If you’ve found yourself feeling anxious, guilty, or even ashamed around food this Easter—especially after eating chocolate—you’re not alone. Holidays can be a particularly difficult time for individuals who are navigating disordered eating or in recovery from an eating disorder. While others might see chocolate eggs and hot...
When life feels overwhelming, or when specific challenges such as anxiety attack symptoms or depression arise, finding the right support at the right psychology practice can make all the difference. You might be reading this blog because you've started your search for a psychologist to...
If you’ve ever tried to follow advice that seems to work perfectly for others—whether it’s a productivity hack, a study method, or even a way to relax—only to find it doesn’t work for you, you’re not alone. The truth is, not all brains work the...
The relationship between chronic stress and people-pleasing behaviors is increasingly recognised as having significant impacts on the body, including contributing to autoimmune disorders in women. This highlights the critical connection between mental and physical health, emphasising the importance of addressing underlying stressors to support overall...
As we step into 2025, it's a natural time to reflect on the year ahead and consider the goals we want to achieve. Whether it's in our personal lives, careers, health, or relationships, setting goals can be a powerful way to focus our energy and...
As we enter a new year, many of us set goals, make resolutions and aspire to create positive changes in our lives by starting our therapy journey with a psychologist Melbourne. While goal-setting is valuable, an often overlooked ingredient for sustainable success is balance. Without...
We might face unexpected and overwhelming obstacles in life. Major life changes, loss, stress from employment, or relationship problems—all of which can cause us to feel vulnerable and adrift. Seeking expert help may be transforming under these trying circumstances. Your first step towards recovering control...
Starting a new job, ending a relationship, or even entering a different life stage such as parenthood, retirement, or recovering from illness? This blog explores how psychologists in Melbourne can help you navigate anxiety during life transitions, offering tools and therapies that foster emotional resilience, mental...
Relationships are a fundamental part of life, providing us with love, companionship, and support. However, they can also be complex and challenging, particularly when one or both partners are dealing with anxiety. Anxiety can create tension, miscommunication, and emotional strain, which can disrupt the natural...
The impact of developmental trauma on daily reactions: Do you notice a pattern when feeling triggered in a close relationship? Perhaps you feel at a deep level that the person is wronging you in some way, leading to an intense and possibly disproportionate emotional response. Sometimes,...