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Some kids don’t want to read or write — not because they’re defiant, but because their brain struggles to process what their eyes see. Visual Processing Disorder (VPD) can go unnoticed for years. This blog helps you spot the signs, understand the struggle, and offers five practical ways to support your child.
Is your child bright but constantly overwhelmed in social situations or misreading others? Learn how Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) affects social understanding and emotions—and discover practical ways to support your child with clarity and compassion.
What if your child labelled as “defiant” is actually overwhelmed, misunderstood, and doing their best to cope with an internal storm? Lets step into the world of a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) exploring what’s really happening beneath the surface and how parents can respond with compassion and clarity to support lasting change.
When parenting feels more like survival than connection, it can leave you emotionally drained, isolated, and questioning everything. If you’re feeling like the joy has slipped away, you’re not alone. We explore why those feelings happen, especially for parents raising children with challenging behaviours like ODD, and offers four grounded, compassionate strategies to help you reconnect with yourself, your child, and the hope that things can change.
Wondering how to maintain the progress you’ve made after therapy ends? In this blog, we explore practical strategies to help you stay on track emotionally, manage setbacks, and carry the tools from therapy into everyday life. Whether you’ve completed trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, or support for grief, maintaining your mental health after sessions finish is just as important as the therapy itself.
It’s not uncommon for people to say, “I’d prefer an older therapist” or “I need a male psychologist for this.” We get it. When you’re facing something deeply personal or vulnerable, it’s natural to want to feel as comfortable and understood as possible.
But here’s the thing—we gently invite you to stay open to the idea that healing and meaningful change doesn’t always come from someone who looks like they’ve walked your exact path. It often comes from someone who knows how to walk with you, skilfully and compassionately, through the challenges you’re facing now.
Special occasions like Mother’s Day, birthdays, and Christmas are meant to bring joy but for many families, they can stir up stress, guilt, grief and emotional tension. We explore why these days can be so triggering and what you can do to navigate them with understanding, boundaries, and compassion.
“Everything I Tried Didn’t work…” When Sarah* finally sat across from a psychologist suggesting a diagnosis of Complex PTSD, she felt a mixture of hope and exhaustion. For years, she’d […]
ADHD is More Than Just “Being a Kid” When my friend’s son, Jack*, was in Year 2, his teacher pulled his mum aside after school one afternoon. “Jack’s a bright […]
How to Strengthen Your Relationship as They Step into Adulthood There’s something uniquely tender—and sometimes confusing—about parenting a child who’s no longer a child. When your son or daughter enters […]
Change is a natural part of life, and this includes the therapeutic journey. As psychologists grow in their careers, they may transition to different locations or services, which can impact […]
Anxiety or stress can be a contributor to hair pulling. Literally pulling your hair on your body out is call Trichotillomania. Dr Kylie chats about the disorder
If you’re feeling, controlled, unsafe, trapped, criticised, belittled or hurt in some way, domestic violence is present. The signs of DV aren’t always obvious.
How Can Daily Habits Help You Recognise Bipolar Disorder Mood Shifts? When you’re managing a condition like Bipolar Disorder, mood shifts often feel like they come out of nowhere. But […]
Differing emotions result in differing behaviours. Everyday we all live with different emotions – anger, frustration, feeling emotional or upset, disappointment – but how do these emotions affect our behaviours […]
You may have heard of Dyslexia, but do you know why it affects so many people? Especially children. Dyslexia is one of three specific learning disorders. In mainly involves difficult […]
Feeling Low or Down Some Days is Normal. But how do you pull yourself out of feeling this way? If you’re feeling unmotivated, lacking energy, or maybe you’ve been faced […]
What’s the true cost of not getting counselling support to save your marriage? If your marriage is in rough waters, seeking counselling might feel like a step you’re not ready […]
Teenagers can often feel lost or unsure of who they are as they develop. Do you have the tools to support them in deciding on their future career and life […]
Wondering how long therapy takes? Or how many psychology sessions you need? One of the most common questions many people have when considering therapy is, “How many sessions do I […]