There’s no shortage of glowing descriptions when it comes to parenthood. Phrases like “the most magical time of your life” and “love like you’ve never known” can sometimes seem to roll of the tongue of the people around you (especially If they are not currently in the thick of it themselves). And while these sentiments [...] The post Beyond the Instagram Smiles: What Parenting Really Feels Like appeared first on Inner Melbourne Psychology ..read more

Accessing therapy in a way that fits your lifestyle is important. In some ways it’s as important as finding the right therapist, since both could impact your willingness to attend regular sessions. While many people have traditionally done in-person therapy, online therapy, known in Australia as Telehealth therapy, has become a widely adopted and is [...] The post Why Online Therapy Might Work Better For You Than In Person Sessions appeared first on Inner Melbourne Psychology ..read more

Starting therapy is a big decision, and if you’re feeling unsure, that’s completely normal. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while but keep putting it off. Maybe you’re worried it won’t help, or that your problems “aren’t big enough” to justify seeking support. Or maybe you just don’t know where to start. Many [...] The post On the Fence About Therapy? Here’s Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Give it a Go appeared first on Inner Melbourne Psychology ..read more

Every so often, a self-development concept takes the internet by storm, and right now, that concept is the Let Them Theory. Popularised by motivational speaker Mel Robbins, this simple yet powerful mindset shift has been making waves. In fact, when we tried to pick up a hard copy at our favourite local bookstore, it was [...] The post What’s All the Fuss About the ‘Let Them’ Theory: Can It Really Help You to Let Go? appeared first on Inner Melbourne Psychology ..read more

Therapy sounds great in theory, right? A safe, non-judgemental space to talk things through, gain insights and feel truly listened to. But if you’ve been to therapy, you’ll know—it’s not always easy. In fact, sometimes therapy feels like the emotional equivalent of going to the gym when you really don’t want to. You show up, [...] The post Therapy Takes Effort – But Staying Stuck Takes a Toll appeared first on Inner Melbourne Psychology ..read more

Therapy is hard work. This might sound like a strange statement for a psychology clinic to be making, but we think it’s best to be upfront about this reality. By being transparent, our clients can go into the process with their eyes wide open and realistic expectations about how therapy might unfold. Here are some [...] The post Reasons Why Therapy is Hard Work appeared first on Inner Melbourne Psychology ..read more

For a house to survive the wind, rain, passing of time, and perhaps even the occasional earth tremor (depending on where you live!), there needs to be a solid foundation. Otherwise, no matter how lovely or fancy the house might appear to be, cracks will be begin to form and the structure will start to be compromised, risking the house sitting on shaky ground. Our mental health is the same. We each need a solid foundation upon which to build our mental wellbeing. But unlike the foundations of a house, the factors that solidify our mental health are unique. Our foundations all loo ..read more

How can a psychologist help with sleep issues? Sleep plays an important role in overall health and well-being, influencing our mood, relationships, professional performance, and physical health. Although we can all have a bad night’s sleep now and then, ongoing sleep issues, such as having difficulties falling or staying asleep, are all too common. Psychologists with specific training in sleep medicine and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) play an important role in addressing and resolving these sleep-related challenges. They can help with many sleep-related issues, including insomnia, hyper ..read more

The psychological impact of receiving a cancer diagnosis, going through cancer treatment and navigating life after cancer is huge for most people. There can be many physical and emotional challenges and uncertainties to grapple with. Kate Matarese, one of our psychologists at IMCP, has a passion for supporting people living with cancer. She helps patients and their loved ones to navigate the challenges and uncertainty that can come with a cancer diagnosis. We asked Kate some questions to get a better sense of how a psychologist can help someone living with cancer. What is psycho oncology? Psyc ..read more

Coparenting can come with lots of questions, challenges and uncertainties. To help you feel more equipped, we asked our couples therapist, Lauren Bradley, who is experienced and passionate about helping people to navigate co-parenting. What is co-parenting? Co-parenting is when two or more people share parenting responsibilities for a child or children. Often separated partners become co-parents, sometimes with new partners forming step-parents and blended parenting arrangements. Co-parenting well, means forming a solid team that supports a child or children, regardless of whether your romanti ..read more