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Burnout is more than feeling tired. It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that builds slowly until...
26/11/2025

Burnout is more than feeling tired. It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that builds slowly until even simple tasks feel overwhelming.

You might notice yourself snapping at small things, feeling mentally foggy, waking up unrefreshed, or disconnecting from people you care about. These are not signs that you are weak or failing. They are signs that your nervous system has been stretched for too long without enough rest, balance, or support.

Burnout can happen to anyone. It often shows up quietly and grows louder over time, especially when you are juggling responsibilities, caring for others, or constantly pushing through stress without space to recover.

The good news is that burnout is treatable. With the right strategies, boundaries, and support, your mind and body can reset. At Mind Up Psychology, we work with people to restore equilibrium, rebuild resilience, and reconnect with themselves in a sustainable way. You do not have to keep running on empty.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone. Your wellbeing matters, and help is available.

Link in bio to access support.

24/11/2025

Welcome to Mind Up Psychology. 🌿
Located at 96 Hudson's Road in Spotswood, our space is designed to help you feel calm, supported, and cared for from the moment you arrive.

When you walk through our doors, you will be greeted by a friendly smile at reception and, if you are lucky, our gentle Spoodle Frankie, who takes her job as “Chief Comfort Officer” very seriously. 🐾

We are here to make your therapy experience feel safe, warm, and human.

Step inside, take a breath, and know that support is right here waiting for you.

20/11/2025

Resilience is not something you wake up with. It is something you strengthen over time, one small and intentional habit at a time. 🌿

You may not notice these habits immediately, but your mind and body do.
One slow breath before responding.
One step outside to reset.
One moment of choosing rest instead of pushing through.
One small act of care that reminds your nervous system, “I am safe.”

These tiny habits shape the way you cope with stress, how you respond to challenges, and how you speak to yourself on the hard days. They help create a foundation that steadies you when life feels overwhelming.

Here are a few small habits that support resilience:
✨ Take a mindful breath before starting your day
✨ Step outside for a minute to reconnect with your senses
✨ Keep a simple nightly routine to protect your sleep
✨ Stretch or move your body for a few minutes
✨ Notice one thing you are grateful for
✨ Celebrate small wins instead of waiting for big ones

Even the smallest habits can shift the way your brain processes stress. Repetition teaches your mind that you can pause, cope, reset, and recover. This is how resilience grows, quietly and consistently.

At Mind Up Psychology, we help people understand how their brain forms patterns and how to create habits that truly support wellbeing. Using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and behaviour change principles, we work with you to build routines that strengthen emotional regulation, reduce stress, and support long-term mental health.

You do not need to change everything at once. You just need to start with one small habit that moves you toward the person you want to become. With the right guidance and support, those habits can create lasting and meaningful change. 🌿

👉 Save this post as a reminder that small steps still count. You are building resilience every day.

Habits are not built overnight. They are built by repetition, reward, and self-compassion. In Atomic Habits, James Clear...
19/11/2025

Habits are not built overnight. They are built by repetition, reward, and self-compassion.

In Atomic Habits, James Clear explains that lasting change comes from shifting your identity, not your willpower. Instead of saying, “I want to run,” start saying, “I am someone who moves every day.”

Each small action reinforces the story you tell yourself. One mindful moment, one glass of water, one pause before reacting, it all counts.

If you want to build habits that support your wellbeing, remember:
✨ Make it obvious
✨ Make it attractive
✨ Make it easy
✨ Make it satisfying

At Mind Up Psychology, we help people understand how the brain forms patterns and how to create ones that support you rather than stress you.

👉 Save this post to revisit when you need a reset.

18/11/2025

A panic attack can feel like your body is in danger, even when you know you’re safe. 💛

Your heart races.
Your chest tightens.
Your breath shortens.
Your hands tremble.
You might feel dizzy, detached, or convinced something terrible is about to happen.

In that moment, your brain has flipped into survival mode, flooding your body with adrenaline. It’s trying to protect you, but the alarm is false.

If you’ve ever experienced this, you’re not “dramatic,” “weak,” or “crazy.” You’re having a very real physical response to an anxious brain sending the wrong message: “You’re not safe.”

Here’s what can help in the moment:
🌿 Grounding: Name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, one you can taste.
💨 Slow breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 2, exhale for 6. Repeat.
🤍 Remind yourself: “This will pass. My body is safe. I’ve been through this before.”
🪞 Focus outward: Splash cold water on your face, look around, move your body gently.

Over time, it’s possible to reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks.
At Mind-Up, we use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and exposure techniques to help retrain your body’s fear response and teach you how to stay calm when anxiety strikes.

You don’t have to fear the next panic attack. With the right support, you can learn to understand, manage, and move through them instead of feeling controlled by them. 🌿

17/11/2025

💭 What can a K-Pop movie about “demon hunters” teach us about trauma and healing?

Sometimes the hardest battles happen inside. In the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, the characters carry visible “patterns” of pain, hidden wounds we all recognise in real life. They hide, they deny, they fear being seen. Then, slowly, they begin to accept.

Healing is not about erasing what happened. It is about integrating it, seeing the marks, the memories, and the lessons, and realising they are part of who you are becoming.

In our latest blog, we explore how this story mirrors real trauma responses and how acceptance, connection, and self-compassion can lead to growth and recovery.

At Mind Up Psychology, we believe healing begins when we stop running from our story and start understanding it.

👉 Read the full blog via the link in our bio and learn how courage, creativity, and community can play a role in healing from trauma.

🔗 https://www.mindup.com.au/what-k-pop-demon-hunters-can-teach-us-about-trauma-and-healing/

We are excited to announce that Registered Psychologist, Ernie Wang has joined our team! Ernie brings a truly unique and...
13/11/2025

We are excited to announce that Registered Psychologist, Ernie Wang has joined our team!

Ernie brings a truly unique and grounded perspective to mental health, rooted in years of experience as a Registered Nurse in frontline healthcare. This dual background provides him with a deep, practical understanding of stress, crisis, and resilience, especially in high-pressure environments like Emergency Departments and during his humanitarian work as a medic in Nepal and Southeast Asia.

Clinically, Ernie believes that therapy is a collaborative experience. He approaches every session with warmth and positive regard, focusing on creating an empathetic and safe space where clients feel truly heard. His core work centres on helping clients clarify their personal values and align their actions with those values to build a meaningful life. Ernie specialises in working with individuals experiencing Trauma, Anxiety, and Phobias (including social anxiety and panic). Drawing directly on his medical background, he is also particularly passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of frontline service workers and preventing burnout, supporting his peers with actionable strategies.

To achieve positive, lasting change, Ernie utilises an integrated, evidence-based approach, flexibly drawing on modalities best suited to the client’s unique needs. These may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Furthermore, having grown up between Taiwan and Australia, Ernie speaks fluent Mandarin. This background allows him to integrate a strong understanding of how diverse cultural, familial, and social structures profoundly impact mental health and well-being. He also incorporates practical mindfulness techniques into his sessions to help clients ground themselves.

Ernie provides therapy for adults aged 18 years and over.

If you are interested in booking an appointment with Ernie, please call 03 9327 2769 or book online - link in bio 👆

06/10/2025

Don't let your fear of flying hold you back in 2026!

To find out more information head to our website to book a free 15 minute phobia intake call.

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Nearly everyone experiences ruminating thoughts at some point, impacting sleep, increasing anxiety, and consequently dec...
02/10/2025

Nearly everyone experiences ruminating thoughts at some point, impacting sleep, increasing anxiety, and consequently decreasing performance at work the next day. 🌙

Better sleep tomorrow starts with the habits you set tonight. Take care of your rest and you will take care of your mind 🛌

If anxiety is impacting your sleep and day-to-day functioning, give us a call today on 03 9327 2769 🧡

🧠 October is National Mental Health Month in Australia.Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing simple, science-backed tip...
01/10/2025

🧠 October is National Mental Health Month in Australia.
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing simple, science-backed tips to help you take care of your mental health. 💙
Small steps can make a big difference, stay tuned!

25/09/2025

Finding a clinician has never been easier!

At Mind Up, we know that the right fit matters when it comes to therapy. That’s why we’ve created our Find a Clinician tool, designed to help you connect with one of our highly skilled psychologists who are trained in the areas you need most.

Simply enter the type of support you’re looking for, and it will match you with the psychologist best suited to your needs. 💡

You can find the Find a Clinician tab under the Our Team section on our website. Start your journey toward the right support today. 🌿

🔗 Link in bio

Fear vs. PhobiaWe all experience fear, it’s our body’s natural alarm system, keeping us safe when danger is near. Fear i...
23/09/2025

Fear vs. Phobia

We all experience fear, it’s our body’s natural alarm system, keeping us safe when danger is near. Fear is proportionate, temporary, and part of being human.

But when fear becomes persistent, overwhelming, and out of proportion to the situation, it may be a phobia. Phobias can cause intense anxiety, physical symptoms, and lead to avoiding everyday situations.

The good news? Phobias are treatable. With the right support, you can regain your confidence.

💬 If fear is holding you back, we’re here to help.
🔗https://www.mindup.com.au/the-phobia-clinic/

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Your Mind, Your Health

Mind Up is a compassionate and inspiring psychological practice based in Melbourne’s western and inner south-east suburbs.

Our team of experienced psychologists aim to inspire growth, create positive change, foster deeper connections and help develop a sense of belonging. At Mind Up our goal is to create a comfortable, safe environment where we'll work together to achieve client goals.

We provide traditional therapy, use modern technology, clinical individual and group supervision, foster professional networks and deliver workshops and group programs to help change and encourage growth to flourish.

Come visit us at our beautiful rooms in Spotswood and Caulfield North.