Sarah Purvey - Clinical Psychologist

08/04/2026

What I wish more mothers knew about ADHD

Nobody told these women their ADHD would look like this.

The quiet ones. The people pleasers. The ones holding it together all day and falling apart the moment they walk through the door.

And then they grow up.

Into women who've been anxious their whole life but can't quite explain why. Who overeat or undereat. Who drink a little more than they'd like to take the edge off. Who are angrier in motherhood than they expected — and carry the guilt of that quietly.

Exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix.

And then perimenopause hits. And everything they've been white-knuckling for decades stops working.
That's often the moment women finally get answers.
Not because something new went wrong. Because ADHD in hormonal transition becomes impossible to miss.

Sometimes that woman has a daughter. And when she starts to understand her daughter's brain — she starts to understand her own.

That moment of recognition changes everything.
If this sounds familiar — for your daughter, or honestly for yourself — you're not imagining it. And it's not too late.

Adult and child ADHD assessments available now Eastern Shore Psychology or book a couple of sessions with us first, to discuss what direction you want to go in

05/04/2026

Honest Easter report from our house 🐣

My kids didn't go feral on chocolate today, on screen time maybe, but not chocolate 🤣🤣

My 10 year old LOVES sugar — and she had a few eggs this morning and through the day, appreciated the variety, and then asked for breakfast and ate actually nutritiously for the rest of the day, no mean feat for a PDAer.

We don't make sugar a big deal in our house. A bit of chocolate most days, no forbidden foods, no guilt, no drama around it (well sometimes there is, to be fair). So when Easter rolls around — it's exciting, but not crazy.

There's no scarcity to binge on.

Both kids asked for real meals. No sick bellies. No meltdowns over the chocolate stash.

This isn't a perfect parenting brag. It's just what actually happens when food doesn't have a moral value attached to it.

Chocolate isn't bad. Kids aren't bad for wanting it. And Easter doesn't have to be a health crisis.

Hope your day had plenty of chocolate and Easter buns (if you love them like me ) 🤩

NeurodivergentParenting

30/03/2026

If you're going through this with your child, you're not alone and our team Eastern Shore Psychology is here to help 💚

28/03/2026

So pleased the team is offering this Eastern Shore Psychology Assessments that aren't just a ticking the box. Genuine care and getting to know your child/teen and tailoring reports to understand your child, for teachers and eventually for them to understand themselves too.

Connect with us now via our Eastern Shore Psychology website, info@easternshorepsychology.com or on 62405 442 in business hours 😀

10/02/2025

So sweet

02/11/2024

Love this 😀

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26/10/2024

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May your child always know how incredible they are. ✨

21/10/2024

Love this question 💙💙

A child is so much more than a body that needs to be cleaned up and put to bed. There's a soul in there...a soul who wants you to listen to their story. To feel understood and cherished. So yes, brush those teeth...but also lie down and listen for a bit. Maybe some nights, you'll get "Nothing" as the response when you ask what's up. Other nights, an "I love you." But the more you make this a part of your bedtime routine, the more your child is likely to feel you're their safe person.

15/10/2024

Love this 💚

11/09/2024

Do you need a regular place to find solace and support from Mums who get it and access resources from a Mum psychologist, who does truly understand the difficulties of the parenting journey.

Cheerleaders on the regular, through the challenging moments?

A place to learn ways you can cope with your overwhelming feelings?

Join us for 6 weeks of the Your Sanctuary: Online Support Group for Exhausted Mums!

Mums

A 6-week online program designed with the needs of busy, overwhelmed mums in mind. In this supportive space, you’ll find practical, doable strategies, compassionate guidance, and a community of like-minded mothers.


Here’s what you’ll receive in my 6-week program:


Weekly Recordings: Concise, focused videos with check-ins, a dedicated topic on managing motherhood exhaustion, and small, achievable goals to set each week.



Manageable Pace: Each week, new modules are released at a doable pace, allowing you to absorb and apply the material without feeling overwhelmed.

Practical Psychology Strategies: Simple, actionable techniques to implement even when you feel overwhelmed, helping you tackle daily challenges effectively.

Weekly Self-Care Prize Draw: Stay motivated with our weekly prize draw, encouraging you to commit to your goals and celebrate your progress.

Supportive Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded mums for ongoing support and advice, share experiences together and receive personalized answers to your queries from my professional and personal experience.

Exclusive MP3s: Audio resources designed for mothers, by me, to foster calm, manage painful feelings and thoughts, foster self-compassion, and develop connection with your values, to helping you understand and improve your life.

Ongoing Access: to the Facebook group and content, for continued support and interaction with the group.

Let me know if you need more details!!

08/09/2024

Please consider this if this has been your experience. We have to put voices to our experiences, otherwise the message will continue to be ignored 💪

29/07/2024

Looking forward to this tonight 😀 🙌 Can't wait to share with you my knowledge about parents mental health:

What to look out for
How we get burnt out/overwhelmed
What you can do to help yourself
Also be answering any questions you might have

Come join us! See the link in Millies post 👀

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.