Tag Archive for: Seeing a Psychologist

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Autistic burnout in adults: signs, contributing factors, and recovery supports

Autistic burnout in adults: signs, contributing factors, and recovery supports Autistic burnout is a nervous system response to sustained overload. It is not laziness or a lack of resilience. Many Autistic adults can maintain performance in…
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ADHD and emotional intensity: rejection sensitivity, overwhelm, and repair strategies

ADHD affects emotion regulation, not just attention Many adults with ADHD describe emotions as arriving quickly, feeling intense, and being hard to shift. This is not a character issue - it reflects differences in how the nervous system responds…
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Debunking common myths about visiting a psychologist

If you’ve never seen a psychologist, the thought of visiting one, or even just thinking about it, can feel daunting and like a huge step. You may just be nervous about the unknown, or find the concept of having a deep conversation with…
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What You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy

What You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, has become a widely recognized therapeutic method for treating trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR was first developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, and its unique…
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How telehealth psychology sessions work and how to make the most of them

Seeing a psychologist is one of the best ways to support your mental health, especially if you’re going through a tough time. Telehealth psychology, therapy and counselling sessions are a fantastic way to access the services you need, whilst…
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Trauma and PTSD: what they are and what help is available

Humans are no strangers to experiencing traumatic events. At some point in your life, you might come across something that unsettles you, if you haven’t already. Trauma can be caused by all kinds of events. This includes losing a loved…
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Myth busting seven common relationship myths

Pop culture has spawned plenty of myths about relationships, whilst romantic comedy movies and even reality TV – shows such as Love Island and The Bachelor – have played their part in shaping the way we think about relationships. Unfortunately,…
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Understanding Mental Health Social Workers

In today's society, the conversation surrounding mental health has become increasingly prevalent. With this shift in awareness comes the recognition of the need for diverse and specialised professionals to support individuals in their journey…
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Compassion Fatigue: Signs, symptoms and strategies

In recent years, we've faced challenging times globally, prompting many to feel a strong urge to help others. However, prolonged exposure to others' suffering can lead to compassion fatigue, especially for caretakers, health care workers, social…
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Body beautiful: eating disorders

It’s difficult to know how many people are living with an eating disorder in Australia – some put the figure as high as 16% of the population, whilst others put it at 4%. Even more people experience disordered eating behaviours, such as…
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