When did you start at NBP? What were you doing before that? I started at NBP in May 2021. For some years now, I have worked with individual adult and adolescent clients across a range of government and private settings. Why did you get into psychology/therapy in the first place? Originally, it was never to be a psychologist. I […]
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What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?
Guest Blog by Brendan Turner A large body of research has tied being religious with better well-being and overall mental health. Devout religious people tend to have fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as a better ability to cope with stress. Certain religious practices may even change the brain in a way that […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: Anne-Marie Van Duin
When did you start at NBP? What were you doing before that? I started practicing at North Brisbane Psychologists in early October 2021. Before that, I was working in the recruitment and selection field as a psychologist. My role there involved developing psychometric assessments (e.g., cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, and personality tests) for use in […]
Read more...What to do if you can’t find a Psychology appointment
Blog Post by Sabina Nowak, member of NBP’s Admin Team. Around the world – the need for psychology services has been growing to unprecedented levels, even before the COVID Pandemic hit. North Brisbane Psychologists has tripled its size since 2019 in an effort to meet demand (while not compromising on quality service), and it saddens […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: Dora Abbondanza
When did you start at NBP? I started at the end of July this year. Although that makes me the new kid on the block at NBP, I have been around for a while. What were you doing before that? I was working as a psychologist in Employment Services helping job seekers with their mental […]
Read more...What If My Partner Is The Problem?
Struggling in your relationship? Reluctant to attend couples counselling because your partner is the problem, not you? Good news: Your partner is the problem and we’re going to fix them for you! Just kidding 😉 Life would be so much simpler if everyone could just agree that they are the problem and do something about it. In an […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: David McKay
When did you start at NBP? What were you doing before that? I started in March 2021. Before joining NBP, I was working in roofing and studying psychology. I had a good mix of being physical in the sun and sitting down in the aircon! I managed to brag about both to those stuck doing one. Running […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: James Carroll
When did you start at NBP? What were you doing before? I started in June, 2021. Prior to this, I worked with people experiencing a range of mental health concerns and drug and alcohol misuse in correctional centres and in the community. Why did you get into psychology in the first place? I was amazed at […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: Dr Eske Derks
I started at NBP in June 2021, very recently! I still work as a senior scientist at QIMR Berghofer, where I study genetic risk factors of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I have presented my research at national television and radio. One of the key messages that I wish […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: Dr Rachel Hannam
When did you start at NBP? I set up NBP in 2012 with my friend and colleague Karen Nixon who retired and moved to Maleny in 2016, leaving me the sole Clinical Director. Since 2012, NBP has grown from our little partnership to a large team of awesome Practitioners! It has been an interesting and fun ride. […]
Read more...Not waving but drowning: Are we leading lives of quiet despair?
This blog was written by our friends at Uncommon Knowledge and has been reposted with permission. “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” – Henry David Thoreau Not waving but drowning Nobody heard him, the dead man,But still he lay moaning:I was much further out than you thoughtAnd not waving but drowning. Poor […]
Read more...You’ve Heard Of PTSD – But What Is cPTSD?
Most people know of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, which is characterised by symptoms of anxiety or depression as well as distressing flashbacks and intrusive thoughts. But have you heard of cPTSD or complex post-traumatic stress disorder? cPTSD arises in response to chronic traumatisation over a period of time. This is a diagnosis which is […]
Read more...Meet The Practitioners: Janet O’Donnell
When did you start at NBP? I started at NBP in February 2020…about 3 weeks before COVID hit big-time, which made it challenging, but being part of a really supportive team helped immensely. I have spent a lot of my career in private practice before, so getting back into private practice was really exciting. In […]
Read more...Meet the Practitioners: Joel Maczkowiack
When did you start at NBP? I started with NBP on July 2nd 2020 Why did you get into Psychology in the first place? Almost 10 years ago I found that the career I was in was no longer fulfilling and I knew I needed to transition to something I found more meaningful. I went […]
Read more...The Paradoxical Nature of Emotional and Physical Pain: The Quicksand Metaphor
When you fall into quicksand, your gut reaction is to struggle and swim to safety. Your fight-flight instincts will make you want to run away or fight it. However, both running and fighting will only make you sink faster. Trying to run from or fight off an experience INSIDE you, such as pain, will not […]
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