Understanding OCD: Insights from Clarity Health Care (Psychologists in Malvern, Melbourne) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. It’s characterised by a cycle of intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed in response to those thoughts. Common obsessions include fears of contamination, harming others, or […]
Many people assume Mother’s Day is a happy day for people because they can honor their mother. However, for many people Mother’s Day is not a happy day. There are many people who grew up without a mother. Their mother may have died when they were a child due to cancer or the Coronavirus, they […]
Mother’s Day is around the corner and many people will be celebrating it with the person who gave birth to them and raised them as a child. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some people their mother died during childbirth or due to cancer or she wasn’t around due to a drug […]
Despite growing awareness around mental health, many men still hesitate to seek therapy. Some avoid it until they hit a breaking point—whether it’s the collapse of a relationship, a crisis at work, or a battle with addiction or anxiety that becomes too heavy to carry alone. The question is: why? The Unspoken Rules of Masculinity […]
Is Your Life on Autopilot? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you running the same patterns repeatedly, even when you consciously want something different? You may hit invisible walls when trying to break a habit, achieve a goal, or react differently in certain situations. If so, you’re not alone. Often, the root lies deeper than […]
Moving to a new country is more than just an external transition—it’s an internal journey that reshapes identity, emotions, and self-perception. As a cross-cultural adaptation therapist, I have worked with expatriates who find themselves caught between worlds, struggling to define their sense of belonging. This article explores the hidden layers of expatriate identity and how […]
I refer to emotional abuse as ‘hidden’ because it is given far less recognition than other forms of abuse, such as physical or sexual. The victim is often blamed. They are “oversensitive” and basically not able to “take it, like other people do”. What is Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is an emotional attack on another […]
Understanding the Psychological Treatment of Depression: How Psychology in Malvern Can Help Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons individuals seek professional help. At Clarity Health Care, we provide evidence-based psychological treatment for depression, tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. If you’re searching for support with psychology […]
First, let’s dispel some myths. Hypnotherapy is not about being controlled or losing consciousness. Instead, it involves guiding a person into a relaxed state of focused attention, often called a trance. In this state, the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to suggestions, allowing therapists to help clients explore and change unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, […]
Chronic illnesses are a significant health concern in Canada. According to statistics provided by the Government of Canada (2019), nearly 44% of adults aged 20 and older live with one or more of ten prevalent chronic conditions. This number is expected to rise as the population ages. Factors such as unhealthy lifestyle choices (i.e., poor […]
