Making the Most of Your Child’s Play-Based Sessions

Making the Most of Your Child’s Play-Based Sessions

What happens during a play-based session, and how can parents support the process? Learn what these sessions may involve, what clinicians notice through play and how families can build on the work at home.

Watch, Join, Wait, Add: Supporting Your Child’s Development Through Play

Watch, Join, Wait, Add: Supporting Your Child’s Development Through Play

Play offers valuable opportunities for children to practise communication, emotional regulation, flexible thinking and social connection. Learn how a simple “Watch, Join, Wait, Add” approach can help you follow your child’s lead and support their development through everyday play.

Understanding Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period

Understanding Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period

Intrusive thoughts during pregnancy and early parenthood can feel frightening, vivid and out of character. This article explains what intrusive thoughts are, why they can feel so significant, how they differ from intentions, and when it may be helpful to seek professional support.

It's Not Just a Lack of Willpower: Understanding Binge Eating in ADHD

It's Not Just a Lack of Willpower: Understanding Binge Eating in ADHD

ADHD can affect impulse control, hunger awareness, reward-seeking and the ability to eat regularly. Learn why this can increase the likelihood of binge eating, how shame and restriction can maintain the cycle, and what may help.

Does My Child Need a Psychoeducational Assessment? Understanding Learning, Attention, and Academic Progress

Does My Child Need a Psychoeducational Assessment? Understanding Learning, Attention, and Academic Progress

Wondering whether your child may benefit from a psychoeducational assessment? Learn about common signs of learning or attention differences, what these assessments involve, and how they can help families better understand a child’s learning profile and support needs.

Understanding Your Child’s Autistic Brain and How to Connect

Understanding Your Child’s Autistic Brain and How to Connect

Autism reflects a different way of processing and engaging with the world. This article explains how your child’s Autistic brain may experience daily life and offers practical, neurodiversity-affirming ways to strengthen connection at home.

“How could you watch that?”: The psychology behind why some people love being scared

“How could you watch that?”: The psychology behind why some people love being scared

Ever wondered why some people love horror movies, haunted houses, or scary games? Discover the psychology behind why fear can actually help us develop emotion regulation and resilience — and why your next scary movie marathon might be doing your brain a favour.

Chronic Pelvic Pain: More Than a Gynaecological Issue

Chronic Pelvic Pain: More Than a Gynaecological Issue

Chronic pelvic pain affects 1 in 5 women and can have a big impact on daily life. Learn what causes CPP, why it’s more than a gynaecological issue, and how psychology can support pain management and recovery.

"But I’m not a veteran..." and other myths about PTSD

"But I’m not a veteran..." and other myths about PTSD

Many people think PTSD only affects veterans, but that’s just one of many common myths. This blog explores what PTSD really is, who it can affect, and how therapy can help.