Melbourne Psychologist

05 Sep

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Women’s Health by

Self-compassion is based on three principles- being aware of our own pain and suffering (whatever that may be and look like), acknowledging that pain and suffering, whilst difficult is a shared human experience, and then directing feelings of kindness and care towards ourselves as we...

03 Sep

Posted at 10:55h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity by

Boundaries may be conceptualized differently by individuals, however essentially speaking to the concept of implementing a form of ‘limit’ between or around individuals. This may be seen as a line in the sand, an invisible wall, a spoken rule or scaffolding we may place around...

09 Jul

Posted at 07:00h in Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, PCOS & Women's Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Women’s Health by

The evidence suggests that women with PCOS have higher rates of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorders. PCOS is shown to be a hormonal condition in women. Interestingly, despite what the name suggests, it is not just an ovary condition. PCOS is...

01 Sep

Posted at 13:00h in Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, NDIS and Disability Supports, NDIS Psychologists, Workplace Psychologist by

The therapeutic alliance is considered one of the most important aspect of the therapeutic process and can play a significant part in your treatment outcomes. Research has found that selecting a prospective psychologist comes down to your emotional impression more so than the psychologists practised...

28 Aug

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, NDIS Psychologists, Stress and Anxiety by

Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and mental health. Many of us continue to face difficulties in a range of domains including work, family, and caring, to name only a few. These ongoing challenges can...

01 Aug

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health by

Depression has been found to increase our feeling of loneliness during COVID lockdowns. It's also been found to significantly reduce our sense of feeling connected to our loved ones. Individuals have described finding a complete lack of motivation in doing usual daily interests, even hobbies or...

05 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Sleep Problems, Stress and Anxiety by

Being tired and not sleeping well disrupts genes that govern circadian rhythm, effectively reducing your ability to perform a task. The lack of sleep reduces activity in your hippocampus – the memory centre of the brain. Research has also shown lack of sleep to affect...