City Psychology Townsville

26/09/2025

How cute is our new ginger cat!🐈 He's a weighted toy and very fluffy and soft.☺️Currently, he's living in the kids corner in the waiting room. What should we name him? 🤔

23/09/2025

Just sharing an informative session for parents…. We often recommend Michelle & Tony 😊

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Whilst aggression is not part of being autistic, an autistic person can become stuck in a cycle of repeated aggressive episodes. The autistic person often feels shame and remorse after acting aggressively. Parents and carers can hold fears for their own safety and the safety of other members of the....

19/09/2025

... It was when Nicole and John were expecting their first child that they realised that there was limited information on foundational skills development for parents who are either planning or expecting a baby. Nicole recalls, “Most of the psychology, paediatrics and general information books I was researching, and reading were written for parents on how to correct behavioural issues in their children, rather than to learn the skills to manage and prevent the difficult behaviour.” ...

Plus Nicole's top 6 baby care tips for working parents at the end!

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Today, like any other day, is buzzing with activity in Nicole's home, just like many other busy working parents who have a schedule that is unrelenting.The difference between Nicole and the average mother is that she is a parenting expert. Nicole is one of Townsville’s finest psychologists, starti...

02/09/2025

‘Friday curry day’ is certainly a much anticipated time of our week. Last week we took it out of office and dined in @ Aalishans which just happens to be right next door.

A gorgeous view, NQ fabulous weather and delicious food… after much discussion we unanimously agreed ‘out of office’ Friday lunch along our wonderful Palmer Street is a new thing.

Making the most of our fabulous location.

29/08/2025

Parents often ask me about "Time Out": how to do it, at what age, and where is the best place for it. I certainly recommend Time Out as one of the strategies you need in your toolkit for parenting and dealing with tricky behavior. However, time out isn't just for kids! I also use time out for parents as well...

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Parents often ask me about "Time Out": how to do it, at what age, and where is the best place for it. I certainly recommend Time Out as one of the strategies you need in your toolkit for parenting and dealing with tricky behavior. However, time out isn't just for kids! I also use time out for parent...

22/08/2025

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21/08/2025

Our wonderful play therapist Kayla has current availability for new clients. Express your interest by contacting reception, no referral needed! Call us on (07) 4772 2815 or email us at reception@citypsychologytsv.com.au

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21/08/2025

Melissa has 2025 availability for assessments. Contact reception for more information. We look forward to hearing from you! Call (07) 4772 2815 or email reception@citypsychologytsv.com.au 🩷

18/08/2025

NEW ARTICLE It totally breaks your heart to leave your baby crying with someone else as you hurriedly walk away. The emotion is unbearable. You see their little face with tears and hear them screaming for you. Moments before, you have extracted yourself from their clinging hands which were wrapped around your leg and leave as quickly as possible, as this, you have been told is best. As difficult as it is, as you leave you wonder if it the right thing leaving? ...

It totally breaks your heart to leave your baby crying with someone else as you hurriedly walk away. The emotion is unbearable. You see their little face with tears and hear them screaming for you. Moments before, you have extracted yourself from their clinging hands which were wrapped around your l...

18/08/2025

Our new favourite book! "Too Much! An Overwhelming Day" explores sensory overload in a way that is relatable for children, whilst offering good support ideas for parents and caregivers. We love using this book in clinic; you should have a read next time you are in 💜

The book is written by Jolene Gutierrez and illustrated by Angel Chang.

11/07/2025

NEW ARTICLE! Achieving good sleep during the day can be just as difficult as the night for parents with a tired infant. The advice about daytime sleep is similar to that for the night but with a couple of minor variations. While the vast majority of parents come to see me about night time sleep problems, quite often day time sleep problems are harder to solve.🌞🌜💤🛌

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Day SleepAchieving good sleep during the day can be just as difficult as the night for parents with a tired infant. The advice about daytime sleep is similar to that for the night but with a couple of minor variations.While the vast majority of parents come to see me about nightime sleep problems, q...

24/05/2025

Have a kid in Grade 12? Know someone who does? This is such a great book, full of practical advice. Give it a read next time you are in the waiting room. 📚