What is Contemporary Psychology?
For many people, when they think of going to a psychologist, they imagine laying down in a dimly lit room on a long vinyl…
Personality – How do I know who I am?
Pop psychology has a lot to say about personality! I’m sure you’ve come across online quizzes claiming to identify what your personality is; what…
Why is therapy important?
A consequence of our current lifestyle is that we don’t get to ask ourselves and others; ”how are you doing”. More importantly, we often…
Emotional curiousity.
It is not uncommon for people to seek psychological counselling because they find themselves confused and overwhelmed by their emotions and thoughts. Our internal…
Anger. Is this a desire for change?
Anger is physiologically a hot emotion. There are a host of bodily sensations associated with every emotion humans experience, and yet, anger feels different.…
How do we define trauma?
As people, we can often find it challenging to associate ourselves with the word ‘trauma’. Understandably so. When we think of trauma, we have…
What to expect in your first session with your psychologist.
Making your first appointment with a psychologist can be a difficult and overwhelming decision – but also an important step towards committing to your…
Boundaries at Work
How to set clear boundaries in the workplace ‘Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create’ – Jana Kingsford Like Dolly…
Control – Is it just an illusion?
The term “control” is one we often come across as psychologists. Appealing as it may seem, control is a sticky concept with more booby…
Am I Using the Right Pronouns?
In 2022, for us in Australia, there is now more open gender and sexual diversity that is being celebrated. From a mental health standpoint,…
