If you’re struggling with binge eating, chances are you’ve already tried to “fix” it. You may have told yourself: “This is the last time.” “I just need more willpower.” “Tomorrow I’ll be better.” But the cycle keeps repeating. And with...
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Breaking the Binge Cycle Without Shame: A Different Approach to Healing
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Online Trauma Informed Services: Safe, Compassionate Support From Anywhere
Read MoreNot all trauma looks the same. For some people, it is linked to a specific event — an accident, loss, or medical experience. For others, it is something that built up over time: chronic stress, relationship dynamics, emotional neglect, or...
Attachment and Emotional Regulation in Children: Why It Shapes Your Child’s Brain
Read MoreWhen parents search for an infant mental health psychologist, they are often worried about something deeper than behaviour. It might look like: big emotions that escalate quickly difficulty settling or calming clinginess or withdrawal ongoing anxiety, tantrums, or shutdown What...
Mental Load, Invisible Labour, and the Privilege of Being Male
Read More(A Guide for Women Who Are Over Carrying It) If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve said (or thought) something like: “I’m not just tired—I’m carrying everything.” And you might also love your partner and still feel a...
Hormonal changes after birth: why new parents benefit from seeing a psychologist
Read MoreHaving a baby is often described as one of life’s most joyful experiences — and it can be. But what many people don’t talk about is how intense, emotional, and overwhelming the post-birth period can feel. The dramatic hormonal shifts...
Why women in perimenopause benefit from seeing a psychologist (Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula)
Read MorePerimenopause — the transitional phase leading up to menopause — is a natural part of life. But for many women across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, this change arrives with emotional, psychological, and physical challenges that can...
PTSD in police officers: understanding trauma behind the badge in Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Read MorePolice officers in Victoria play a vital role in protecting our communities, responding to emergencies, and supporting people on their worst days. From Geelong to the Surf Coast and across the Bellarine Peninsula, officers regularly witness trauma, violence, death, and...
Coping with grief after stillbirth: finding support and healing in Geelong
Read MoreLosing a baby through stillbirth is one of the most devastating experiences a family can face. It brings profound grief, disbelief, and emotional pain that can feel impossible to put into words. The joy of anticipation suddenly turns into shock...
Coping with miscarriage: finding support and healing with a Geelong psychologist
Read MoreExperiencing a miscarriage is one of the most profound and heartbreaking forms of loss. Whether it occurs early in pregnancy or later, miscarriage can bring a wave of emotional, physical, and psychological pain that often feels invisible to the outside...
Healing from birth trauma: how EMDR therapy can help
Read MoreFor many new parents, the birth of a child is expected to be one of life’s most joyful and transformative experiences. But for some, childbirth can be overwhelming, frightening, or even traumatic. When a birth doesn’t go to plan —...
