Following on from our recent blog, Clinical Psychologist Kellie Cassidy discusses the importance of being able to accept death as an inevitable part of life. Anxiety about death frequently creates...
Thoughts about death can be scary. These thoughts can create a sense of powerlessness, meaninglessness and loneliness in us. It is normal and natural for us to think about death,...
We often try to control our thoughts and feelings, by engaging in behaviours that alleviate any discomfort in the short term, however, in the long term are not so helpful....
In this video Dr Kellie Cassidy, Clinical Psychologist, discusses the problems caused when we try to control our thoughts and feelings. When we try to avoid, distract or ‘stop’ our...
In this video Clinical Psychologist Karri Stewart discusses strategies for accepting thoughts and feelings as an alternative to trying to control them. We know that trying to control thoughts and...
The Happiness Trap is a comfortable read suited to the general population, clients and therapists alike.
It is based on a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT as...
We all face difficulties in our lives. Children are not immune to this. Building resilience in our children is vital to their future wellbeing. But what exactly is resilience and...
One of the questions I am frequently asked as a psychologist is “How do I stop it?” ‘It’ being the client’s depression, anxiety, uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, or whatever ever...
What to do when Bad Habits take hold by Dawn Huebner is a fantastic book that we frequently recommend at the practice. Watch the video to find out more about...