As the end of the year approaches and we head into what is known as the silly season – it might be time to take stock of your drinking habits. Alcohol changes the way both your brain and your body…

Many of the families I see at Attuned Psychology come along to an appointment because school has suggested that their child should have an assessment by a psychologist. The term “assessment” can mean a number of things, and could involve…

All children have times when their feelings are strong and overwhelming- especially if they a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (as do some of the children who come to see us at Attuned Psychology). When…

Recently I shared a blog inspired by the story of Gill Hicks who is a survivor of the London suicide bombings in July 2005, exploring her experiences and what this teaches us about trauma. The world in that moment changed…

In recent months I have had a range of clients that have presented me with the importance of this question. John Gottman, who is a leader in the field of couples therapy, has some useful ways of thinking about this…

When worry is excessive and is difficult to manage for an individual, the ‘worry mindset’ can feel overwhelming and is often physically and mentally exhausting. It may also be a sign of an anxiety condition. The symptoms of anxiety conditions…

R U OK? DAY (14th November 2017) marks a National awareness campaign to create a vision of a world where we’re all connected and protected from suicide. R U OK?’s mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect…

It is around this time of the year when parents may be thinking about their preschool children starting school or kindergarten in the upcoming year. We hear a lot about ‘school readiness’ but what age is best for children to…

Have you ever found it difficult to say no to others? Do you constantly feel like you hold in your thoughts, feelings and opinions to benefit someone else? Maybe you’ve been told by others that you’re “bossy “or “pushy”? Maybe…

Decisions based on an emotional reaction not using the emotion of your gut can often lead to unfortunate and unpredictable outcomes. How often do you feel regretful and remorseful about your reaction to a situation as you did not think…