Our psychologists explore goals and adopt a range of proven strategies shown to facilitate positive change and life satisfaction. We strive to create a safe and non-judgemental setting for you, that fosters forthright communication and trust.
A confidential service offered by employers to their employees, designed to help employees overcome work-related and personal issues that may affect workplace attitudes, performance, productivity, and personal wellbeing.
Our warm and compassionate psychologists deliver individual psychological services to support capacity building, improve daily living, and increase community engagement for plan-managed and self-managed participants under the NDIS.
A registered psychologist assesses for symptom severity and the impact on personal, social, and occupational functioning. Using valid and reliable tools, recommendations will be provided to help make an informed decision about suitable treatment options.
What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder in women. Interestingly, despite what the name suggests, it is not just an ovary condition. PCOS is a common metabolic and inflammatory condition affecting up to one in 10 women of childbearing age- i.e....
What is Depression? Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can also disturb appetite, sleep, feeling fatigued, poor concentration are all common symptoms. Depression is a leading cause...
Did you know the best clinical outcome largely depends on the therapeutic alliance between the client and psychologist. In fact, research has found that selecting a prospective psychologist comes down to your emotional impression more so than their practised therapeutic treatment approach.
Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can also disturb appetite, sleep, feeling fatigued, poor concentration are all common symptoms.
These are a few reasons why individuals reach out to a skilled psychologist to explore proven strategies that can assist in restoring a greater life satisfaction and balance. Some may find it useful to ask yourself the following: Have you been feeling flat most days...
What are the different sleep disorders? Sleep disorders are found to affect sleep quality, timing, duration and impact individual’s ability to properly function while they are awake. Experiencing a sleep disorders can contribute to other medical problems, and be known symptoms for underlying mental health issues....
What is anxiety? To start off, it is important to understand what anxiety symptoms can look like as often these can be mistaken by other medical concerns such as heart pain and difficulties with breathing. Anxiety is a mental health disorder that is characterised by...
Positive Wellbeing Psychology want to help you set up your telehealth at home set-up. To get it right, there are a number of factors that need to be considered. Below are a few that we wanted to share with you today! The right device –...
In this blog we explore what NDIS is, how psychology fits within the NDIS, the eligibility requirements of joining the NDIS, as well as how our psychologists support individuals under the NDIS. Before we explore these important topics, I provide a little bit of thought...
Research has found that finding the best Melbourne psychologist or best online psychologist largely comes down to the therapeutic relationship. This refers to the therapeutic alliance – the relationship between the therapist and the client. Yes, this means that research has found that selecting a...
For many people, the festive season is an exciting time to connect with others and celebrate. But for others, it can be the most stressful time of the year. Financial issues, family conflict and loneliness can increase stress for people with anxiety or depression in the...
Almost everyone experiences some symptoms similar to ADHD at some point in their lives. However, ADHD is diagnosed only when symptoms are severe enough to cause ongoing problems in more than one area of your life. These persistent and disruptive symptoms have been shown to...
Our psychologist trained in treatment for eating disorders in our Melbourne practice explore body dissatisfaction and pre-occupation about weight, shape and appearances. Our psychologists are trained in well-researched eating disorder treatment and work with individuals on their journey to develop a healthy relationship with food...
Positive Wellbeing Psychology here individuals achieve their NDIS goals. Our registered NDIS Psychologist understanding a range of mental health and wellbeing barriers that impact daily living and life skills. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), participants may be able to access Capacity Building, Daily...
A mood swing is a sudden or intense change in emotional state. During a mood swing, a person may quickly switch from feeling happy and upbeat to feeling sad, irritable, or angry. Such mood swings can play a positive part in promoting problem solving and...
Positive Wellbeing Psychology want to help you set up your telehealth at home set-up. To get it right, there are a number of factors that need to be considered. Below are a few that we wanted to share with you today! The right device –...
Communication is found to rapidly transform conflict and misunderstanding into trust and intimacy, thereby improving ones’ mood, self-esteem, and overall interpersonal functioning. You may be able to suddenly change the direction of your life and career by understanding effective communication strategies with a Melbourne-based psychologist...
What is depression? Everyone feels sad, moody, or flat or low from time to time. Depression experienced on a prolonged period lasting several weeks, months, and/or years needs to be treated. Depression is a serious mental health issue when the feelings of sadness, being flat...
Did you know research has found therapy via phone or video connection (defined as ‘Telehealth’) is similar to in-person sessions with a Psychologist. Positive Wellbeing Psychology have put together some of these research finding for you in our blog below: IS TELEHEALTH AS EFFECTIVE AS...
Telehealth with a registered psychologist at Positive Wellbeing Psychology, minimizing the risk of being exposed to the virus in line with the Australian Government and Department of Health and the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
The COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus pandemic, has an impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Really, it is a normal human response is to feel anxious in environments that have risk. The function behind anxiety and panic is the fight-flight response whereby our...
What a good night’s sleep means for one individual might be different for another. Some people often require more than 8 hours of sleep to feel rested while others might need less. Tips to Improve Sleep: Use your bed only for sleep (and sex), and...
