Autism in childhood and adulthood: What is it, and what does an assessment for autism involve?
Do you think that you or your child might be autistic? Our clinical psychologist, Angel Lee-Aube, answers some frequently asked questions about autism in childhood and adulthood to help you navigate the assessment process, and better understand what an autism diagnosis could mean for you. What is Autism Autism is a lifelong developmental condition characterised […]
Exam Stress: Tips from a psychologist
Our clinical psychologist, Dr Veena Sothieson, writes about the impact of stress on exam preparation and exam performance. She shares some practical and concrete tips for managing stress effectively, so that you can study and perform at your best. Lifestyle factors We often underestimate lifestyle factors such as good quality sleep and adequate sleep routines, […]
Sleep Blog
Our clinical psychologist, Carly O’Sullivan, writes about difficulties with sleep. Drawing on the science and psychology of sleep, Carly offers concise and useful information to help you get a good night’s sleep. Most of us are aware that sleep is important for our overall health and wellbeing, yet many of us struggle with sleep. According […]
ADHD in adults and children: The assessment process
Interested in getting an ADHD assessment done through Sydney City Psychology? Our Clinical Psychologist Angel Lee-Aube provides detailed answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. I’m interested in finding out more in getting an ADHD assessment done through Sydney City Psychology. How is it structured? An ADHD assessment at Sydney City Psychology is […]
ADHD in adults and children: How is it diagnosed
What is ADHD, how is it diagnosed, and who do I need to see to determine diagnosis? At Sydney City Psychology, our psychologists often get asked about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults. Over the next two blog posts, clinical psychologist Angel Lee-Aube addresses some frequently asked questions about getting an […]
Women with ADHD
Our clinical psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, writes about the specific challenges of ADHD in women, and how these challenges can be addressed. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both men and women, but there are important differences between how ADHD presents and is managed in each gender. In this blog post, we […]
Performance Psychology in Tennis and Cricket
Our psychologist, Alan Hely, has over 30 years’ experience working with individuals and teams in sport & performance psychology, including working with elite athletes. Here he writes about the role of performance psychology in professional sports like tennis and cricket, and describes several skills you can use to enhance your game. As the Australian summer […]
Understanding emotional eating
Our clinical psychologist, Dr Veena Sothieson, writes about the role of our emotions when eating, and how eating can become linked to our emotional regulation. She includes tips for what you can do if you find yourself engaging in emotional eating. Most of us have turned towards food in an attempt to manage feelings, at […]
Navigating painful feelings during the holiday season
Our psychologist, Carly O’Sullivan, shares tips for taking care of yourself and others during a challenging time of year. Whilst we are often told it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, December can be a challenging month. The holidays often come with expectations that we should all be merry and carefree. However, for many […]
Authentic Self-Care
Our psychologist, Carly O’Sullivan, writes about what it means to authentically practice self-care, and why it matters to your overall wellbeing. ‘Self-care’ has become quite a buzz word touted by celebrities, influencers, or companies trying to sell you expensive products and treatments. This can understandably bring on feelings of guilt or anxiety if you are […]