There is something that happens in the shift from March into April, when Melbourne's afternoons start shortening, and the air carries that unmistakable cool edge. For many people, it is just a seasonal change. For others, something heavier begins to settle: a...

You've probably heard of therapy. Maybe you've tried it - a few sessions here, a short course of CBT there. Perhaps it helped with the immediate problem. Perhaps it didn't quite reach what you actually needed to talk about. Or maybe you've never gone at all, because...

“What if people judge me for going to therapy?” is one of the most common fears that stops people from seeking help. It is often not the therapy itself that feels frightening. It is what therapy means to others. The fear that people will think you are unstable,...

“Am I weak for needing therapy?” is a question many people ask themselves, often quietly and with a sense of hesitation. You might be struggling with something that feels difficult to carry, yet a part of you resists the idea of therapy. Not because you do not see the...

There is a sentence that lives quietly in the minds of so many women who come to see me. They don't always say it out loud — but I hear it underneath everything else they bring into the room. I should be able to handle this myself. Maybe you've thought it too. You've...

For many people, the decision to start therapy does not come from clarity. It comes from hesitation. You might find yourself thinking, “It’s not ideal, but it’s manageable.” Or, “I can push through this a bit longer.” There is often a quiet agreement you make with...

It rarely starts with certainty. It usually begins with a quiet question that lingers in the background: “Am I making a bigger deal out of this than I should?” You might notice yourself feeling more anxious than usual, replaying conversations in your head, struggling...

What is a Mental Health Care Plan? A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is a plan that your GP prescribes for you to support you in the treatment of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or personality disorders. You don’t...