Originally, Christmas was seen as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, who symbolises love and anti-materialism. Christmas is also a time for family reunion, strengthening friendships and enjoying a nice break after a year of hard work. Over the years, many people have increasingly drifted away from the
Most of us will have experienced social anxiety in different scenarios. In fact, it’s unusual to never experience it in life. Being aware of inappropriate behavior in social situations helps foster social cohesion. Research published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry stated that 8.4% of Australians meet
Christmas is just around the corner. Although it is widely celebrated and promoted as a time of celebration and good cheer, for many people the reality is that it’s a very difficult time of year. This might be because it means having to spend time with family, which might be
Trauma arises after someone has been hurt or threatened in some way, often at the hands of another person. What role does forgiveness have in healing from trauma? Is it necessary to forgive to heal from trauma? This is such an important question and it deserves careful consideration for those
Before the Session Seeing a psychologist for the first time might be quite daunting. At the Centre for Clinical Psychology, the first point of contact will be the Admin Team. They will do their best to match your therapeutic goals and presenting problems with a suitable clinician who has experience
The use of supplements to help with mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety is ever present on the internet. The results from a few google searches include; 405,000,000 results for the search “Supplements for anxiety”; 751,000,000 results for “Supplements for depression”; and 11,200,000 results for “magnesium for depression
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems worldwide. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. It’s one of the top causes of missed work and it’s one of the most common problems a doctor sees. The causes of back pain are not
Self-care is a current buzzword. It is possible to find endless articles on how to incorporate more self-love into our daily lives, however is a bubble bath or a walk on the beach the answer? A Harris Poll recently revealed that 44 percent of patients believe self-care is only possible
Anxiety – or fear – is a normal human emotion. It is a part of the normal response to threat. When an individual detects danger, fear increases the chances of survival by preparing us to run, defend or still ourselves; also known as the fight, fight or freeze response. Anxiety
After trauma survivors with PTSD may feel distant from others and often feel numb. They may have less interest in social or sexual activities. Sometimes this might be due to the survivor feeling irritable, on guard, jumpy, worried, or nervous. Hence, they may not be able to relax or be
Our team of clinical psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals with a commitment to a high quality of care and evidence-based treatment. We work with our clients using treatment approaches which are based upon research and standards of best practice.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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