Have you ever noticed a friend, family member, or colleague going through a rough patch? Perhaps they’ve been acting differently or confided in you that they’re not feeling their best. It’s important to remember that mental health challenges are...
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...
Parents and caregivers are the most important people in their child’s life no matter what age they are.. Psychologists spend a very short time compared to how much time you spend with your child. As adults, sometimes children and teenagers can seem upset about the...
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...
Sit down with your legs crossed… Take some big deep breaths and let them out slowly… Focus on your breath… Close your eyes…. Clear your mind… Empty your thoughts… Focus entirely on your breath… Sound familiar? This is a very very common misconception of what...
