Clinical Psychology Registrar Program
Psychology Consultants is inviting Clinical Psychology Registrars to apply for four positions in our Clinical Psychology Registrar Program, commencing July 2021. The program has been carefully designed to support clinical psychology registrars to obtain endorsement as Clinical Psychologists. The program …
Registrations open for Towards Better Sleep
Towards Better Sleep is a cognitive behavioural treatment programme that has been effectively treating insomnia for over 18 years. The Brisbane based programme is facilitated by Clinical Psychologist Kathryn Smith and Psychiatrist Dr Curt Gray and run from Psychology Consultants …
The Healing Power of Sleep
When you skimp on sleep, your body goes into overdrive and operating on an empty tank can have some pretty heavy side effects. Here are three reasons why getting better sleep can heal your mind, body and soul. 1. You …
All appointments via telehealth during Brisbane’s 3 day lock down
For the safety of all and in compliance with Queensland Government, Psychology Consultants’ office will become virtual from 5pm Monday 29th March for the duration of Brisbane’s 3 day lock down. All client appointments will become telehealth sessions. Office calls …
Are we on the same page here?
The importance of boundaries in the family unit It’s common for loving couples who are perfectly compatible to experience some challenges when children come on the scene. Differing styles of communication and views on respect, boundaries and appropriate discipline can …
Government extends telehealth funding until June 2021
The federal government has announced a $1.1 billion extension to the national COVID-19 health response. As part of this announcement, the Government has indicated it will extend the Medicare funding for allied health telehealth services and care until 30 June 2021 which …
Telling Tales of the Tummy
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia according to Beyond Blue and national based surveys. Statistics show that one in four people and one in three women will experience anxiety at some stage throughout their life.1 Although these …
2021-Mental Health Check In
How to achieve emotional equilibrium Photo by Nadin Mario: Unsplash As we embark on a brand-new year, many of us still grappling with the ongoing effects of 2020; remember to stop and take some time for a mental health check …
Understanding the prevalence of eating disorders in people with autism
Photo by Annie Spratt: Unsplash Growing research shows a strong link between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a range of eating disorders with an estimated 20% of Anorexia Nervosa patients being diagnosed as autistic. Eating disorders effect 16% of the …
Is it stress or anxiety?
Photo credit: Jeshoots.com on Unsplash When feeling stressed, you may also feel anxious, and this leads some people to believe they may have an anxiety disorder. From the outset, it can be difficult to spot the difference as many of …