Choose Life Services

03/06/2026

Support should be simple, local and available when people need it most.

At Choose Life Services, our Employee Assistance Program gives staff access to experienced local practitioners — not an anonymous call centre — for short-term, confidential counselling and support.

No GP referral.
No complicated process.
No unnecessary barriers.

Just simple appointment booking, confidential care, and timely access to mental health professionals who understand our local community.

Our EAP also gives workplaces peace of mind knowing that, in times of crisis or critical incident, support is one phone call away. Where needed, our team can provide responsive onsite crisis support to help staff feel supported, heard and safe.

For employers, an EAP is a practical way to support staff wellbeing, strengthen workplace culture, reduce barriers to help-seeking, and respond quickly when your team needs extra care.

For staff, it means knowing support is available — confidentially, locally, and free at the point of use.

Choose Life Services — supporting workplaces and people across North West Tasmania.

31/05/2026

Mental health is not just a personal issue — it is a workplace issue, a productivity issue and a community issue.

The Productivity Commission has estimated that mental ill-health and su***de cost Australia more than $200 billion each year. Behind that figure are real people, real workplaces and real families.

For employers, supporting staff mental health is not simply “nice to have”. Access to quality Employee Assistance Program counselling can help create safer, more supportive workplaces where people feel heard, supported and able to seek help early.

When businesses invest in mental health support, they are also investing in:

✔ psychological safety
✔ healthier workplace culture
✔ improved productivity
✔ reduced absenteeism
✔ better staff retention

At Choose Life Services, we work with businesses to provide professional, confidential EAP counselling and mental health support in person for employees across Tasmania, and virtually for employees across mainland Australia.

Supporting your staff is supporting your business — and your community.

15/05/2026

🌬️ “I think this is the most relaxed I’ve ever felt” - Holotropic Breathwork Client 🌬️

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of peace can feel challenging. Holotropic Breathwork offers a unique way to dive deep into relaxation and release the stress that weighs us down. By harnessing the power of conscious breathing, this practice allows you to enter a state of profound relaxation, helping to alleviate anxiety and tension.

Many of our clients have experienced a deep sense of emotional release, often finding clarity and calmness they didn’t know was possible. As you breathe, you connect with your inner self, allowing for a gentle exploration of feelings and thoughts that may have been buried.

This allows a renewed sense of tranquility and a lighter emotional load. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of relaxation and self-discovery, Holotropic Breathwork might be just what you need.

Private and group Breathwork sessions are available through CLS. Send us a DM to register your interest!

13/05/2026

This financial year alone, Choose Life Services has provided $35,000 worth of mental health crisis support at no cost to people in our community.

This support helps ensure that people experiencing distress, crisis, grief, or the impact of su***de can access care when they need it most — regardless of their financial situation.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the strength of our core services, community support, partnerships and donations to continue making this possible.

Every donation helps us provide compassionate, practical and timely mental health crisis support to Tasmanians who may otherwise go without.

Choose connection. Choose support. Choose growth.

Choose Life Services (CLS) is a non profit, privately funded community service seeking to offer hope specifically to those struggling with life issues that may lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviour

12/05/2026

Choose Life Services is a state-wide, not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing practice headquartered in Best Street, Devonport, with experienced practitioners located across Devonport, Launceston and Hobart.
Our multidisciplinary team includes counsellors, social workers and a psychologist, supporting individuals, families, workplaces and communities across Tasmania.
We provide counselling, psychology and wellbeing support to a broad cross-section of the community, including young people and older Tasmanians. We also deliver Employee Assistance Program counselling and workplace wellbeing support to government and non-government organisations, community organisations and private businesses across Tasmania and mainland Australia.
CLS has a proud history of walking alongside people through life’s challenges. Our work is grounded in compassion, connection, early support and a belief that every person deserves to feel heard, supported and able to move forward.
As we look to the future, we are focused on strengthening our services, expanding our reach and continuing to build meaningful partnerships across Tasmania.
We look forward to connecting, collaborating and learning how we can best support you, your workplace or your community.
Choose connection. Choose support. Choose growth.

09/05/2026

Choose connection, choose support, choose growth.

Sometimes moving forward starts with one small step — reaching out, having a conversation, asking for support, or giving yourself permission to pause and reset.

At Choose Life Services, we support people, workplaces and communities to navigate life’s challenges with care, compassion and hope.

You don’t have to do it alone.

07/05/2026

🌟2026 Creative Arts and Mindfulness Groups

In our fast-paced lives, constant stimulation and stress can overwhelm our nervous systems. Through creative expression and engaging mindful activities, we slow down, sharpen our focus on the present, and nurture our well-being. Far from a fine arts class - our focus is on expression, play, connection, presence and finding joy in the little things.
Join us on this journey to unwind and reconnect with yourself. ✨

28/10/2025

Feeling disconnected? You’re not alone. 💛
New research shows Aussies are socialising less than ever, but even small moments of connection can help ease loneliness. A simple chat, a shared laugh, or a quick “how are you?” really matters.

Data from the latest HILDA survey indicate socialising rates have dropped over the past two decades, and, more recently, have not returned to pre-COVID frequency.

28/10/2025

This is exciting! Thank you to the DCCI for acknowledgement of the work we do.

06/10/2025

In early September, Leesa had the opportunity to represent Choose Life Services at the Devonport City Council’s Women’s Health Week event.

During her presentation, Leesa spoke about mindfulness as an effective tool for managing stress, sharing simple and practical strategies that can be used in everyday life to help regulate stress responses and support overall wellbeing.
She also guided attendees through a 10-minute regulating breathwork session, which received wonderful feedback and allowed participants to experience the calming benefits firsthand.

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with women in our community and highlight the importance of accessible, preventative approaches to mental health and wellbeing. 💙