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🧠 Adult Psychiatry
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🧠 Psychology for adults, adolescents & children.

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Relationships can be part of what someone brings to therapy. A partner may be the first relationship that comes to mind,...
20/08/2026

Relationships can be part of what someone brings to therapy.

A partner may be the first relationship that comes to mind, but family, friendships and work relationships can also come up.

The focus may be a specific conflict, communication that keeps breaking down, boundaries, changing expectations, or a pattern that appears across different relationships.

Sometimes one relationship is the focus. Other times, a similar pattern may be showing up across different relationships.

Physical health questions can sometimes feel unrelated to a mental health appointment.Sleep, pain, medications, health c...
14/08/2026

Physical health questions can sometimes feel unrelated to a mental health appointment.
Sleep, pain, medications, health conditions or recent changes in health can sometimes affect how someone feels or functions day to day.
That does not mean a clinician is assuming there is a physical cause. The questions help clarify whether physical health could be playing a part.

How can I support someone receiving mental health care? There is no single role a partner, family member, friend or care...
06/08/2026

How can I support someone receiving mental health care?

There is no single role a partner, family member, friend or carer needs to take on.

Someone may want a lift to an appointment, help writing down questions, support with a practical task or someone to check in with afterwards.

They may also prefer to attend appointments alone or keep parts of their care private.

Ask what kind of support they would like rather than assuming. Their preferences may change, and it is also okay to be clear about what you can realistically offer.

Supporting someone does not mean taking responsibility for their care. Your role can be limited and guided by what they have asked for.

A diagnosis can put words to experiences that have been difficult to understand. It may bring relief or recognition. It ...
30/07/2026

A diagnosis can put words to experiences that have been difficult to understand.

It may bring relief or recognition. It may also raise questions or take time to process.

A diagnosis can describe part of what is happening, but it may not explain:

how daily life is affected

what else may be contributing

which concerns feel most important

what the person would like help with next

Someone may know exactly when things began to feel different. For others, there is no single moment to point to. A loss,...
24/07/2026

Someone may know exactly when things began to feel different. For others, there is no single moment to point to.

A loss, illness, frightening experience or major transition can mark a clear turning point. In other situations, demands across work, relationships, caring responsibilities or health gradually become harder to carry.

Several challenges can also occur within the same period. Their combined impact may be felt even when no one issue explains the change.

Two people may experience similar difficulties, even when what led up to them was very different.

A person does not need to have everything worked out before a first therapy appointment. The conversation can begin with...
16/07/2026

A person does not need to have everything worked out before a first therapy appointment.

The conversation can begin with what they have noticed, what has been difficult or how daily life has been affected.

Therapy is not about being told what to do. The person and therapist can talk through what has been happening and decide together what they would like to work through and how to manage.

Adult ADHD is often talked about as trouble focusing. For some adults, the harder part can be the mental effort required...
09/07/2026

Adult ADHD is often talked about as trouble focusing.

For some adults, the harder part can be the mental effort required to keep everyday life moving.

Planning the day. Tracking time. Moving between priorities. Remembering commitments. Following through on already started tasks.

This can feel frustrating when someone is trying hard, but still feels like they are constantly catching up.

That does not automatically point to ADHD.

Attention and organisation can also be affected by stress, sleep, anxiety, mood, trauma and other parts of a person’s life.

An assessment can help look at the pattern in context and consider what kind of support may be appropriate.

Adult ADHD is not about laziness. It is about understanding what may be getting in the way.

Psychologist or psychiatrist?It is a common question when someone is considering mental health support. A psychologist u...
02/07/2026

Psychologist or psychiatrist?

It is a common question when someone is considering mental health support.

A psychologist usually supports people through therapy. This may involve understanding thoughts, emotions, behaviour and coping patterns, and building practical strategies for daily challenges.

A psychiatrist is a specialist medical doctor. They look at mental health from a medical perspective, including diagnosis, physical health factors and medication options when appropriate.

Some people see one clinician. Others may be supported by both.

There is no “better” option. The right care depends on the person, the situation and what they need.

Burnout can feel like more than tiredness. It can also change how work and daily responsibilities feel. Things that w...
25/06/2026

Burnout can feel like more than tiredness.

It can also change how work and daily responsibilities feel.

Things that were once manageable may start to feel heavier. You may feel more frustrated or flat. Rest may not feel as refreshing as it once did.

These signs do not automatically mean someone is experiencing burnout, but they can be worth noticing when they continue or start affecting daily life.

Support can start with a conversation.

18/06/2026

Anxiety is not always easy to recognise.
Some people keep going, meet expectations and seem “fine” on the outside, while feeling tense, overwhelmed or unable to switch off on the inside.
They can be signs that someone mind and body are carrying a lot.
Support can help you understand what is happening and what kind of care may be useful.

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Nedlands, WA
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