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Today is World Mental Health Day, and it’s never been a more important time to talk about mental health. At […]

The last 18 months have been tough on the community. For so many people, it’s been a prolonged period of […]

When a part of our body hurts or does not function properly, we’ll often assume there is an underlying physical [...]

Feelings of anxiety, worry and fear are normal at any age, including in childhood. Most of the time, these feelings […]

You’ve probably heard the saying about “waking up on the wrong side of the bed”. When we don’t get enough […]

If you’re part of the lesbian gay, bi, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA+) community and find yourself struggling with […]

Having a new baby can be both an exciting and challenging time for parents. Between sleepless nights, changes in hormones, […]

Feeling anxious, worried and fearful from time to time is a normal part of life. However, if anxiety is overwhelming, […]

Chances are you’ve heard of the term “mindfulness” – but what exactly is it, and is it something you should […]

Music is a powerful thing for us humans. It brings people together, evokes memories and entertains us. Music can make […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold, businesses and employees alike had to rapidly adapt to working remotely.   Many of […]

FOMO, or fear of missing out, is the sense that you need to be involved in the social events and […]

We already know that exercise is essential for good physical health. It helps prevent chronic diseases, keeps our weight under […]

Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone, including children, experiences at some point. It can help us to survive, keep […]

The link between diet and mental health has been established and today we will take a closer look at  what […]

With the challenging year that was 2020, looking after the wellbeing and emotional health of our community has never been […]

Normally, ringing in the new year is an exciting time that represents endless hope and possibility, and the start of […]

Family and holidays are two words that have a complicated relationship. For some people, the holidays are an opportunity for […]

The year of 2020 has been one for the history books. For months we’ve seen the COVID-19 pandemic wreak devastation […]

When we’re children, Christmas can evoke truly magical feelings of happiness and excitement about that special visit from Santa Claus. […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly – but for many people, Christmas can be difficult and stir up painful emotions. […]

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a mental illness every year? The most common challenges across […]

In our last post, we discussed the importance of lightening the load, including freeing up time, exercising self-compassion, and letting go […]

In our last post, we discussed the concept of being strong for too long, which many individuals will be familiar with given the […]

Confronted by the devastating impacts of events such as the Australian bushfires, the COVID-19 outbreak, or the Beirut explosions; the […]

Emma is a registered psychologist with experience in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to children, and adults with a broad range of […]

It is now the norm, rather than the exception, for a large proportion of our social interaction to take place via social […]

Benjamin is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with young people, adults and families who present with a […]

The COVID-19 outbreak sparked what many are referring to as ‘the world’s biggest work-from home experiment’. While the hustle-and-bustle that […]

If you haven’t read our last post, feel free to head there now as the strategies you implement to help […]

In our last post, we highlighted the importance of identifying school refusal issues. In order to address these issues, it is essential to first identify […]

For some families, one of the most challenging consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak has been the heightened responsibility and pressure placed on parents.

In the midst of the anxiety, stress, and isolation experienced by many individuals since the COVID-19 outbreak, an urgent need has arisen to offer effective and accessible therapy to those who need via phone or video.

At the Clinical Psychology Centre, we have the unique privilege of assisting many people through this time of disruption to normal life. The world has changed rapidly, which has brought with it a lot of uncertainty and a need to adjust.

With the news full of stories on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, it is important to avoid becoming panicked or overwhelmed.