Many people who come to therapy after sexual trauma ask whether they'll have to relive every detail to heal. The answer, often, is no. Here's how EMDR helps traumatic memories settle into the past, while you stay in control of what you choose to share.

After twenty years working with families across Europe and Australia, I've found that many parenting challenges are remarkably universal. Barbara Coloroso's parenting styles — brickwall, jellyfish and backbone — offer a simple, compassionate way to think about boundaries, connection and raising resilient children.

Parenting is often described as the best and hardest job in the world—and for good reason. Loving and raising children can bring deep joy, but it also brings a lot of changes and challenges, especially in today’s world. Many parents are raising kids without the support of “the village” that families once relied on—without extended family nearby, without trusted neighbours or community connections. Add to that the pressures of work, financial stress, social expectations, and the constant buzz of the digital world, and it’s no wonder parents can feel stretched thin. That’s why parents deserve support. Therapy isn’t just about the child experiencing difficulties —it can also be a place where parents feel heard, strengthened, and equipped. When parents are supported, they’re better placed to support their kids—and that’s where real and lasting change begins.

Do I Need Trauma Therapy?

Trauma is a word we often hear but don’t always fully understand. Many of us associate it with catastrophic events—things like war, abuse, or natural disasters—but trauma can take many forms, big and small, and its effects can linger long after the event itself. Trauma may not only be about the things that happened to you, but also the things that didn't happen, as childhood trauma can include developmental and caring experiences that may have been absent from the relationships in your life. If you're reading this, you might be wondering if you or someone close to you could benefit from trauma therapy. So, how do you know when it's time to seek help?

In today's world, where mental health is increasingly recognised as an essential component of overall well-being, the role of a mental health Speech Pathologist becomes all the more crucial.

Perinatal mental health support for families in Brisbane.

This blog provides supportive information for parents of children navigating the challenges of childhood anxiety and worry.

Hello! My name is Ink, I am a 13-year-old trans male and go by he/him pronouns! This blog is about my experience with having a stuttering disorder and how it impacts my daily life in multiple different ways.

How interoception links to emotions and self-regulation, and what we can do about it!

Social Emotional Competencies are important for the whole family. To understand what these mean for you and your children, and how you are able to support their development means being able to increase mental health and wellbeing for everyone.