11 Oct 2021 Early signs of depression
It’s important to know what the early signs of depression are, so you can seek help sooner, which in turn can help you re-engage in a more meaningful life. Often...
29 Sep 2021 Staying the course in treatment for long term change
Many of my clients see me when they are in crisis, which is to be expected; but it is often challenging to effect meaningful and lasting change in the midst...
14 Sep 2021 Supporting Your Teen to Keep Feeling Good
Seeing your child engage positively with family, friends, school, and play can be an incredible sigh of relief, particularly if you have seen the challenges that they experienced in managing...
06 Sep 2021 Tips for decreasing vulnerability to getting depressed, again
An important part of psychological therapy is relapse prevention. For clients who have (or are) experiencing depression, here are several tips that you may find useful to help maintain your...
30 Aug 2021 Supporting your child with ADHD
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting approximately 1 in 20 children and is characterised by difficulties with attention and/or hyperactivity and impulse control (DAE,...
16 Aug 2021 Adjusting to a new disability
A psychologist may not be the first person you think of when impacted by a new or sudden disability, however, they may play a very important role in your ability...
02 Aug 2021 When can I use a MHCP and when can I use NDIS funding to see a psychologist?
We often find that there is confusion amongst clients and referrers alike as to what is the correct funding to access when seeing a psychologist when the client has a...
02 Aug 2021 How can a Psychologist help people with disabilities?
A psychologist may work with people with disability and other members of that person’s disability team to assess and understand the client’s unique strengths and abilities. Depending on the presenting issue,...
02 Aug 2021 Anxiety: children with disability and chronic conditions
Children with disability or chronic health conditions are more likely than other children to experience anxiety. In addition to the usual childhood fears and worries, these children may worry about...
26 Jul 2021 Reversing the vicious cycle of depression
Depression is characterised by low mood and other symptoms (such as loss of interest in preferred activities, significant changes in appetite/weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue or loss of energy, increased feelings...