Western Sydney Psychology Practice

05/01/2022

Western and Northern Sydney Psychology Practice & The Children's Psychology Clinic's reception will reopen on the 10th of January. We wish you and your family a Happy Holidays!

If you have an appointment and need to confirm, please send us a text message on 0488 771 972 or contact your psychologist directly if you normally do so. For non-urgent queries, please send us an email on psychologists.practice@gmail.com and we will get back to you on the 10th of January.

In case of an emergency, please call 000, your GP, or the Community Mental Health Intake Line at 1800 011 511.

We look forward to seeing you in the practice!

30/11/2021

Yesterday marked the start of Psychology Week 2021!

Psychology Week is an annual awareness event organised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This year Psychology Week is exploring the role psychology plays in the workplace.

Click the link below to learn how psychology can help you lead a healthier, happier and more meaningful life.

https://psychweek.org.au/

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Community Mental Health Intake Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

Psychology Week is from November 8-14 in 2021. Our theme this year is exploring the role psychology plays in the workplace.

29/10/2021

As we inch closer to the spookiest day of the year, many of us are celebrating Halloween by watching some of our favourite horror movies. Did you know that watching horror movies has surprising mental health benefits?

Click the link below to read this article which tells us how it can reduce stress and anxiety.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

https://www.cnet.com/health/how-horror-movies-can-help-mental-health-according-to-science/ =CADf328eec

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

From zombies to beyond, horror movies can work wonders for anxiety and stress -- especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15/10/2021

We have surveyed our clients and from those who responded, here is what we found:

1. Most people want every eligible person who enters the clinic to be double vaccinated.
2. People were split almost perfectly about their preference for telehealth or in-person therapy. (We are told by our governing bodies to use telehealth unless there's an extenuating circumstance that makes it impossible).
3. Most people felt telehealth and in-person sessions had similar efficacy.
4. People were split almost perfectly regarding mask wearing, with about half wanting it to continue in our practice even when it is not required.
5. Most people asked for us to continue to have no shared books and toys in reception.

This information will be a part of our overall thinking and planning. We also have to include what our clinicians want and of course follow the DoH and our governing bodies' rules and recommendations.

Thank you for your thoughtful comments - we are taking each one into consideration!

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts!

Warmest regards,
Western and Northern Sydney Psychology Practices and The Children's Psychology Clinic

06/10/2021

Thank you for stopping by our fairly new page for the Western Sydney Psychology Practice, we appreciate it!

We've asked you to do this so you can tell us what you think regarding our plan to open up. Your thoughts will help us immensely!

Please if you're able to follow us now that you're here, we'd love to share resources and mental health tips with you!

Thank you for taking the time to help us serve you better.

Please be sure to put your comments in the survey itself and if you have trouble you can send us your thoughts by email: psychologists.practice@gmail.com. Please do not include personal information.

As things begin to open up next week, we want to know your thoughts about how we should go about it in a COVID-safe manner. Please take a moment to complete this survey.

30/09/2021

Tomorrow marks the start of Mental Health Month in NSW.

In Australia, 1 in 5 people experience symptoms of mental illness each year and sadly 60% of these people don’t seek support for these issues. Mental Health Month gives us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of positive mental health in our own lives and take action to support others.

This year’s theme is Tuning In by being present and aware of what’s happening within you and in the world around you.

Click the link below for more information about Mental Health Month and tips to tune in.

https://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

Help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing for Mental Health Month this October. You can get involved by promoting activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others.

23/09/2021

Dr Elizabeth Seeley-Wait was an invited speaker for NAPCAN's concluding webinar series for National Child Protection Week. If you are interested, please click the link below to access a recording of the webinar entitled 'COVID-19 has impacted our children and young people’s mental health – what can we do to help?'. You will find both research and practical information regarding kids and helping them through this tough time.

COVID-19 has impacted our children and young people’s mental health – what can we do to help?COVID-19 has dominated the news headlines and fundamentally chan...

10/09/2021

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

One in eight Australians will consider su***de at some point in their lives. Each year, more than 65,000 Australians will attempt su***de, and over 3,000 will die by su***de.

World Su***de Prevention Day is a chance for us to shine light on su***de prevention, raise awareness of the impact of su***de in our communities, and share support for the people that need it.

Click the link below for more information about warning signs and what you can do if you or anyone you know is feeling suicidal.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/su***de-prevention

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.
If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

01/09/2021

As the lockdown continues into its tenth week, you may be feeling short tempered, having difficulty focusing, or lack motivation and reduced interest in previously enjoyed activities. These are a few symptoms of ‘lockdown fatigue’ which can occur for a variety of reasons, including being cooped up, sick of being cautious, and being cut-off from normal social interaction. But there are also various ways we can deal with such feelings of exhaustion.

Click the link below for more information and strategies to manage lockdown fatigue.

https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/74e7a437-997c-4eea-a49c-30726ce94cf0/20APS-IS-COVID-19-Public-Lockdown-fatigue.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2aDVIdUrcA3i-ijZ22GEmMLZbgv6NUkLRpH_kCaevDprytu5aNipLrtnQ

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

25/08/2021

The current lockdown has disrupted our lives in many ways. For most of us, it has meant that we need to work from home, and that can have a negative impact on our mental health as it takes away the little resilience-building tasks we usually do when at work. These articles explain the importance of resilience and provide some useful strategies to build resilience while working from home.

https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-in-the-workplace/

https://www.calm.com/business/blog/resilience-from-home-strategies

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 to speak to our friendly receptionists. If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. If there’s ever an emergency please call 000 or call your GP for advice. The community mental health team in your area is also another resource: Parramatta Community Mental Health Team 1800 011 511.

Working from home has stripped us of many of our mental wellness strategies and added to our stress. Resilience offers a way to cope with these challenges.

14/04/2021

Family, domestic and sexual violence is a major health and welfare issue. It affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds, but mainly women and children.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Personal Safety Survey estimated that 2.2 million adults have been victims of physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since the age of 15.

In 2017–2018, 26,500 children aged 0–9 were assisted by specialist homelessness services due to domestic violence.
Please contact the numbers provided below if you are needing assistance.

Always contact 000 in the case of an emergency.

01/04/2021