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Family relationships can be loving, joyous and fun – but also messy, stressful and irritating. All of us have strengths, weaknesses and flaws in the ways that we relate and communicate. In normal circumstances, couples…
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If you’ve noticed changes in your partner’s mood and behaviour, it may be a sign that they are experiencing mental health issues. It’s okay to be worried, and normal to wonder how you can help…
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A child’s life is full of new and daunting challenges not yet overcome, so learning to cope with anxiety and worry when it arises is a vital skill you can provide them to walk through…
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Growing up can be hard. As children grow and face more and more aspects of their lives independently, it can be tough not to feel anxious sometimes. Some, if not all of these new tasks…
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Gone are the days of ripe mangoes, sizzling barbeques, and the low evening hum of air-cons across the country working overtime to combat the scorching summer heat. Instead we’re facing cooler days, longer nights, and…
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If you’ve ever found yourself impatiently waiting for a text, obsessively thinking about the object of your affections, or losing sleep, your appetite (even your sanity!) when caught in the throes of romantic infatuation or…
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Maintaining control of your anger takes patience and consistent practice – but the benefits can last a lifetime. Anger is a useful emotion when it’s expressed appropriately – for instance, you can address an injustice…
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If you have a friend who is having a hard time at work, school or home, it’s sometimes hard to know what to do. Supporting a friend in trouble can be the difference between them…
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Desire discrepancy is completely normal for couples: over the course of a relationship, differences in sexual drive are bound to happen. Fluctuations in libido, attraction towards a partner and need for sexual intimacy may occur…
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Humans love collecting stuff – we always have. From the hunter-gatherer tribes of the Paleolithic era who foraged and stored surplus food, to modern-day art collectors and shopaholics – people like to accumulate possessions.
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Do these statements sound familiar to you? “I don’t need counselling.” “It’s not that serious. I can handle it by myself.” “I’m fine! It’s my partner who needs therapy.” Despite what we tend to say aloud,…
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Most people never tell anyone. Childhood sexual abuse affects 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men, yet the majority of people who were abused as children don’t talk about what happened to them.
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Pets can bring an immense amount of joy, unconditional love and companionship into our lives. Numerous studies have shown that people may live longer, be healthier, and feel happier with a furry companion by their side. Pets…
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Social anxiety is a silent, stay-at-home epidemic of social avoidance. One in four Australians experience anxiety, and around 11% of the population will experience social anxiety in their lifetime. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an incredibly…
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The positive psychology movement is one of the fastest growing areas of scientific psychological research today. Positive psychology isn’t about viewing life through a rosy lens, or optimistically ignoring real issues and problems in hopes…
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Everybody gets stressed from time to time. It’s actually healthy to experience stress occasionally. Yet when you’re feeling excessively stressed, or you find that your stress levels are elevated for a prolonged period of time,…
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If you suspect your child is being bullied, you’d be wise to trust your instincts. Not all children feel comfortable coming to their parents (or teachers) if they’re being bullied. They may feel embarrassed, ashamed,…
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Counselling myths abound, even in this day and age. We’ll see a GP if we’re feeling sick, or visit the dentist to keep our teeth and gums healthy. Yet when it comes to looking after…