Welcome! Hi, I’m Emily Burton. As the founder and principal psychologist at Positive Wellbeing Psychology, I’m deeply invested in ensuring your experience is positive and supportive. Every step of your journey is important to me, and I’m dedicated to making it as smooth and comfortable as possible. Initiating therapy is a brave step forward! Step 1: Reach Out The first step on your therapy journey is to reach out to us. Simply send an enquiry through our website. You can opt for online sessions via telehealth, providing the comfort and convenience of your home or omce. Alternatively, let us kn ..read more

We all feel stress and anxiety in our daily lives, so it is totally normal to feel anxious about your job from time to time. Given our jobs play a significant part in our lives, it’s normal to feel anxious when workplace pressures are especially high or if you’re starting a new job. Feeling anxious and unable to stop thinking about work could be due to various reasons, such as high stress levels, workload, deadlines, or a fear of failure. Let’s explore how dealing with stress in the workplace is possible, but first we need to unpack and explore the common triggers of anxiety within the context ..read more

You’re likely reading this blog as you have been encountering challenges in your relationships, which is very normal – relationships come with their ups and downs! This blog will be helpful as it explores how our responses to our partner can play a pivotal role in shaping the course of a relationship. When relationship challenges arise, it is really normal to engage with a psychologist. Our team of psychologists often support individuals individually to navigate various challenges. Individual therapy becomes a useful tool for helping us to address relationship difficulties and to help foster a ..read more

NDIS Therapy: A Guide to What You Can Expect with Our Psychologists The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) stands as a crucial pillar of support for individuals navigating disabilities or mental health conditions. At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, our team of experienced psychologists specializes in crafting meticulously tailored NDIS counselling services aimed at restoring balance, uplifting mood, enhancing self-esteem, boosting confidence in daily living skills, and empowering individuals. The Essence of NDIS Mental Health Support Functional Assistance: NDIS mental health care offe ..read more

ADHD can often manifest differently in women and girls, showcasing distinct symptoms compared to men and boys. Typically, males with suspected ADHD tend to display externalizing symptoms such as impulsivity and hyperactivity. However, females may exhibit internalising symptoms like inattention, feelings of low mood, and anxiety (Quin & Madhoo, 2014). Unfortunately, educators and parents, usually the first to raise concerns about a child potentially having ADHD, might overlook these subtler signs in girls. School reports might merely suggest, “She has great potential but needs to concentrat ..read more

When you book an appointment at a psychology clinic, you might choose your psychologist from a selection of clinical and registered psychologists. So, what’s the difference between a clinical psychologist vs psychologist with general registration? By the end of 2021, there were more than 10,700 clinical psychologists in Australia, and 31,430 registered psychologists. Both have the same training foundation and can provide therapeutic psychology services including evidence-based intervention, diagnosis, and assessment. Minimum Study Requirements for Psychologists Practising in Australia: Both pr ..read more

Break-ups, much like confronting the loss of a loved one or grappling with a chronic health condition, are frequently endured as a form of grief. This emotional turmoil commonly navigates through a sequence of five distinct stages in processing loss: The five stages to relationship grief and grieving a relationship break up include: 1. Denial and Isolation: Initially, there’s a struggle to accept the reality of the breakup, often accompanied by feelings of disbelief or attempting to isolate oneself from the emotional impact. 2. Anger: Following denial, there may be a surge of anger directed to ..read more

People pleasing is a defence mechanism where an individual attempts to appease or please the threatening person or situation as a way to protect themselves. Usually, it involves the individual trying to avoid confrontation by complying, or attempting to be agreeable, even if this is not in their interest. This may be something you notice in your life, or perhaps it is a bit new to you, but you have been on the receding end. This response is discussed in greater detail in this blog, in the context of the fight-flight-freeze response. However, it is extending to a fourth response known as fawnin ..read more

What are the Signs of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD? When examining the association between Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD, it is important to consider the natural variation of the brain structure for individuals with ADHD. Research suggests that individuals with ADHD often exhibit variation in neural circuits and neurotransmitter systems. One significant area of interest is the prefrontal cortex, which plays a crucial role in executive functions such as impulse control and emotional regulation. Differences in this region of the brain may contribute to difficulties ..read more

Sleep Therapy and CBT-I with a Psychologist Psychologists can help individuals with sleep problems in a variety of ways. Psychologists can play an important role in helping individuals identify and treat the underlying causes of their sleep problems, and develop effective strategies to promote better sleep. Here are some common ways that psychologists approach sleep issues: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): This is a type of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thoughts and beliefs that may be interfering with their sleep. It also helps individuals deve ..read more