Author: ActionSkills

Guest blog post by Benjamin Crooks – Specialist Counsellor Most relationship conflicts don’t start because people stop caring about one another. More often, they develop when stress builds, emotions run high, needs go unmet, and people find themselves reacting. Most of us recognise when we’re not at our best. We become irritable, withdrawn, defensive, impatient […]

Guest blog by Benjamin Crooks – Specialist Counsellor Most people want similar things from life: to feel happy, fulfilled, confident, connected, valued, and proud of who they are. These are universal human needs. It’s also normal not to feel these things all the time. Stress, sadness, anxiety, frustration and self-doubt are part of being human. […]

Guest blog post by James Noon Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks a deceptively simple question: What if the goal isn’t to feel better, but to FEEL better? Developed by psychologist Steven Hayes and popularised by authors such as Russ Harris, ACT turns the traditional pursuit of happiness on its head. Rather than fighting uncomfortable […]

If you’ve ever sit across from Ben, you know pretty quickly: He genuinely loves what he does. At the heart of his work is something simple but powerful. Helping people. “I’ve always wanted to help people,” Ben shares. “I find people so interesting, and I love connecting with others. Getting to understand someone and build […]

Dr Rachel Hannam is a Brisbane psychologist, executive coach and Clinical Director of North Brisbane Psychologists, which she started in 2012. She has over twenty years’ experience helping individuals, couples and professionals navigate burnout, anxiety, relationship challenges and complex life transitions. Her distinctive approach combines evidence-based psychology with deep clinical curiosity – seeking to understand […]