When to reach out for help

When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless and that this is just the way things are.  You will start to believe that, “I’m not as capable as I once was. Maybe I should quit my job or leave my relationship.” You will be inundated with negative thinking, pessimism and  emotions that wear you out. That is the ‘normal’ condition when you are emotionally stressed and mentally exhausted. 

No matter what you are facing there are always solutions; there are always steps you can take to change how you feel and improve your situation. When you do not know what to do then default to doing something that will make you stronger, see a highly trained Clinical Psychologist that has a lot of experience helping people come through complex and difficult situations.

All of us experience disappointments, loss, and change, and periods in our life when we are feeling overwhelmed. While these are a normal part of life they can still create deep suffering, anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, stress and significant problems. When these symptoms begin to dominate and take control that is when to see a mental health professional and today that is closer and easier to access because of online therapy, telehealth, and bulk billing. You can even chose to have a consultation over the phone but do something to change your situation and move forward, do not get stuck in your suffering. 

As a very experienced Clinical Psychologist and mental health professional-psychotherapist I can offer:

• Solution Focussed Therapy
• Online therapy and counselling
• Telehealth phone counselling
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Face to face therapy and counselling
• Structured recovery programs for:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Symptoms
  • Panic Attacks
  • Grief
  • Burnout & Mental Exhaustion
  • Improving Confidence & Self-Esteem
  • Maintaining your Peak Work Performance
  • Personal Development
  • Sleep difficulties and Insomnia
  • Stress Management
  • Phobia
  • Worry
  • Drug Abuse
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Life Balance

Good mental health is the resilience to bounce back from stress and adversity.  Good mental health improves your relationships and the ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships. Good mental health increases your flexibility to learn new skills and to adapt to change. It is a healthy balance between work and play, rest and activity; and it gives you the strength to face any challenge.