Psychology & Wellbeing Blog
Evidence-based articles on mental health, psychology, and wellbeing — written by The Talk Shop’s registered psychologists in Melbourne.
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WorkCover Provisional Payments Victoria: Treatment While Your Claim Is Decided
Victorian workers with a mental injury claim can access up to 13 weeks of funded treatment while the claim is decided, and keep it even if the claim is rejected.
Attachment Styles Explained: Anxious, Avoidant, Secure and Disorganised
Attachment styles explained in plain English: secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganised, how they shape adult relationships, and how they can change.
OCD Is More Than Being Tidy: Signs, Myths and How Treatment Works
OCD is not about being tidy. Learn the real signs of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, common myths, and how CBT with ERP treatment works in Australia.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Is the Melbourne Winter Making You Feel Low?
Is the Melbourne winter making you feel low? Learn what seasonal affective disorder is, its symptoms, and evidence-based ways to lift winter low mood.
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WorkCover Psychology Fees in Victoria: What You’ll Pay (and What WorkSafe Covers)
Wondering what WorkCover psychology costs in Victoria? For most approved claimants the answer is nothing. This guide covers the WorkSafe fee schedule, when gap fees apply, and how provisional liability payments work while your claim is assessed.
How to See a Psychologist Through WorkCover Victoria: A Step-by-Step Guide
Injured at work and struggling with your mental health? This step-by-step guide explains how to access a WorkCover psychologist in Victoria — from lodging your claim through to attending your first session, typically at no out-of-pocket cost.
Navigating Grief: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Seek Help
Grief looks different for everyone. Learn what’s normal, what prolonged grief disorder is, and when to seek support — guidance from The Talk Shop psychologists in Melbourne.
Adult ADHD in Women: Why It’s So Often Missed
ADHD in women is frequently missed or misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression. Learn the signs, why it’s overlooked, and how to get assessed in Melbourne.
What Is CBT and How Does It Work? A Plain-English Guide
Learn what CBT is, how it works, and whether it’s right for you. A plain-English guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from The Talk Shop psychologists in Melbourne.
Getting a Mental Health Care Plan in Melbourne: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get a Mental Health Care Plan in Melbourne. Step-by-step guide covering your GP visit, Medicare rebates, and how to find a low-cost psychologist.