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]
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]
The good news is that if you live in Australia, there are various pathways which assist in making it possible to afford the fees. Medicare offers a rebate for up to twenty sessions of psychological treatment. This can be face-to-face or via Zoom/telehealth if you live in a remote area. Private health insurers offer ... [Read more now]
For many, the annual summer break is so welcome it's almost palpable. We lead such busy lives at breakneck speed so the opportunity to slow things down, recover and recharge the batteries is time that we relish. There is a common myth that the best way to approach this re-charge is to take time out, ... [Read more now]
