Mental Health Concerns

Anxiety is a normal phenomenon designed to protect you when you are in danger. However, anxiety disorders are different in that a fear response is triggered even though there is no real danger present. Therapy helps treat generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, performance anxiety, test anxiety, panic disorder and phobias.

ADHD presents itself in many ways. However, most symptoms fall into either two camps: inattention – the inability to pay attention or focus; hyperactivity-impulsivity – the inability to control behaviours. We provide ADHD assessments and counselling services to help individuals improve their day to day lives.

Childhood trauma can be caused by a variety of bad experiences, including emotional, physical, sexual, developmental, medical, or attachment trauma that was experienced by a person as a child. Counselling provides a safe space to explore past experiences and learn to heal from them.

Depression is a common mental health concern that can cause a person to experience feelings of sadness, worthlessness, loneliness and hopelessness. Counselling can help you recognize what is causing your depression, develop effective coping skills and nurture more positive self talk.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by recurring, intrusive, and obsessive thoughts and the urge to engage in specific behaviours or compulsions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) are effective approaches to treating OCD.

The relationships in our lives are very important, but sometimes they can become challenging and unhealthy. With counselling, individuals learn how to navigate difficult relationship situations, set boundaries, increase trust and intimacy, work on self development, reflect on themselves and prioritise their own wellbeing.

Stress is a normal response to challenging situations and mostly everyone experiences some degree of stress in their lives. However, if a person lives with persistent stress, it can lead to depression, burn out, and health issues. Therapy can help you manage stress with various techniques and improved time management skills.