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Alcohol and Mental Health

Moderate to heavy alcohol consumption can negatively impact mental well-being. While reducing alcohol use can lead to many benefits, it is important that reduction is done carefully, and with appropriate guidance. If you need help with your substance use, the Alcohol and Drug Information Service may be able to assist...

The brain on nature

Ever noticed how good it feels to be outside...whether it's watching the clouds, gazing at the night sky, watching the vastness of the ocean, the grandeur of mountains, the tranquillity of forests, or the delicate wonders of flora and fauna...nature's scenes can inspire a profound sense of wonder, peace, and...

Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals develop psychological flexibility and embrace a value-based life. ACT was developed in the late 1980s by Steven C. Hayes and has gained significant recognition and popularity in the field of mental health. Some people refer...

Perinatal Mental Health Central Coast NSW

We love to support parents through the journey from pre-conception to post-birth and beyond! We provide support around pre-conception, fertility issues, bonding and attachment, sleeping and settling issues, adjustment to parenthood, and – not forgetting the blokes – supporting men through their experiences and the unique pressures they often face...

Workcover & Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Psychology Claims Central Coast

Moving Forward Clinical Psychologists can provide psychological services to individuals who are eligible as a part of their Workcover (SIRA) or Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim. Paul Corcoran, Elijah Ward, and Alex Corcoran are all registered to provide these services. We take a holistic, person-centred approach to understanding how the...

Schema Therapy

Schema therapy is a type of psychotherapy that was developed to help individuals who have long-standing emotional, behavioural, and relational patterns. A schema is a stable, enduring pattern that develops during childhood or adolescence and is elaborated on throughout life. A schema becomes a theme, and a lens, through which...

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an understanding of life that fills them with a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. Elisabeth...

Yoga and mental health

There is a growing body of research suggesting that yoga can be beneficial for improving mental health. Here are a few examples:   Anxiety: Studies have shown that practicing yoga can reduce symptoms of anxiety. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that participating...

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Psychology

NDIS Psychologist As psychologists, we are trained and experienced in the science of how people think, feel, behave and learn. We love to work with people with capacity building and improving daily living skills. Some common goals include better management of mental health conditions, improved adjustment to and management of...

Currently accepting new appointments

We are glad you found us, and we hope to be able to assist you... Attending without a referral? Please just call us on 1300 133 013 and we'll be happy to arrange an appointment for you. Some private healthfunds will provide a rebate for psychology/clinical psychology appointments. It's best...