When you’re dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or harmful coping patterns, standard talk therapy sometimes isn’t enough. You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed by emotions that swing dramatically, struggling with urges to engage in unhelpful behaviours, or facing difficulties…
Watching someone you care about struggle with anxiety can feel overwhelming and helpless. You might find yourself walking on eggshells, unsure whether to offer advice or simply listen. Perhaps you’ve tried suggesting they “just breathe” or “think positive thoughts,” only…
It might sound like something you’d expect only war veterans or survivors of serious accidents to suffer from, but in reality, many thousands of Australians live with the effects of PTSD. As a psychologist, I have treated many, many clients…
Living with PTSD can feel like you’re stuck on high alert all the time while everyone else seems to just move on with life effortlessly. This guide walks you through the evidence-based treatments that actually help, so you can decide…
It’s 2 am, your heart’s still racing after a particularly vivid bad dream (for the third night in a row), and Google is awash with listings for a local trauma therapist — each promising relief and claiming to be an…
It’s 2 am, your heart’s still racing after a particularly vivid bad dream (for the third night in a row), and Google is awash with listings for a local trauma therapist — each promising relief and claiming to be an…
Have you ever felt a nagging sense of worry in your closest relationships — wondering if your partner truly cares about you or constantly fearing they might leave? These feelings can be signs of an anxious attachment style, sometimes called…
Do you always seem to end up with emotionally unavailable partners? It can be disheartening when you notice a recurring pattern of dating people who seem unwilling — or unable — to fully invest in a relationship. Perhaps they avoid…
Have you ever wondered why some relationships feel safe and comforting while others leave you feeling insecure or anxious? This experience often comes down to something called attachment styles. Developed through our earliest bonds — typically with parents or caregivers…
Are you the type of person who’s constantly worrying about your next deadline or feeling an intense fear of failure, even though everyone around you thinks you’re doing fine? If so, you may be experiencing what is commonly referred to…