Relationship Issues
One of the most common reasons people come for individual therapy as well as couple counselling is to explore and address their relationship issues and problems. Relationships are a universal experience for us all and our close relationships have a lasting meaning and significance for us whether together or apart. On a day-to-day basis we … Read more
How do you change your negative relationship patterns?
Have you ever found that the same old problems keep cropping up time and again in your relationships? It can often seem no matter how hard you try to change your relationship. Or change the type of person you end up dating. Your relationships often pan out in the same old way. Neurobiology of attachment … Read more
Well Parent Well Baby
Having a baby is exciting and challenging and can raise many positive and negative feelings and thoughts. Feeling anxious or depressed during this period can make it difficult to cope and leave you feeling like you are not a good enough parent. An expectant, or new mother or father can easily feel shame or guilt around … Read more
Psychodynamic therapy as an approach
My clinical experience, theoretical training and qualification is in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. When people hear of this they can look quite anxious as I think the word ‘psycho’ understandably rings alarm bells and raises quite distressing ideas and images. As a psychodynamic therapist I am a sensitive, empathic and non-judgemental practitioner. I aim to … Read more
Men’s mental health
In my years as a therapist I have worked with a wide range of people experiencing many different emotional or mental health problems. I feel we all experience life and relationships differently and view things from our own individual lens. This lens could be seen as a product of our upbringing and development from childhood … Read more
Signs of Anxiety Checker
Over the years I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety that impacts on some, or all, areas of their life and relationships. Often there are other factors, issues or related symptoms such as low mood, depression and repetitive negative thinking. Worries about work, relationships and specific areas or situations in your life can be … Read more
BadAssUndies: Australian mother poses on facebook to silence body shamers
“What we should be worrying about is if people are ok, not what they look like.” When Mel Rymill, an Australian new mother, attended her first gym session, her personal trainer assumed “Obviously you want to get back to your pre-baby weight”. “That it was a statement, and not a question”, offended Ms Rymill, who … Read more
Shot of mother and newborn goes viral sparking debate on perinatal mental health
The demands of pregnancy, childbirth and what comes next can hit new mothers and fathers hard and completely by surprise. In early September this year a photo of a mother with her newborn went viral with over 20,000 facebook shares. The story has trended across social media and news feeds generating a powerful debate about … Read more
Signs of Depression Checker
It can be very confusing knowing if your current low mood requires professional help. At times the mental health problems you face can actually impede your capacity to access the support that is required. At times you can struggle to feel you even deserve help, support, or attention from others. Or you may struggle to … Read more