When Xmas and New Years rolls around, I’m reminded of how expectations set me up for failure. I classically make the mistake of thinking I’ll have a “best” time of my life; full of laughter, conn… Read more
In the beginning, anxiety might be felt as nerves, but it can quickly creep up to become a problem if you're not aware of some key characteristics of anxiety. Read more
CBT is the gold standard in mental health. However, it’s a mistake to simply just search for a psychologist who practises CBT without considering one key aspect to therapy. Read more
I’ve been mostly doing well during the pandemic and Melbourne lockdown, but boy oh boy, this week I was really hit with the pandemic blues…here's what I discovered. Read more
Big problems and tough decisions can cause significant stress and anxiety. However, there are ways to increase your confidence to make the 'right' decision. Read more
For most Melburnians in lockdown, food is a real highlight in the day. However, this is not the case for individuals with an eating disorder. Read more
It’s perfectly normal to question whether you’re in the right relationship - in fact, it's a healthy pursuit and finding the answer is more simple then you think! Read more
Stage 3 & 4 restrictions mean we're stripped of our usual coping strategies that would normally lift our spirits. So, how do you cope during lockdown? Read more
One thing is for sure, COVID is creating a lot of conflict. A common misconception is that conflict is driven by differing opinions, but this isn't entirely true. Read more
It's not just the major stuff connected to the COVID-19 pandemic that impacts mental health, there are many less obvious subtle affects from the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
With the right support, therapy is life changing. Yet many people avoid seeing psychologists due to commonly held misconceptions about the profession. Read more
Defining the difference between a clinical psychologist and psychologist is tricky, especially as they share the same quality of care. So, what's the difference? Read more
Despite barely tolerating stress, I tend to repeat some classic mistakes. However, this year I have successfully changed the way I approach stressful times. Read more
Cognitive behavioural therapy (or CBT) is the most effective psychological treatment for social anxiety. We discuss how and why CBT works to improve symptoms. Read more
Feeling insecure in a relationship can be incredibly distressing. However, there is a lot you can do to cope with insecurity in your relationship Read more
It can feel daunting seeking help with a psychologist for the first time. Therefore, it's worth knowing what to expect from therapy and how a psychologist helps. Read more
Being locked down in isolation has really tested my sanity. Given COVID isolation isn’t short term, I’ve had to turn things around to salvage my sanity. Read more
At first, the idea of digital psychological support may feel daunting. However, you can greatly enhance your online therapy experience with these top five tips. Read more
Finding a good psychologist can be like finding a needle in a haystack! In a step-by-step guide I simplify the process of finding good online therapy services. Read more
The coronavirus outbreak impacts everyone’s mental health in some way. While many people will adapt, some people will struggle to bounce back. Read more
It’s not uncommon to experience depression and not know why you’re struggling. However, there is always a "story" worth understanding behind depression . Read more
Grief is not like other mental sufferings, where you can almost “list” symptoms. Grief is complex, individual and often causes subtle shifts in wellbeing. Read more
If 2019 has flashed by and you're left wishing you had achieved more, it may be because you're missing an essential ingredient to life fulfilment and satisfaction. Read more
While the festive season is full of celebration, it also can be a stressful period, particularly if we expect to be feeling "joyous". So, what's realistic in how we should be feeling? Read more
Self-care is probably the most talked about and popular “life hack” to ensuring mental wellbeing. But what the heck is self-care? And how do you manage it in our busy lives? Read more
There is a reason why break-ups are often related to having a broken heart. However, while break-ups are incredibly painful, there are ways to protect you from "suffering". Read more
While most of us spend some time and money on our appearance, there is a point at which investing too much on your appearance unleashes a war against your body. Read more
Despite increased social awareness about anxiety, there still exists some massive misconceptions, which are misleading and can compound anxiety. Read more
When most of us think of lifting our mood, we think we need to overhaul our lifestyle. However, happiness is born out of the small stuff, the way you approach your day to day. Read more
Adapting to a new job can challenge every aspect of your being. So how can you make things easier for yourself? Increase your resilience? And, even find some enjoyment in those long days? Read more
While there is no prescription on when it's the right time to seek psychological support, there are a few signs that indicate therapy may be helpful. Read more
To accomodate our ever-growing practice in Armadale, we are setting up a sister practice in Hawthorn. Read about our practice story and new location. Read more
In a world where the only images we see are of others being happy, it is hard to know what normal happiness looks like. So, what's normal and how should you be feeling?? Read more
You would think communication is easy: Just say how you feel and what you think….right? Wrong! Communication "fails" are a main source of arguments - I discuss the typical mistakes couples make. Read more
Sometimes it is not immediately obvious when a loved one is struggling with their mental health. However, here are some broad indicators to look out for. Read more
For most of us, hitting snooze on your alarm makes far more sense than getting out of bed on a wintery day. The winter blues affects your energy, eating, mood and motivation - but you can combat this winter. Read more
While relationship insecurity manifests in a few different ways, some people experience significant anxiety in their relationships caused by their "attachment style". Read more
Eating disorders are typically highly rewarding and comforting, seemingly like a "best friend"...but is your eating disorder really your best friend? Read more
If you’re depressed, you may feel stuck in how to move forward. However, depression recovery starts with just one step, and this one step makes a huge difference to your mood and wellbeing. Read more
Therapy can be life changing. However, sometimes it can be hard to find the right psychological help. We discuss how to know you're getting the right help. Read more
In a social culture that bombards us with adverts of "perfect" looking people, it begs the question: Is is possible to have good body image?? Read more
If you’re in the slums of depression, you may struggle to see hope in your future. However, there is hope in depression and it starts with understanding a key feature of depression. Read more
If you experience panic, life itself can feel terrifying. However, by understanding what underlies panic you can actually stop panic! We discuss one strategy that is key to preventing panic. Read more
With the right psychologist, therapy is life changing. Yet for many people, seeing a psychologist is a last resort! We discuss the most common reasons why. Read more
When depressive symptoms are tolerated or normalised, it can be a slippery slope to depression. However, there are a few key symptoms that greatly increase someone’s vulnerability. Read more
Depression is the most talked about subject in the public eye of mental health, but are you aware of the more subtle signs of depression, and who in your inner circle may be suffering? Read more
Living according to your values has major benefits, yet ironically most of us don’t dedicate time to living in the “now” - How aligned to your values are you? Read more
Most of us miss out on achieving our New Year resolutions by a long shot! But you can accomplish your 2019 dreams by avoiding these mistakes with four simple steps. Read more
The food component of Christmas is extremely challenging if you struggle with an eating disorder! Give yourself permission this Christmas to be armed with strategies that prevent a downward spiral. Read more
A personal reflection: Why Sunday’s announced change to create a unique Medicare scheme for eating disorders are more significant than just providing ‘increased access to treatment'. Read more
It is not unusual to feel stress during the festive season. However, you can RECLAIM your FUN by making a few small adjustments to your December. Read more
We all have difficult people in our lives, and as much as we’d like to escape them, we can’t! This article gives 8 helpful tips on how to deal with difficult people. Read more
While social anxiety is scary and upsetting at times, there are ways to manage symptoms - here are 5 simple tips on how to manage social anxiety. Read more
It can be hard to imagine feeling better from depression, but there are plenty of effective treatment options available - we discuss how depression treatment works and your options. Read more
While the decision to seek relationship help may differ between couples, there are some signs that indicate relationship help would be.... well, helpful! Read more
If you are new to seeking help for an eating disorder, it can be hard to know where to start! We discuss your options for eating disorder treatment in Melbourne. Read more
Anxiety can feel like you are in the middle of the ocean, struggling to keep your head above the water. We discuss three tips to help you deal with anxiety and panic. Read more
Eating disorders can be a lonely business. Distance can grow in relationships, which worsens eating disorder symptoms. We discuss why the experience can be lonely. Read more
Eating disorders take such a huge toll on emotional wellbeing. Yet, sometimes people with an eating disorder do not want to recover. We discuss reasons why. Read more
It is hard enough suffering from an eating disorder, let alone feeling isolated and misunderstood by others. We discuss three of the most common misconceptions about eating disorders. Read more
Any parent to a child with anorexia nervosa desperately wishes their child would eat!! We discuss why your child with anorexia is not eating and some tips on how to provide support at meal times. Read more
There is a reason stopping binge eating is hard. Binge eating feels uncontrollable and sudden. There are some clear factors, which are worth knowing about, that contribute to the vicious cycle of binge eating. Read more
Seven tips on how to get the most out of your therapy sessions, so you walk away from each session feeling like you are running, not walking, towards positive change. Read more
Without realising it you may be doing (or not doing) some things that make your anxiety worse. We discuss subtle drivers to your anxiety and psychological treatments that help. Read more
A healthy relationship provides a warm and fuzzy feeling, accompanied by wholehearted trust. Here are 8 components that make a healthy relationship. Read more
Work is the one place you want to be calm and in control, and yet maybe your anxiety is at its worst! Here are some small steps to help you deal with your anxiety at work. Read more
Typing "counselling in Melbourne" into a search engine like Google is a popular way of finding psychology help. However, this search term is not effective and reliable. Read more
