What to expect at your first psychology appointment
You may be feeling nervous about coming to see a psychologist. It is normal for some people to experience fear about being judged or not connecting with the psychologist, and…
EMDR – Everything you need to know about this effective treatment option.
EMDR has becoming a frequently requested treatment option for many people as the conversation around EMDR is growing and how EMDR is helping people. But what is EMDR? And how…
Mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic
Mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has impacted employment and income security, and understandably negatively affected many people’s mental health. A poll from July 2020 revealed specific…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – What is it? What Causes it? & What can be done to treat it.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that is often misunderstood. It can be a term that is casually used for people who…
Sore knees and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – What is it and how to know if you have it.
What is Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)? To understand patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), you need to understand what parts of the body are normally the cause of pain. It is important…
Psychological Acceptance – What is it and how it can help.
What is Psychological Acceptance? Psychological acceptance refers to the process of embracing thoughts, emotions and other internal experiences without judgement and without trying to change them. To understand psychological acceptance…
Foot bursitis. A sometimes poorly understood and often mis-treated condition.
What is foot bursitis? To understand bursitis, you need to understand what a bursa is. So what exactly is a bursa? A bursa is a sack of fluid that accommodates…
Sleep Hygiene – A guide to a Better Night’s Sleep
What is sleep hygiene? Healthy sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. It is a significant indicator in improving our overall sense of well-being and productivity. Engaging in,…
Slipped a disc in your back? What does this mean and what to do about it?
What is a “Slipped Disc”? The term “slipped disc” is a misleading way of describing an injury or change to the disc that lay between the bones for your spine.…
Pulled a muscle in your back? What does this mean and what to do about it?
How do I know if I have a pulled muscle? It is relatively easy to tell if you have pulled a muscle. A pulled muscle will be sore in the…
Unpleasant and Uncomfortable Feelings
One of the things noted to be a major issue for our well-being is emotional avoidance. It may seem to make sense to avoid things that are uncomfortable or unpleasant.…
“I have hard skin underneath my feet and it’s getting sore!”
Has anyone ever explained to you WHY?Whenever I have someone come in to see me with hard skin that is causing them pain, I firstly like to help them with…
Common and/ or unusual questions Psychologists are asked
Here are a list of common and/ or unusual questions that Psychologist are asked. I’ve put this list together for some fun and to help people understand what it is…
Physical activity for Older Adults, A guide to getting started, reducing the risk of falls and getting the most out of life!
Remaining active as we get older is important because it increases quality of life, and decreases risk and suffering from medical conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, depression,…
Do you have a… MORTONS NEUROMA???
If you have recently been diagnosed with a Morton’s neuroma, it’s not as scary as it sounds, nor as Dr Google makes it out to be.What is a neuroma?A neuroma…
What can I do to help with Arthritis in my knees?
“Your knees are bone on bone and you’re only 50”.“You shouldn’t be running with your knees”. “You need a total knee replacement”. Sound familiar? If you’re an Australian in your…
How can I improve my mental health and well-being?
Being mentally well and feeling generally well are goals we are all interested in to some extent. If we choose to be proactive we can create a type of buffer…
Why Should Someone Living with Diabetes See a Podiatrist?
When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, they are often bombarded with information. This information is often delivered in complicated, technical language and can be delivered by many different health professionals…
Elbow Pain Causes & Treatment – Could it be Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow or elbow tendinopathy is a common condition causing tendon pain. What causes Tennis Elbow or Elbow Tendinopathy? Tennis elbow is a condition of overuse meaning the tendon did…
What should I do about foot pain?
Well, there are a number of things you could do… so how do you know which way to go?When you start to get any sort of pain or injury, whether…