personal touch which was adaptable throughout the program.”

Casey Hyland, Head of Administration & Human Resources

“What I have noticed and am seriously appreciative of is that Deb’s services better enabled us to deliver an experience or at least an opportunity to participate in an experience that helped. Those that have said they joined in were appreciative of our efforts and for that I am grateful. That kind of goodwill is long-lasting and will bear fruit in the future when people reflect on the style of firm we are. We do what we say and not just say what we hope to do .. there is a difference. Deb made a difference and in my assessment, that is pretty cool.”

Gary Nugent, Managing Partner, Nugents

“Thank you so much Deb for presenting as part of our Wellness Webinar series and sharing your story. The feedback in the chat was great to see and we greatly appreciate your openness and valuable insights.”

Executive Secretary, The Institute of Patent and Trademark attorneys

“Deb has written a number of engaging pieces of content for Beyond Blue over the past 12 months, drawing on her expertise in public health and providing personal insight into wellbeing and mental health. Courtesy of her diligent, responsive, and flexible approach to her writing, not to mention her empathetic nature, working with Deb has been a pleasure.”

Brock Mareld, Editorial Manager, Beyond Blue

"Deb Roberts is an insightful, skilled, and compassionate teacher. In her course, my staff were guided through a series of self-care lectures. Each providing them with techniques to support them in times of stress so they are better enabled to support others in their care. The course facilitated open and honest group discussions which I believe has strengthened our team. I would recommend Deb Roberts to any principal looking to support his or her staff navigate the pressures of our modern lives.”

Anny Lawrence, Principal, Brighton Primary

"Deb Roberts program reminded us that we do not need to seek permission from ourselves or others to look after our needs, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Deb is knowledgeable in the field of self-care and intuitive in her practice. I would not hesitate to recommend Deb to work with individuals, teams or whole staff on ways to support ourselves in our busy personal and professional lives."

Sonya Branca, Assistant Principal, Brighton Primary School

"Deb Roberts is someone who is driven to challenge the stigma of mental health issues. She comes to this mission with both an academic background and lived experience which makes her uniquely capable of understanding, supporting, and enabling others to accept themselves fully. Deb is extremely intelligent and well studied in the understanding of the mind-body connection, through her academic training, teaching yoga for many years to both adults and children, and her extensive personal journey of self-discovery and understanding of mental health. Deb's motivation is always one of supporting and helping others in a nonjudgemental way, she is an amazing listener and enables others to feel at ease to share their vulnerabilities in a safe and supportive way."

Sandy Hutchison, Founder & CEO, Career Money Life

"I’ve had the privilege of knowing Deb Roberts for a few years, including as a passionate volunteer for Orygen youth mental health. Deb is extremely genuine, caring, qualified and hard-working. Deb’s goal to encourage conversations around mental health is an important step for how we do more to help people with mental ill-health."

Dan Kneipp, Director Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health

"A huge commitment to research and practice underpins Deb Robert’s programs. Her work comes from a place of high integrity, wisdom and heartfulness. She shares her passion in every class."

Janet Etty-Leal, Director, Meditation Capsules

“Deb was accommodating to our needs and built a program that aligned with our team's busy schedules, providing flexibility and promoting the importance of looking after ourselves and our mental health throughout this period. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Dr Deb Roberts as part of our on-going and now much more robust wellbeing support program.”

Hayley Benedict, Marketing and operations, Nugents

“We were fortunate to be introduced to Deb Roberts and worked with her to launch a program for employee health and wellbeing. I found her extremely diligent and flexible in building a program tailored for our organisation and where we were in our journey. Deb is very knowledgeable in academic research behind mental health and self-care. In the delivery of her material, Deb is engaging, empathetic and supportive while also sharing vulnerability and personal experience, overall making her very relatable for people attending. We thank Deb for starting our journey and encouraging conversations to support employee wellness.”

Leanne Fretwell, Vice President, Springfree Trampoline Australia

“Dr Deb Roberts has been my yoga teacher for the past decade. During COVID-19 we have continued classes online. No matter the challenge, Deb’s classes continue to be inspiring and insightful as well as physically and mentally helpful to me.”

Lynn

“Thank you, Deb, for being so open. I’m so honestly inspired by you. You remind me and give me so much hope that there is so much good in this life. I am grateful for you”

Michelle Hortle

“Deb was amazing she told her story in a lot of details, she was empathetic and answered lots of challenging questions. She has delivered 3 presentations for us and each group had between 20-30 staff. She has touched many hearts and contributed to reducing stigma around mental health... thank you so much for providing this amazing service to the community.”

Senior manager, local council

“Deb was fantastic. So easy and relaxed to work with. Her speech was very well received. Thank you for sharing your story. The Allied Health Awards also made donation to Beyond Blue. Big thank you to Deb.”