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What is ADHD Masking? As an ADHD Psychologist Melbourne, I have seen ADHD client who don't know that they're masking, and all that effort given to masking has led them to burnout. Masking happens when someone with ADHD tries to hide or downplay their traits to blend in. It’s an unconscious survival strategy that often begins early. Maybe you learnt to stay quiet even when your mind raced with ideas. Or you forced yourself to sit still when your body needed to move. Over time,

What Is Obsessional Thinking? Everyone gets stuck on a thought sometimes — replaying a conversation, worrying about a mistake, or wondering if you turned the stove off. But obsessional thinking is more than the occasional mental loop. Obsessional thoughts are intrusive, repetitive, and often distressing. They can feel impossible to switch off, even when you know  they’re not rational. The content can range from everyday worries (“Did I say something wrong?”) to taboo or frigh

When Motivation Starts to Fade As the year winds down, many people quietly think, “I thought I’d be further along by now.”  Maybe you started strong. New habits, clear goals, solid plans. But somewhere between then and now, life got busy. Things shifted. And that’s okay. Progress doesn’t always look exciting. Often, it’s slow, quiet, and a bit unglamorous. It’s about steady effort, not perfection. It’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it. The end of the year is

Struggling with health anxiety or adjusting to illness? Learn how the Spoon Theory can help you manage energy, reduce worry, and find balance with support from a health anxiety psychologist in Melbourne at The Inner Collective.

You tell yourself this time will be different. A new job, a new partner, a new plan to stop putting things off. But somehow, you find yourself back where you started - caught in the same emotional loop of disappointment, self-doubt, or frustration.

When people think about ADHD, they usually picture someone who’s distracted, fidgety, or constantly misplacing their keys. That’s not...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can quietly take over daily life. Intrusive thoughts appear out of nowhere, and the repetitive...

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, uninspired, or even resentful about their jobs. Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “Is...

Shame can feel heavy. It’s that inner voice whispering “you’re not good enough” or “you’ve failed again.” While everyone experiences...

Understanding Different Types of Depression and When to Seek Support We throw around the word “depressed”  a lot these days. “Ugh, I’m so...

Have you ever wondered if your body pain might be trying to tell you something deeper? From stomach aches to chronic fatigue, somatic symptoms can often be signs of unprocessed trauma. In this blog, we explore how trauma lives in the body—and how working with a trauma therapist in Melbourne can help you find relief and healing.

Struggling to get going on low-energy days? A dopamine menu is a simple, neuroaffirming tool designed to gently boost motivation and mood—especially helpful during Melbourne’s grey winter months. This easy-to-follow poster offers low-effort, medium-impact, and joy-sparking activities to help you feel a little more energised and a little less stuck.

Sometimes, talking things through just isn’t enough. That’s where Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) comes in.

For when your brain won’t stop overthinking everything you’ve ever said or done Spiralling Thoughts Are More Common Than You Think Ever caught your brain replaying an awkward conversation from six years ago while  trying to fall asleep? Or spiralling down a rabbit hole of “what ifs” after sending a mildly worded email? You're not alone. Spiralling thoughts and rumination are incredibly common—especially if you live with anxiety or depression . The brain thinks it's helping b

Health anxiety can be overwhelming, leaving you caught in a cycle of constant worry about your wellbeing. If you find yourself frequently preoccupied with the fear of illness or misinterpreting normal bodily sensations as signs of severe disease, a health anxiety therapist can offer the support you need to regain control of your life. Understanding Health Anxiety Health anxiety, sometimes referred to as illness anxiety disorder or hypochondria, involves excessive concern abou

Guilt is one of those emotions that tends to grab our attention and sit heavily in our chest. It can show up in the quiet moments after a...

Many strategies that work for neurotypical burnout (like pushing through or "just taking a break") don’t work for ADHDers or Autistic people. Instead, we need to approach recovery in a way that is gentle, neuroaffirming, and actually sustainable.

Burnout is something we hear about all the time—especially in conversations about workplace stress. But if you’re neurodivergent, you may...

In this post, we’ll explore why perfectionism is so hard to identify, why changing it can be difficult, and how therapy can help you harness

If you’re considering booking your first psychology session, you might be wondering what to expect and how to prepare. This guide will help