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Discover blog articles by qualified psychologists, sharing insights and practical strategies to improve emotional well-being and live a more fulfilling life.

Adjusting to an Autism Diagnosis Later in Life

Adjusting to an Autism Diagnosis Later in Life

A late autism diagnosis can be a life-changing experience, bringing self-understanding, relief, and a mix of complex emotions.

#adhd-and-autism

EMDR 2.0: A New Frontier in Trauma Treatment

EMDR 2.0: A New Frontier in Trauma Treatment

EMDR 2.0 is gaining traction as an enhanced approach designed to make the process of healing trauma even more efficient, especially for people with complex PTSD.

#trauma-and-ptsd

What is EMDR

What is EMDR

Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychological therapy for treating PTSD and complex trauma.

#trauma-and-ptsd

Understanding Schema Therapy

Understanding Schema Therapy

Learn how schema therapy can help you to understand and let go of unhelpful patterns of behaviour formed by early experiences.

#anxiety

What causes depression

What causes depression

There is no single cause for depression. A number of factors in your life may be causing depression, these can be complex to unravel.

#depression

What is depression

What is depression

What is depression? In part one of this this series we explore how to recognise the signs of depression.

#depression

Treating anxiety

Treating anxiety

If you are suffering from anxiety, what treatments are there, and which one is right for you? In this article we explore different treatments that can be used for anxiety.

#anxiety

What are the types of anxiety

What are the types of anxiety

Some types of anxiety can be easy to identify, other types can be difficult to distinguish from the normal ups and downs we all go through.

#anxiety

What causes Anxiety

What causes Anxiety

Anxiety can be caused by a range of different factors from biological and genetic to psychological and social. In part two of our series on anxiety we explore some of these factors and how they can surface.

#anxiety

What is anxiety

What is anxiety

Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. But how can we identify what is normal amounts of anxiety and what is above normal levels?

#anxiety

Resilience Through Change - Part 2

Resilience Through Change - Part 2

Now that we understand change, and the change spiral, how can we use this to build resilience and handle change better?

#anxiety

Resilience Through Change - Part 1

Resilience Through Change - Part 1

Change is everywhere. As hard as we may try, we can't avoid it. The reality is that change is a part of life. So rather than fighting it or avoiding it, what can we do?

#anxiety

Learning to live with chronic pain

Learning to live with chronic pain

Chronic pain is unpleasant and difficult to live with. By the time people are referred to a psychologist, they have often exhausted many types of medical, and alternative interventions. Read how emotional therapy can help with physical pain.

Diabetes and mental health

Diabetes and mental health

Are you, or is someone you know, living with diabetes? Learn how to remove the stigma, and navigate the emotional stress that many people with diabetes suffer.

#chronic-health-conditions

Understanding PTSD

Understanding PTSD

About 20% of people who experience trauma go on to develop PTSD. About 5-10% of Australians will suffer from PTSD at some point in their lives.

#trauma-and-ptsd

Navigating emotions, for men

Navigating emotions, for men

As men we need to see that seeking help with our emotions is a normal and positive thing to do.

#mens-mental-health

Peak Performance - Strike a balance

Peak Performance - Strike a balance

There are many confusing messages about the things that we should do to achieve our goals and experience success. How do we strike a balance between achieving our goals and avoiding burnout or boredom?

#self-esteem

Telehealth is just a click away

Telehealth is just a click away

Telehealth sessions can be done via video or phone. It's a safe, convenient and private way to talk with your psychologist. Learn how easy it is.

5 ways to calm your mind chatter

5 ways to calm your mind chatter

We all know how it feels to ruminate or dwell on problems that are hard to solve. What can we do when we’re stuck in a loop of thoughts, or memories, or dwelling on difficult issues.

#anxiety

Preparing for therapy and what to expect

Preparing for therapy and what to expect

Meeting a psychologist for the first time may feel daunting, here's what to expect in a therapy session, and some easy ways to prepare.

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