Person Centred Psychology Melbourne

🌟 Farewell and Thank You, Alice! 🌟

After three and a half incredible years at Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health, Office Manager Alice is taking a step back to enjoy some much-needed downtime. Alice has been an integral part of our team, building strong relationships with clients and providing exceptional care.

We are immensely grateful for Alice’s dedication and the positive impact she has had on both our clients and our team. While we will miss her, we are excited for her as she embarks on this new chapter.

Our wonderful clients will continue to be in excellent hands with our new office manager Sarah and superstar receptionist Sophie, who are committed to providing outstanding care and support.

Please join us in wishing Alice all the best in her future endeavors!

The Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health Team 💖

Myah Devlin, our talented psychologist, invites you to navigate adolescence's stormy seas with her latest blog. From the highs of self-discovery to the lows of hormonal changes, Myah explores how to distinguish typical mood swings from signs of deeper issues like depression. Don't miss out - click below to explore more! 🚀

https://pcpsychology.com.au/blog/teen-mood-swings

The .club has been at for 3 years and we’re so grateful to collaborate with this wonderful team.

Today we ran a trauma-informed kickboxing session for some of the team to help strengthen our referral pathways. specialise in working with clients impacted by body image and eating disorders and practice from the Heath At Every Size (HAES) approach.

Our trauma-informed kickboxing classes run at on Monday and Tuesday nights. To join, comment or DM us for the details or visit our website 🩵🩵🩵

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Su***de

Dive into the intricate connection between gender and mental health with Clinical Psychologist Tegan Bradilovic. Exploring why men are more likely to die by su***de, she uncovers societal norms and offers strategies for support and resilience. Join the conversation and break the silence.

📱🔍 Access the blog here: www.pcpsychology.com.au/blog

Need immediate help? Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

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Embrace the journey of self-discovery this new year! 🌟 Clinical Psychologist Joel Hoo shares insights on making meaning out of . Instead of just setting goals, delve into your core values, the compass guiding you towards a richer and more fulfilling life. 🌈

Read more on the transformative power of values-based living here: https://pcpsychology.com.au/blog/making-meaning-out-of-new-year-new-me

Wishing you health & happiness in 2024🎄

We remain open, with reduced reception support between Christmas Day & New Years Day.

To notify us of any changes to appointments during this time, please reply to your sms reminder or email your clinician directly.

If you require immediate assistance, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000.

Reflecting on an extraordinary evening at Eating Disorder Victoria’s 'In Bloom' Gala last Saturday. 🌸✨ Some of the P*P team joined the celebration of 40 impactful years supporting those on their journey to recovery from eating disorders. From the inspiring stories of transformation to the laughter sparked by Rhys Nicholson's comedy set, every moment was a testament to the strength of our community. Let the memories of this magical night continue to inspire hope and growth. 🌟💙

We encourage everyone who has the means to support through donations. Here is the link: https://support-edv.raisely.com/

🧛‍♂️🌙🎃🍭👻You can still be scared and do it anyway. We are here for you.

Today is , a powerful reminder to check in on the mental well-being of those around you. At Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health, we understand the importance of open conversations and support for mental health. Let's make every day a day to ask, listen, and be there for one another. 💛

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, let's take a moment to remember: there is help, there is hope. 💚 Reach out, listen, and support one another. Together, we can make a difference.

Lifeline Australia: A 24/7 crisis support service. Call 13 11 14 for help with emotional distress, depression, or suicidal thoughts.

Emergency Services: For immediate assistance in life-threatening situations, call 000.

Beyond Blue: For support with anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, you can call 1300 22 4636 or visit their website at www.beyondblue.org.au.

Kids Helpline: If you are under 25 or are concerned about someone who is, you can call 1800 55 1800 for counseling and support.

Su***de Call Back Service: Offers support to people at risk of su***de, bereaved by su***de, and those who support them. Call 1300 659 467.

MensLine Australia: Provides support and counseling for men dealing with relationship issues, depression, or other challenges. Call 1300 78 99 78.

1800RESPECT: A national sexual assault, domestic, and family violence counseling service. Call 1800 737 732.

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💜 Know the signs - Don’t watch and wait.

Some examples include, changes in physical wellbeing, mood, personality, repetitive behaviours around food/meals, diet cycling, food preoccupation, body checking, social withdrawal and more.

💜 Seek support.

Whether that be seeking support from a loved one or a credentialled treatment team, peer support, group support, or carer support.

Support could also mean healthcare providers seeking supervision, further education/ upskilling or knowing where to refer on to.


💜 Helpful conversations.

Consider some of the following ways to help move towards more helpful conversations.

The next time you go to compliment someone, consider a non-appearance based one. How does that person make you feel or why do you enjoy their company?

Neutral language around food such as “food is food”, “all food has a place in my life”, “food is both nourishing and enjoyable”.

Non-judgemental “I statements” when raising concern “I have noticed you haven’t been yourself lately”, “I am here if you need to talk” or “How can I help?”

Calling out stigma, bias and discrimination.

Advocating for inclusive practice.

💜 Information is key.

When seeking information or resources, ensure you are getting these from a reputable source.

Consider information hubs like Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV), Butterfly Foundation, Eating Disorders Family Australia (EDFA), National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC), Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED), Size Inclusive Care Australia.

Sadly, in our society, the idealization of thinness and the promotion of unrealistic standards of perfection and sameness continue to perpetuate pervasive weight stigma and fat phobia, also known as fat shaming or weight bias.

Weight stigma and discrimination can have lifelong negative consequences on an individual's mental health, body image, and their relationship with food and exercise. Like other forms of discrimination, fat phobia has serious implications. Experiences of fat phobia often lead individuals to internalize the opinions of others, causing shame and anxiety, and a desire to seek an unrealistic body in order to feel safer. This can lead to extreme efforts to alter ones shape and size, ignoring their health and well-being. This only exacerbates feelings of insecurity, danger, and disconnection.

Not only is dieting a significant behavioral risk factor for the development of an eating disorder, but weight discrimination is also identified as a significant barrier to people accessing medical services and treatment. Recognizing and challenging fat phobia is paramount in promoting body peace, inclusivity, and the fair treatment of all individuals, regardless of their body size or weight.

Imagine a world where everyone feels respected, safe, and welcome. Where individuals are recognized for their unique needs, and the size and shape of their body does not determine the level of care they receive. The time to act is now.

Let us continue to shift the dialogue and change practice so that equitable spaces are available for everyone, regardless of their body type.

Don't miss the latest blog on our website by our superstar dietitian, Naina, discussing why Person Centred Psychology provides weight-inclusive care. https://pcpsychology.com.au/blog

Eating Disorders don’t discriminate.
Any person of any age, weight/shape, gender, sexuality, cultural background and intellect can experience the horrors of an Eating Disorder.

Eating Disorders are a serious illness that stems from a combination of biological and psychosocial factors, which can be associated with serious medical complications.

Even as awareness and education increases, 25% of Australians believe Eating Disorders are a choice and that people could stop their behaviour if they really wanted to. This misconception is so far from reality. Eating Disorder recovery is a journey that takes time, strength, understanding and most importantly, support.

Let’s continue to change the conversation and break the stigma. We all have a role to play, starting from today.

Our Principle Psychologist Deb Newburn, and Dietitian Nicole Munro, spoke about all thing's recovery pathways, diet culture and the health at every size model with superstar trauma informed kickboxing coach and social justice activist, Georgia Verry.

Georgia is the founder of The Conscious Combat Club; A safe space for women living with trauma to reclaim their body, confidence and strength through trauma-informed martial arts.

Some key points of the Podcast discussion:
🌟 How impactful early intervention is on treatment outcomes.
🌟 Identifying risky behaviours and how to have a compassionate and non-judgmental conversation with your loved ones.
🌟 Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders.
🌟 The importance of a multidisciplinary team in Eating Disorder care.
🌟 GP and referral pathways.
🌟 Finding a credentialled Eating Disorder clinician.
🌟 Stigma and changing the conversation.
🌟 Health at Every Size ® and weight inclusive care.

Developing a peaceful relationship with food and our body is possible, the time is now to start!

Want to listen to the Podcast?

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/bs_2NkWLMaY?si=yZXZ5ULM8t4Dsql5

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FLQaGoyurJWkBoEwp33W0?si=OSrusrHBQ12qHYfUmAShdw

Contrary to popular belief, Eating Disorders are not rare. In fact, Eating Disorders are alarmingly prevalent, with more than 1 million Australians living with an eating disorder in any given year. Sadly, 25% or 1 in 4 of this population don’t receive the treatment that they desperately need.

There are a number of factors that contribute to barriers people face when reaching out for support, some include:
- Knowing where and how to find safe and appropriate care by experienced clinicians.
- Ongoing weight stigma, whereby significant red flags consistently go unnoticed the more we pathologise fatness and idealise thinness.
- Stigmatisation of eating disorders contributing to the isolation, fear, judgement and minimisation of a persons experience with an eating disorder.
- Prevailing stereotyping of Eating Disorders with physical appearances and specific demographics.

Last week saw the release of the National Eating Disorder Strategy, that has combined the voices of those with lived experience, clinicians, researchers, community providers, public health experts and service development leaders to develop a roadmap towards more effective, equitable and coordinated systems of care.

Although some incredible strides are being developed for our future, we all have a role to play in making changes, starting from today.

Let’s change continue to change the conversation and create spaces where people feel welcome, safe and supported.

It is body image and eating disorder awareness week. This year the theme is 'The Time is Now to Act on Eating Disorders and Body Image', because with early intervention and the right support, people are twice as likely to recover from an Eating Disorder.

This week call for action on:
💜 Educating the wider community
💜Advocating for an inclusive system of care, and against diet culture
💜 Celebrating the strength of our community and inspiring hope for the future

This week Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health's Eating Disorder Care Team will be sharing information on how you can advocate and raise awareness.

🎉🌟 Our brilliant psychologist, Sophie Yeung, took the stage at the Gold Coast this weekend, captivating the audience with groundbreaking insights.

📚🔍 Sophie delved into her master's thesis, an extensive meta-analytic review that explored the fascinating realm of alexithymia as a potential transdiagnostic factor across depressive, anxiety, and eating disorders. Her talk was featured in the prestigious "Emerging Ideas in Research and Practice" section of the ANZAED conference.

🔬🤝 After meticulously analyzing 69 studies, Sophie's research brought to light some truly remarkable findings. She uncovered that specific sub-components of alexithymia exhibit transdiagnostic tendencies across these complex disorders. Moreover, the connection between the severity of alexithymia and symptoms of various disorders showed a promising transdiagnostic pattern.

💡💪 What does this mean for the field? Sophie's work has immense clinical implications for both assessment and treatment strategies. The need for further exploration into transdiagnostic treatment for alexithymia is more evident than ever.

Let's applaud Sophie for her invaluable contribution to advancing our understanding of these interconnected mental health challenges. 🙌🌈

Psychology offers a valuable framework for understanding and addressing children's emotional, cognitive, and behavioral needs, fostering positive development and emotional well-being.

Through evidence-based interventions, our team of psychologists can guide children in developing effective coping skills, improving communication, and managing challenges.

Moreover, by involving families in the therapeutic process, psychology strengthens familial bonds, equipping parents with tools to support their children's growth, and creating a nurturing environment that contributes to the children's overall flourishing.

Here at Person Centred Psychology in South Melbourne, we see clients from 5 years of age. Interested in finding out more? Head to our website today! www.pcpsychology.com.au

Meet the Compassionate Minds Behind Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health🌟🤝

Each smile you see represents a passionate commitment to transforming lives and fostering the wellbeing of our community. Our team of psychologists, dietitians and administration support are here to provide personalized, client-focused care that empowers and uplifts. Together, we believe in the power of understanding, trust, and connection to bring positive change to those we serve. 💚✨

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🧑‍💻We are pleased to share that we have available psychology appointments to those needing support. We currently have a short wait for in clinic appointments, however some of our talented Psychologists are available to see you on Telehealth, from the comfort of your living room or office.

Whether you're already on our waitlist and ready to transition to online appointments or a new client seeking support, our team are just a call away. Contact our intake team today at (03) 9645 5677 and secure your telehealth appointment!

🌟 Celebrating NAIDOC Week! 🌟

As we honor and celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and incredible achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we acknowledge that this is a time for reflection, learning, and unity.

At Person Centred Psychology, we recognize the invaluable contributions Indigenous Australians make to our society and our business community. We strive to foster an inclusive and respectful environment that acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate.

NAIDOC Week reminds us of the importance of cultural awareness, reconciliation, and embracing the unique perspectives that First Nations people bring. It is an opportunity for us to come together, listen, and learn from each other's stories, wisdom, and experiences.

Let's stand together on this journey of reconciliation, recognizing that we are all on the path towards a more inclusive and equitable future. Happy NAIDOC Week!

Let’s stand together and support the well-being of men everywhere!

Did you know?
🔹 Men are three times more likely to die by su***de than women. It's crucial that we create a safe space for men to open up about their struggles, seek help, and break the stigma associated with seeking support. Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength.🤝💔

🔹 Approximately 1 in 10 men will experience depression or anxiety in their lifetime. Let's normalize conversations about mental health, promote emotional well-being, and encourage men to prioritize self-care and seek professional help when needed. You don't have to face it alone. 🌈💪

🔹 Men's mental health is often affected by societal pressures and traditional masculinity norms. Let's challenge these expectations and embrace a more inclusive definition of strength. Real strength lies in vulnerability, empathy, and reaching out for support when needed. 🙌💚

This Men's Mental Health Month, let's break down the barriers and prioritize the mental well-being of men. Together, we can create a supportive environment where men feel heard, understood, and empowered to seek the help they deserve. Remember, your mental health matters! 💙

“Progress is progress, no matter how small. Celebrate each step forward, no matter how insignificant it may seem”
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Studies suggest that sharing positive emotions, like love and gratitude, can strengthen our relationships and improve our overall psychological health.

When was the last time you reached out to tell someone that you love them?

We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring! With the growing demand on our dietetic services, we are seeking another superstar dietitian to join the team.

If you are passionate about working in private practice, want to work within a supportive, enthusiastic and energetic team, and enjoy participating in regular peer supervision, this might just be the role for you.

Head to the Work With Us page on our website to learn more. https://pcpsychology.com.au/work-with-us

Hop into a healthier mindset this Easter with Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health! 🐰🥚🍫 Our experienced psychologists are here to help you overcome any mental health hurdles you may be facing.

Our will be back in the office on Tuesday 11th April to assist you in taking the first step towards a happier, healthier you.