The PsychHelp Team is growing

The PsychHelp Team is growing

I don’t have a new blog for you this month as big things have been happening behind the scenes.   I am excited to announce that the PsychHelp team of Psychologists is growing.  PsychHelp has been getting busier as people realise the ease and convenience...
What does the ‘still face’ experiment teach us about connection?

What does the ‘still face’ experiment teach us about connection?

Humans are born ready for connection. The way we are parented has long term and ongoing effects on our functioning. The effects of our early life can trigger a cascade of changes genetically, cognitively, socially, and physically which can have either positive or...
No one will tell you, but you need to stop drinking

No one will tell you, but you need to stop drinking

As a Psychologist I have seen the effects of alcohol first hand on my client’s health, relationships, careers, and finances.  For many people alcohol use creeps up on them over time.  In many cases, the negative impact it is having on their health and wellbeing only...
Can a Psychologist read your mind?

Can a Psychologist read your mind?

A truly talented psychologist should know things about you before you say them.  They should be able to get information from multiple sources rather than just what you say and put this together into a picture that helps you heal.  They should look at your body...
Post-traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is just a complicated way of saying that after something bad or scary has happened the person feels ongoing stress or anxiety. Two thirds of people experience traumatic events in their lifetime, so you are more likely than not to...
Why you should put relationships first

Why you should put relationships first

Want to know the secret to a long and healthy life? Good genetics and a healthy lifestyle help but fostering good relationships is one of the most important things you can do.  There are so many ideas about how to be healthy and happy.  We are often told eat this,...