Hope Prevails Blogs

Whether you’re an informal carer looking after a loved one or a professional support worker helping others in their daily lives, your role is deeply meaningful, but also emotionally demanding. Over time, the constant focus on others’ needs can lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and compassion fatigue.

First responders face what most of us cannot imagine. Who supports the supporters?

There’s a common misconception that you need a GP referral or a mental health plan to start therapy. While that’s true for Medicare-funded services, private therapy works differently — and far more flexibly.

More than ever, the importance of mental health care is being recognized. Many professionals work within this field, each playing a crucial role in providing support and treatment. This blog will guide you through the various roles in mental health care, offering clarity and understanding of each position.

Family estrangement is often painful and isolating. Whether it was your choice or not, distancing from family can trigger complex emotions, including guilt, grief, anger, and shame.

Do you feel anxiety in your body - tight chest, racing heart, nausea? You’re not alone. Here’s what it means and how therapy helps.