7 Stress Relief Techniques That Actually Work
If you have ever sat down at the end of the day and noticed your jaw is tight, your shoulders are up around your ears, and your mind is still racing through your to-do list, you are not alone. Stress…
Category Anxiety, Stress & Phobias
Procrastination and Anxiety: How to Break the Cycle
Many years ago, I wanted to go to a concert. The tickets were not cheap, and every time I thought about buying one, a small voice in my head asked whether I really deserved to spend that much money on…
Everyday Issues: What a Counsellor Can Help With
“I didn’t think my problems were serious enough to see someone.” In over 30 years of practice, that is one of the phrases I hear most often from new clients, and it always strikes me the same way: someone has…
Stress & Weight Gain: How Cortisol Affects Your Body
Chronic stress triggers cortisol production, which can lead to increased appetite, fat storage around the midsection, and emotional eating. This article explains the psychology behind stress-related weight gain and shares evidence-based approaches, including how working with a psychologist can address…
Stress vs Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and When to Get Help
Stress and anxiety share many symptoms but differ in an important way: stress has a clear external cause and fades when the problem resolves, while anxiety can persist without a trigger and interfere with daily life. Understanding the difference between…
Simple Daily Habits to Help Manage Your Anxiety
When anxiety feels like a constant companion, it’s natural to search for ways to find relief. In my work as a psychologist, I often meet people who feel exhausted by the relentless cycle of worry, tension and overwhelm. While professional…
Anxiety and Depression Treatment at Home: Evidence-Based Ways to Start to Feel Better
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression, but weren’t sure where to start getting help? In my years working as a psychologist at Integrated Health Specialists, I’ve met countless clients who’ve felt exactly this way.…
Holiday Stress: How to Reduce Christmas Overwhelm and Protect Your Mental Wellbeing
Most people assume holiday stress is “just part of Christmas,” but as a Gold Coast psychologist who has supported clients for over two decades, I can tell you: holiday stress is real, valid, and extremely common. In fact, holiday stress…
EFT Tapping for Anxiety: How It Can Help and How to Get the Best From It
Have you ever felt your chest tighten, your thoughts spiral, or a wave of dread hit out of nowhere? Anxiety has a way of showing up uninvited — even when everything seems fine on the surface. It can make ordinary…
Counselling for Anxiety: What to Expect and How it Helps
When anxiety starts messing with your sleep, work, or relationships, you know something’s got to give. Maybe you’ve tried handling it yourself — breathing exercises, meditation apps, thinking positive — but those worried thoughts just keep coming back. You might…