We delve deeper into understanding interpersonal trauma, and then go on to explain the role that safe relationships can play in healing our bodies and minds so we can move beyond our trauma, improve our relationships, and experience greater insight, ease and wellbeing.
The world we live in is facing an unprecedented set of challenges. In the past few years, we’ve had to adapt to new ways of living and working, while also dealing with the emotional toll of isolation, loss, and uncertainty. Despite the many advances in technology and...
Codependence is a term that is often used in reference to a specific type of dysfunctional relationship dynamic. It is a pattern of behaviour in which one person in a relationship is overly reliant on the other person, to the extent that their own well-being becomes...
Feelings of resentment are extremely common in relationships. If left unresolved, they can be destructive and can slowly sour our relationships and cause us a tremendous amount of personal suffering.
Forgiving others is not a completely altruistic act, it's in your own self-interest. If we aren't able to let go and ultimately forgive those that have hurt us, we hold ourselves in a state of pain and suffering where we re-live a past that we can never change. I see...
Many couples feel most intimate when they are making love however, intimacy and sex are not the same thing. Interestingly, many people seek out sex when what they truly desire is intimacy. Sex is only one aspect of intimacy and it involves trust and being vulnerable...
Seeking out couples therapy is not an indicator that you’re in a 'bad' relationship or marriage and it certainly doesn't have to be a pre-cursor to a break-up. Every relationship has it's up and downs – and as psychologists, we understand just how challenging they can...
Have you ever had a conflict at work? Maybe a coworker who seems to always cross the line, or perhaps a manager who refuses to help you with a stressful workload? While it may be possible to walk away from negative people in other areas of life, often when there is a...
It can take courage to seek support when you're in need. Our experienced team of psychologists in Melbourne are ready to provide the safe space that clients need to explore their challenges and work towards lasting and meaningful change in their lives.
We aim to gather information about your goals, your history and your current challenges so we can feel confident that we’ll match you with the right Melbourne Psychologist. This matching process is what sets us apart as we strive to support our clients and our psychologists to develop meaningful and successful relationships.