Everyone's story is different
Behind every concern is a unique person with their own experiences, relationships and goals.
Our psychologists work collaboratively with you to understand the whole picture.
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Ongoing, excessive worry about many areas of life that is difficult to switch off.
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Persistent worry about having or developing a serious illness, despite reassurance or medical assessment.
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An intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations that can affect work, study and relationships.
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Recurrent panic attacks and fear of future attacks can lead people to avoid situations they once felt comfortable in.
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Fear of situations where escape may feel difficult or help may not be available, often leading to avoidance of places, travel or leaving home.
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Intense fear of particular objects or situations, such as flying, heights, needles or spiders.
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More than feeling sad, depression can affect your mood, energy, motivation, sleep and enjoyment of life.
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Major life changes such as separation, illness, retirement or career changes can be difficult to adapt to.
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Long-term stress can leave you feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, affecting your wellbeing and performance.
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OCD involves unwanted, distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals that can be difficult to control.
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ADHD can affect attention, organisation, impulse control and emotional regulation, making daily life more challenging.
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Finding it hard to manage intense emotions, leading to reactions that feel difficult to control.
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Negative beliefs about yourself can affect confidence, relationships and willingness to pursue opportunities.
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The loss of someone or something important can bring a range of emotional reactions that may feel overwhelming.
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Autism can influence communication, social interaction, sensory experiences and the way a person understands and responds to the world.
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Difficult experiences can continue to affect how you think, feel and respond long after the event itself.
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We provide psychological support for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, focused on building skills, independence and everyday functioning. Support is tailored to your individual needs and NDIS goals.
What We Help With
Big Changes Psychology provides individual psychological therapy for adults aged 18 and over across a broad range of mental health concerns.
Please see Our Scope of Practice further below for presentations and services that are not included within our practice model.
Our Scope of Practice
Our practice provides individual psychological therapy for adults aged 18 and over. We do not provide couples, relationship or family therapy. To ensure every client receives the most appropriate care, we work within clearly defined areas of clinical practice. Some people are better served by specialist or locally based in-person services that are designed to meet their needs.
Our practice does not provide psychological services for:
Active psychosis, acute psychiatric crises, suicide risk, or conditions requiring specialist psychiatric management, including eating disorders, bipolar disorder and personality disorders
WorkCover, TAC and Victim of Crime.
Medico-legal assessments, court reports, expert witness reports, Independent Psychological Examinations (IPEs), or other legal assessments
The Australian Defence Force, police, emergency services, correctional services, firearm licensing, the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or other employment, licensing, or government agency requirements
If, during assessment or treatment, we determine that your needs fall outside our scope of practice, we'll discuss this with you and, where appropriate, help you access a service that is better suited to your circumstances.