Australian Psychologists

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10 Jan NDIS Therapy with Our NDIS Psychologists – What To Expect!?

Posted at 10:32h in Australian Psychologists, Disability Services, NDIS and Disability Supports, NDIS Psychologists, Neurodiversity by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

We understand it can be daunting when you don’t know what to expect. Our guide is designed to answer all those juggling questions. You’ll have confidence in starting our therapy journey! Our psychologists provide support for individuals who have a diagnosed psychosocial (mental health), intellectual/cognitive...

08 Jan ADHD in Women: The Common Variances of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity in Girls and Women

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodiversity, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

ADHD can often manifest differently in women and girls, showcasing distinct symptoms compared to men and boys. Anxiety, depression, and burnout often take center stage in women with undiagnosed ADHD, appearing as prominent symptoms. Typically, females may exhibit internalizing symptoms like inattention, feelings of low...

02 Jan Clinical Psychologist vs. Registered Psychologist – What’s the Difference?

Posted at 10:00h in Australian Psychologists, Melbourne Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

When you book an appointment at a psychology clinic, you might choose your psychologist from a selection of clinical and registered psychologists. When you book an appointment at a psychology clinic, you might choose your psychologist from a selection of clinical and registered psychologists. So,...

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12 Dec Did You Know That Breakups Are Akin To Grief and Loss?

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Emotional Dysregulation, Grief and Loss, Making Decisions, Psychology Help, Relationship Breakup, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Break-ups, much like confronting the loss of a loved one or grappling with a chronic health condition, are frequently endured as a form of grief. In this blog we explore the five distinct stages involved in processing the grief and loss and emotional turmoil of...

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11 Dec Let’s Explore People Pleasing – Have You Ever Noticed Your Stress Response to Various Perceived Threats, Often Default into People-Pleasing Tendencies?

Posted at 11:30h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Codependency & People Pleasing, Emotional Dysregulation, Making Decisions, Mindfulness and Somatic Practice, Polyvagal Theory, Psychology Help by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Psychologists use this term to highlight the pattern where individuals rely heavily on others for emotional validation and fulfillment, outsourcing their emotional needs to external sources....

03 Jun Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Psychology Help by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or RSD is characterised by heightened emotional sensitivity and a strong fear of rejection or criticism. The symptoms of RSD can manifest in various ways, impacting social interactions, academic or professional performance, and overall emotional well-being....

17 Feb Sleep Issues and Anxiety Around Sleep!

Posted at 12:05h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Psychology Help, Sleep Problems, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Sleep is a critical component of overall health and well-being, with numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional functioning. This blog looks at how a psychologist can help with sleep difficulties. ...

When do you know if you should see a psychologist because of a life change or transition?

03 Feb Autism or ASD and Anxiety in Girls (including non-binary and transgender individuals)

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Autism Treatment, LGBT community, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Psychology Help, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Common misdiagnoses in girls and women with ASD include social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD. These are seen more commonly as some of the symptoms overlap with ASD, and girls tend to be less ‘overt’ in their presentation, making it...

18 Jan Reflecting on the Covid-19 Lockdown and Impact on Mental Health & Motivation Post-Lockdown

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polyvagal Theory, Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

During the COVID, it was no doubt as the lockdowns tracked along, the more evident that our mood, energy levels, motivation, hope, interest in usual activities, increased feelings of frustration and anger and thoughts including “what is the point” …started to heighten. These strategies will assist...

18 Jan Learning to Manage Symptoms of ADHD: Recent Adult Diagnosis of ADHD

Posted at 10:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Online Psychologist and Telehealth, Psychology Help, Self-Compassion by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

The ADHD brain is like a race car - and every car needs brakes, a steering wheel, and gas. There is one problem though. You have bicycle brakes. Your brakes are not strong enough to control the powerful brain you’ve got. Sometimes, you race straight...