Category: Our approach

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s taken a few decades. Since I started studying Psychology in 1993 when mental health issues were still fairly taboo, mental health has finally started to be taken seriously. Celebrities and Royals talk openly about their struggles. Politicians specifically mention mental health when discussing healthcare. And the idea of seeking therapy is no longer stigmatised […]