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Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms

AuthorPSYCHOLOGISTBPsych (Hons), DPsych (ClinPsych/ClinNeuro)What is a Concussion? A concussion, also called a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is caused by a blow or sudden jolt to the head. It is generally defined by a loss of consciousness lasting 30 minutes or...

Concussion

AuthorSarah PollockClinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist BA (Psych), DPsych (ClinPsych/ClinNeuro), MAPSA concussion is a mild...

Defence personnel (ADF) therapy

Author Jac TichbonClinical PsychologistB PsychSci (Hons), MClinPsychPsychological therapy can play a crucial role in supporting members of the...

Harnessing Nature for Mental Health

Author Stuart WilkinsonPsychologistBA Psych (Hons), MClinPsych, BA (Journalism/Sports Studies)Have you ever been for a hike in nature or sat and...

2025 New Year Resolutions. Balancing change with acceptance

As we enter 2025, many feel the familiar pull to transform our lives through New Year's resolutions. This year, let's approach our goals with a...

Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychology

Author: Caitline Knight ENDORSED PSYCHOLOGIST, Clinical NeuropsychologistTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as a disruption in normal brain...

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...

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...

What is Masking

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

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 cells....

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

Simplistically, ADHD is a neurological difference involving many structural and neurochemical variations within the brain which are present from...

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.