Happiness takes practice – it requires the ability to focus on the positive aspects without dwelling on the negative. If you find that you often get caught up in thoughts about the past, or have a tendency to compare yourself to others which leads you to feeling unhappy, consider making an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists on 07 3067 9129.
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Help for eating disorders
The management of an eating disorder is ideally managed by a few professionals: a GP, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, and Dietitian who liaise with each other and work together to provide the individual with the care and support they need to recover from their eating disorder.
Psychological Treatment
The foundation of psychological treatment is in forming a secure and trusting relationship with the psychologist in order to address the underlying issues that led to the development and maintenance of the eating disorder.
These issues are often anxiety, depression, poor self esteem and difficult interpersonal relationships. Depending on the individual being treated, a psychological approach and treatment plan are selected with the aim of overcoming these underlying issues, equipping the individual with helpful psychological strategies and life skills to assist them in coping with stressors and triggers.
The following models of psychological therapy can be used in treatment:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT has been consistently shown to be effective in treating eating disorders. CBT explores the thoughts and feelings that cause behaviours, and encourages people to explore their eating disorder-related behaviours in this context. By challenging unhelpful thinking styles and the beliefs that underlie them, it is possible to develop healthier behaviours. Using the CBT approach, the way a person thinks about themselves and food will be identified, along with the factors that reinforce and maintain disordered eating behaviour. Subsequently more positive ways of thinking about food and self will be developed.
- Mindfulness Based Therapy – Mindfulness based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) have all been found to be extremely effective in treating individuals with eating disorders. These therapies place an emphasis on mindful meditation, mindful eating and a range of other techniques aimed at increasing the awareness and acceptance of eating behaviour. This approach is different from CBT in that it is focused on disengaging or “letting go” of negative thoughts, rather than challenging them.
To make an appointment with one of our Psychologists, call 3067 9129 today!
Are you looking for a Male Psychologist?
At M1 Psychology, we have several male psychologists and counselling professionals, both young and more mature, ready to provide support for a wide range of issues and concerns.
Simply click on their name to be taken to the individual psychologist’s profile page, where you can find out more about their qualifications, experience and areas of interest:
- Dr David Ward – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Couples Therapist
- Dr Alistair Campbell – clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist
- Stu Tweedale – Psychologist
- Willem van den Berg – Psychologist
- Vishal Patel – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
- Corey Human – Masters qualified counselling professional
- Nenad Bakaj – Clinical Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
- Jim Adsett – Psychologist
Whether you are looking for a couples or family therapist, counselling for adolescents or children, trauma counselling, career counselling, or Christian counselling, at M1 Psychology you will be able to find the best psychologist for your needs.
Weekend and evening appointments are also available! Call 07 3067 9129 today.
Help for ADHD
If you are concerned your child might have ADHD, the first step is to visit your GP. Your GP may refer your child to a paediatrician if they are not already seeing one, or a child psychologist or psychiatrist for further assessment and diagnosis. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you and your health professional will work together to develop a management plan. This may include behavioural strategies, medication, or a combination of the two. For support managing the symptoms of ADHD, or if a diagnosis is required, call 3067 9129 today for an appointment with one of our child psychologists.
Relationship conflict
Conflict within relationships is an inevitable part of life, and not necessarily bad. It is normal for people to have different needs, interests, values, beliefs and opinions. Resolving and managing conflict in a productive way can actually help you to create a deeper understanding, closeness and respect for your significant other. There are a number of ways that people approach conflict. Some have a tendency to avoid or deny the existence of a disagreement or conflict. Others feel that they have to win, or use their power or influence to get what they want. Or there are those who would rather just give in, than have to struggle with conflict. Engaging in healthy conflict can take time and practice, and involves both partners actively participating in the process and putting in the effort to find a solution that is acceptable to the both of you.
If you would like to learn more on how to manage relationship conflict, call 3067 9129 to make an appointment.
Building your Self-Confidence
Sometimes, it can be difficult to develop confidence, either because of past experiences which have caused you to lose your confidence, or because you suffer from low self-esteem. Perhaps you would like to change career pathways, or ask someone out on a date. Whatever it may be, developing your self-confidence actually comes from attempting and achieving such things.
If you would like to learn more about how self-confidence works and are looking for ways to boost your confidence, call 3067 9129 to make an appointment with one of our experienced Psychologists.