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# Perth Psychological Healthcare

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## Posts
- [When Life Feels Like It’s Coming From Every Direction](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/when-life-feels-like-its-coming-from-every-direction-2/): Life rarely becomes overwhelming all at once. More often, it builds quietly.
- [Relationships, Children and Work — When the Pressure Starts to Build](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/relationships-children-and-work-when-the-pressure-starts-to-build-2/): Modern life asks a lot from people.
- [Rebuilding Resilience – How to Stay Mentally Strong in an Uncertain World](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/rebuilding-resilience-how-to-stay-mentally-strong-in-an-uncertain-world-2/): If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s this:
- [The Silent Strain – Why So Many West Australians Feel Overwhelmed Right Now](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/the-silent-strain-why-so-many-west-australians-feel-overwhelmed-right-now/): Across Western Australia, many people are quietly carrying more than ever before.
- [What Does a Mental Health Social Worker Do?](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/mental-health-social-worker/): If you're struggling with your mental health, knowing who to turn to may feel overwhelming. You might have heard of psychologists, psychiatrists or counsellors, but have you heard of a mental health social worker?
- [Understanding EMDR Therapy: A Pathway to Healing Trauma](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/emdr-therapy-healing-trauma/): If you've experienced trauma or struggle with distressing memories that affect your daily life, you're not alone.
- [Chronic Stress: When to Seek Psychological Help and Why It Works](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/chronic-stress-psychological-help/): Chronic stress can feel like a constant weight on your shoulders, impacting your energy, mood and physical health.
- [The Power of Connection: Why Social Interaction is Essential for Your Well-Being](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/social-isolation-and-connection/): Are you a social butterfly who thrives on interaction or do you often find yourself just not wanting to be around people? Regardless of where you fall on the social spectrum, feelings of isolation and loneliness can affect anyone.
- [How to Maintain Intimacy in Your Relationship](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/maintain-intimacy/): Intimacy is the foundation of a strong and lasting relationship. It is more than just physical closeness - it is about emotional connection, mental understanding and spiritual bonding.
- [How to Harness the Power of Positivity for Better Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/positivity-mental-health/): A positive mindset can have a significant impact on your overall health and lifestyle, including your mental health.
- [Dealing with the Death of Your Child](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/death-of-child/): Dealing with the death of a child is one of the most painful and devastating experiences you may ever face.
- [Tips to Keep Yourself Mentally Healthy this Christmas Season](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/christmas-stress/): The holiday season is traditionally a time for cheer, family gatherings and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, it can also cause some people to feel stressed and depressed.
- [Why Talking About Your Mental Health Matters](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/talking-mental-health/): When was the last time you talked about your mental health?
- [Understanding Food Addiction and Eating Disorders](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/food-addiction-eating-disorders/): Food addiction and eating disorders are complex mental health issues impacting more than 1 million Australians each year.
- [How to Cope with PTSD](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/how-to-cope-with-ptsd/): Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is the most common mental health disorder after depression.
- [Exercise to Boost Your Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/exercise-boost-mental-health/): Exercise, physical activity or any regular movement can play an important role in maintaining good mental health.
- [Understanding Work Stress Leave in Australia](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/work-stress-leave-australia/): Your work can have a significant impact on your mental health. In fact, mental health conditions related to employment stressors are now the fastest growing type of workplace injury.
- [Self-Care for Mental Health, Learn to Love Yourself](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/learn-to-love-yourself/): Self-care or self-love plays an important role in supporting your mental health.
- [Mental Health, Well-Being Gift Ideas this Xmas 2023](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/mental-health-gift-ideas-xmas-2023/): Giving the gift of better mental health during the holiday season can be a wonderful and meaningful way to show you care.
- [Anxiety Disorders: Managing Anxiety and Stress for Better Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/anxiety-disorders/): Anxiety is a natural response to stress. However, that fact will provide little consolation if your symptoms are so severe as to send you to a hospital emergency department fearing a heart attack or some other life-threatening illness.
- [Suicide Prevention: Social Connection, Conversation and Helping Others](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/suicide-prevention-2/): National suicide and harm prevention campaign R U Ok Day will be marked on September 14 this year.
- [How to Manage ADHD in Children](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/manage-adhd-children/): Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can be a challenge to understand and manage.
- [How to Manage Workplace Stress](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/manage-workplace-stress/): Workplace stress has become a significant issue in Australia, despite the legal obligations for employers to create and manage safe and mentally healthy workplaces.
- [Anger Management Strategies for Children: How to Deescalate Your Angry Child](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/anger-management-for-children/): Dealing with your child's anger can be challenging. Managing their emotional meltdown without adding to the tense environment by becoming frustrated and angry yourself is key to deescalating the situation.
- [Maternal Mental Health:  How to Manage the Mental Health Challenges of Being a Mum](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/maternal-mental-health/): Being a mother can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience, but it can also come with mental health challenges.
- [Anger Management: 5 Tips to Control Your Temper](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/anger-management-5-tips-to-control-temper/): Feeling angry is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It is a natural response to situations that you perceive as threatening, frustrating, or unjust.
- [How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/loneliness-mental-health/): Feeling lonely? It’s a common feeling of isolation, sadness or dissatisfaction with your social connections or relationships.
- [Simple Habits to Adopt for a Mentally Healthy 2023](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/simple-habits-mental-health-2023/): Make 2023 the year you focus on your mental health. Forget short-lived New Year's resolutions and rigid goal setting, instead commit to adopting some simple habits to boost your mental fitness now and well into the future.
- [Change to Medicare Subsidy Arrangement for Psychological Services](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/medicare-subsidy-change/): Medicare subsidised visits to psychologists have been reduced from 1 January 2023.
- [How to Manage Mental Wellbeing During Pregnancy](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/pregnancy-mental-health/): Your mental health and wellbeing are just as important as your physical health during pregnancy and following childbirth.
- [How To Get the Most from Mental Health Week 2022](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/mental-health-week-2022/): Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day are marked in October each year.
- [Suicide Prevention: How to Have an R U OK? Conversation](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/suicide-prevention-r-u-ok-conversation/): Thursday September 8 is R U OK? Day. It’s a National Day of Action when you are reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you ok?’ and to start a meaningful conversation whenever you spot the signs that someone you care about might be struggling with life.
- [How to Stop Ruminating and Relax Your Mind](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/stop-ruminating/): Have trouble turning off the mental chatter? You want to relax, but your brain keeps analysing your last conversation, overthinking past mistakes, or replaying an unpleasant incident on repeat.
- [Navigating Sexual Orientation and Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/sexual-orientation-mental-health/): Sexual orientation is not a mental illness. Rather, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual or asexual (LGBTQIA+) often face an increased risk of mental illness due to discrimination, social exclusion, harassment and violence.
- [Learn 5 Ways to Manage Stress for Better Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/manage-stress-better-mental-health/): Discover 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Improve Your Mental Health Right Now
- [Managing Mental Health with a Chronic Illness](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/chronic-illness-mental-health/): If you suffer from a chronic illness, you will know how it affects your physical health. But did you know that it can also affect your mental health?
- [How to be Happier, 7 Ways to Improve Your Mood](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/improve-mood-be-happier/): Many everyday factors can influence your mood or overall sense of happiness and fulfillment.
- [How to Build Better Relationships for Mental Health, Happiness](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/better-relationships/): Your relationships with others can have a big impact on your mental health and wellbeing.
- [The Healthy Way to Set and Achieve Goals, According to Psychology](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/achieve-goals-cbt/): New Year, new you…if you follow the tradition of making resolutions the pressure may be on in the first few months of the year to set a target or goal for self-improvement.
- [Another Covid Christmas, Tips for a Mentally Healthy Festive Season](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/covid-christmas-embrace-imperfection/): As another Covid Christmas arrives, consider reframing your approach to the festive season.
- [How Life Stages May Affect Your Mental Health](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/life-stages-mental-health/): Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and into your senior years.
- [Support World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2021](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/mental-health-day/): World Mental Health Day is marked each year on October 10.
- [Suicide Prevention: A Conversation Could Change a Life](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/suicide-prevention-conversation/): Australia’s annual suicide prevention R U OK? Day is Thursday 9 September 2021.
- [How Relationship Counselling Can Benefit You](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/relationship-counselling-benefits/): Dealing with occasional challenges is a normal part of nurturing any relationship.
- [When and How to Consult a Psychologist](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/how-consult-psychologist/): Are you struggling with a mental health challenge and considering if you should consult a psychologist or seek other help?
- [Coping with Grief and Loss](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/coping-grief-loss/): Grief is a universal human emotion triggered by the loss of someone or something that one holds dear. The feeling of grief is also very personal – people grieve in different ways, for various causes and varying durations.
- [Tips for Coping at Christmas](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/coping-at-christmas/): After a year of uncertainty and periods of isolation brought about by COVID-19, many people will be setting expectations for an extra jolly Christmas and planning time connecting with family and friends in celebration.
- [Discover the Well-Being Boosting Power of Pets](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/mental-health-benefits-pets/): Most pet owners will happily tell you that their life has improved by having a furry friend around. But there are also scientifically proven physical and mental health benefits of pets.
- [R U OK? Focus on Suicide Prevention](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/suicide-prevention/): The 10th September 2020 is R U OK? Day — Australia’s national day to connect with others and make a positive difference in someone’s life. It’s also National Suicide Prevention Day.
- [Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/understanding-anxiety-disorders-ocd/): Feeling anxious? While the impact of COVID-19 may be contributing to heightened levels of worry in general, for many, ongoing anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder.

## Pages
- [Treatments](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/): Evidence-based psychological care tailored to your needs, for individuals, couples, children, and families.
- [FAQs](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/faqs/): Answers to your frequently asked questions.
- [Telehealth](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/telehealth/): Psychological support from wherever you are in WA.
- [Locations](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/locations/): Visit us in Dianella, Perth.
- [Fees & Rebates](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/fees-rebates/): A clear breakdown of our session fees.
- [GP Referral Hub](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/gp-referral-hub/): Refer with confidence. Clear pathways, timely communication, and psychologists across a range of specialties.
- [Home New](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/): Individual, couples, and family psychology support — in person and via telehealth. Medicare rebates may apply.
- [Blog](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/resources/blog/): Guides and articles to support your mental health journey.
- [Resources](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/resources/): Guides and articles to support your mental health journey.
- [Contact](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/contact/): Already seeing us? Contact reception to manage your appointments.
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- [Services](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/): Support for a wide range of personal and mental health concerns.
- [Team](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/): Get in touch and we will help match you with the right psychologist for your needs.

## Services
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/autism-adhd-assessment/autism-spectrum-disorder/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Anger Management](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/anger-management/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Child Psychologists](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/child-adolescent-psychology/child-psychologist/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Alcohol Addiction Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/alcohol-addiction-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Drug Addiction Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/drug-addiction-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Food Addiction Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/food-addiction/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Car Accident PTSD Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/trauma-ptsd-emdr/motor-vehicle/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Sexual Abuse Related PTSD](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/trauma-ptsd-emdr/sexual-abuse/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [PTSD Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/trauma-ptsd-emdr/ptsd-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Sexuality / LGBTI](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/sexual-orientation-lgbt/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Sexologist Perth, Sexual Health and Intimacy Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/sexual-issues-counselling/sexologist-perth/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Sexual Issues & Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/sexual-issues-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Grief Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/depression-counselling/grief-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Pregnancy / Postpartum Depression](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/depression-counselling/pregnancy-postpartum-depression/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Depression Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/depression-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Panic Attack Counselling & Treatments](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/anxiety-depression/panic-attack-counselling/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Anxiety Counselling & Panic Attacks](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/anxiety-depression/anxiety-panic-attacks/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Autism & ADHD Assessment](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/autism-adhd-assessment/): Assessment and support pathways for autism and ADHD.
- [Addiction Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/addiction-counselling/): Confidential support for addiction-related concerns.
- [Anxiety & Depression](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/anxiety-depression/): Support to manage anxiety and depression.
- [Trauma, PTSD & EMDR](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/trauma-ptsd-emdr/): Specialised, evidence-based trauma-focused therapy.
- [Couples & Relationship Counselling](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/couples-relationship-counselling/): Guidance for couples navigating relationship challenges.
- [Child & Adolescent Psychology](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/services/child-adolescent-psychology/): Tailored psychological support for children and teenagers.

## Team
- [Marcia Costello](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/marcia-costello/): Marcia Costello is a Clinical Psychologist who has practised in WA, for many years in a range of roles within government, private practice and corporate settings. Marcia experience as a Clinical Psychologist, teacher and manager for psychological assessment and treatment. She is registered with AHPRA as a Clinical Psychologist and she is an approved Supervisor for APHRA.
- [Kayla Selby](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/kayla-selby/): I am a registered psychologist with a person-centered and holistic approach to therapy. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to adults across a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, parenting and postpartum adjustment, chronic illness, self-esteem and identity, and sexual wellbeing.
- [Sam Bettenay](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/sam-bettenay/): Sam is a Registered Psychologist at PHC who welcomes clients presenting with a diverse range of therapeutic and support needs. He aims to provide a warm, nurturing, non-judgemental, safe and secure space for clients to explore their difficulties at whichever stage they may meet him on their therapeutic journey.
- [Kylie Szczepanski](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/kylie-szczepanski/): Kylie enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults and is experienced in the administration of psychometric assessments for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual ability and learning difficulties in both children and adults.
- [Rashna Patel](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/rashna-patel/): Rashna has clinical experience working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of complex and comorbid presentations, in urban, regional and remote areas of Australia. She aims to support individuals, families and communities in distress, towards greater long-term well-being and better life outcomes. Rashna utilises a client-centred approach, placing the individual at the centre of the therapy, and tailoring each session to suit the desires and needs of each client, based on their unique circumstances. She employs an evidence-based Psychodynamic therapeutic approach to empower clients to be the experts in their own lives, at times utilising other evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Trauma-Based Approaches.
- [Sasha Bosich](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/sasha-bosich/): With more than 25 years of clinical and organisational experience, Sasha is a highly respected Registered Psychologist who has supported a wide range of individuals, teams, and businesses across multiple sectors. Her career spans corporate consulting, trauma response, counselling, coaching, and leadership development, allowing her to work confidently with people at all levels, from frontline employees to senior executives.
- [Farzana Pithawalla](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/farzana-pithawalla/): Farzana grew up in India before migrating to Australia over seventeen years ago and is able to communicate in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.
- [Donald Cook](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/donald-cook/): Don is a Clinical Administrator at Psychological Health Care, with a focus on warm and empathetic client interactions and attention to detail.
- [Ingrid Bennett](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/team/ingrid-bennett/): Ingrid is a Clinical Administrator at Psychological Health Care, where she brings a warm, welcoming and empathetic approach to every client interaction. With a strong focus on attention to detail, Ingrid helps ensure that clients feel supported, comfortable and well cared for from their very first contact with the practice.

## Treatments
- [Individual Therapy](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/individual-therapy/): Individual therapy offers a private, supportive and confidential space where you can openly explore personal challenges, emotions, experiences and concerns with a registered psychologist.
- [Group Therapy](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/group-therapy/): Group therapy provides help for specific areas of need in a supportive group environment.
- [Acceptance & Commitment Therapy](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/acceptance-commitment-therapy/): Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a scientifically based model and active treatment. ACT is not just about talking in a therapy session – it also includes practicing various psychological skills that can be used outside of your session to improve the quality of your life.
- [Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/eye-movement-desensitisation-reprocessing/): Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is an innovative psychological therapy that facilitates the processing of previous traumatic experiences with less distress than other methods.
- [Hypnotherapy Treatment](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/hypnotherapy/): Hypnotherapy or hypnosis is an induced state of relaxation and concentration which can deepen parts of ones mind to become more accessible.
- [Mindfulness Integrated CBT](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/mindfulness-integrated-cbt/): Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or MiCBT for short, is a four stage systemic model of therapy that is flexible and wide ranging and designed to treat a broad range of mental health disorders and emotional distress. It can be used to addresses crisis issues, chronic conditions and can also help to prevent relapse.
- [Cognitive Behaviour Therapy](https://psychologicalhealthcare.com.au/treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy/): Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (or CBT) is a psychological therapy that helps you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings and actions.