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admin@visioncounselling.com.auGP referrals and Mental Health Care Plans are accepted by our Perth psychologists. What is a Mental Health Care Plan? A Mental Health Care Plan is part of the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. This is a government initiative which aims to improve outcomes for people with clinically-diagnosed mental disorder through evidence based treatments. Read more
Am I Addicted?
Substance misuse or abuse is the harmful or hazardous use of alcohol or drugs whether they be prescribed or illicit. There are many reasons why someone may take substances such as; To cope with negative feelings such as stress and sadness To experience the physical and emotional effects Peer pressure They are addicted psychologically and/or Read more
Behavioural Addiction
When 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
Do I need counselling?
Have you recently thought to yourself – do I need counselling? Joyce Breasure, past president of the American Counseling Association and a professional counselor, recommends counselling when you: Spend 5 out of 7 days feeling unhappy Regularly cannot sleep at night Are taking care of a parent or a child and the idea crosses your Read more
