Do you find it impossible to compromise with your partner on a sticky issue? Are you having the same argument on repeat, and neither of you are budging?   The Gottman Approach To Relationship Compromise In the Gottman Method of couples’ therapy, we use these 3 steps to reach a compromise in an area […]

Have you ever wondered, what are my values? Perhaps you have an idea that having strong values will help to guide you through your life, but so far you’re not sure what those values are?   Tapping In To Your Values One way of figuring out which values are most meaningful to you is to […]

The Importance of Meditation from a Psychological Perspective Can meditation for mental health be included in psychological treatments? Absolutely! My Meditation Journey (so far…)   As a psychologist, I have many tools for relaxation, de-stressing, unwinding, whatever you would like to call it. As a human being, I have a great need for these tools […]

Marriage problems, and problems within long-term romantic partnerships, are normal. Every couple experiences their challenges. If you can show me a couple with no problems at all, I’ll point out that the apparent absence of conflict may be a problem in itself!   Marriage Problems Can Often Be Resolved So not all marriage problems point […]

Psychology Week 2019: Psychology and Social Justice Issues – What Can We Learn From Young People?   This year, for Psychology Week, the Australian Psychological Society is asking about young people and social justice issues. The APS has also released a paper: Young People’s Voices in the Climate Crisis.   Youth Action for Social Justice […]

First therapy session anxiety is oh-so-common. Sometimes, fear of starting therapy can hold you back from taking that first step for many years. There are two main factors at play in therapy anxiety: Taking action requires a decision and a commitment. (It’s something that can fall to the bottom of the to-do list day in, […]

The range of conditions psychologists treat is vast. In a nutshell, we help clients suffering psychological distress, mental illness and experiencing difficult emotions. As you can imagine, this encompasses many things! There are almost as many types of psychological distress as there are people in the world!   Here’s a snapshot of some of the […]

  You’re about to start seeing a new Psychologist, or you’ve just begun. How do you get the best results from therapy?   One of the realities of counselling and psychotherapy is that there is usually a financial investment. This can be a barrier for some people, especially if you’re worried about whether your financial […]

After enjoying our fabulous location on Hall Street Bondi Beach for some time, The Bondi Psychologist is moving! From April 22 2019 (Easter Monday), you’ll find us inside the gorgeous Orchard St Clinic at 2 Brighton Boulevard, Bondi Beach NSW 2026. Our new space is larger, more soothing and very discreet. Our entrance is on Wairoa […]

As a couples’ therapist, I am often asked by new clients, “How do we fix our marriage?” I can understand the need for a quick fix, but there never is one. Working on a relationship takes time. That said, there are definitely some secrets to a successful marriage that seem to apply universally. These are […]