Most people will experience a traumatic or highly distressing event at some point in their lives. This might include a serious accident, assault, natural disaster, medical trauma, military service, or witnessing harm to someone else. It is normal to experience emotional distress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, or intrusive memories in the days and weeks following such […]

Lately, I have noticed a shift in the way people are seeking support. Not just clients, but family, friends, and strangers online. They’ll often say: The rise in AI use for mental health support isn’t random because it probably is filling gaps in our current health system. Research shows that barriers like cost, stigma, long […]

When we experience an event (or series of events) that are disturbing, the human brain can preserve the psychological, emotional, and physical distress of the event itself. In these circumstances, memories can become ‘stuck’, unable to move through their natural processing pathways. When disturbing memories remain unprocessed, individuals may experience ongoing distress that intrudes into […]

“New year, new me!” – we have all probably said this at one point, but how long do our new year’s resolutions usually last? 1 month? 2 months? We have good intentions but quickly we lose motivation and momentum, and you might be noticing this already in February. This post will discuss three psychology tips […]

The holiday period is a time of year that evokes the spirit of celebration and joy. With tinsel at every turn and plans to gather with glee, this season is often presented as a moment to finally put our pens down and celebrate with our loved ones. Or so we’re told. The unspoken (and unadvertised) […]

Sometimes life happens – whether it’s a death, sudden news of an illness, being told you will no longer have a job, the loss of a friendship/ special relationship for example, and it can send us into a spin. After all, our brains are trying to accomodate a piece of unplanned information that can be […]

Relationships are a hallmark of the human experience. As a social species, we are hard-wired to bond with others, not only as a way of surviving in the world, but as a way of making meaning within our lives. It is through our relationships that we experience the power of human connection.  If we think […]

When emotions escalate quickly—whether it’s anxiety, anger, or distress—it can be difficult to think clearly or respond in a helpful way. TIPP skills are designed to provide fast, body-based strategies to help regulate overwhelming emotions and restore a sense of control. These techniques are ideal for moments of crisis or emotional dysregulation when other coping […]

Natural disasters like Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which recently impacted Queensland, can leave a lasting emotional toll—not only on those directly affected but also on individuals exposed to the suffering of others. Vicarious trauma occurs when we absorb the emotional weight of someone else’s trauma. You don’t have to experience the disaster firsthand—just witnessing the aftermath, […]

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders, yet remains widely misunderstood. For many, social discomfort is a part of life, but for those with SAD, social interactions can be overwhelmingly distressing and disruptive. So, what is Social Anxiety Disorder? SAD, also known as social phobia, is characterised by a strong fear […]