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Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been ranked among the ten most debilitating disorders by the World Health Organization. Characterised by intrusive, distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviours that are difficult to control, OCD was historically thought untreatable. However, over the last few decades, psychologists have seen significant success in OCD symptom reduction using Exposure and Response […]

How to reduce alcohol and drug use and get back your confidence

Since the pandemic Australians have used alcohol and drugs more than any other time. I get it. The more we know about alcohol and drug use the more we realise they are triggered by stressful environments. What is more stressful than a pandemic and then the consequences for individuals and families as we return to […]

How to improve anxiety no matter where you are

The news in Australia has reported that almost a quarter of the country is experiencing Anxiety. This is a great write up by Cate Swannell, read here. But how do we improve anxiety? First off, attend a Psychologist. The results of therapy are staggering in how effective they are in improving anxiety. In many cases […]

Choosing a Psychologist is like choosing gelato

Getting the right between you and a therapist is important. Nathan reveals his first steps to increase the likelihood of him matching with clients to get them the best outcomes. We’ve come a long way since this post and have now partnered with an international company to achieve the best fit with clients!

Doing Feedback Informed Treatment in practice is challenging but is there anything in life that gives rewards without some challenges?

Nathan reveals his experience conducting Feedback Informed Treatment, affectionally known as “FIT”. This is a therapy process that is shown to get better outcomes for clients but is challenging to master. It can often take anywhere from 2-7 years before the benefits to clients are demonstrated. Which is why it’s so important to talk about the barriers to FIT excellence.