Disordered Eating is a complex condition characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively impact physical and psychological well-being. They often involve a preoccupation with food, weight, and body image, leading to extreme behaviors that can have serious consequences.
These challenges can have devastating effects on physical health, leading to malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, and organ damage. Psychologically, they can cause profound distress, low self-esteem, and feelings of shame and guilt.
Effective treatment often involves a multidisciplinary approach, including therapy, nutritional counseling, and medical monitoring. Intervention is critical, as the disorder can become chronic and life-threatening if left untreated.
Raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting body acceptance are essential in supporting the journey towards healing and recovery.
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are profound psychological conditions that often result from experiencing or witnessing a distressing event. Trauma refers to the emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience, while PTSD is a specific mental health condition that may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
Individuals with PTSD may experience intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, and severe emotional distress related to the traumatic event. They may also exhibit avoidance behaviors, heightened arousal, and negative changes in mood and cognition.
Trauma and PTSD can significantly impact various aspects of an individual’s life, including their relationships, work, and overall well-being. Left untreated, they can lead to debilitating symptoms and hinder daily functioning.
Seeking support from mental health professionals and engaging in self-care practices are essential steps towards healing and recovery from trauma and PTSD.
Grief and loss are universal human experiences that encompass a range of emotional responses to the death of a loved one or significant life changes. Grief is a natural and complex process that involves feelings of sadness, longing, disbelief, anger, and guilt. It is a deeply personal journey that unfolds differently for each individual, influenced by cultural, spiritual, and personal beliefs.
Losses can take many forms, including the death of a family member, friend, or pet, as well as the end of a relationship, loss of a job, or major life transitions. These experiences can evoke intense emotional pain and disrupt one’s sense of identity and purpose.
Navigating grief requires time, patience, and support from others. It is essential for individuals to honor their feelings, express their emotions, and find healthy ways to cope with their loss. Seeking support from loved ones, joining support groups, and seeking professional counseling can provide comfort and validation during the grieving process.
While grief may never fully disappear, individuals can learn to find meaning and purpose in the midst of their pain. Healing from grief involves honoring the memories of those we’ve lost while embracing the present moment and finding hope for the future.
Mental health knows no age boundaries. Whether a child is grappling with the challenges of growing up, an adolescent navigating the complexities of identity and relationships, or an adult facing life’s myriad of stressors, we are here to support you. Our practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological services tailored to the unique needs of each individual, regardless of age.
Our team of experienced psychologists support children, offering a safe and nurturing environment where they can express themselves freely. Through play therapy, art therapy, and evidence-based interventions, we help children explore their emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build the foundation for lifelong mental wellness.
Adolescence can be a tumultuous time filled with academic pressures, peer relationships, and identity exploration. We provide compassionate support to teens facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and behavioral concerns. We offer a confidential space where adolescents can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and cultivate a sense of self-awareness and resilience.
Adulthood comes with its own set of stressors, including work pressures, relationship dynamics, and existential questions. Our practice offers a range of therapeutic modalities to help adults navigate life’s challenges and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable mental health emotions that we can experience.
In Australia, it’s estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.1
In any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million have anxiety.2
Depression and Anxiety’s effects on individuals, families and relationships differ. Understanding how they effect you and those around you can assist you in creating a more positive, sustainable approach to the management of your symptoms. Through counselling and treatment, our psychologists can help you recover the motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
SA Psychology & Wellness offers couples counselling, and have practitioners credentialed in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, which is an evidence based approach to helping couples repair, rebuild, and rejuvenate their relationships. The Gottman Method was developed by Drs John and Julie Gottman in Seattle, WA (USA) and is based on 40 years of research examining characteristics of successful relationships.
This approach to couples therapy focuses on assisting couples with increasing their understanding of how their relationship is functioning through examination of the relationship’s development since its inception, exploring what is working and what is not, and providing the necessary skills to make the desired changes to increase the overall quality of the relationship.
The first session of Gottman Method Couples Therapy consists of an interview with both partners which allows the therapist to better understand the current strengths of the relationship, as well as identifying existing challenges and provides a comprehensive history as to how the relationship has developed over time. After the first session, both partners will be asked to complete a series of online questionnaires that provide further insight into the relationship and assist in creating a road map for counseling based on the identified needs of both partners.
After the initial session and completion of relevant assessments, both partners will be asked to attend an individual session with the therapist in order to increase the therapist’s knowledge of each partner individually. This provides an opportunity to gain an understanding of each partner’s personal history, while also examining how each individual views their relationship.
The first 3 sessions serve as the assessment phase of treatment. From here, couples will attend all future sessions together. The therapist and the couple will collaborate in creating treatment goals and identifying an effective course of therapy. The therapeutic process will focus on building further communication skills to better manage conflict within the relationship, while also working on increasing positive interactions, intimacy, and emotional connection. Couples will work on identifying areas of shared meaning that will guide the couple throughout the years to ensure a stable, fulfilling, long-lasting relationship.
