A Simple Strategy We Often Overlook Living on the Sunshine Coast means being surrounded by natural therapy: beaches, national parks, wildlife, and more sunny days than most of us know what to do with. Anxiety pushes people to head inward, into their minds, their homes, or the nearest doona, rather than outdoors. But research consistently…
read moreOn the Sunshine Coast, movement is woven into daily life… from coastal walks to hinterland hikes and community events like Coastrek. As a clinical psychologist, I often speak with clients about how movement can be used intentionally as part of managing anxiety. Not as a cure-all, but as a powerful, evidence-informed support alongside anxiety therapy.…
read moreIf you are searching for IFS therapy on the Sunshine Coast, you may be wondering what Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy involves and how it can help. Internal Family Systems therapy is an evidence-based psychological approach developed by Dr Richard Schwartz. It is widely used for anxiety, trauma, overthinking, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm. At our Sunshine Coast…
read moreOne of the most common questions parents and referrers ask is simple but important: Is this anxiety, or could it be ADHD? In primary school children, anxiety and ADHD often look very similar. Children may struggle to concentrate, avoid tasks, become overwhelmed, or have big emotional reactions. Because of this overlap, anxiety and ADHD are…
read moreSupport for Sunshine Coast families from a child psychologist in Parrearra. Most parents don’t notice it all at once. It creeps in slowly. A child who used to head off to school without fuss begins to linger. Mornings feel heavier. There are stomach aches, tears, or sudden resistance that is hard to explain. Many parents…
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