School Refusal

What is it? It’s not unusual for young people to sometimes feel anxious about going to school. For some, these feelings can be overwhelming and may build up until they result in school refusal, or “School Can’t”. The term “School Can’t” is increasingly being used to...

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Understanding ADHD in Children

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Explained

Neuropsychology Explained

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain Chronic Pain refers to pain that persists for more than 12 weeks. It is a complex condition that can significantly impact an...

Masking

What is masking? Masking is when someone hides or suppresses symptoms, behaviours, or difficulties they are experiencing. Sometimes masking can be...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychological treatment modality that focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and behaviour change...

Overcoming Hurdles in Therapy

Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a daunting yet transformative experience. As clients take the courageous step towards seeking psychological support, they often encounter common hurdles that, if addressed thoughtfully, can pave the way for lasting therapeutic outcomes.

Mindfulness with Children

Written by: Mikayla Hancock PSYCHOLOGIST What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a word that a lot of us are familiar with, and perhaps even practice...

Infertility And The Emotional Toll Of IVF Treatment

Infertility Infertility is for some a very challenging and emotionally painful condition. There are a wide variety of causal factors underlying...

Stroke & Neuropsychology

What is a stroke? Stroke is a neurological condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, leading to damage to brain...

6 Tips for Coping with Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are episodes of intense fear and discomfort that typically last several minutes and are accompanied by physical symptoms such as...

Maintaining well-being through the holiday period

Written by: Jac Tichbon PsychologistIt is not unusual for the holidays to be a challenging time of year. During this time we might experience...

Understanding ADHD in Children

Written by Candice FennerPsychologist / Clinical Psychology & Clinical Neuropsychology RegistrarSimplistically, ADHD is a neurological...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Written by Dr Sarah Pollock Clinical Psychologist and Clinical NeuropsychologistWhat is ASD? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex, lifelong...

Perfectionism

Most of us are familiar with the term ‘perfectionist’. Those of us who can relate to the pursuit of excellence and taking joy in working hard might be wondering what the detriment to perfectionism could be.

The problem with relentless perfectionism is that it can be underpinned by intense fear of failure, self-criticism, and avoidance.

Seeking Support for Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that occurs in response to a threat or a perceived threat. When we interpret danger in our environment, this can trigger the fight/flight response which is aimed at helping us manage the threat. Learn More

Managing Anxiety: Tip Sheet for Teenagers

Written by Jac Tichbon Psychologist & Clinical Psychology RegistrarAnxiety is a normal emotional and physiological response that everyone...

Tips for students managing school stress

Written by Laruen McIntosh Clinical PsychologistBe time wise You are in control of your workload, so make it work for you. If you know that you work...

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Written by Laruen McIntosh Clinical PsychologistEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic modality that encompasses many...