When we pause to consider human nature and the incredible, complex capacity of our biology, it is easy to marvel at the body as a brilliant biochemical machine. Because of this complexity, a common thought has developed over the centuries: that our physical body acts as a carriage, merely transporting our immaterial mind. We often speak of the mind and body as if there is a distinct separation between the two. In Asian philosophy, the beautiful concept of Yin and Yang is ofte

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is certainly a mouthful — hence the acronym EMDR. It is an evidence-based treatment designed to help you process distressing memories and experiences that continue to impact your present-day life. Developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR emerged after the discovery that bilateral eye movements could reduce the emotional intensity of troubling thoughts. Since then, EMDR has been extensively r

The Spring Clinic is excited to announce that we have some wonderful new members of our team who will be offering psychology in Carlton. Our team remains unified by values of respecting and appreciating diversity, within our clients and multidisciplinary team. Our practitioners offer... Perinatal psychology (psychology prior to birth or counselling following miscarriages, support following birth trauma or support for new parents) Psychology for the LGBTQIA+ community Psychol

Insomnia and mental health share a bidirectional relationship that can benefit from psychotherapeutic treatment.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is a very common term these days. It is used frequently in many different scenarios. But what...

Healing attachment through therapy can support us to seek and maintain healthy adult relationships. The ideal parent protocol can help.

People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can suffer tremendously from this mental health condition. Parents whose adult children...

It’s a common misconception that assets are split 50-50 in a divorce. However, in Australia, this is not the case and assets may be split...

Infidelity can feel like an earthquake, in the otherwise known and cherished world of your relationship. In a moment, it can feel like...

Oversleeping and Depression People experiencing depression may often oversleep. Oversleeping can be understood as having more than nine...

Negative self-beliefs are part and parcel of our everyday experience for many of us. “I always make mistakes.” “There’s something wrong...

Everyone has some cause in their lives that causes stress. This doesn't mean that one should ignore it and move ahead. If it often...

Life can present you with challenges that leave lasting imprints on your minds, bodies, and spirits. These experiences can manifest as...

Melbourne has a growing awareness and acceptance of mental health issues, including the need for counseling and therapy for couples. The...

Psychotherapy can be especially helpful for those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and other mental...

If you are seeking couples therapy for yourself and your partner in Melbourne, there are a number of therapists and counselling services...

Therapists play an essential role in supporting mental health. As the demand for mental health services continues to grow, therapists are...

The rationale behind this involves the relationship between the way we experience our emotions, and the way we put that experience into...

The difficulties of mental health issues often lead to loneliness and isolation, as we shut ourselves off from the world out of shame, or...