by pato | Apr 29, 2023 | Adult therapy, FAQ, Uncategorized
What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist Seeing a psychologist for the first time can be a daunting experience for some people. It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous and apprehensive. Knowing what to expect before you arrive can help ease your...
by Gemma Healey | Mar 27, 2023 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Uncategorized
What to do when sleep hygiene isn’t enough? Many Australians, young and old, struggle with sleep. It’s estimated that four in ten Australians regularly experience inadequate sleep or poor sleep quality. While good sleep hygiene is helpful, and certainly has an...
by Gemma Healey | Feb 17, 2023 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Uncategorized
Why won’t my child go to school? Recognising and managing school refusal Many families experience difficulties related to school attendance. School refusal is a pattern of repeated absences from school, difficulties getting to school or leaving school early,...
by Gemma Healey | Jan 27, 2023 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Uncategorized
Understanding the different types of therapy If you are considering starting therapy, you may have done a Google search and found that lots of different types of therapy exist. Or, you might already be seeing a psychologist and they have introduced a strategy or...
by Gemma Healey | Dec 19, 2022 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Uncategorized
Supporting yourself or a loved one through Christmas when there is an eating disorder in the midst Christmas can be a very difficult and challenging time for people with eating disorders or difficult relationships with food. Whilst for some, the relaxing time that...
by Gemma Healey | Dec 12, 2022 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Uncategorized
What is metacognition and what does it have to do with worry and rumination? Worry and rumination are common ‘repetitive negative thinking’ styles that are often experienced as spiralling or racing thoughts, and overthinking. ‘Worry’ usually refers to thinking on...