Perimenopause – signs, symptoms & tips
Menopause – a natural biological process involving the cessation of the menstrual cycle – can seem like uncharted territory for many women, something unknown and not necessarily…
CHRISTMAS IS COMING: COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS
The ‘holiday’ season is almost upon us, and with its promise of pine-scented rooms and mince pies, for many, it can also be a harbinger of anxiety,…
Understanding and processing trauma with a little ‘t’
In psychological terms, trauma can be defined as ‘emotional shock following a stressful event or a physical injury, which may lead to long-term neurosis’. When something happens…
Feeling Lost? Steps to find your way back to the path
The past 18 months or so have been hard for a lot of people. The strange months of 2020 have flowed into a 2021 that still feels…
Self-Identity – Where did I go?
Being a brand-new (or second-time or third-time…) parent is hard. All of a sudden we need to get to know a tiny new person and try to…
Needle Phobia – Overcoming a Fear of Jabs
In Australia we’ve hit Covid-19 ‘new normal’. We’re incredibly lucky we can mostly just live our day-to-day lives without worrying too much about contracting the virus. But…
How a psychologist can help you
When you feel sick, you generally see a doctor. In the same way doctor’s look after our physical health, psychologists look after our mental health. Mental wellness…
How smiling effects the brain
You’re never fully dressed with out a smile…but how does smiling effect the brain? Ever notice that a smiling person is often surrounded by others? Studies show…