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What do we celebrate! and we aren't new to this.... We genuinely celebrate neurodiversity and we have been doing this for years! We have been recognising, validating, honouring and celebrating difference. Let's be clear though... We don’t ignore real impairments and We don’t just validate and the goal is not ‘fix’   As the Principal Psychologist and Director of Treat Yourself Well Sydney, I have witnessed significant changes in how difference is understood. Throughout my car

New E-Book: Eating Disorders Across the Lifespan A deeper understanding from Treat Yourself Well Sydney At Treat Yourself Well Sydney , we believe people are more than symptoms. More than diagnoses. More than behaviours. Sure these descriptions can help us understand but it doesn't tell the whole story. Our new e-book, Eating Disorders Across the Lifespan , was created to reflect that belief — offering insight into how eating disorders evolve across different stages of life,

What happens in therapy and where do I start? By Jess Staples (Provisional Psychologist) and Tanya Franic (Principal Psychologist) What is it and how do we do it.... So, you’ve been thinking about going to therapy… When people find out you’re a psychologist, the reactions are usually one of three: “Can you read minds / are you analysing me right  now?” Nope. No mind-reading powers  or wizadry here. “I couldn’t listen to people’s problems all day.” We do hear some really toug

Big Feelings: Understanding Emotional Regulation What is it and how do we do it.... Emotional regulation is the ability to notice, understand, and manage our emotions in ways that support our goals and wellbeing. Rather than reacting automatically, it allows us to pause, make sense of what we’re feeling, and choose how to respond. When emotional regulation is difficult — known as emotional dysregulation — emotions can feel overwhelming, intense, or hard to control, often lead

Securely attaching to a caregiver is at the heart of feeling emotionally safe and secure in the world. We are all regularly exposed to situations, events and/or people that are challenging, threatening, overwhelming and/or exacerbate our anxiety. As children, we rely on our attachment systems to regulate us and stabilise us at times when we are not yet emotionally equipped to regulate ourselves. As such, a kind, thoughtful, wise, and emotionally regulated parent is of the utm

Unmasking the Strengths Behind the "Different" Label Imagine a world built for one type of brain – the "neurotypical" brain. Now, imagine being told your brain works differently, in ways most don't understand. Welcome to the vibrant, diverse reality of neurodiversity . It's not a diagnosis, it's a celebration of the natural variations in how human brains are wired. At Treat Yourself Well, we believe your unique way of thinking is well - YOU! not a flaw. If you've ever felt l

With 2026 only weeks away, and burnout well into its burning phase, the pressure to make 2026 “the best year yet” is already looming. The pressure to do everything you didn’t quite get to this year (likely for very valid reasons…) is quietly brimming below the surface—already wreaking havoc on nervous systems that are, frankly, very full.

Why Choosing a Trauma-Informed Psychologist Matters. When it comes to mental health care, finding the right psychologist can make all the difference in your healing journey.

Food. Our bodies. Eating disorders aren’t just about food. They are a complex intersection of culture, family dynamics, emotional pain, and

7 Reasons Why I Love IFS: Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative approach to therapy that I deeply value, both personally and...

My name is Sevcan Eminov, and I’m a registered psychologist working at Treat Yourself Well Sydney.   I have been fully registered as a...

My name is Gavin Riley, and I am reaching out to introduce myself as a point of contact at Treat Yourself Well Psychology practice in...

Christmas just loves to push people's buttons. Especially when they have an eating disorder! It wants them to dress up nice, take photos,...

Lived Experience: Why it matters, deciding whether to disclose it, and finding a psychologist with it. By coming out as neurodivergent,...

What is ADHD? ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) is a label used to describe individuals whose early brain development...

What is Autism? Autism is a neurotype with presentations as varied and unique as the people who possess it. While no two autistic brains...

Orthorexia and the pathological striving for Wellbeing There is not a wellness blogger or influencer on social media that is not...

We already know that too little control can be a very bad thing. You know, drunken scenes, ugly break-ups, maxed-out bank accounts …...

Sameness is fine, it’s validating, it’s comforting, it makes us feel connected. But nothing hits quite like difference. Difference is the...

Did you know that up to 37% of people with anorexia nervosa are autistic? ⁽¹⁾ Or, that an estimated 21% of autistic children are at high...