Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Care
If you or someone you know has ever been in need of mental health care, you'll know that finding the right kind of help can be really...
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Alex Wilson
May 7, 20233 min read
3 Common Reasons for Feeling 'Stuck' (and what to try instead)
Are you feeling ‘stuck’ in your life? Or perhaps someone you care about has been struggling? Human brains are complex & we live in a...
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Alex Wilson
Feb 15, 20232 min read
DBT vs CBT: What's the Difference?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are both forms of psychotherapy that aim to help individuals...
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Alex Wilson
Feb 9, 20233 min read
The 3 DBT Skills You Need Now!
Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) is an extensive psychological treatment modality that you could spend years learning & perfecting....
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Alex Wilson
Dec 15, 20225 min read
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment and How to Get Unstuck!
Getting good quality & effective mental health treatment can be a struggle! Barriers to treatment stop people from feeling better &...
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Alex Wilson
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Stuck on the Crisis Service Merry-Go Round?
Mental health crisis services are an essential part of the healthcare system, & provide essential emergency interventions for many people...
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Alex Wilson
Jun 10, 20222 min read
Macy (18)
*Macy got in touch with me after an appointment with her psychiatrist. Her psychiatrist had diagnosed her with borderline personality...
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Alex Wilson
May 28, 20222 min read
*Emily (17)
*Emily came to see me after many years of struggling with her mental health. Emily reported she had always felt more emotionally...
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Alex Wilson
Apr 24, 20224 min read
The Problems with Traditional 'Safety Planning'
‘Safety planning’ has traditionally been used by frontline professionals (medical staff; education staff; counsellors etc) who deal with...
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Alex Wilson
Apr 16, 20223 min read
Jesse (19)
*Jesse first came to see me a couple of years ago on a recommendation from his GP. Jesse had seen LOTS of therapists & mental health...
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Alex Wilson
Apr 4, 20225 min read
Borderline Personality Disorder- What is it & What Can Help?
This article, authored by our practice owner & Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Alex Wilson, talks about BPD & common myths that...
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Alex Wilson
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Money! Money! Money!
One barrier to accessing good mental health treatment I hear about often is money. Many people tell me they would love to work on their...
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Alex Wilson
Mar 19, 20222 min read
Ali (25)
Ali is 25-years-old & lives with her partner in their rental unit. Ali works full-time as a medical admin assistant at a local GP...
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Alex Wilson
Mar 14, 20225 min read
Self Harming & Teens: A Parent’s Guide
Deliberate self harm can be a scary & confronting issue for many parents, & it can be difficult to know how to respond if you have...
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Alex Wilson
Mar 13, 20222 min read
Ness (25)
Ness* first contacted us on encouragement from her partner. Ness had been living with her partner for the past year, but things had...
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Alex Wilson
Feb 28, 20224 min read
Help! I don't know how to help my teen!
Teenagers are complex, beautiful animals- we absolutely love working with them in our practice! But there's no doubt that having a...
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Alex Wilson
Jul 2, 20203 min read
Stigma around BPD is Preventing Treatment
In this Blog Alex outlines her experiences with BPD treatment and her experiences with how others respond to BPD as a disorder.
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Estelle Perry
Feb 17, 20202 min read
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
When we think of the word “Obsessed”, we tend to think of that friend that is very into that band, or has every single Harry Potter thing av
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Alex Wilson
Sep 15, 20186 min read
10 Ways DBT Can Change Your Life
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that's been shown to provide excellent outcomes for lots of mental...
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Alex Wilson
Aug 22, 20187 min read
Encouraging Someone to get Help
One of the most difficult situations I hear from people about is when they have a loved one who is struggling with mental health issues,...
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