Once you’ve made an appointment with a psychologist, you need to be prepared to assess whether they’re the right fit. Here are the key ingredients to good therapy. Read more
We are predisposed to see sadness as a state of apathy and dithering, however, there is more to sadness than this definition and it's worth getting to know. Read more
A pet hate of mine is when people shame others for having relationship anxiety. If you are made to feel "too needy" in your relationship, it's simply not true - here's why. Read more
In the online world, it's a slippery slope from engaging in "retail therapy" to uncontrollable spending. Why is it so tempting and how do you regain control? Read more
Regardless of your home environment, if you are a living, breathing person standing on this planet today then you are subject to an environmental sleep disorder. Read more
With an overload last year, I’ve been forced to learn and master strategies for reducing stress. I share my “go-to” strategies that work no matter what the load. Read more
Introducing our new Prahran practice, which is full of charm, comfort and convenience. I talk practicalities of our new practice and share our success story. Read more
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
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
