Mental Health

03 Feb

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

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

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

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...

18 Jan

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

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...

12 Dec

Posted at 10:43h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, PCOS & Women's Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Stress and Anxiety, Women’s Health by

The early weeks and months of motherhood can be a very tough and difficult time. It often comes with emotional confusion and overload for mothers. During this time, mothers experience significant changes. This transformation is called Matrescence. ...

09 Sep

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Communication Difficulties, Mental Health, Psychology Help, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by

Today, assertiveness is one of the most effective communication methods to build better relationships and convey thoughts and feelings. A relationship built with assertive communication is usually based on mutual trust and respect. Assertive behaviour shows that you're brave enough to stand up for your...

09 Sep

Posted at 06:00h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Communication Difficulties, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Workplace Psychologist by

If you frequently take on too many responsibilities because you find it difficult to say no, it might be especially helpful to you in reducing stress. Some people have a natural tendency to be assertive. But if you're not, you can develop assertiveness. Assertiveness can help...

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...