Knowledge
Breaking the Cycle of Boom-and-Bust in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can trap us in a frustrating cycle of overexertion and forced rest, but breaking that cycle is possible.
Psychology Articles
Articles and Guides To Help.
Learn more about the way our psychologists can help by reading our articles. We specialise in helping children, teenagers, and young adults understand the obstacles in their lives and build the skills needed to overcome them.
Knowledge
The Psychology of Pain
Pain can be debilitating. But as it is processed by the brain, can psychological support and strategies help you lessen its impact on your life?
Self Improvement
Understanding Emotional Distress
There is no doubt that emotional distress is extraordinarily uncomfortable, and most of us will do anything to avoid it. But, experiencing some distress – and learning how to cope with it – is one of the key ingredients to achieving change through psychological intervention.
Parenting
Seven Tips for Time Out Success
Time out involves taking your child away from interesting activities and not giving them attention for a short period of time. Whether it’s your first attempt at using this type of discipline, or you have tried it in the past to no effect, these tips will help make time outs successful.
Self Improvement
Stuck In A Pattern Of Unhelpful Thinking?
It is no question that many of us wish we were able to see the world through rose-coloured glasses. Although viewing some situations in a less than optimistic light is completely normal, some of us may find that our perceptions of the world often fall into this category.
Knowledge
What to Expect when coming to see a Psychologist
What can I expect from my first session with my psychologist? Seeing a new psychologist for the first time can be a daunting experience. The first session with your psychologist is primarily an assessment session.
Parenting
How to Ease the Back-to-School Nerves
The start of the new school year can be a nerve-racking time of year for many parents. A lot of us are juggling adjusting back at work, trying to spend some quality time with our children and families – all while facing the many other individual challenges that come with our everyday lives.
Self Improvement
4 Tips for Living Mindfully
Mindfulness is a form of meditation where you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment and can help us in many ways. Mindful living can aid in feelings of calmness, reduce anxieties and lift our overall mood.
