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I'm Franco Greco, a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist. I am an Internationally Accredited Schema Therapist and trained in Gottman Couples Therapy.

I help professionals who are are feeling stuck in their life, career or relationship As Your Psychologist, I practice schema therapy and coaching. It’s an approach that sits at the heart of my practice. It is designed to help you change negative life patterns. So you can tackle what's holding you back in life, career, and relationships. To learn more about my practice, visit www.yourpsychologist.net.au/

19/06/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝘀

"When you pick a partner, you pick a story"

This highlights how relationships are built on shared narratives and expectations, often formed during the initial stages of attraction and courtship.

"And then you find yourself in a play you never auditioned for":

This part emphasizes the often unexpected and sometimes challenging roles that emerge as relationships evolve. These roles might not be what either partner initially envisioned, leading to potential conflicts and adjustments.
Esther Perel uses this quote to illustrate the complexities of long-term relationships and the need for ongoing communication, understanding, and willingness to adapt to the evolving dynamics of partnership.

Franco Greco Your Psychologist Elsternwick

17/06/2025

Bridging the Divide: Integrating Schema Therapy and Gottman Techniques for High-Conflict Professional Couples
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/bridging-the-divide-integrating-schema-therapy-and-gottman-techniques-for-high-conflict-professional-couples https://youtu.be/6d0ZTelfhPI?si=YmfPx9-XI1QWFqa6

20/05/2025

Schema Therapy Case Study: Overcoming Food Phobia
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/schema-therapy-case-study-overcoming-food-phobia https://youtu.be/6d0ZTelfhPI?si=YmfPx9-XI1QWFqa6

19/05/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘃𝘀𝗸𝘆’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novels delve into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes like guilt, redemption, and existential crises. His characters' psychological struggles offer valuable insights for psychology, bridging literature and mental health by illustrating how internal conflicts shape behavior and identity.

For those seeking personal growth, Dostoevsky’s works provide profound reflections on the human condition. Engaging with his narratives can help individuals confront their own inner conflicts, fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience. By reflecting on the psychological depth in his characters, one can gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions and behaviors, paving the way for personal transformation.

13/05/2025

Schema Therapy Case Study: Male Executive with Alcohol Dependence
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/schema-therapy-case-study-male-executive-with-alcohol-dependence https://youtu.be/6d0ZTelfhPI?si=YmfPx9-XI1QWFqa6

29/04/2025

Schema Therapy Case Study: Male Executive with Anger Issues
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/schema-therapy-case-study-male-executive-with-anger-issues https://youtu.be/6d0ZTelfhPI?si=YmfPx9-XI1QWFqa6

15/04/2025

Our Growth Depends on Our Ability to Internalize and Take Personal Responsibility.

14/04/2025

How Schema Therapy Can Help You With Relationship Issues - A Case Study
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/how-schema-therapy-can-help-you-with-relationship-issues-a-case-study https://youtu.be/6d0ZTelfhPI?si=YmfPx9-XI1QWFqa6

10/04/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

When experiencing anxiety, the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system, is activated, initiating the "fight-or-flight" response, which prepares the body for action.

You manage an overactive sympathetic nervous system through activating the parasympathetic system though

1) Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the body's "rest and digest" system. This counters the fight-or-flight response, helping you calm down and return to a more balanced state.
2) Mindfulness practices and exercise can also help regulate the body's stress response over time.

Franco Greco
Your Psychologist Elsternwick

08/04/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Carl Jung famously stated that "the greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of the parents," implying that parents' unresolved issues and unfulfilled dreams can unconsciously impact their children, potentially stifling their own growth and development.

Franco Greco
Your Psychologist Elsternwick

07/04/2025

Schema Therapy for Professionals with Depression: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/schema-therapy-for-professionals-with-depression-a-comprehensive-guide

06/04/2025

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲

Schema Therapy is highly effective for professionals struggling with depression. It addresses deep-seated, often unconscious beliefs and patterns that contribute to a depressive mindset. Professionals often face high expectations, perfectionism, or a constant fear of failure, exacerbating feelings of worthlessness and depression. Schema Therapy helps identify, challenge, and reframe negative schemas, offering healthier ways to cope and rebuild self-esteem.

Franco outlines how Schema Therapy helps Gemma (name has been changed), a Marketing Executive who despite her professional success, feels overwhelmed by an underlying sense of failure and believes she is never good enough. She often feels sad, unmotivated, and finds it hard to find joy in her achievements. Her depression affects her performance, relationships, and overall well-being.

Read at https://www.yourpsychologist.net.au/schema-therapy-for-professionals-with-depression-a-comprehensive-guide

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Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
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