It’s essential to have good physical and psychological health before cosmetic surgery. Screening for relevant mental health conditions is now a professional requirement for Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Australia. Being psychologically...
Emotions and thoughts can be hard to hold onto, and as humans, we often use various tools and defence mechanisms to reduce their intensity. Sometimes, our tools and defences are healthy and help us to manage. Sometimes, they are less helpful! Imagine holding a hot...
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and try therapy? Congratulations! That’s a significant first step to caring for yourself and your future. Speaking of first steps, it’s worthwhile understanding what happens in your first session. The first session is...
Have you ever felt like your thoughts are playing a game of tug-of-war with your emotions? Well, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that can help you win that game of tug-of-war! In essence, CBT is all about recognising and changing unhelpful...
It can be challenging to understand your role as the parent or caregiver of a young person attending therapy. Here are some things that you might like to know. We value your insights about your young person and their world. We want to know about their...
