Many of us reach for a pair of headphones without considering just how important music is for our emotional wellbeing. So how does music affect our emotions? Read more
Takeaway is convenient, and sometimes a delivered meal can be exactly what we need. But should we hang up the saucepans and make cooking as a thing of the past? Read more
We all want to live a happy, satisfying life, and maintaining a positive outlook is a big part of this. But can too much positivity actually make us feel worse? Read more
Been considering seeing a therapist, or perhaps you're avoiding? What are the benefits of talk therapy and how might delaying create a more up-hill battle? Read more
These days, experts reject nostalgia as a product of an internal imbalance of the mind, instead recognising it as a powerful and adaptive coping mechanism. Read more
Technology has afforded us material abundance, but at what cost? Maybe the time has come to move from The Information Age to The Age of ‘Reckoning’. Read more
The New Year can be full of false promises, but this year can be different. Understand why your New Years resolutions don't work and how to go right this year. Read more
Seeing the extended family during the festive season can be a "trigger" zone for social anxiety. However, this time you can be prepared with a social anxiety game plan. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
