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Monday 8:30am - 5:30am Tuesday 10am - 5:30am Wednesday 10am - 6am Thursday 10am - 6am Friday 9am - 5am

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Integral Psychology, Suite 15/3 Richmond Avenue, Sylvania Waters, Sydney (2026)

27/02/2026

Integral Psychology is very excited to introduce our new receptionist Dani to the team! As our current receptionist Stefanie is off to complete her Masters in Professional Psychology this year, we are very fortunate to have experienced clinic receptionist Dani to take over. Very excited to have her as part of the Integral Team!

25/02/2026

Therapy spotlight: What is EMDR therapy?

When we experience disturbing events, the brain can preserve the psychological, emotional, and physical distress of those experiences. In some cases, memories become ‘stuck’, unable to move through natural processing pathways. When this happens, individuals may experience ongoing distress that intrudes into daily life — including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, hypervigilance, strong emotional reactions, physical arousal, low mood, and negative beliefs about themselves.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based psychological treatment designed to help people struggling with the lingering impact of disturbing experiences. At a high level, EMDR helps memories become ‘unstuck’, reducing their emotional intensity and associated physiological activation, while supporting the development of more adaptive beliefs about oneself and the world.

A note on trauma:

Within EMDR, trauma is understood as a person’s subjective experience of events in which they perceived they did not have sufficient resources to cope at the time. Trauma is therefore defined not by the event itself, but by how it was experienced and processed.

What happens in EMDR therapy?

EMDR follows a structured protocol with distinct phases. The number of sessions varies depending on a client’s goals and history, and therapists assess carefully to ensure EMDR is appropriate.

Therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment of current difficulties and life history, identifying memories to target. Before processing begins, clients are equipped with emotional regulation and grounding skills to support them through the work.

During processing, the client brings to mind a target memory along with a negative belief associated with it (e.g., “I’m powerless”). While holding this in mind, they follow the therapist’s guided eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation). This process helps the brain reprocess the memory, reducing its vividness and emotional charge.

As distress decreases, the therapist supports the client to strengthen a new, adaptive belief (e.g., “I am strong” or “I survived”). A memory is considered adaptively processed when distress significantly reduces and it feels more distant or less vivid.

Why might a therapist recommend EMDR?

EMDR can support clients experiencing the effects of ‘stuck’ memories that continue to impact daily life. It is a leading evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with growing research supporting its effectiveness for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and phobias.

At Integral Psychology, our clinicians are trained in EMDR therapy. If you are considering EMDR or would like further information, please reach out to us.

Mitch Doyle
Psychologist - Integral Psychology

19/02/2026

Seeing through the changes you want in 2026: How psychology can help

“New year, new me!” — we have all probably said this at one point, but how long do our New Year’s resolutions usually last? We start with good intentions, but motivation and momentum can fade quickly — and you might already be noticing this by February.

This post explores three psychology-based tips that can help make change more sustainable as you move into 2026.

Reflect on your values

First, take a step back and reflect on the change you have in mind. Ask yourself: Why does this change matter to me? What kind of person do I want to be in this area of my life?

Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), these questions help clarify whether your goals align with your personal values. Values act like a compass, offering direction when motivation dips. Research shows that goals connected to values are more likely to be maintained over time.

When a goal feels meaningful, it becomes a choice rather than a chore. For example, exercising may reflect values such as mental wellbeing, connection with loved ones, or sustainability — what matters most is that it reflects you.

Create SMART goals:

Once you have direction, the next step is structure. Goal-setting research suggests that using the SMART framework improves clarity and accountability:

Specific: Clearly define what you want to do
Measurable: Decide how progress will be tracked
Achievable: Ensure the goal is realistic
Relevant: Align it with your broader aims
Time-bound: Set a clear timeframe

Identify your stage of change:

Change is not linear. The Stages of Change model suggests five phases: not ready, thinking, preparing, acting, and maintaining. Identifying your stage can help you set realistic expectations.

Early stages may involve building awareness, while preparation might mean scheduling time or gathering resources. In action and maintenance stages, flexibility and self-compassion are key — adapting your goal on busy days is often more helpful than abandoning it altogether.

A simple guide for action:

Clarify the value: What truly matters to me?
Set a SMART step: What is one realistic action I can take this week?
Check the season: What stage of change am I in right now?
Good luck — you’ve got this!

By Sarah Leung
Provisional Psychologist - Integral Psychology

15/02/2026

What a way to end the week!

Every so often we like to have a CPD day where someone will present on a topic, treatment methodology or clinical diagnosis they are particularly interested in. This is a great way for the team to spend some quality time together, as well as an opportunity to learn from each other and generate interesting discussions about all things psychology.

Last week, our lovely Mitch presented on LGBTQIA+ mental health and history. We had a full house for this presentation, with some team members even joining on their day off online!

Love working with such a supportive and caring team

22/01/2026

First week for provisional psychologist Sarah done and dusted!
We thought it might be fun for her to provide an insight into her first day at Integral Psychology!

"What a lovely start - a warm induction and first supervision with Doris with words of wisdom (so many gems that my pen exploded mid-note), and the cutest welcome hamper Stef organised with my own personalised mug (drinking tea out of it right now as I type this), Ferrero Rochers (my fave!), lollies, and a candle ready for my office space - made my day feel extra special. I also loved chatting with Katelyn, one year ahead of me in the psychology pathway who is so passionate about what she does and has a wealth of knowledge.
Feeling excited, grateful, and very keen to keep learning and meet more of the team on Friday. Looking forward to the journey ahead as I start seeing clients ✨"
- Sarah Leung
Integral Psychology

07/01/2026

We are very excited to introduce our new provisional Psychologist Sarah, who will be starting her placement with us in just a few weeks! Sarah is a warm and friendly clinician who has experience working with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, life transition challenges, grief and loss, personal development and body image concerns.

We are very excited to have her join our team!

05/01/2026

The holiday period is a time of year that evokes the spirit of celebration and joy. With tinsel at every turn and plans to gather with glee, this season is often presented as a moment to finally put our pens down and celebrate with our loved ones.

The unspoken (and unadvertised) reality, however, is that for many individuals and families, the holiday period can be emotionally complex. For some, it involves navigating anxiety, loneliness, grief, conflict, or uncertainty for a range of reasons. Below, we outline some of the most common holiday challenges and tips to manage them.

Grief and loss
If you are grieving the loss of a significant person in your life, the holiday period can magnify the emotional waves that accompany bereavement. Many people find this time of year brings a sharper experience of grief, intensifying feelings of longing and sadness.
Tips to navigate grief and loss during the holiday period:
- Acknowledge that grief is a normal, healthy response to losing someone you care about. You may move through a range of emotions that make up grief including sadness, yearning, anger, numbness, and even moments of warmth as you remember cherished experiences. No emotion in grief is ‘wrong’.
- Find intentional ways to honour the person who has died. This might include sharing stories, watching their favourite movie, lighting a candle, having a toast, or integrating one of their traditions into your day.

Loneliness and disconnection
Despite the cultural narrative of togetherness, loneliness is incredibly common during the holiday period. For some, physical disconnection plays a huge role, for instance, living away from loved ones, changes in family structure, working during the holiday period, or limited access to you ‘chosen family’. We can even feel lonely when surrounded by others where we don’t feel truly seen, understood, or connected.
Tips to navigate loneliness and disconnection:
- Loneliness during the holidays is often a response to being disconnected from people and familiar environments, or not having access to regular supports. It can be helpful to intentionally plan moments of connection, even in small ways: reaching out to a friend, joining community events, practice mindfulness, and plan to see people in advance.

Moving through the holidays with compassion
However you find yourself this season, whether you’re grieving, overwhelmed, disconnected, or somewhere in between, your experience is valid. The holiday period does not need to be perfect, or resemble what we see in media. Remember, there are many people navigating difficult times and it’s not isolated to you individually.

If you are finding this time of year particularly challenging and feel you may need additional support, there are a number of services that can help that are available for you to connect with:
Grief line: https://griefline.org.au/
Beyond Blue: https://lnkd.in/ghKx9WT2
Lifeline: https://lnkd.in/gN_4t9G2

- Mitch Doyle
Integral Psychology

25/11/2025

It was great to present - OCD Breaking The Cycle - at the Mental Health Practitioners Network Meeting on Wednesday night. I covered what is OCD, diagnosis, different ‘types’ of OCD, case examples, current evidence based treatment options and how to deal with famiy accomodations.
It was an evening of getting together with multi-disciplinary colleagues with thoughtful discussion, clinical case presentations and interesting questions. While it can be hard after a full day of treating clients to get up in front of your colleagues to present, I honestly was glad to contribute and really enjoyed the evening and the stimulating conversations.

14/11/2025

Happy Birthday to our Provisional Psychologist Katelyn!! Katelyn did a placement with us while completing a Master of Clinical Psychology and stayed on with us after her placement. She is a valued and respected member of the team and we are very lucky to have her working with us ! She also shares our values of hard work, laughs at lunch and a love of cake. To many more birthdays together Katelyn!

06/11/2025

Monthly group supervision yesterday! Such a valuable time to learn from each other, discuss challenging cases or interesting topics, and have a laugh together

31/10/2025

Life Happens
Sometimes life happens - whether it’s a death, sudden news of an illness, being told you will no longer have a job, the loss of a friendship/ special relationship for example, and it can send us into a spin. After all, our brains are trying to accomodate a piece of unplanned information that can be life changing, while trying to go to work, study and/or raise a family that still requires us to be functioning at maximum capacity. It’s a lot.
Changes in our life situation can challenge our identity - for example, who am I now in the context of this news, create worry and fear about the future - how do I do life? How long is my life? How do I live life in the context of this change? And put extra pressure on ourselves to keep functioning at the normal pace despite the stressor or life challenge. We can also experience grief in relation to who or how I was before the change that can exacerbate our anxiety or emotional pain associated with the new life situation.
To help feel more in control in situations that are totally out of our control, it’s important to focus on what we can control . This might be :
1. exercise despite my sadness/anxiety/grief because I can still do that
2. Attend my regular activities despite my emotional pain e.g. work or sport
3. Allow friends and family to comfort me as a way of self caring
4. Accept help where possible
5. Be kind/compassionate towards myself when I can’t do what I was doing before or getting down on myself - ask myself “if this happened to someone else what would I expect of him or her ? What would I say to them?
6. Seek help - don’t wait , book in with a psychologist or other support to ensure you have a space to be vulnerable and process what is going on with you
7. Link in with a support group - formal or informal so you can connect with others whom you can relate to
8. Get in touch with your values to help guide your next steps - ask yourself - now that *this* has happened , how do I want to act, feel, be, whom do I want to be with, what do I want my life to look like going forward ? And put those ideas into action.
While we can’t control what happens in our lives, we can choose to focus on what I can do right now despite this change

08/10/2025

Integral Psychology is looking for a new receptionist to join our team next year whilst our Stefanie completes her Master program!

If you or anyone you know is interested in joining our wonderful team, apply using the link below, or send your resume through to us at info@integralpsychology.net.au

https://lnkd.in/gVczXmj8

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