Amherst Psychology

29/01/2026

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” children.

It’s about helping them:
• understand emotions
• build resilience
• feel safe being themselves

We’re hosting a community talk for parents & educators on how psychological therapy supports children’s wellbeing.
Tickets on sale now via the link ihttps://www.amherstpsychology.com.au/event-details/can-psychological-therapy-help-my-child

A safe space to ask questions and learn✨

28/01/2026

For anyone wanting to start the year wisely - check out the latest blog post on our website: www.amherstpsychology.com.au/psychology-blog

27/01/2026

Mikhaela Powell – Open for assessment bookings!

Mikhaela is a registered psychologist who brings a warm, thoughtful, and deeply person‑centred approach to psychological assessment. She is passionate about helping people gain clarity, self‑understanding, and confidence through a process that is neuro‑affirming, trauma‑informed, and grounded in genuine care.

Mikhaela has current availability to provide assessments for children aged 6–17. Her areas of expertise include:
ADHD
Autism
Learning differences

With a strong strengths‑based lens, Mikhaela supports each individual to better understand themselves and feel empowered in who they are.

We’re delighted to have her on board!

Appointments available Monday, Tuesday, and Friday in Canning Vale.

📞 Contact us today to book!

23/01/2026

The starting point isn’t being kinder necessarily. You might have more success if you start by becoming aware. Notice how you speak to yourself when you’re stressed, tired, or disappointed. No correcting yet. Just noticing with curiosity.

When you have noticed some patterns or what yourself critical voice sounds like, ask: Is this actually helping me right now? Often the inner critic is loud but not especially useful.

Experiment with a different response. You don’t need to be unnaturally positive.Be kind and steady in the way you treat yourself, especially if something hasn’t gone the way you wanted. The focus should be: I tried my best with what I have and I’m allowed to learn.

Next week: Why self compassion can be difficult

21/01/2026

Big feelings often mean you’re safe enough to feel them - or that you’ve never been safe enough to let them go.

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

Self compassion is an incredibly powerful tool for your mental health but for some of us it can seem unproductive or undeserved. Self-compassion isn’t letting yourself off the hook, lowering standards, or pretending things don’t matter. It’s also not about self-pity or avoidance.

We can still reflect, repair, and change. Self-compassion is responding to difficulty with honesty and care, without adding unnecessary harshness. It’s choosing not to punish yourself for being human. And we’re more likely to grow in our skills and resilience if we start with compassion for ourselves and our efforts.

Next week: How to develop self compassion

14/01/2026

If one of your commitments this year was to finally look at some habits, reactions or patterns that aren’t working for you, starting therapy doesn’t have to be a massive or overwhelming step. It can be as simple as booking an appointment, talking through what’s on your mind, and seeing whether the therapist feels like a good fit. You don’t need a clear plan or the “right” language.

To explore whether your area of concern might be appropriate for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, please see your GP. However, you don’t need a referral unless you’re claiming a Medicare rebate. Please reach out to discuss this with our reception team on (08) 9456 0411

12/01/2026

Your nervous system travels with you into every conversation.

09/01/2026

These are some of our most popular PD topics in our areas of expertise - they’re also topics we’re passionate about for their potential to transform teachers’ and students’ experiences at school. If there are other areas within mental health you’d like to explore, please get in touch. We look forward to partnering with you to meet your mental health professional development needs for 2026.

07/01/2026

When we’re adjusting to a big change, feelings can come and go, repeat, or skip around entirely. Just as with grief not following a fixed sequence, adjustment is a complex process with a hugely variable time frame. One of the most important things you can do is make space for, and identify, the feelings that swirl around. With time and support, things will settle.

05/01/2026

Overheard on the 5th of January in Australia:
“What day is it?”
“Are these leftovers still good?”
“Yes, you do have to put sunscreen on again!”
“Is the rubbish truck coming this week or…?”
“What New Year’s resolutions?!”