Do you suffer from persistent pain? Have you struggled to find effective remedies to reduce your pain? Psychologists are well suited to treat your pain according to the latest scientific findings. Definition of Pain Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual tissue damage or is described in terms of such damage ... [Read more now]
Here's an article I wrote for today's edition of News.com.au on 4 easy ways to manage anxiety. I hope you find some useful tips.
Today, people openly speak about their personal experiences with mental health issues. Governments and health agencies supply an abundance of useful facts about conditions like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic attacks. It is notable that men have not benefitted from this open discussion about mental health issues nor the number of proven, effective ... [Read more now]
Anxiety is not a one size, fits all mental health issue. It is as diverse as the people who suffer from it. Therefore, do not jump in with stereotypic solutions such as “I heard that all anxious people get better with mindfulness practice”. It is best to listen rather than talk. Then ask what the ... [Read more now]
Before the 1970’s, mental health issues were not spoken about by the general public. If an individual required help for conditions like anxiety, depression or schizophrenia they consulted a psychiatrist. The doctor was seen as the all-knowing guru who understood how to diagnose and treat. Before the 1970’s, patients did not readily share their stories. ... [Read more now]
As a teenager, my friends and I used to listen to the song: “Love hurts”, by Nazareth, over and over. Here are some of the lyrics: Love hurts, love scars Love wounds, and marks any heart, not tough nor strong enough To take a lot of pain Take a lot of pain Love is like ... [Read more now]
Renee Mill, clinical psychologist, has developed a ten session CBT treatment for anxiety and stress. She has consolidated the program into a treatment manual which has proven to be effective for hundreds of patients. In this short video, Renee explains how her manual is applied in therapy. Here at Anxiety Solutions CBT we have taught ... [Read more now]
Your reaction to the death of a loved one is a very personal experience. Some people feel anger and not sadness, some seem to express no grief immediately but break down weeks or months later. Some people can lose interest in activities that they normally enjoy, or they isolate themselves from friends and family. The ... [Read more now]
People often come into therapy with me with two very different expectations. Some people talk about the story of their life so far, and want me to help uncover their "truth". Others come with a list of symptoms they want to have removed but do not see the point in going over their personal story. ... [Read more now]
