Possibilities Psychological Services

Possibilities Psychological Services Possibilities is an Australia-wide online therapy provider for management of mental health, chronic illness, neurodivergence (eg.

Autism , ADHD), traumatic experiences and gender related stress.

“Parenting teenagers is an exercise in letting go, while holding on with all of your heart.” – Michelle Cruz-RosadoTeena...
20/11/2025

“Parenting teenagers is an exercise in letting go, while holding on with all of your heart.” – Michelle Cruz-Rosado

Teenage years stretch us in ways we don’t always expect.
We’re learning to give them space, while still being their safe place.

We’re learning to trust their growing independence, while quietly worrying in the background.

We’re learning to loosen our grip, but never our love.

If you’re in the thick of it right now, navigating mood swings, boundary-setting, late-night talks, and all the messy, beautiful moments, you’re not alone.

You’re doing the brave work of raising a human who’s learning who they are and what kind of young adult they can become.

Hold on where it matters.
Let go where you can.

Trust that you have given them a strong foundation of important core values.
Remind yourself: this push-and-pull is part of the journey.

And if you're lucky, they'll settle down by their 30th birthday 😐

20/11/2025

For many autistic children (and adults), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is not just helpful, it is essential.

AAC is real communication.

Societal expectations has us believing that verbal speech is the “gold standard.” However, communication doesn’t need to be spoken aloud to be valid. 

AAC (such as picture supports, typing, communication apps, sign, or written notes) gives children a more accessible way to express what they need, think, and feel. It isn’t a step backward. It isn’t a crutch. It truly is a legitimate communication modality (speechies, back me up here). 

Many autistic people actually express themselves more clearly through writing especially when they’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or actively trying to emotionally regulate.

I sometimes use the chat function during telehealth sessions when my clients and I are working on emotionally confronting tasks. I have also persuaded an autistic couple to argue via text while sitting side by side which has resulted in much more constructive problem solving. 

Writing can give them the space and processing time they need to feel safe, organised, and understood.

So if your child reaches for AAC during tricky moments, celebrate it.

They’re not shutting down. They’re communicating in the way their brain communicates best. 

Every voice counts.
Every mode is valid.
Every person deserves to be heard.

"Before I was diagnosed with ME/CFS, I was told by well-intentioned people, friends, personal trainers, even doctors, th...
16/11/2025

"Before I was diagnosed with ME/CFS, I was told by well-intentioned people, friends, personal trainers, even doctors, that exercise was the solution to my “tiredness.” If I just tried my best to be “healthier”, they said, I would get fitter, stronger, less tired all the time. Said the Muay Thai instructor as I clutched my chest while dry retching “Don’t stop just because it hurts. Pain is part of getting better.”

I believed them. Why would I not? That is the message we get as a society."

Check out our new blog: https://psychpossibilities.com.au/radical-rest-why-pushing-through-can-make-chronic-illness-worse/

08/11/2025

Did you know your brain is basically a fortune teller? 

It’s constantly predicting what will happen next -  how people will respond, what sensations mean, even how safe you are.

When trauma happens, those predictions can get “stuck,” making your brain act like the past is still happening now.

The exciting part? Therapies like EMDR help the brain update its predictions so you can feel safe, present, and whole again.

Your brain isn’t broken, it just needs a chance to rewrite the script.

06/11/2025

If you’re bedridden in the early stages of long COVID or ME/CFS, scared this is your life now, know this: every part of you deserves compassion. 

The panicked part, the exhausted part, the part that still hopes… even the part that feels guilty for resting and ashamed you can’t “perform” like before. None of them are wrong. They’re all trying to protect you. 

Healing begins with listening to these parts, and offering them gentleness instead of judgment.

Swipe for reminders. ➡️

01/11/2025

Have you ever had a thought that felt intrusive, unwanted, or totally “not you”? These are called ego-dystonic thoughts. They can feel distressing because they clash with your values, identity, or sense of self. 

Ego-dystonic thoughts don’t mean you want to act on them. They’re more like mental “spam” that your brain throws up.

Swipe through to learn what they are, why they happen, and how to respond with self-compassion instead of fear.

01/11/2025

Many of us were taught to fear or suppress our feelings. But here’s the truth: having emotions and feeling them is not the same as being dysregulated.

From a neuropsychology perspective, emotions are a normal, adaptive response; your brain and body gathering and sharing data about what matters. Feeling sadness, anger, joy, or fear means your emotional circuits are working as they should.

Dysregulation, however, is when the nervous system gets stuck. The amygdala (threat detector) takes over, and the prefrontal cortex (your “brakes”) struggles to modulate it. This leads to overwhelm, shutdown, or reactive behaviors—your system can’t process or contain the emotional data in the moment.

In other words: emotions are data; dysregulation is when the system struggles to process or contain that data.

Learning to tell the difference helps us respond to emotions with curiosity rather than fear, and to recognise when our nervous system might need support to return to balance.

31/10/2025

Except from our new blog post:

Who Were You Before You Knew You Were Neurodivergent?

For many adults, receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis can feel like a revelation. It is not simply a label; it is a framework that finally makes sense of a lifetime of experiences that never quite added up. Yet the clarity often comes with a flood of emotion: relief, grief, anger, even disbelief.

The process of late diagnosis triggers deep reflection . People begin to look back and ask, “Who was I before I knew?” This question reaches beyond clinical understanding into the very core of identity and belonging.

To read full article, head to link in bio or our website www.psychpossibilities.com.au

Yesterday someone half jokingly told me “therapist, heal thyself.”What they didn’t realise is that when I confide in lov...
03/10/2025

Yesterday someone half jokingly told me “therapist, heal thyself.”

What they didn’t realise is that when I confide in loved ones, sometimes it is not my whole self speaking. It might be a younger, vulnerable part of me expressing a feeling, while my adult self is still present and grounded, watching and listening in too. I realised this is a common misconception about psychologists - that once we're "healed", we no longer experience any worries or vulnerability. 

When I refer to my "parts", I'm referring to the IFS (Internal Family Systems) framework: the idea that we all carry different “parts” inside us, each with its own voice, emotions, and needs.

Holding space for these parts does not mean we are fragmented or broken. It means we are human, and we can honour the child, the protector, and the wise adult all within us.

Swipe through to see how it works. And share this with someone who might like to discover a more compassionate way of navigating their life.

01/10/2025

“Every species has a role to play in the tapestry of life, and if we do not protect this biodiversity … the tapestry will gradually fall apart.” – Jane Goodall

Just as rainforests, oceans, and grasslands depend on the richness of biodiversity, our human communities depend on the richness of diversity too. Every mind, every way of being, including neurodivergence, contributes to the strength, creativity, and resilience of our shared world.

Jane Goodall reminds us that protecting diversity is not only about saving ecosystems, but also about nurturing inclusion and respect for one another. Her vision continues to inspire us to build a future where difference is celebrated, not erased.

01/10/2025

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month!⁠

Many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) also have a type of dysautonomia. There are different types of dysautonomia with different symptoms. ⁠

Dysautonomia, also called autonomic dysfunction, is a group of disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system.⁠
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People with EDS and HSD most commonly have a form of orthostatic intolerance. “Orthostasis” means to stand upright, so orthostatic intolerance refers to symptoms that occur due to standing up or being upright.⁠
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The two most common types of orthostatic intolerance are:⁠
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1️⃣ Orthostatic hypotension (OH) — low blood pressure on being upright.⁠
2️⃣ Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — an abnormal increase in heart rate when standing without a drop in blood pressure.⁠
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Symptoms of dysautonomia include: ⁠ ⁠
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● Tachycardia (fast heart rate)⁠ ⁠
⁠● Palpitations (feeling the heart racing or pounding)⁠
● Hypotension (low blood pressure)⁠
● Lightheadedness ⁠
● Presyncope (a sense of being about to faint)⁠
● Syncope (fainting)⁠
● ⁠Blurred vision⁠
😶‍🌫️Brain fog (problems with concentration and memory)⁠
● Headaches⁠
⁠● Chest pain ⁠ ⁠
⁠● Shakiness⁠
💤Chronic fatigue⁠
⁠● Exercise intolerance and feeling worse after exercise⁠ ⁠
● Swelling and/or discoloration of the legs after standing for short periods of time⁠
● Cold, discolored hands and feet⁠ ⁠
⁠● Temperature dysregulation⁠ ⁠
🥵Sweating⁠
● Sleep disturbance⁠
● Gastrointestinal issues⁠
● Nausea⁠
🚽Bladder dysfunction⁠
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Click the link to learn more about dysautonomia, how it's diagnosed, and management strategies to help: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/dysautonomia/
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My reels is too subtle. Chloe is a more effective and direct communicator.
23/09/2025

My reels is too subtle. Chloe is a more effective and direct communicator.

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