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…
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…
If you’ve experienced depression before and recovered, the fear of it returning can be significant. In my years of practice as a psychologist, I’ve worked with many people who tell me this worry sits at the back of their minds,…
Have you ever left a doctor’s office or therapy session feeling worse than when you arrived? Maybe someone made you feel judged, rushed, or like your experiences didn’t matter? Or perhaps you felt like you were being treated as a…
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…