by Valerie Ling | Jan 7, 2019 | What to expect
Do you ever have trouble dealing with your emotions and at times feel like they are just too overwhelming? Do you find yourself making unhelpful or even detrimental decisions in your relationships or everyday life when you are experiencing strong emotions? Dialectical...
by Valerie Ling | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is very common to feel nervous about your first appointment with a psychologist. Your psychologist is well aware of what it means to see someone you have never met and share your life’s story and challenges with. Research into therapeutic effectiveness tells...
by Valerie Ling | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Statistics In a recent survey of child and adolescent mental health issues in Australia, it was found that about 1 in 7 children aged 4-17 years old had a mental disorder in the previous 12 months. That is 560,000 children and...
by Valerie Ling | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
At 7:30pm I was flopped on the bed – spent. My husband walked in and wondered if I was alright? Well…if you are going to ask a Psychologist this question, be prepared for the full analysis… In the middle of office renovations, moves, lots of...
by Valerie Ling | Nov 12, 2018 | Eat To Thrive
Are you the last person to take care of yourself? Does this mean you are skipping meals and thinking of feeding others? Take a look at how you can slow down and eat to thrive this busy season. Valerie LingValerie Ling, MClin Psych, BA(Hons), MAPS, Clinical...