Sometimes conflict in a relationship doesn’t feel like “working through a problem.”It feels like holding your breath. Many people were never shown what healthy conflict in relationships actually looks like – only how to avoid it or survive it. Maybe you swallow things down because you don’t want to seem needy or dramatic.Maybe you only speak up […]
You still turn up. You still meet the deadlines (mostly). On paper, you might even look successful. But inside, your drive has disappeared, your work feels flat, and the effort it takes to get through each day feels enormous – classic burnout symptoms. At the same time, the idea of quitting your job feels completely […]
Five things you need to know about depression and menopause
Distraction can be a helpful strategy but it can create problems if you use it to manage all your negative thinking and emotions.
Are you caught in a cycle of negative thinking, dwelling on past mistakes, worrying about the future? Try tackling your negative thinking with thought challenging and cognitive de-fusion.
Nearly one in three Australians will experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime. Every person has their own unique factors that contribute to their anxiety disorder and experiences the impact of their anxiety disorder on their well-being in different ways. People at risk include young people, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a cognitive behavioural therapy designed to treat PTSD. It addresses negative beliefs or “stuck points” resulting from trauma. CPT involves 12 sessions, focusing on re-evaluating distorted beliefs and processing the trauma. Research supports its effectiveness in reducing PTSD, depression, and alcohol misuse symptoms.
Booking a first psychology session is a significant step. The first session is an opportunity for clients to establish rapport with the psychologist, discuss current concerns, receive feedback and treatment options, and plan the therapy process. Psychologists strive to help you make decisions that are right for you.
