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Blog by Tariro Sibanda Neurodiversity is a beautiful tapestry of human variation that encompasses a wide range of neurological differences, including autism (ASD) and what used to be called Asperger’s, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. But it can be hard to parent a neurodivergent child! Each neurodivergent child is unique, possessing their own strengths, challenges, and […]

Negativity bias is a psychological phenomenon that describes our brain’s tendency to give more weight to negative experiences, emotions, and information than to positive ones. It’s a deep-rooted survival mechanism that helped our ancestors stay alert to potential threats in their environment. While this bias served us well in the past, it can often hinder […]

Guest blog from Dr David McPhee, Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Minnesota Oh, yeah, you certainly can disappointment your therapist! It’s 9:51 AM. My 9 AM person has left. You’re scheduled for 10 AM. I start thinking about you. I generate caring curiosity about you and your life and your therapy work, and fresh eagerness […]

Blog post by Nathaniel Wells Throughout my career, no single word is better at making a client cross their arms, groan in disdain, or look out the window, than “exercise.” My favourite anecdote from a client is: “I get it, but why recommend exercise when I’ve spent my life actively trying to avoid it?” Touché! […]

When did you start at NBP? What were you doing before that? I started at NBP in March of 2022. Before that, I was working in government funded youth mental health at Headspace in Redcliffe. I also still currently work as a performance psychologist for Brisbane Strikers football club while working for NBP. Why did you […]

“It is a grave hypocrisy of this society, which lets a man laugh but not cry” – Nitya Prakash Tears of Distress & Pain Sometimes words are not enough to express strong emotions. Occasionally, you gotta cry. Emotional tears release endorphins and oxytocin, neurochemicals which lessen pain and help us to bond with others. They […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A 2003 study compared the well-being of participants who kept a weekly list of things they were grateful for to participants who kept a list of things that irritated them. The researchers showed that the gratitude-focused participants exhibited increased well-being and brain activity conducive to mental health. The participants didn’t start out any more or less grateful than […]