It’s that time of the year again, when we are beginning to think about setting boundaries at Christmas. Going into the busy Christmas season can be a real challenge to our relationships with friends, family and loved ones. While it might be a happy time for some...
There is a sense of mystery about ADHD diagnosis. What are adult ADHD assessments like? Where to start to seek help? The media reports of long wait times? All these factors may impact on people seeking diagnosis and support. More and more we hear about those...
What are possible emerging mental health concerns in adolescents? What are some indicators your teenager is struggling with their mental health? How can I access mental health treatment for my teenager? What resources and support can I access for my teenager?...
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy? How does this therapy work? How could this therapy help me? What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a treatment that helps you to live in the moment. Developing healthy ways to cope with...
How does EMDR help with memories? What is EMDR? EMDR is a relatively new type of psychotherapy. However eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing is growing in popularity. It can be used as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. For people who have...
As humans, we’re natural learners. However learning is daunting for some of us. So what is a learning disorders assessment? At Boutique Psychology Melbourne, we understand every child is different. Learning styles and classroom settings are not suited to all children....
Most people have heard of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). A mental health condition that affects one in four people. You may be supporting someone with Borderline Personality Disorder? BPD has been characterised as a long-term pattern of behaviour. Usually a...
Therapy can be a daunting experience. Therapy involves meeting a new person with the purpose of talking about the most intimate details of your life. It’s no wonder people are nervous about starting therapy. So let’s talk about how to how to feel better about...
What is Schema Therapy? How does this therapy work? How could this therapy help me? What is Schema Therapy? Schema therapy is a treatment approach that helps you identify thought and behaviour patterns. Because the way we cope can relate to how our emotional needs...
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? How does this therapy work? How could this therapy help me? What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT helps patients learn to behave more consistently with their own values. Helping...
