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Thoughtful, evidence-informed guides and short reads that make sense of feelings, relationships and change. We translate complex ideas and psychological models into clear, easy-to-understand explanations that inform and inspire your understanding of mental health.
Suicide Prevention - Breaking the Silence
Suicide is preventable, and hope is possible. This article outlines the warning signs, protective factors, and simple ways anyone can make a difference - from reaching out and listening, to evidence-based therapies and community connection.
Stress - Recognising the Warning Signs
Chronic stress can take a toll on your health and relationships, but it doesn’t have to. This article shares how stress impacts the body, how to spot the warning signs, and quick, practical strategies - from mindfulness to micro-breaks - to bring balance back.
Anxiety - When Worry Becomes Overwhelming
Anxiety is Australia’s most common mental health condition, often leaving people tense, restless, and stuck in cycles of worry. Learn about the signs, grounding strategies like the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise, and proven ways to calm both the mind and body.
Understanding EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help people process distressing or traumatic memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming in the present.
Depression - More Than Just Feeling Sad
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in Australia, affecting around 1 in 7 people at some point in their lives (APS, 2024). It is more than just temporary sadness - it can make everyday tasks like getting out of bed, working, or connecting with loved ones feel overwhelming. Depression is not a weakness, and it is treatable.
From Phone Addiction to Men’s Mental Health: A National Picture of Distress
Reflections on the challenges shaping modern family life - from teen wellbeing to men’s mental health - and how we can better support each other.
Why Night-Time Phone Use is Fueling Anxiety and Distress in Kids
Many Australian kids are losing sleep to late-night phone use. Psychologist Warren Kilburn shares insights on the impact - and how parents can step in.
Building Purposeful Relationships
Strong relationships are not defined by the absence of conflict but the way couples navigate challenges together.
Insights from Classical Psychology
The search for meaning is not new. It runs through the whole of human history, surfacing in philosophy, literature, religion and psychology.
The importance of purpose
As a psychologist, I’ve seen that people can get through enormous hardship if they feel their lives have meaning. But when that sense is missing, even comfort and success can feel empty.
Parenting with purpose
Screens are a part of modern life - but without boundaries, they can take over. Families across Australia are feeling the effects of late-night scrolling, online addiction, and kids who are more anxious, restless, and disconnected than ever.
Understanding REBT
When we experience distress, it can be tempting to assume that the problem lies in the event itself - the thing that happened to us. But as Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) explains, it is often our beliefs about the event that determine how we feel and how we act.