Hope Prevails Blogs

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.

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.

Seeing your GP for mental health? Here’s how to start the conversation and what support is available.

Even exciting life changes can feel overwhelming. Therapy helps you navigate transitions with clarity and support.

The teenage years are full of change—new pressures, emotional ups and downs, social dynamics, and identity exploration. So it’s no surprise that stress and anxiety often show up in this stage of life. But when your teen seems overwhelmed, shut down, or unusually anxious, it can be hard to know what to do as a parent.

Learn how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you break unhelpful thinking patterns and build emotional resilience.

Learn how to tell the difference between anxiety and stress—and what you can do about both.