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Psychology Service

Address Mental Health Concerns

Reduce mental health symptoms, ease distress and improve quality of life.

Counselling Support

Provide assistance in managing emotional and psychological well-being through collaborative care, tailored to address the individual and unique challenges faced.

Coping Skills

Help people cope with stress, loss, and changes in identity by providing tools for managing uncertainty, regulating emotions, and improving communication skills.

Our psychology service is designed to assist in areas such as emotion regulation, increasing feelings of being valued, and supporting participation in family life. We approach mental health through trust, connection, and understanding.

For people living with Parkinsonism

Individuals with Parkinsonism can expect support in managing their emotional and psychological well-being. Emphasizing a collaborative approach to address their unique challenges.

For care partners

Care partners also face psychological challenges, and our psychology service is here to help them address these issues. We work on emotional regulation, stress management, relational concerns, trauma, and grief, nurturing self-awareness and building resilience for sustainable change.

Relaxation tip: Tremors can temporarily worsen during periods of anxiety, stress and fatigue. Relaxation strategies can help. A gentle reminder to breathe deeply. Square breathing instructions: inhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds, exhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds.

A diagram shows the following instructions for the square breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.

Our struggles were real

The ACT psychologist helped us remember to be gentle with ourselves - that our struggles were real and it was safe to talk about them.

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Emotional expression

Don’t hesitate to express your emotions. Discussing fears, anxieties, and challenges with your psychologist can be therapeutic.

Practice self-care

Regularly engage in self-care practices like meditation, relaxation exercises, or hobbies to manage stress and improve mental well-being.

Open communication

Maintain open communication with your loved one, discussing their emotional needs and offering support and understanding.

Respite for yourself

Caring for a loved one can be emotionally challenging. Don’t hesitate to seek support or take a break when needed.