07 May 2023 The OCD Cycle
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) grows and is maintained by a very clear and consistent cycle that occurs in 4 stages. Theset four stages of the cycle consist of: Obsessions: the cycle...
07 May 2023 What is PANDAS and PANS
PANDAS and PANS are both health conditions that frequently look just like OCD. However, treatment of these conditions involves a key difference, and therefore correct diagnosis is important. PANDAS stands for...
30 Apr 2023 I think I’ve got OCD…What should I do?
In layman's terms, most people conceptualise having OCD as being particular, methodical, a clean freak or likes certain numbers. In actual fact, OCD, which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is...
29 Mar 2023 Impact of Trauma
Many people experience trauma in their lifetime and everyone can experience this differently and there is no ‘right way’ to respond to a traumatic event. The overarching experience is that...
28 Mar 2023 What is neuroaffirmative practice?
What does Neuroaffirmative mean? Firstly we need to explain the term “neurodivergent”. Neurodivergent people are those who experience neurological differences from the recognised norm. These include conditions such as Autism, ADHD,...
28 Mar 2023 How does an Occupational Therapist work with autism?
The role of an occupational therapist (OT) is to support people, families and communities to reach their health and well-being goals by working on the areas of their life that...
28 Mar 2023 How does a speech pathologist work with autism?
Speech Pathologists are often a first point of contact for families after they receive a diagnosis of Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) commonly results in difficulties with language and social...
14 Mar 2023 Listening skills for parents
Listening can be highly effective. However, it’s not easy because parents have to actively “do nothing”. Listening can be very effective for helping children who are feeling nervous and/or worried...
14 Mar 2023 Top 5 tips for getting the most from therapy
Attending therapy, especially the first session, can be a daunting experience for many people. This is completely normal, and it is often helpful once you know what to expect as you navigate...
14 Mar 2023 A course of therapy
Prior to seeing a psychologist there are some key pieces of information that it is good to know. First and foremost, psychology should ALWAYS be collaborative. When developing a plan for...