by Emily Bemmer | Oct 26, 2020 | Adolescent Psychology, Child Psychology, What to expect
A lot of adults can find it difficult to attend therapy for the first time, so it should come as no surprise that teenagers can feel the same. However, except for situations where your teen is at immediate risk of harm, being forced or coerced into therapy will often...
by Valerie Ling | Apr 14, 2020 | What to expect
Your separate entrance to the practice… avoid the main mall Valerie LingValerie Ling, MClin Psych, BA(Hons), MAPS, Clinical Psychologist has a passion for helping people find their voice and continue to write their life’s story. Committed to prevent...
by Valerie Ling | Feb 26, 2020 | What to expect
Feeling anxious about seeing a Psychologist for the first time is very common.. Your Psychologist is very aware that you are going to feel this way. Their first priority is to help you feel comfortable and listened to. Clients have found the following tips to be...
by Lauren Chee | Feb 21, 2020 | Child Psychology, Children, What to expect
Your child has been struggling for weeks, months, or even years. They may be having friendship issues, are stressed about schoolwork, or are having difficulty adjusting to changes at home. You’re wondering whether your child needs to talk to a psychologist, but you’re...
by Lauren Chee | Feb 10, 2020 | Child Psychology, Children, Depression, Parenting, Perinatal, Post Natal Depression, Relationships, Self-Care, What to expect
Having recently joined the Centre for Effective Living, Lauren shares her experience working with perinatal mental health. Although having a baby often brings lots of excitement, it can also be a stressful time of change. As a new Psychologist at the Centre for...
by Sheraan De Souza | Nov 11, 2019 | Elderly, What to expect
The major benefit of occupational therapy is to assist people to achieve their highest possible level of independence by overcoming any injury, impairment or trauma that may have impacted on their ability to complete daily activities. In every stage of life,...
