Positive Psychology: A Quick Primer
When it comes to mental health, the defining focus of psychologists for many years was on addressing problems and ‘fixing’ dysfunction. Positive Psychology turns that on its…
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…
Building Resilience – How do we?
Resilience (or resiliency) is one of the latest catchphrases in the spheres of education and children’s mental health. But what about our resilience? As adults is it…
The Lead up to Birth – Prenatal Anxiety
Having a baby can be a joyful experience and even the birth itself can be full of amazing moments, but for many soon-to-be mums, the perinatal period…
What type of anxiety do I have?
Everyone feels anxious from time to time. However, women experience anxiety more often than others. If your anxious feelings do not disappear after a stressful situation has…
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…
Surrogacy In Australia: How To Bounce Back From Setbacks
Pursuing surrogacy in Australia is a bit like the Serenity Prayer – you need to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things…
Positive Parenting – 10 Essential Tips To Manage Toddler Behaviour
Children grow so quickly. One minute they are happily floating around in amniotic fluid, the next they are learning to walk! There seems to be gazillions of…
What’s Infertility Counselling like?
When you break a bone and go to the hospital, you know what’s going to happen. Your bone will be set in a splint or a cast…