1300 184 746When most of us think about addiction, we think about dependence on a substance, such as alcohol or drugs. Not many people associate addiction as an addiction to a behaviour. Types of Behavioural Addictions There are many behavioural addictions that are prevalent in society today (some more severe than others), such as: Symptoms of Behavioural Read more
Psychology
Information and articles related to psychology including addictions, phobias, CBT and how Perth psychologists can help.
How can a Psychologist help me with Grief and Loss?
What is Grief? Grief is a response to loss and can involve feelings of Intense sadness Anger and/or disbelief Numbness Panic/fear Thoughts of suicide Relief Grief may be expressed in a variety of ways and can affect all aspects of your life. How can a Psychologist help? A psychologist may be able to help you Read more
How can a Psychologist help me with Phobias?
You may be experiencing a phobia if You feel intense fear of ‘something’ Your heart races, you feel sweaty and light headed You understand logically that it poses very little threat You get annoyed or feel ashamed for reacting this way Your phobia limits your choices, i.e., you won’t take an overseas holiday because you Read more
Perth Psychological Services
Perth Psychological Services – The Perth area offers a wide range of psychological services that are available to individuals, couples and families. Psychological care can be accessed via your G.P. who may provide a mental health plan, or by making an appointment with a private psychology and counselling clinic in Perth. Psychological services are also Read more
Photoshopping – Is the media controlling your body image?
Most of us are well aware of the fact that the media and the fashion and cosmetics industries regularly photoshop and airbrush images of models in advertising material. How has the media influenced our body image? Do we have women and men striving to look like models that do not even exist in reality? Do we Read more
Eating Disorders in Men
Eating disorders do not discriminate. They do not care about your age or your gender. It seems that when the topic of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa are brought up people tend to imagine starving teenage girls, eating only a handful of nuts each day in order to achieve that dream waif-like Read more
Your body image and what you need to know
What is Body Image? Body image is how a person thinks and feels about their body. There are 4 aspects to body image: The way we see our own body when we look in the mirror The way we feel about our body The way we act in relation to our body The thoughts we Read more
Join the Fight Against Fat Talk
“Urgh, take these chips away from me, I’m not going to be able to do up my jeans tomorrow.” “That’s crazy, you’re so skinny! If you’re fat, then I’m humongous.” “No way, look at these thighs! I swear I’ve put on three kilos this weekend.” Does this conversation sound familiar to you? Read more
CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Perth
What is CBT? In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) the common assumption is that thoughts influence and affect a person’s feelings and behaviours and therefore have the power to influence; a person’s quality of life and their ability to cope with issues; or a situation they are currently having troubles with. Based on this assumption CBT Read more
What is a psychologist?
What is a psychologist? Psychologists study the way people feel, think, act and interact. Through a range of strategies and therapies psychologists aim to reduce distress and to enhance and promote emotional well being. Psychologists are experts in human behaviour, and have studied the brain, memory, learning and human development. How does a psychologist help? Read more
