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What are the signs and symptoms of Generalised Anxiety? Generalised Anxiety is driven by excessive worry about a range of things. For example, someone with generalised anxiety may worry about upcoming events, social situations, travelling, relationships, health issues, study or work, etc. Worry can feel uncontrollable. That is, you might want to have a break Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of binge eating or Binge Eating Disorder? Experiencing a lack of control over the amount of food consumed in a short period of time. Eating excessively, perhaps beyond and despite: your own sense of hunger, physical comfort and distressing emotions of guilt and disgust. You may eat at a Read more

For example, you might be distressed about the shape of your body, your weight, how muscular you are, or there may be a part of your body that you think is very flawed – for example, your nose or skin. These types of worries may mean you are suffering from poor body image or body Read more

However, for some people, mood swings occur rapidly and without warning or explanation. These mood swings can be so intense and overwhelming that your ability to function throughout the day is affected. You may have little control over your emotions and behaviour. If your mood swings disrupt your life, you could be experiencing a mood Read more

What are some of the common psychological difficulties associated with Chronic Health Problems? Guilt and self-blame. Often people blame themselves for their condition. You may regret your past and believe you caused your illness. It is also common to feel you are letting others down. For example, you may feel guilty for reducing the level Read more

There are many different Phobias that people experience, including a fear of: specific animals, such as dogs and snakes; the natural environment, such as tight spaces and heights; blood, needles and injuries; and situational phobias, such as bridges and elevators. When your fear of such things is so intense that it interrupts your normal everyday Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of Anger Problems? Quick to anger and lose your temper. It is common for people with anger problems to be easily triggered and react quickly to minor issues. You may fly off the handle easily, raise your voice or throw objects when you lose your temper. Constant feelings of Read more

Addictions mostly start off in the context of having a little bit of fun – for example, taking drugs at a friends party – or as a solution to a problem – for example, taking prescribed pain killers for chronic pain. However, addictions tend to gradually creep up and can suddenly feel out of control, Read more

Everyone reacts to trauma differently. Some people may recover well; others may struggle to resume their lives. The impact of trauma depends on our age, the severity and duration of the trauma and the level of support around us. Trauma in early life – while our brains are still developing and when we are trying Read more

Relationship Counselling and Couples Therapy Conflict is a normal part of every relationship, even in the healthiest of relationships. We all go through difficulties, as we all have different needs and ways of communicating. Sometimes we experience relationship struggles in particular relationships (e.g. with our partner or mother) or for time periods (e.g. at the Read more

What are the main signs and symptoms of Depression? A low mood that occurs more often than feeling good. A low mood can be felt in a variety of ways. Some people feel very sad or empty. They may feel like they are in a fog, where everything seems gloomy and bleak. Others may feel Read more

What are some of the challenges associated with being part of the LGBTQIA+ community? The right to feel accepted, valued and worthy is a fundamental human right, regardless of someone’s gender or sexuality. Unfortunately, those who identify as anything outside of the traditional cisgender and heterosexual (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and Read more

Treatment for stress How you experience stress depends on a range of things: the situation causing the stress, your personality and coping skills, and support network. Some common causes of stress are: financial strain, relationship problems, moving house, work or school, changes within a family (for example, a child being born or a marital separation), Read more

At some point or another, most people have difficulty with their sleep. However, reoccurring sleep issues, such as struggling to get to sleep, waking frequently throughout the night, waking up exhausted despite a full nights sleep and difficulty staying awake in daytime, could indicate a sleep disorder. What are the signs and symptoms of a Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of Grief and Loss? Feelings of shock after the initial loss. For example, you may feel completely numb, or in a fog or dream-like state. You may find it hard to believe what has happened and struggle to accept your loss. Overwhelming sadness and yearning. You may be left Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of Social Anxiety? Fear of being judged or criticised by others. This leads to self-doubt when you are in social situations and afterwards. You might worry that you said something to offend the other person, or that you sound stupid or boring. Feeling anxious in the lead-up or during Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of OCD? Reoccurring thoughts, images or impulses that are experienced as disturbing and intrusive, and that cause significant distress and anxiety.  Significant attempt is made to ignore or suppress intrusive thoughts, images or impulses, or to neutralise these thoughts with another thought or action (including compulsions). Compulsions including repetitive Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of Panic Disorder? Experiencing a panic attack can include the physical experience of a pounding heart, sweatiness, a feeling of weakness, faintness or dizziness. The hands may tingle or feel numb, the person may feel flushed or chilled. There can be chest pain or smothering sensations, a sense of unreality Read more

What are the signs and symptoms of low Self-esteem? Viewing yourself as flawed in some way. You may find you criticise your work or study performance, or feel you are not smart enough or good enough. You may criticise how you behave in relationships, and even question why romantic partners have picked you. Some people Read more