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.
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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13 May 2026
When does healthy eating become unhealthy? Explore the signs of disordered eating, orthorexia, and how to build a kinder relationship with food."
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10 April 2026
When someone has been struggling with an eating disorder - sometimes for many years - the idea of seeking help can feel terrifying.
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25 March 2026
Ever wondered what your psychologist is really thinking during therapy? This article gently pulls back the curtain, exploring common fears about being judged and what therapists are actually focused on in session.
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13 March 2026
Many people struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating believe they’re “not sick enough” to seek help. Because they’re still functioning — working, studying, parenting — they assume their struggles don’t qualify as serious. But eating disorders often thrive on comparison and minimisation. If thoughts about food, body image, or eating behaviours are taking up significant mental space or affecting your wellbeing, that is reason enough to seek support. You don’t have to wait for things to get worse before reaching out.
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25 February 2026
Many people wonder how psychologists listen to difficult stories every day. In this article, I share why being a psychologist is meaningful work - and why supporting people through change is a privilege.
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