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Is finding the right psychologist to work with worth the investment?
I have previously written about why we don’t but could benefit from seeing a psychologist. So it’s time now to answer the all-important and opposite question – Is seeing a psychologist really worth my investment? In other words, how likely…
Surviving family Christmas – 7 strategies to enjoy, not just survive, your Family Christmas
Well with Christmas fast approaching, as a psychologist I find it interesting to note that the month of December is one of the busiest times of the year in the practice. What often brings people to therapy at this time…
The strength of knowing your strengths – enter the realm of positive psychology
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is going right in your life? Or thought about what are your unique personal qualities that other people might be drawn to? Right now, grab a pen and paper…
Why Movember is so important: Men need their mates
Whether you like the Mo or hate it…November means Movember…and for men this means growing the facial hair that has been so noticeable during the last month. Movember is a really important month of the year as it reminds…
Mindfulness: A vehicle to overcome obstacles, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life
How often do you find yourself reading a whole page only to find you have taken nothing in? Or sending an email then wondering what you had written or if you had sent it to the right people? Ever realised…
What is it like living with a mental illness as an adolescent and how do I know if I should seek support?
Information about mental health issues has never been more readily available and accessible, and inspired by the success Mental Health Week has experienced in their campaign to generate greater awareness and reduce the stigma that shrouds mental health problems and…
Dealing with depression: Antidepressants vs talk therapy
We should all question the use of any medication, whether it be to treat a mental illness like anxiety or depression or another illness. It is also good practice to feel comfortable asking the question of your treating doctor, do…
Is my Teenager Sad or Depressed?
A common question that parents encounter is, should I be worried about my teenager’s sad thoughts? Any parent knows that teenagers can have all kinds of unique, interesting, strange and sometimes very sad thoughts. Sadness versus Depression Firstly, it is…
Juggle better or juggle less? Demystifying the steps to taming stress and achieving work/life balance
“Seriously, how are you meant to juggle it all?” This post the other day on Facebook by a friend of mine made me stop to reflect……it seems we are all searching for solutions to this ongoing challenge. The elusive work/life…
Eight ways to increase your happiness and improve your stress levels by practicing self compassion and self care
It is incredible how we are able to do so much for others these days, but do little for ourselves without negotiating whether or not we deserve it, or without feeling guilty after having done it. While writing this blog…