Melbourne Psychologist

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...

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...

Experiencing chronic stress, whether from work-related pressures, financial difficulties, or academic demands, can lead to burnout and anxiety. Similarly, a lack of social support or the absence of companionship in a close relationship can contribute to feelings of loneliness, depression, and disconnection. These challenges can...

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...

The LGBTIQ+ community still faces significant challenges and stressors that can impact wellbeing. This occurs within a context of social stigma and discrimination, which can profoundly affect individual mental health. Social norms and heteronormative expectations can lead some LGBTIQ+ individuals to internalise negative self-talk, attitudes,...

I Am So Anxious and Feeling Very Stuck! In today’s fast-paced world, many of us face constant pressures that challenge our mental and emotional resources. Whether it’s juggling demanding work deadlines, managing family responsibilities, navigating financial uncertainties, or dealing with social expectations, these daily life stressors...

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...