Spot On Psychology

02/10/2026

Mindfulness helps many — but not everyone. In our latest blog, When Mindfulness Makes Things Worse, we explore why mindfulness can sometimes increase distress, uncover potential risks, and suggest safer ways to approach contemplative practices. Read the full piece to make informed choices about your mental health: https://wix.to/5iWliym

Mindfulness is now routinely recommended for stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and general wellbeing. It appears in psychotherapy, hospitals, schools, workplaces, smartphone applications and wellness programs. For many people it is useful. Research supports small-to-moderate improvements in....

19/09/2026

NEW POST - NPD and future directions.

“Narcissist” has become one of the most casually used psychological labels on the internet. A selfish partner, an arrogant manager, an emotionally unavailable parent or someone who enjoys attention may quickly be described as narcissistic.Clinically, however, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (N...

15/06/2026

NEW - The latest blog post explores the mind’s protective patterns through a psychodynamic lens.

This piece captures how defense mechanisms shape emotional resilience and therapeutic insight.

The human mind is a remarkable architect of self-protection. Long before we consciously register a threat — whether emotional, relational, or existential — our psyche has already begun erecting barriers. These automatic, largely unconscious processes are what psychodynamic theory calls defence m...

22/05/2026

NEW - Blog Post - Anger Managment and Intervertions

Anger is one of the most normal and misunderstood human emotions. It is not automatically unhealthy, dangerous, or pathological. In many situations, anger signals that something feels unfair, threatening, disrespectful, unsafe, or deeply important. It can protect boundaries, motivate action, and hel...

28/04/2026

🧠✨ Tired of waiting months just to talk to someone?

At Spot On Psychology, there are currently appointments available within 1–2 weeks — no endless waitlists, no runaround.

This is a space for real, practical support — not just talking in circles.

Services available:
• Therapy and counselling (evidence-based, tailored to the individual) 🗣️
• Telehealth and in-person sessions 💻🏡
• Support across the lifespan (ages 5–85) 👶👵
• Cognitive and personality assessments 🧩
• Professional reports for medical, workplace, or legal purposes 📄

Funding & payment options:
• Medicare (Mental Health Treatment Plan) 💙
• NDIS (self & plan-managed) ♿
• WorkCover Queensland 🛠️
• DVA 🎖️
• Private health / self-funded 💳

Inclusive and respectful care 🌈🤝
Spot On Psychology provides a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space for:
• LGBTQIA+ individuals 🌈
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 🖤💛❤️

Respect for identity, culture, and lived experience is not a “bonus” — it’s the baseline.

📍 Springfield / Ipswich area + Telehealth Australia-wide
📅 Current wait time: 1–2 weeks

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your chance to actually get started.

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Spot On Psychology provides personalized psychological services to support mental well-being, led by a registered psychologist with AHPRA. The practice addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, utilizing approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Cli...

26/12/2025

IntroductionPsychological assessment represents one of the most significant contributions of psychology to clinical practice, educational settings, and research. Among the most widely used assessment tools are cognitive tests that measure intelligence and achievement, alongside personality assessmen...

04/11/2025

https://www.spotonpsychology.com.au/post/dementia-a-comprehensive-overview

Dementia remains one of the most significant challenges in mental-health care, neurorehabilitation, and ageing populations. This article offers a detailed yet accessible overview of dementia — its origins and definitions, recognised types, assessment approaches, treatment and prognostic considerat...

06/09/2025

Workplace burnout has emerged as one of the most pressing occupational health issues today, affecting millions of employees worldwide. It impacts mental, emotional, and physical well-being and compromises job satisfaction, productivity, and organizational stability. In the fast-paced and high-demand...

29/07/2025

Unravel the complexities of the unconscious mind in our latest blog! This journey takes you from philosophical roots to modern neuroscience and therapy practices. Explore more here: https://wix.to/BLkMeZp

The unconscious mind has long fascinated philosophers, clinicians, and neuroscientists. As a construct, it challenges the assumption that our behavior is fully guided by conscious, rational thought. Whether we're talking about sudden insights, emotional triggers we don't understand, or decisions we....

21/06/2025

https://www.spotonpsychology.com.au/post/introversion-and-extraversion - New Blog Post: Introversion and Extraversion