Mental Health and Wellbeing Blog

If you’re anything like me, you’ve already lost sight of your 2021 goals. This year, i’ve decided to ditch all New Year goals, and practise something different. Read more

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

I am a reformed people pleaser. I used to say "yes" to everything, until I realised the damage it caused me and my relationships. Read more

Stress significantly impacts wellbeing, yet is commonly ignored and normalised. Learn about the key signs of stress and when to seek help. 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

Believing panic will cause harm is terrifying and excruciating to live with. But there is no need to be terrified by panic - here's why. 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

Believe it or not, binge eating has nothing to do with self-control or willpower. Here's the truth about what causes binge eating. 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

2020 hit me like a ton of bricks, I had no goals, no plans, I was completely frozen. Here's how I turned things around. 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

Despite social anxiety being an exhausting and harmful condition, it often goes completely unrecognised by loved ones or the individual. Read more

With constant change and rapid growth at Peaceful Mind Psychology, it's important to stop, breathe and celebrate our recent achievements. 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

It is a pleasure to introduce Psychologist, Lauren Daniell, who joined our Peaceful Mind Psychology team in September 2019. 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

It is a pleasure to introduce Psychologist, Freyja Lysne-Sherwood, who joined our Peaceful Mind Psychology team in June 2019. 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

Cassidy shares her personal story of addiction and recovery in light of a few commonly held misconceptions.  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

Anxiety so commonly holds us back in life, sometimes in subtle ways that we don't recognise. Are you held back in some way? 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

Is your partner grumpy? Snappy? Drinking too much? Withdrawn from you? You may be overlooking signs of depression in your partner. 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

Feeling your partner is complacent? Or, doesn't appreciate you? You may be speaking different love languages. 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

Hear what Psychologist, Dr Vanja Rozenblat, has to say about her personal experience working in the field of eating disorders. 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

Poor body image doesn't just come out of the blue; there are well documented factors known to cause poor body image. 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

Bulimia is a vicious cycle. You may desperately want to break free, but don’t know how! We discuss why Bulimia is a vicious cycle. 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

Relationship break-ups can be tough! What are the signs you are struggling to cope? And why might you be struggling? Read more

Tired? Frustrated often? Is it possible your busy life is creating stress? We discuss some simple tips to manage your busy life and stress. Read more

It is a pleasure to introduce Psychologist, Mia Johannsen, who joined our Peaceful Mind Psychology team in December 2017. 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

Do you feel insecure in your relationship? We discuss some ways you can work towards making your relationship more secure. 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

How do you know your psychologist is best for you? We discuss why this is important and some key things to look for in a psychologist. Read more

Anxiety in the workplace is exhausting and unpleasant. Here are five tips to help you cope with your anxiety at work. Read more

Good self-esteem creates comfort, respect and balance in a relationship. Here are some tips to improve your confidence in your 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

Finding the right psychologist in Melbourne can be like finding a needle in a haystack! Here are some simple steps. Read more

It is not always obvious how low self-esteem can affect your relationships, but it can subtly cause insecurity, imbalance and arguments. Read more

Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety has been proven by research to reduce anxiety. We discuss how and why CBT works. Read more

There are many misconceptions about Psychologists. We debunk 10 common myths about seeing a Psychologist. Read more

Relationship insecurity is really tough on any relationship. There are 3 common reasons relationship insecurity develops. Read more

Stress can be all-consuming and exhausting. We discuss 5 common reasons you may be stressed. Read more