04 Feb 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...
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04 Feb 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...
14 Jan 2023 Listening skills for parents
Listening is a skill. 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...
14 Jan 2023 How to help your nervous or worried child by “simply” listening
When your child is nervous and/or worried, it is often parents’ first instinct to try to fix the problem – and why wouldn’t you? You love your child, and that’s...
13 Jan 2023 Helping children to start school
The anticipation, excitement, nervousness and bittersweet feelings that arise when children start school for the first time! Here are some things to think about for this process. Attending to practicalities is...
08 Dec 2022 Navigating uncomfortable party conversation
When I think of Christmas, I think of a festive season surrounded by people, parties, and food. Whilst an anticipated time with family and friends, conversations around the table can...
16 Nov 2022 Tips to build the healthy adult within us
At the age of 18, we receive the legal right to make life-changing decisions. Government systems recognise this age as the point where most individuals reach enough of a level...
15 Nov 2022 Managing Mixed Emotions
We often talk about feeling particular emotions, like feeling anxious, feeling sad, feeling angry or feeling happy. But what about the experience of having multiple emotions at once? Is this...
03 Oct 2022 Reducing Stigma
Stigma is when someone is discredited, reduced as a person and made to feel no more than a label as a result of particular circumstance, behaviour, personality or due to...
24 Sep 2022 Why do I worry?
What is worry? Worry involves thoughts and images that predict negative outcomes. It is often about future events or situations that are uncertain, and involves thinking about these things in a...