Blog articles about psychology, counselling & psychotherapy: topics relating to all things mental health and how seeking professional help can assist you. This archive has numerous articles about the different types of therapies, the similarities and differences, the processes, the benefits, and important considerations when choosing appropriate mental health support.
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...
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 unlearning your perfectionist tendencies. 1. Perfectionism...
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 self? Likely, the advice would be a little different. After all, they know a lot about you, what...
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 severely mentally ill. In...
There are many reasons people decide to see a psychologist, and yet, most of them are generally quite personal. These reasons tend to be things like: Managing mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression; reducing stress; improving relationships; developing self-love; enhancing self-esteem; overcoming phobias or addiction; dealing with grief and loss; and more. However, did you know...
We hear all the time about the benefits of physical exercise for our bodies, and there are many exercises we can engage in to be healthier. Some of us might run, whilst others do weight training, some like to work out with a personal trainer doing HIIT exercises, and some of us take the dog for a walk on the beach. All of these activities strengthen our bodies; some are designed to make us more...
Counselling can be a very rewarding and effective way to sort through the emotional baggage that’s been holding you back. In fact, if you’ve just started seeing a counsellor on the Gold Coast for the first time, you might be feeling a lot better straight away! But should you continue counselling if you’re feeling better? YES! And here’s why. If you’ve been bottling up some feelings for quite...
How do you know whether life coaching or counselling is the right choice to help you? Here, we uncover some of the key differences to help you discover which of the two types of therapy is the most appropriate for your needs. At Integrated Health Specialists, we offer both life coaching and counselling services on the Gold Coast, as well as psychology services. And so, we are often asked the...
The short answer to ‘can I see a psychologist online on the Gold Coast’ is yes! There are many reasons for wanting to see a psychologist or counsellor online, and yet, it can be important to choose a local therapist for your online sessions. In this article, we’ll uncover more about seeing a psychologist online and why this might work for you. Are online psychologists qualified? As we discussed...
Are you looking for a Gold Coast counsellor or psychologist? Perhaps you’re wondering about the difference between counsellors and psychologists, to help you better decide on the right type of therapist for you? In this article, we take a look at the differences between the two, to help you to decide on whether you should see a counsellor or psychologist on the Gold Coast. What’s the difference...
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