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Experienced general and clinical psychologists are here to help

16/10/2026

You walk into a room and something feels off.

You are offered an opportunity that looks good on paper and something inside you hesitates.

You are mid-conversation and notice, without quite knowing why, that you have gone somewhere distant inside yourself.

This is interoception. And most of us have never been taught to listen to it.

Interoception is your body's continuous commentary on your experience, running beneath conscious thought like a current beneath the surface of water. It is not background noise. It is information. And for many people, particularly those who grew up in environments where inner experience was not safe to express, that channel has gone quiet.

Our latest blog explores what interoception is, why it matters, and how to begin listening again.

excelpsychology.com.au/articles/listening-to-your-body-what-interoception-is-and-why-it-matters

09/10/2026

Have you ever defended a position you knew, somewhere deep down, wasn't quite right?

Or stayed in a situation that wasn't working, while telling yourself it wasn't that bad?

That is cognitive dissonance. And every human brain does it.

It is not a character flaw. It is a feature of how we are wired. The brain prefers consistency over truth, comfort over reconsideration, and familiar over better.

Our latest blog explains why we resist change even when we want it, why presenting evidence to someone rarely changes their mind, and what actually works instead.

excelpsychology.com.au/articles/cognitive-dissonance-why-we-resist-change-and-what-to-do-instead

02/10/2026

Did you know we write a blog?

Not generic wellness tips. Not listicles. Real topics, written the way we work: evidence-informed, honest, and without the fluff.

We have been writing about the things people actually bring to therapy. Burnout. Envy. Sleep. What happens when things fall apart. How change actually happens in the world. Why your feelings make sense even when they don't.

If any of that sounds useful, our full article library is at excelpsychology.com.au/articles.

09/09/2026

We are so pleased to welcome Shari Kelly to the Excel Psychology team.

Shari is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult moments. She brings a warm, grounded presence to her work and is known for building genuine connections with clients quickly, creating a space where people feel safe and heard.

Shari has a specialist focus in trauma, including complex trauma, PTSD, domestic and family violence, narcissistic abuse and coercive control, and developmental trauma. She is a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia with extensive advanced training, and integrates EMDR with other approaches including Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic and Attachment-Based Therapy, and Parts Work.

Shari provides neurodiversity-affirming therapy and an inclusive, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ clients, and welcomes referrals under Mental Health Treatment Plans.

We are very glad to have her with us.

04/09/2026

You might not know this, but a lot happens before you even enter the therapy room. At Excel Psychology, we don't just make appointments. We're here to help. Mel is our newest team member and she has already hit the ground running, helping clients with their enquiries and making sure every interaction feels easy and supported. Contact us at excelpsychology.com.au

28/08/2026

Returning to work after time away is harder than most people expect.

Whether it's been weeks or months.

Whether you left because of burnout, injury, mental health, or something else entirely.

The job might look the same.

But you might not.

And nobody really prepares you for that gap between who you were when you left and who you are when you walk back in.

That's where Bryan comes in.

Bryan is a psychologist with a particular interest in work-related psychology, including workplace stress, burnout, and return to work support.

He understands that going back isn't just a logistical step.

It's an emotional one.

And he has availability now.

excelpsychology.com.au/contact

28/08/2026

You might not know this, but a lot happens before you even enter the therapy room. At Excel Psychology, we don't just make appointments. We're here to help. Matt has been with us for over four years and he understands something important: when you are ready to reach out, getting through on the phone matters. He makes sure that first connection is always easy. Give us a call on 07 3868 2221.

21/08/2026

You might not know this, but a lot happens before you even enter the therapy room. At Excel Psychology, we don't just make appointments. We're here to help. Amber has been part of our team for six years and in that time she has become the kind of person who makes everyone feel genuinely welcome from the moment they walk through the door. Link in bio.

14/08/2026

You might not know this, but a lot happens before you even enter the therapy room. At Excel Psychology, we don't just make appointments. We're here to help. Cooper is a key part of making that happen. He keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, from managing bookings to navigating referrals and Medicare, with patience and genuine care. Contact us today.

28/07/2026

Relationships take work. And sometimes, they need a little outside help.

Alicia is Excel Psychology's relationship counsellor, offering a warm, non-judgmental space where both partners feel genuinely heard. Whether you are navigating communication breakdown, conflict, a major life transition, or simply feeling disconnected, Alicia works with you both to find your way back to each other.

Sessions are 90 minutes and available for couples at all stages, including those who are dating, de facto, married, or separating with care and respect.

BUPA members may be eligible for a private health rebate.

Click this link to book: excelpsychology.com.au/contact

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