Author: Rachel

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? And what were you doing before that? I started practicing at North Brisbane Psychologists in early November 2021. Before that, I was completing my Masters degree. The final placement for this degree involved providing one-on-one psychological support for job seekers, plus some consultation work. Prior to this – and […]

When did you start at NBP? What were you doing before that? I started at NBP in November 2020. Before that I spent some time in rural NSW where I was doing assessments and intervention mostly with kids in the neurodevelopmental area. Before that I was in Perth, and before that Zambia, and before that Canada and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]

Blog by Jeremy Gates (Couples Therapist, North Brisbane Psychologists) 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]