Psychwest Psychology Services

Psychwest Psychology Services Our mission is to support you to thrive. We help you to develop effective coping skills through evidenced based psychological tools.

We do this by assessing your unique situation to determine collaboratively where changes need to be made so we can help you create more balance and live life to the fullest
We also provide Autism & ADHD assessments At Psychwest we can support and guide you to change limiting patterns and behaviours to create greater balance and fulfilment in your life. Our mission is to support you to create long lasting and meaningful change in your life. Kerstin also provides supervision for the 4+2 and 5+1 pathways and Clinical and Counselling Endorsement programs. She has actively supervised emerging psychologists through their professional pathways for 15 years.

Most people carry this question for years before they say it out loud.Usually because of what sits underneath it. What i...
03/09/2026

Most people carry this question for years before they say it out loud.

Usually because of what sits underneath it. What if I am making it up. What if I am just lazy. What if I have coped this well and they tell me nothing is wrong. What if they think I am after something.

So the question gets shelved, and the planners and the reminders and the fresh starts get tried again instead.

An assessment is a proper look at your history and your day to day life. Sometimes it finds ADHD. Sometimes it finds stress, burnout, anxiety, sleep difficulties, or something else that has been quietly making everything harder than it needed to be. All of those are worth knowing.

Whichever way it lands, you are no longer guessing on your own.

Psychwest provides neuroaffirming ADHD assessments and psychological support for children, adolescents and adults in Midland, Perth.

If this has been sitting with you for a while, send us a message or call (08) 9468 3640 and we can talk through whether an assessment makes sense for you.

We often imagine progress as a big, noticeable change.But some of the most meaningful changes happen quietly.It might be...
10/08/2026

We often imagine progress as a big, noticeable change.

But some of the most meaningful changes happen quietly.

It might be responding differently to a familiar thought.

Setting a boundary.

Asking for help.

Doing something despite feeling uncomfortable.

Or simply trying again after a difficult day.

Progress isn’t always linear, and it isn’t always visible to the people around you.

Small steps still count.

💬 What’s one small win you’ve had recently?

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Avoidance makes sense.When something makes us anxious, moving away from it can bring immediate relief.The difficulty is ...
07/08/2026

Avoidance makes sense.

When something makes us anxious, moving away from it can bring immediate relief.

The difficulty is that our brain may begin to associate avoidance with safety. Over time, this can reinforce the anxiety and make the situation feel even harder to face.

Breaking that cycle isn't about forcing yourself to "get over it."

It can involve gradually building confidence, learning ways to manage anxiety and approaching difficult situations at a manageable pace.

If anxiety or avoidance is interfering with everyday life, psychological support can help.

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Masking can be difficult to recognise, especially when someone has been doing it for years.It might involve rehearsing c...
07/08/2026

Masking can be difficult to recognise, especially when someone has been doing it for years.

It might involve rehearsing conversations, suppressing stims, copying social behaviours, pushing through sensory discomfort or hiding signs of overwhelm.

For some autistic people and people living with ADHD, this constant self-monitoring can take significant energy.

Understanding masking isn't about putting yourself into a box.

It's about becoming more aware of what takes energy, what feels natural, and what support might make everyday life feel more manageable.

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Food guilt can feel very real.But feeling guilty after eating doesn't necessarily mean you've done something wrong.Our b...
07/08/2026

Food guilt can feel very real.

But feeling guilty after eating doesn't necessarily mean you've done something wrong.

Our beliefs about food can develop over many years through rules, messages and past experiences. Eventually, those beliefs can become so automatic that we don't even notice ourselves questioning them.

Part of recovery can involve becoming curious about those thoughts, understanding where they came from, and gradually building a more flexible relationship with food.

If food guilt or anxiety around eating is taking up a lot of mental space, support is available.

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Have you ever received a small piece of feedback and found yourself thinking about it for the rest of the day?Sometimes ...
07/08/2026

Have you ever received a small piece of feedback and found yourself thinking about it for the rest of the day?

Sometimes feedback can feel much bigger than the words themselves.

We may notice someone's tone, facial expression or choice of words and begin wondering what they really meant.

Stress, previous experiences and the way we process emotions can all influence how feedback feels.

Creating a little space between what was said and what we fear it meant can help us respond with greater clarity and less self-criticism.

If reactions to feedback, rejection or criticism are causing distress or affecting your everyday life, speaking with a psychologist may help you better understand these patterns.

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Rest isn't always as simple as sitting down.Sometimes your body stops moving while your mind keeps going.If you've ever ...
07/08/2026

Rest isn't always as simple as sitting down.

Sometimes your body stops moving while your mind keeps going.

If you've ever finished a day off feeling just as exhausted as when it started, you're not alone.

There are many reasons rest may not feel restorative. Mental load, chronic stress, anxiety, and the challenges associated with living with ADHD can all make it more difficult for your nervous system to fully shift out of survival mode.

Understanding what's happening beneath the surface can help replace self-criticism with self-compassion.

If rest rarely feels restorative, speaking with a psychologist may help you better understand what your mind and nervous system need.

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Feeling overwhelmed doesn't necessarily mean someone has ADHD.Stress, burnout, anxiety and major life changes can all af...
07/08/2026

Feeling overwhelmed doesn't necessarily mean someone has ADHD.

Stress, burnout, anxiety and major life changes can all affect how we think, plan and manage everyday tasks.

ADHD is different. It is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive functioning, the brain skills involved in planning, organising, starting tasks and managing attention.

Because these experiences can overlap, understanding the bigger picture is important. A comprehensive assessment considers your history, your current experiences and how symptoms affect different areas of your life.

If you've been wondering whether ADHD may be part of your experience, a psychologist can help you explore what's happening and whether an assessment is appropriate.

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When life feels overwhelming, routines can offer something our nervous system often craves, predictability.Simple daily ...
07/08/2026

When life feels overwhelming, routines can offer something our nervous system often craves, predictability.

Simple daily habits don't remove stress entirely, but they can reduce decision fatigue and create a greater sense of stability.

Remember, routines don't need to be perfect to be helpful.

Small, consistent steps are often enough.

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Many people believe eating concerns come down to willpower.In reality, they're often influenced by patterns that develop...
07/08/2026

Many people believe eating concerns come down to willpower.

In reality, they're often influenced by patterns that develop over time.

Restriction, rigid food rules, and avoidance can unintentionally keep someone feeling stuck—not because they aren't trying, but because these patterns can reinforce the cycle.

Recovery isn't about trying harder.

It's about understanding what's happening beneath the surface and learning new ways to respond.

If this resonates with you or someone you care about, support is available.

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🔗 Book via the link in our bio.

Address

25 Junction Parade Midland
Perth, WA
6056

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61894683640

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