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]
Neuro-psychotherapy is a new and exciting theory which integrates neurobiology and psychotherapy. It is scientific and is based on the brain, its structure, the neurons and how it all wires together. Simply put, the brain develops from the bottom up and from the inside out. Specifically this means that the primitive brain is fully functional ... [Read more now]
It is January; that time of the year when we want to start afresh. We long for a new, improved self and dream of being better, stronger, healthier than we were the year before. This longing is appropriate. As human beings we continue to develop and grow throughout our lives and true joy can be ... [Read more now]
Stop the stress caused by final exams Year 12 exams are a major source of stress for students, parents and families. Not only do high anxiety levels during this time impact on our youths’ well-being and performance in this high octane final year of secondary school, it can continue to affect mental health in the ... [Read more now]
Well I've finally passed a milestone of sorts in this journey we call "therapy” (yes I'm still getting used to saying the word outloud) by finishing my tenth session. All in all it's been an interesting and very enlightening experience. Educational too, if you want to call it that I suppose, though I'm not sure ... [Read more now]
Technology has been increasingly shown to assist individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. Technology can be used in many different ways. Here are a few: Online or e-therapy. This can consist of regular emails with exercises and information. Information can be delivered by video, e-book or a simple word document. Telephone support. Telephone counselling has been ... [Read more now]
Psychoanalytic theories go a long way to explaining the roots of anxiety. For example, attachment theorists explain that it is essential for a mother to attach to her baby from birth. If a mother does not attach to her newborn, that baby may develop an insecure attachment which will manifest later in life as anxiety, ... [Read more now]
Stress and anxiety, can effect studying and exam performance. Common statements include: “I knew the answer, but during the exam my mind shut down and I could not remember it”. “My heart was racing and I could not focus on the exam paper, resulting in me leaving out a key question.” “I felt nauseas and ... [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]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by worries? Do you find yourself dwelling on concerns big (is my job safe?) and small (that darn clogged sink!)? You are not alone. Anxiety levels in the USA and Australia are the highest they've been in seven decades, surveys show. Current trends 1. Money and work woes are at ... [Read more now]
