One of the most common questions that we hear as psychologist when speaking with clients is “why don’t you tell me what to do?”. Instead of providing a clear answer, A psychologists often ask more questions, understand the context, expand the topics around the challenges, speak about our usual patterns of problem solving and management.
Read MoreParenthood is filled with emotional ups and downs, and being on an emotional roller coaster is challenging when one is fatigued and sleep-deprived, especially for new parents who are still on their training wheels.
Read MoreWhen someone is interested in therapy, one of the common questions we receive is whether they would benefit from “talk therapy” or therapy that focuses on skills development and training.
Read MoreEmotional crises happen to all of us. Some people may experience these more often than others. The meaning of crisis can also sometimes be misunderstood, contributing to missed opportunities to intervene appropriately.
Read MoreInterpersonal skills are one of the core components of our everyday functioning and are often covered in psychological therapy.
Read MoreTherapy looks differently for different individuals and psychologists. Very often, you may find your psychologist doing an assessment at the initial phase of therapy, with the aim of understanding you as a person, your struggles, your goals, what you are currently dealing with etc.
Read MoreWhen we speak to individuals who are interested in seeing a psychologist in Melbourne, one of the common questions is what type of therapy is suitable for them, whether it is short-term or long-term therapy.
Read MoreMany people have become exposed to the Generative AI chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and have begun to ask therapeutic questions.
Read MoreDeveloped in the early 2000s, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help people who struggle with shame and self-criticism develop kinder, more supportive relationship with themselves.
Read MoreMost people picture therapy as sitting on a couch with a box of tissues where a professional asks how certain things “make you feel”. Whilst this is how therapy is usually depicted in movies and tv shows, there is a lot more to therapy and what it involves.
Read MoreCouples counselling is not the last resort for relationships. It can be a powerful tool for strengthening communication, deepening connection, and navigating life’s transitions together.
Read MoreSome may believe that in order to seek support and therapy, one needs to feel as though something is quite wrong. This is not true.
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