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Assistance with Autrism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex and lifelong developmental disorder. It is characterised by “marked difficulties in social interactions, impaired communication, restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours, and sensory sensitivities” (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2015). Without treatment, people with ASD can suffer from severe impairments of daily functioning and may have a heightened risk of depression and anxiety. Luckily help is available – our clinic has a number of psychologists or counsellors who have specialised experience in dealing with ASD.

Book a free Emotional Health Checkup online or call 3088 5422 now.

The relationship between IBS and Anxiety

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and anxiety are common co-morbidities – around 70-90% of IBS sufferers who seek treatment have psychological disorders. Stress is a common trigger for IBS, so a person with anxiety would be experiencing regular high levels of stress thereby at risk of triggering their IBS more often. However, looking at it from a different perspective, for some people IBS may be the trigger for anxiety. The constant fear that you might eat something that doesn’t agree with you and always having to be aware of where the closest toilet it, is enough to make you anxious.

By seeing a psychologist you will receive guidance on how to better manage your stress and anxiety levels, which can help to relieve the symptoms of IBS. One of our psychologists, Dr Alistair Campbell, has written an article about the growing evidence for one of the latest treatments for IBS, which you can read by clicking on the link.

Bulimia Nervosa

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Bulimia Nervosa is a condition where perceptions of body weight and body shape can undermine a person’s self-evaluation. It is usually characterised by recurrent episodes of binge eating (eating a larger than normal sized meal) within a two hour period. These binging episodes are then followed by behaviours designed to compensate for the binge. This can be in the form of:

  • Excessive exercise
  • Self-induced vomiting
  • Fasting
  • Misuse of laxatives, diuretics and/or enemas

Bulimia Nervosa can result in tooth decay, bone density loss, heart problems, fatigue, social withdrawal, and in severe cases death.

Getting Help

Bulimia Nervosa is not easy to live with or overcome by yourself. Luckily, professional help is available here. Vision Psychology has a number of experienced psychologists who can help you, or your child, overcome Bulimia Nervosa. Call Vision Psychology now to make an appointment for a Free Emotional Health Check-Up so that we can give you the extra support that you or your child needs.

Counselling for Men

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counselling for menWhat sort of things are discussed in Counselling for Men?

At Vision Psychology, we have a number of men on our team – experienced and highly qualified psychologists and counsellors.

Common issues which men raise in counselling sessions include:

  • work and career
  • fathering and other family responsibilities
  • midlife
  • trauma
  • men’s health problems
  • depression
  • sexual difficulties

It’s not about being sexist. The reality is, that sometimes our clients would prefer to see a therapist of the same gender.

Psychologists providing Counselling for Men at Vision Psychology:

  • Paul Carver – Paul is a senior psychologist who knows what it is like to manage and supervise a large staff. He is passionate about Health Psychology – the connection between our mental, emotional and physical health.
  • Willem van den Berg – Originally from South Africa, Willem is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and has more than a dozen years of experience in providing psychotherapy to a diverse group of clients with a wide range of life challenges.
  • Dr David Wells – David is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the field of geropsychology – that is, psychology for older adults.

Call 3088 5422 today if you have any questions or to book.

Depression in Adolescent and Young Adults

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Feeling sad is something that happens to all of us from time-to-time. However, feeling sad for long periods of time can become quite detrimental. If you or someone you know has been feeling sad, irritable, cranky or fatigued then they may be demonstrating the early signs of depression. Adolescent and young adult depression can impact significantly on work and study. Many individuals can also find themselves withdrawing from their relationships with family, friends and loved ones.

Whether someone develops depression is often influenced by the way they manage the challenges they face. The effectiveness of these methods are often dependent on an individual’s past experience. This can be problematic for adolescents and young adults, who are encountering a vast range of new challenges for the first time, and are not equipped with experience-based strategies and ways to cope.

If you think yourself or someone you care about may be experiencing depression, know that help is available! Seeking assistance from a trained professional early on, even if you are not sure as to what you are experiencing, is an excellent way to ensure you are able to make the most of your time as a young adult and are best equipped to face the challenges of adulthood.  Our Emotional Health Check Up is an easy way forward.

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Impact of Low Libido in Men

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The loss of libido in men, can lead to feelings of shame, create unhappiness in other areas of their lives and put huge amounts of stress on their relationship. But loss of libido is NOT something you have to live with. There is much you can do to regain your sex drive and your happy outlook on life. Many men and couples can be helped with the assistance of a sex therapist, to explore what is happening within the relationship or for the individual for what is causing low libido.

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