Practical articles on mental health, therapy, and wellbeing.
Written by Louise Kelly, a Registered Psychologist based in Alderley, Brisbane, these articles cover topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and navigating the Australian psychology system - including Mental Health Care Plans and Medicare rebates. The goal is to make evidence-based information accessible and useful, whether you are already in therapy or just starting to think about it.
7 July 2026
Ever said yes and immediately wished you'd said no? For many of us, people-pleasing once kept us safe - but over time it leaves us exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from our own needs. Here's why saying no feels so hard, and how to start setting boundaries without the guilt.
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7 July 2026
Feeling exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Anxiety can keep your mind working overtime - scanning, planning, and worrying - long before you notice it. Here's why anxiety is so draining, and how therapy can help you feel rested again.
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26 June 2026
If you've been thinking about therapy for weeks, months, or years without booking, you're not alone. Here's why starting therapy can feel so scary — and why you don't eed the right words, a clear reason, or to feel fully ready before you reach out.
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17 June 2026
Almost inevitably, my kind, empathetic and self-aware clients will say: "I know other people have it worse." It's a thought that comes from a good place - but sometimes it stops being perspective and starts becoming self-invalidation. Here's why your pain doesn't have to be the worst pain to matter.
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11 June 2026
Eating disorders can feel comforting even when they are causing harm. This article explores why that happens, what keeps the cycle going, and how evidence-based treatment like CBT-E can help.
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21 May 2026
Do you replay conversations endlessly? Analyze every text message before sending? Feel trapped in constant mental loops? Overthinking often serves as a protection mechanism, but understanding what drives it - and how your nervous system learned this pattern - is the first step toward breaking free.
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