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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Online Psychology vs In-Person Therapy: What’s Right for You in 2026?
Online Psychology vs In-Person Therapy: What’s Right for You in 2026? In 2026, accessing therapy is more flexible than ever. Many people are deciding between
Why Your Brain Feels Tired at the End of the Year — Even If You Didn’t “Do Much”
Feeling mentally exhausted at the end of the year? Learn the psychology behind year-end fatigue and how to gently restore your mental energy.
How to Cope With Holiday Loneliness: A Gentle Guide for December
Feeling lonely this holiday season? Learn why loneliness increases in December and gentle, evidence-based ways to cope and feel supported.
How to Set Boundaries With Family During the Holidays (Without Feeling Guilty)
Learn how to set healthy boundaries with family during the holidays—without guilt. Evidence-based tips and gentle guidance from The Talk Shop.
Why “Being Strong” Isn’t Helping You: The Hidden Cost of Emotional Suppression
Learn why bottling emotions leads to stress, burnout, and anxiety — and how expressing feelings can improve wellbeing. Evidence-based guidance from The Talk Shop.
The Psychology of Overthinking: Why Your Brain Gets Stuck — and How to Break the Cycle
Learn why your brain overthinks, how it affects mental health, and practical strategies to calm racing thoughts. Evidence-based, friendly guidance from The Talk Shop.