by Tehani Gunasekara | Jun 19, 2024 | Trauma, Uncategorized
pexels akilmazumder 1072824 Trauma was historically considered to be a one-off, life-threatening event. Now, it encompasses any event/s that cause deep distress/disturbance/harm or injury and has long-term negative effects on the individual’s wellbeing. For many...
by Tehani Gunasekara | Jun 12, 2024 | Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Welcome to Infant Mental Health Week! This special week provides an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of nurturing mental wellbeing in infants and young children, laying the foundation for a healthier future. Why Infant Mental Health Matters Infant mental...
by Tehani Gunasekara | Mar 26, 2024 | Relationship Counselling
The majority of couples that I see in therapy, usually present with the opening statement “how we’re communicating is not working” or “we can’t communicate”. Learning to communicate effectively is not something individuals are born with. It is something that develops...
by Tehani Gunasekara | Mar 6, 2024 | Medicare, Uncategorized
In Australia, we are fortunate to have government-funded support for when we experience a decline in our mental health or wellbeing. Within the Medicare system is a specialised program called the Better Access initiative, which is aimed at providing greater access and...
by Tehani Gunasekara | May 25, 2023 | ADHD
We recently came across a common myth about who can diagnose ADHD in Australia. So this article aims to set the record straight on who can diagnose ADHD in Australia. What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that...