Making Decisions

We’ve all heard the saying, “A change is as good as a holiday.” But is there any truth to it? Psychologically, change—whether it's altering your daily routine or taking on a new challenge—can provide benefits similar to those we experience during a holiday....

Attachment theory plays a pivotal role in understanding how we form and maintain emotional bonds throughout our lives. Our adult attachment style offers valuable insights into how early bonding experiences shape our relational patterns in adulthood. By understanding our attachment style, we increase our understanding...

Losing your sense of self can be disorienting and deeply unsettling. For many, it emerges during major life transitions, the end of a relationship, burnout, or through a gradual erosion of self-awareness over time. This identity confusion may appear as indecisiveness, people-pleasing, or the sense...

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...

Every day without realising it we make hundreds of decisions but have you ever felt a sense of dread so bad that it prevents you from making any decision? Whether it be as simple as what to have for dinner that night or what you...

Experiencing anxiety and persistent work-related thoughts can stem from multiple factors, including elevated stress levels, heavy workloads, looming deadlines, or a fear of not meeting expectations. Let's delve into effective ways to manage workplace stress, identify and understand common anxiety triggers in a work setting,...

Relationships are a complex blend of beauty and challenges. We explore how our responses to our partner plays a pivotal role in shaping the course of a relationship. Have you ever wondered how to navigate a healthier relationship and to identify patterns that may impact...

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...

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....