by vcp | 2 Jul 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, faq, neurodivergence, psychology
Staying in my lane Assessment and diagnosis is a tricky beast to navigate at times, and it can be super confusing to know who is the professional (in Australia) who is trained to assist versus who is accepted as a diagnostician by the funding bodies (looking at you...
by vcp | 12 May 2024 | faq, mental health, psychology, research, therapy
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...
by vcp | 15 Apr 2024 | mental health, psychology, therapy, Uncategorized
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...
by vcp | 29 Mar 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, psychology
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,...
by vcp | 8 Jan 2024 | psychology
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...
by vcp | 1 Jan 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, faq, neurodivergence, psychology, research, therapy
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...
