Chronic fatigue syndrome is one of the more misunderstood illnesses. The disorder is marked by prolonged tiredness, which is worsened by physical and mental activities, and is never improved by bed rest. The cause of the illness is still unknown, which is largely why some who are afflicted with it report having been diagnosed only…
Two people enter an intimate relationship with the desire and intent to nurture it for the long term—a connection built on love, respect, trust, compassion, commitment, honesty and loyalty for each other. For many couples, this connection is achieved and cared for over time, becoming strong enough to weather any storm. For others, however (or…
Romantic relationships are incredibly complex; that’s why they require a lot of effort for partners. An important component is sex, especially for married couples. However, when two people have been together for a long time and the relationship has already spawned a lot of responsibilities (such as taking care of the children, bills, work, etc),…
If you’re basing your idea of psychotherapy on what you’ve seen in movies and on TV, most likely, your idea is wrong. Most depictions of this treatment are simply done for laughs, but one thing’s for sure: Those who turn to psychotherapy are dealing with a whole range of issues from personal growth and wanting…
Relationships are hard enough. Add the explosive element of emotional instability or a complex mix of mental conditions, and you have an almost uphill climb in finding happiness with a loved one. Complications can become so overwhelming that these eventually begin to overshadow the good parts of the relationship (i.e., there are more downs than…
by Clinton Power, founder Australia Counselling For World Mental Health Day, October 10 2015, I’m reflecting on the state of mental health in Australia – how far we’ve come, where we are today, and where we need to go next. One of the reasons I started the Australia Counselling Directory back in 2011 is I…
If you were to describe your life at the moment, how many of us would use the word ‘busy.’ How many of you have never ending ‘to-do’ lists? If someone asks you how you are – How many of you would reply ‘Good….but busy.’ Why are we so obsessed with packing our schedules, thinking a…
At Australia Counselling we are passionate about mental health. We have over 200 psychotherapists and counsellors on our national directory who are helping Australians every day in their private practices and clinics. But there are also many amazing mental health organisations in Australia that are doing incredible work to reduce the stigma of mental illness and…
We usually hear about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in relation to soldiers coming back after serving in active duty, but it can be caused by any kind of traumatic event. It pertains to a severe anxiety disorder that causes such strong, overpowering recollections of episodes making up the entire unfortunate experience. Horrible nightmares, emotional numbness,…
by Dr Joe Kort There’s no doubt that pornography use is on the rise, and this issue is becoming more common in recent years because of its proliferation on the internet and easy, instant access. Currently, 12% of websites on the Internet are pornographic – that’s 24,644,172 adult sites. Some statistics in the U.S. suggest that…
