Mind Harbour Psychology

04/09/2026

Occasional self-disclosure as a psychologist can be a useful thing, both for the therapeutic relationship and for honest communication about what we actually know from experience rather than theory. I walked the Cape to Cape Track recently and wrote about what four days alone in a large landscape taught me about depression, self-belief, and why the body sometimes has to show the mind what argument can't.

https://www.mindharbour.com.au/resources/i-went-hiking-for-four-days-heres-what-i-learnt

05/08/2026

I'd love some feedback on my website redesign... my previous design worked well for the last 12 months but brought in a disproportionate amount of men - not a problem as I'm a guy and enjoy working with men, but I prefer balance in my clinical caseload so have redesigned and worded it to hopefully be more gender friendly/ neutral.

Any opinions welcomed- thank you!

Professional psychological counselling in Hillarys, Perth. Treatment for anxiety, ADHD, Mental Health, and people wanting change. In-person and telehealth sessions available now.

17/04/2026

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Education and the importance of assimilation..

07/04/2026

Traditional CBT teaches us to challenge cognitive distortions. But what if catastrophising, mind reading, and fortune telling aren't flaws to fix, but protective parts trying to keep us safe? In my latest post, I explore an ACT-based approach that transforms our relationship with anxious thoughts.

Traditional CBT teaches us to challenge cognitive distortions. But what if catastrophising, mind reading, and fortune telling aren't flaws to fix, but protective parts trying to keep us safe? In my latest post, I explore an ACT-based approach that transforms our relationship with anxious thoughts.

24/02/2026

Ever feel like a fraud despite your credentials? You're not alone—and your imposter syndrome might actually be trying to protect you. In my latest post, I explore how Internal Family Systems can transform your relationship with self-doubt.

Ever feel like a fraud despite your credentials? You're not alone—and your imposter syndrome might actually be trying to protect you. In my latest post, I explore how Internal Family Systems can transform your relationship with self-doubt. Link in comments.

16/02/2026

In a depressive episode, tomorrow feels impossibly far away. Next week might as well be next decade. Your brain can't generate images of a future self doing things, enjoying things, or even just existing without this pain.

This temporal collapse makes depression feel permanent—like it's the only state that has ever existed or will ever exist.
But here's the thing: we can counter this distortion through what I call "scaffolding the future."

New blog post exploring:

- The neuroscience of temporal distortion in depression
- Why behavioural activation alone isn't enough
- Evidence-based future planning strategies
- How to rebuild a relationship with time when your brain insists there's no point

New blog post exploring: ✨ The neuroscience of temporal distortion in depression ✨ Why behavioural activation alone isn't enough ✨ Evidence-based future planning strategies ✨ How to rebuild a relationship with time when your brain insists there's no point

27/01/2026

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Adolescent potential...

18/12/2025

The gravity of this finding cannot be overstated... fMRI studies were purported to be the most accurate of brain research when I was studying at uni yet even then, we were informed, there was still a lot we don't know about how it all (the brain) works... yet for the last 20 years more and more research has been underpinned by data from this research method - our understanding and theories of mental illness, ADHD, autism...

So many conclusions can now be questioned and hopefully re-assessed using alternative methodology.

https://www.facebook.com/100064447373715/posts/1285146906976876/?app=fbl

fMRI Signals Often Misread Neural Activity

New findings overturn a core assumption behind decades of fMRI research.

By directly measuring oxygen use in the brain, scientists discovered that increases in fMRI signals often do not reflect higher neural activity.

In many cases, the opposite occurred: regions working harder simply extracted more oxygen without boosting blood flow.

The results suggest that thousands of past studies may need reinterpretation, especially those involving aging or vascular differences.

A new focus on energy consumption may offer far more accurate brain mapping.

https://neurosciencenews.com/fmri-neural-activity-30057/

09/12/2025

Emotional regulation and avoidance can both calm your nervous system, but they don’t work the same way long term. I aimed to explain the difference to a client this week, and why healthy regulation builds resilience instead of making life harder.

Emotional regulation and avoidance can both calm your nervous system, but they don’t work the same way long term. A Perth-based psychologist explains the difference, and why healthy regulation builds resilience instead of shrinking your life.

25/11/2025

This was a tough one to write... Ever walking a fine line between self disclosure and professional practice ...

Feeling suddenly overwhelmed or reactive? This blog explores emotional flashbacks and how trauma can hijack the present. Learn how to recognise your triggers and gently bring yourself back to safety.