Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy

Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Like thousands of other Australians, you have probably tried all kinds of things to feel better and tackle your depression or anxiety. From taking medication to seeing a therapist, there are a variety of things you can turn to. But for many, there is little relief and their…

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy treatment approach that helps you to recognise and understand negative or harmful thoughts and behavioural patterns. This type of therapy is used by counsellors and psychologists the world over, and is one of the most popular therapies available today. But can it help you? In this article, we…

A phobia is defined as a strong, irrational fear of something – be it a situation, an object, a person, an animal, or an experience. For many people with phobias, simply avoiding the subject of their fear is enough. But for others, having a phobia is debilitating and has a negative impact on their lives.…

Are you looking for a Gold Coast Counsellor or a Gold Coast Psychologist? If you’re new to therapy, it can be a tricky question to answer. Whether you’re living with anxiety, depression, stress, or have decided that you could use some extra help to reach your goals for life; a psychologist or counsellor can help.…

If you’re struggling with one or more of the most common mental health concerns, you might be wondering where to turn for help. From stress to anxiety, depression, and more, mental health concerns can make a big impact on our lives. And they’re not something you should suffer with on your own, hoping that things…

Finding a Gold Coast Psychologist that’s right for you can be trickier than it sounds. Whether you’re looking for therapy for an ongoing mental health concern like depression or anxiety, or you’re hoping to get some help with finding direction in your life, or overcoming obstacles that seem to keep holding you back, finding a…

Finding an expert Gold Coast psychologist can make all the difference if you are someone who suffers with anxiety. However, not all Gold Coast psychologists are experts in the area of anxiety, specifically. When you are looking for a psychologist that can help you to overcome the hold that anxiety has on your life, finding…

Are you having trouble within your long-term relationship or marriage and your partner isn’t ready or willing to try counselling? You may just decide to go to relationship therapy on your own. Experts say that with one partner willing to seek help, the relationship stands a chance of being salvaged and becoming stronger. So, if…

At Integrated Health Specialists, we have developed a holistic wellness model for holistic therapists & counsellors to utilise when working with clients. The model illustrates that health is based upon seven fundamental levels: psychological, expression, connection, vocational, emotional, physical, and spiritual. From a holistic therapy point of view, chemical, physical, and psychological irritations create functional…

Many of us consider perfectionism to be a positive characteristic. After all, who doesn’t wish they could be perfect? However, experts have found that perfectionism is not only NOT a positive trait to hold, but can be downright dangerous. In this article, we explore the dangerous downsides of perfectionism and why you should work towards…

What would you tell your younger self if you could have a conversation with them today? It turns out, we all ponder this question quite a lot, and a recent study shows, most adults consider what they’d say at least once a week. But have you ever wondered what your psychologist would tell your younger…

Even though counselling and psychology services in Australia are becoming more popular and slowly losing their taboo, there are still many people wondering “how could counselling help me?” Troublingly, there remains a certain level of stigma around seeking therapy, with many people still under the misunderstanding that counselling or psychology services are only for the…