Written by Melissa Wyllie, Psychologist at Haven Psychology They're just confused. They're gay or lesbian, and this is a transitional phase until they fully come out. They’re just experimenting. They just need to pick a side. They're actually straight, but they just want attention or...
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? The concept behind ACT (pronounced ‘act’) is encompassed by its name – the therapy process is all about accepting what you cannot control and committing to your values as you move forward in life. As a society, we are led...
Modern day life really has created the perfect storm for stress. Not sure how, here are 6 reasons why you could be stressed out....
Here at Haven Psychology, we acknowledge that Christmas and the holiday season can put pressure on our mental health. The season’s expectations can take their toll on many of us, so you’re not alone if you feel pressured during this time of the year. Here are...
There’s an old proverb that says, "Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are." Because quite often we become like the people we're around. The people we spend our most time with impact on how we think about things, how we act on...
As we’ve already seen, 2021 really isn’t going to be any more certain than 2020 and for most people, uncertainty can cause a tremendous amount of anxiety.Why do we feel this way? Our brains are constantly making decisions about what's safe and what isn't, so...
R U OK day has come and gone for another year – a campaign that has become one of the most recognised Australian calendar days to date, but do you know why it’s so important? Do you know why we need to think about the...
We’re brought up to believe you should put other’s needs before your own, but how can you give to others, if you’re running on empty? It’s easy to think that we are fine, when everything is chugging along and you’re hitting every curveball life’s throwing you....
When COVID-19 became a global pandemic and the Australian interstate borders were closed, a part of me expected that grief and loss would be a part of my journey through the COVID world. My grandfather had been unwell for quite some time and over the...
At Haven Psychology we are committed to being at one with our LGBTIQAP+ community. Our community is an essential part of the beautiful tapestry of colour that just adds to our lives. For those of you who are unsure, LGBTIQAP+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex,...