Eastern Shore Psychology

01/05/2025

Our Lauderdale office at the Lauderdale Medical Centre is taking shape. Sarah and Jess will be working there from Wed-Fridays, let us know if you'd like to book in a session.

Contact 62405 442 or info@easternshorepsychology.com. Appointments available now

We're so pleased to be branching out to new locations to make access to mental health support easier.

And very grateful to the Lauderdale team for hosting us 😃😃

01/05/2025

We're always so pleased to see provisionals reach the point of registration. Congrats Josef!!! All your hard work has finally paid off.

Josef works with us on Thursdays in our Rosny office and is currently taking on new clients 😀 Contact our administration team on 62405 442 or info@easternshorepsychology.com to book in

"Josef aims to take a client-centered, down-to-earth approach to therapy, creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and judgement free. His focus is on helping people to make sense of their experiences, overcome their struggles, and move toward what matters most.

Josef primarily works from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach, while also drawing on elements of Schema Therapy and Parts Work. His style is flexible, practical, and tailored to each individual — recognizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all path to mental health.

Josef works with adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and trauma. He is passionate about providing a space where people can build insight, reconnect with their values, and develop the skills they need to live with greater purpose, resilience, and wellbeing."

18/03/2025

The new room is taking shape in Brighton 🥰🥰 Michael is still filling up his books, so let us know if you'd like to organise an appointment 😀 62405 442 or info@easternshorepsychology.com

14/03/2025

We're super excited to be heading out to Brighton 💚💚 We're expanding at the seams in Rosny and Brighton Regional Doctors came to the rescue, looking for some allied health to support their community. We love the collaborative and deeply invested care Dr Lumsden and Dr Burbury and the rest of the amazing GP and reception/management team, provide 💥

So, Michael will be heading out on Tuesdays (and more days to come) to Brighton - currently taking referrals.

Michael has been working in psychology for the last 25 years including the not-for-profit sector, Department of Corrections, clinical mental health, Employee Assistance Programs, and private practice. He has spent much of his time working with people to manage the symptoms of anxiety and depression which often accompany other issues. Michael has assisted many people working through the issues associated with Worker's Compensation and returning to work following injury. He currently works with clients over 18 years of age to develop a cooperative therapeutic alliance to set and reach goals to make a life that is meaningful to you. He will work with you drawing from various approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Rational Emotive Therapy, to find a model that works for you in meeting your goals.

Reach out to our lovely admin team Eastern Shore Psychology 62 405 442 or info@easternshorepsychology.com to book an appointment for Brighton or within our Rosny team too 💚

29/07/2024

Come join us for this tonight!!

LAST CHANCE! Parent Workshop for tonight at 7pm with the amazing Sarah Purvey - Clinical Psychologist ❤️

We will be discussing self care, burn out, and some practical ways we can look after ourselves so we are better able to look after others.

Tickets are available until 6pm today. Follow or share link below if you'd like to attend! 🔥

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-burnout-taking-care-of-our-mental-health-tickets-934184349537?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

For those who have booked already, I have sent out the Zoom link via email; if you haven't recieved it please check your junk or messgae me so I can send to you directly.

02/07/2024

Mindfulness Groups with Josef Vuister at Eastern Shore Psychology 1 day left to book!

Come together with Josef, for these small groups to learn some basic mindfulness skills. Josef is a trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practitioner and has recently completed his Masters in Professional Psychology. A great way to start a practice, ask Josef for some tips and be guided into your own mindfulness journey.

A few spaces left 🤲

Book now for Wed 3rd July, 5.30pm

Tickets on Humantix or from our website on the events page

17/06/2024

https://www.easternshorepsychology.com/post/what-are-the-signs-for-going-to-relationship-therapy

There are so many reasons to go to couples therapy for couples and for singles too. Any reason is a good reason to go. Check out the article for some tips on keeping your relationship therapy and for some indications about whether it's really time you booked in a session.

Catherine Lally our highly experienced relationships psychologist is currently taking bookings too 🙂

The truth is that any reason is a good reason to go to relationships therapy. Don't wait until your relationship is at rock bottom, to only

29/05/2024

This is happening in early July! Grab tickets on Humantix to join 💚

Eastern Shore Psychology is also offering some mindfulness classes with our Intern Psychologist and trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practitioner Josef Vuister. Tickets available at Humantix, Wed 3 July, 5.30.

A great option as an adjunct to therapy sessions, if therapy isn't an option right now or for anyone at all interested in learning more about mindfulness and developing a practice. 💚🗣

03/05/2024

If I had a dollar for my clients who struggle with worry and anxiety, and their loved ones tell them to "just not worry so much or get over it" 🫠
Wouldn't it be nice if it were that easy!!!
The reason that worry is so tricky to stop doing is that subconsciously it's fulfilling needs and people actually hold positive beliefs about it, such as

-worry helps me to plan for the future
- worry helps me to know what to do if things go badly
- worry shows me that I care about others
- worry will prevent bad things from happening
- worry motivates me
- worry helps me solve problems

Do you resonate with any of these? Without perhaps realising you do?

The trick with worry is to get at these underlying belief systems.. understand where they came from in the first place. Such as
- did one of your parents or grandparents worry a lot?
- did you have a lot of responsibility for a parent as a kid?
- were you exposed to adult problems a lot as a kid?
- are you neurodiverse?

And then go about gradually challenging these beliefs
- set yourself a small goal to not develop a plan for a small problem
- set yourself a small goal to not research, write a list or seek reassurance from a loved one about a small issue
- Try the app - it's a great structured CBT approach to managing worry. It won't replace therapy, but it's a good basic tool to start with

18/04/2024

Introducing our newest psychologist, Jana!
Jana is a provisional psychologist and a provisional play therapist (7 years experience and in child care previously too)who works with us on Mondays and Fridays.

Jana works with children, teenagers, and adults!

She has a flexible approach that let's her work with a wide range of clients but has a particular focus in neurodiversity affirming care.

Jana offers ADHD and Autism assessment for teenagers and adults.

If you would like to book an appointment with Jana, please call us on 6240 5442.

18/04/2024

PLAY IS FUN:

Play is fun!

Children are driven to stay in play and engage in this repetitively… simply because it is fun. This may seem simple, but here lies the true power of Play Therapy.

When children repeat experiences, they are actually strengthening and reinforcing physical connections in their brains, otherwise known as learning. Brains need repetition to grow and become stronger, especially while developing!

Playtime is so important for a young child’s healthy development, and statistics show that the amount of time children get to play has been declining for many years.

The fun and enjoyment of play greatly supports children to learn and hold the key messages within their therapy.

We can support your child through Play Therapy very soon!! Jana Panagakos, play therapist (has 7 years experience working with kids in play therapy and worked in child care previously) and has recently finished her Masters in Professional Psychology (doing her internship year as a provisional psychologist).

Jana provides therapy with kids from age 5, teens and adults and is also providing assessments for autism and ADHD for teens and adults.

Appointments available next week - perfect timing with kids and teens on school holidays!

Give the admin team a call tomorrow on 6240 5442 or email info@easternshorepsychology.com

08/04/2024

https://www.easternshorepsychology.com/post/beyond-the-buzzword-exploring-the-true-meaning-of-mindfulness

"Mindfulness has become a hot topic over the past few years, often being talked about as if it was a magical psychological “stress ball” of sorts. While there are certainly benefits to practicing mindfulness, a realistic understanding about what mindfulness is can help with getting the most out of it. "

Check out the post from Josef, one of our provisional psychologists for more and for a little bit of info about our upcoming mindfulness groups, he will be running soon. Contact us, to be put on the waiting list, as we will have limited spaces :)

Josef has been co facilitating mindfulness groups and retreats for the past couple of years and is also taking spots for individual therapy right now, with no need for a referral.

Mindfulness has become a hot topic over the past few years, often being talked about as if it was a magical psychological “stress ball"