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What is EMDR?
EMDR is a therapy effective for treating autistics, adults, children, for "little t" trauma also known as complex trauma (C-PTSD; ICD-11) and trauma (PTSD). Victoria is a qualified EMDR therapist.Exploring New Avenues in Treating Anxiety and Trauma: EMDR Therapy...
What the Therapy?
What the Therapy? So there a LOT of different therapies, and what the research tells us is that it’s anything up to 95% therapeutic alliance (or the relationship between the client and psychologist) that best determines outcomes of therapy. The following is an...
Over Diagnosis?
Navigating Autism and ADHD Diagnoses In recent years, the number of individuals seeking assessments for Autism and ADHD diagnoses has been on the rise. Some might argue that this increase is indicative of over-diagnosis or even a passing trend driven by social media,...
Three Senses
The Other Three Senses You probably know about the 5 senses: sight (visual perception), hearing (auditory system), smell (olfactory), taste (gustatory), touch (tactile), but there are three others to know about: vestibular system proprioception interoception The...
Accreditation, Memberships, and CPD
Accreditation, Member of, CPD ... what does it all mean for me as a client? Psychologists in Australia have to have minimum levels of education to be registered with AHPRA and work as psychologists. However, it is possible to gain further experience and accreditation...
What is the Neuro-Affirming approach?
Essentially, neuroaffirming psychology services focus on supporting and validating individuals' diverse neurological experiences. Instead of attempting to "fix" or alter someone's neurology, neuroaffirming approaches emphasise acceptance and understanding. The aim is...