Neurodiversity

By |2023-05-11T14:11:32+10:00May 9th, 2023|ADHD, Anxiety, Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Depression, Impulsivity, Mental Health, Mental Health Assessments, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Psychotherapy|

Are you neurotypical or neurodiverse? Neurodiversity describes many different presentations including people with ADHD, ASD, HSP, SPD, and Down’s Syndrome.  The beauty of using this terminology is that it normalises the fact that brains are different just as our facial features are. We do not all process information the same way. Nor do our sensory ... [Read more now]

What is a Psychotherapist?

By |2022-07-11T14:03:15+10:00May 24th, 2022|Psychotherapy, Therapy and Therapists|

A Psychotherapist usually has, as a minimum, an undergraduate degree in a health related area plus additional training in psychotherapy, typically 4-6 years. Additionally most Psychotherapists undergo a period of personal psychotherapy to ensure they have suitable levels of self-awareness. Psychotherapy is working in depth with people who are grappling with a range of personal ... [Read more now]

What is Counselling?

By |2022-07-11T14:05:39+10:00May 24th, 2022|Counselling, Therapy and Therapists|

Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to help clients to enhance their wellbeing, improve self-understanding and work through life challenges. Reasons that a person might seek counselling include (but are not limited to) grief and loss, relationship issues, work stress, identity challenges, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and addictions. Counsellors are skilled in using empathy, deep ... [Read more now]

What does a Clinical Psychologist do?

By |2022-07-11T14:01:48+10:00May 23rd, 2022|Clinical Psychologist, Therapy and Therapists|

Clinical Psychologists have had extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using psychological treatments. Clinical Psychologists use talk therapies which are backed by evidence which shows they are effective at resolving psychological problems. Different psychological problems are helped by different therapies. Clinical Psychologists build their knowledge about the relationships between psychological problems ... [Read more now]

Anxiety and depression often co-exist

By |2022-07-18T12:46:15+10:00March 17th, 2022|Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Assessments|

Many individuals suffer from anxiety and depression at the same time. Sometimes, one of these conditions goes untreated. The result is that the individual receives treatment but because it is not complete, the person remains feeling unwell. For example, it is not uncommon for people with social anxiety to also suffer from depression. According to the World Psychiatric ... [Read more now]

How to get the most out of therapy

By |2022-07-11T14:13:36+10:00February 2nd, 2022|Therapy and Therapists|

Unlike going to a doctor who can give you a pill to take away your pain, therapy is collaborative and requires your full participation. Here are some ingredients of successful therapy: You must be willing to come to therapy. If you are coming because your partner or mother told you to, you will most likely drop out. You ... [Read more now]

6 Tips to help you cope with the holiday season

By |2022-07-18T12:46:24+10:00December 16th, 2021|Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness|

Whilst the holiday season is usually a time of joy, for many it is a time of anxiety, stress, disappointment, and loneliness. The holiday season comes with high expectations, such as perfect, happy families, huge celebrations, and luxurious gifts. Many people are not able to live up to these ideals and this can cause negative ... [Read more now]

The True Meaning of Self-Care

By |2022-07-14T12:29:32+10:00August 10th, 2021|Self-care|

Prioritising ‘OUR-self’ is what allows us to be our ‘WHOLE-self’. The Choice Point When we experience burnout, stress and/or feelings of insecurity, we face a ‘choice point’. Either we can choose to stay stuck in past behaviours or we can choose life affirming behaviours such as self-care. Many people believe that self-care is selfish and ... [Read more now]

5 Breaths to Calm

By |2022-07-11T14:24:30+10:00July 11th, 2021|Mindfulness, Self-care|

A common strategy given to people who suffer from anxiety is “relaxation”. Doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists, yoga instructors…(.the list is endless) tell clients that relaxation and breathing with help reduce the anxiety. And they are right. The problem is that many relaxation exercises take up to twenty minutes and involve lying still and concentrating. Clients ... [Read more now]

The importance of reducing stigma around mental health

By |2022-07-11T14:41:42+10:00June 22nd, 2021|Mental Health|

Having mental health issues is hard. But pretending that you are not struggling, is harder. The consequences of a brave face: It is exhausting to keep up a brave face and easier to be honest. You will not seek the help that you need. You do not feel safe around others, especially your employer. You ... [Read more now]

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