The Psych Professionals

10/08/2025

I love these pens! They come in a variety of colours and are erasable (I hate seeing mistakes in my work). It also allows me to make my journalling pretty, so it's more of a pleasurable exercise, not just for my mental health. - Chelsea, Psychologist at The Psych Professionals

10/08/2025

Web-based therapies, such as video calls, phone calls, and chats have become more and more common. Thanks to the Internet, you can access many types of therapy from the comfort of your own home. However if you’re used to face-to-face therapy, you might not be sure about the effectiveness of these modes of therapy. So the question arises, how effective is videoconferencing and phone therapy?

Video and phone therapy is becoming a popular mode of delivery. Here, we look at some of the evidence behind it's effectiveness.

09/08/2025

Here's a quote from our Psychologist Caitlin when discussing Creeblers - "Creeblers are an amazing resource in my therapy room - I use them for children that like to throw things, helps to meet that proprioceptive need. They can use them to target feelings cards or the poster, I use them for competitions/races down the wall, helps with engagement. Could be used in the home for kids that like to throw things, they don't stick permanently or leave residue, and can be cleaned with soapy water."

08/08/2025

Plan out where you'd like to have your sessions in order to avoid distractions and interruptions.

08/08/2025

Our provisional psychologist Hannibal recommends this insightful read for parents of children with ADHD/Autism that suffer from anger outbursts. A paradigm shift in parenting.

Explosive Child" is an enlightening book by Dr. Ross W. Greene, illuminating the challenges faced by parents and caregivers of children with explosive behavior. Dr. Greene introduces the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach, which emphasises empathy, understanding, and problem-solving rather than traditional punitive measures.

Through insightful case studies and practical strategies, this book provides valuable tools to de-escalate conflicts, foster communication, and build stronger relationships with children struggling with emotional regulation. "Explosive Child" offers a compassionate and effective framework for helping children thrive and reducing explosive outbursts.

08/08/2025

Good sleep hygiene sets the stage for a rejuvenating night's rest. Prioritize these simple practices to create a sleep routine that promotes deep relaxation and energized mornings. Sweet dreams! 💤💤

Discover the power of good sleep hygiene for a night of peaceful slumber:
🛀 Take a relaxing warm bath to unwind before bed.
🎧 Block out noise with earplugs for a serene sleep environment.
❄️ Lower your room temperature for optimal sleep conditions.
😴 Enhance darkness with an eye mask to promote deep sleep.
🌑 Darken your room to create a tranquil sleep sanctuary.

07/08/2025

Transitioning into school is different in that there are different ways of doing things and children will need support adjusting to them. Relationships may become more complicated, and routines may be a lot more structured than they’re used to.
Reference: Connor, J., & Linke, P. (2013). Your child's First Year at School: Getting off to a good start. Early Childhood Australia and Australian Primary Principals Association.

07/08/2025

💜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦, 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨 💜

As a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for telehealth, Kate meets you where you are — with ACT-based support that fits real life.

She’s here to help you untangle the stress and thrive inside & outside of work.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩: https://psychprofessionals.com.au/team/katharine-smith/

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 : https://psychprofessionals.com.au/appointment/
📞 Call us on (07) 3823 2230

07/08/2025

💜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 💜
Practice Manager & Director of Strategy, Ashley makes sure every step of your journey feels calm, clear, and supported.

She’s the heartbeat of the team – steady, caring, and always two steps ahead.

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 : https://psychprofessionals.com.au/appointment/
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06/08/2025

With increased limits placed on interactions and social distancing measures being strictly enforced, Telehealth services have become imperative. During this period of uncertainty, decreased stability and lack of control, everyone’s stress, anxiety and panic is increasing. We have had some wonderful feedback from clients about their experiences of Telehealth so we thought it might be helpful to provide some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your sessions at The Psych Professionals.

Here are some top tips to make sure you get the most out of your telehealth session before, during, and after.

06/08/2025

A beautiful rainbow coming through the window today at our Thornlands practice. It’s so nice when you can take the time to slow down and notice the beauty around you 🌈

05/08/2025

💜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 – 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐲 💜
With 13+ years of experience and deep personal insight, Chelsea helps you or your child thrive with acceptance, strength, and real strategies.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩: https://bit.ly/4lXIBpK

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 : https://psychprofessionals.com.au/appointment/
📞 Call us on (07) 3823 2230