02 Nov 2023
The importance of having a supportive work environment
As psychologists we take care of the wellbeing and mental health of each client that engages in therapy with us. At Excel Psychology, we provide a peaceful and calm environment, …
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Practical, thoughtful articles from the Excel Psychology team on mental health, relationships, self-understanding, and therapy.
28 Sep 2023
What’s it like to join the team Excel Psychology?
My name is Crispin, and I have recently come on board at Excel Psychology to take on the role of practice manager. I bring with me over a decade of experience managing small …
30 Jun 2023
The Power of Listening
Listening is harder than you might think. If you’ve ever been in an argument and the other person says “you’re not listening to me” you know how confusing the idea of not …
27 Jan 2023
Five things you should know about Eating Disorders
Many people struggle with the hidden issue of disordered eating. It has been an issue throughout history, but today, we are beginning to understand the causes and treatments much …
24 Nov 2022
Mental Health in migrants: How to support our multicultural community
Australia is a country built by migrants. According to the Australia Bureau of Statistic, by June 2020 there were over 7.6 million migrants living in Australia and 29.8% of …
29 Jul 2022
It’s been a lot: let’s talk about COVID stress
A lot has been written about the impact of Covid-19 on our lives, with health mandates, changes to where and how we can get together and vaccines. Covid has also had an impact on …
22 May 2022
Recognising Burnout
Many people can relate to experiencing stress, and the feelings and physical sensations that can come with it.
13 Oct 2021
Exposing our Inner Critic
It’s likely that every day you hear someone else calling themselves “stupid” or “idiot” when they make a small mistake. Conversely, if they did something well, they might use …
08 Oct 2021
Loneliness
Feeling lonely? You are not alone. 1 in 2 Australians are feeling more lonely since COVID-19.
Loneliness is the common negative feeling we get when there is a discrepancy between …
27 Apr 2021
How to recognise depression
It is normal for people to experience sadness, low mood and reduced energy from time to time, particularly in response to life events, though it can also appear to be out of the …