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AI as a psychologist?
I sit at an unusual intersection of clinical psychology and computer science. When colleagues, from either field, ask me whether…
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Moral Injury – When You Can’t Forgive Yourself
Most people associate psychological trauma with fear. Accidents, violence, medical emergencies, or disasters overwhelm the nervous system, leaving the body…
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Psychologist vs Psychiatrist: How to Choose
It’s normal to be unsure whether a psychologist or psychiatrist is right for you. Both treat mental health issues but…
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7-7-7 Rule, 5-5-5 Method, 3-3-3 Rule – the rules of Romantic Relationships
Romantic relationships are hard, and in therapy we often ask, “what’s normal”, or “is this too fast?”, or “how do…
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Self-Validation – Learn to Believe in Yourself
Self-validation is the practice of recognising and believing in your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences without needing confirmation from others…
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Reptilian Brain Myth: Rethinking Emotion Regulation
Many of us were taught that our brain has a primitive, “reptilian” part that drives our raw emotions and impulses,…
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Modern dating Guide – Ghosting and Situationships
Navigating relationships in today’s world can feel like walking through a maze with constantly shifting walls. The ways we connect,…
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Type A Personality and Unrelenting Standards – High achievers
Type A personality and the unrelenting standards schema are two distinct psychological constructs, though they share overlapping traits such as…
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CBT works Better than painkillers
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a very well-researched therapy approach, and most psychologists in Australia are trained to deliver CBT…
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Seeing a Psychologist after a BPD relationship
Being in a long-term relationship when one partner has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a complex and challenging experience…
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Seeing a Psychologist after Breakup
Breakups and the resulting distress are unfortunately common. We may experience symptoms of depression, feelings of rejection and betrayal, and…
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Why Do I feel Empty? Chronic Emptiness as a Diagnostic Criterion in BPD
Chronic feeling of emptiness is a distressing experience often reported by individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This sense of…
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