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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 27, 20223 min read
Michael (23)
Michael is a 23- year-old man who works full-time as a primary school teacher, & most of the time he enjoys his job. However, Michael is...
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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
Mar 6, 20224 min read
Story of Hope: Ruby (19)
By sharing stories of others, my hope is that the reader will see aspects of themselves in the story. When we identify with the struggle...
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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
Feb 25, 20223 min read
What on Earth Does 'Dialectical' Mean?!?!
The term Dialectical Behavioural Therapy often confuses people. It's not immediately obvious what this means- so let me shed some light!...
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Estelle Perry
Mar 17, 20213 min read
Learned Helplessness. Lacking Motivation Part 2
There are so many feelings and thoughts that go with a lack of motivation, such as frustration, fear, disappointment, and hopelessness....
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Estelle Perry
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Why Can't I Just Get it Done? Lacking Motivation Part 1
In my experience as a psychologist, one of the most debilitating and most painful experiences I hear about is having no motivation to do...
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Stacey Dowling
Jan 14, 20213 min read
How to Make Goals and Change Habits in 2021
Welcoming in a new year is traditionally a time for saying goodbye to bad habits and starting some new healthy ones. Despite all the...
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Estelle Perry
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Helping a Loved One - Validation.
Ever wanted to know what the right thing to say is when a loved one comes to you upset? Learn how to validate their emotions to help them fe
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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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Alex Wilson
Mar 29, 20201 min read
Tips For Surviving Isolation
In this video, Alex makes some helpful suggestions that will help you take advantage of these hard times where we no longer have our...
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