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How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?

Typically, domestic violence consists of violent, abusive or intimidating behaviour by a man towards a woman, however of those women who experience domestic and family violence, more than 50% have children in their care. The impact of domestic violence on children is immense and can often have detrimental effects on them for the rest of their lives. At Psylegal, we are highly experienced in helping victims of domestic abuse overcome the trauma, depression and anxiety they may encounter after ongoing physical or emotional violence. While many of these victims are women, sadly there is a growing number of children and…

5 Ways Couples Counselling Can Help Your Marriage

Around one third of Australian marriages end in divorce, but unlike in many other countries around the world this rate is actually declining, and one of the reasons for this may be the excellent marriage counselling services available to Australian couples. More married couples than ever are seeking early professional intervention, resulting in many relationships being brought back from the brink before the only option is divorce. Psylegal are specialists in couples counselling in Melbourne, helping to transform marriages and teach couples healthy ways of dealing issues and conflict. If your relationship has hit a rough patch, read on for…

What is the Difference Between Life Coaching and Therapy?

Everybody needs a little help sometimes. Now more than ever, people are turning to therapy and life coaching as a way to understand themselves and solve the issues that are stopping them from being truly happy. While therapy has been the traditional choice for decades, life coaching on the other hand, has emerged as a rapidly growing alternative. But what is the difference? If you are looking for help with life’s ups and downs, read on to see which option might be better suited to your situation. Therapist Vs Life Coach Both qualified therapists and trained life coaches can help…

Couples Counselling: How to get the most out of it

Many unhappy couples turn to marriage counsellors to help them improve their relationship. A common assumption is that anyone on the brink of separation would benefit from sitting down together for a few sessions with an expert third party, someone who can make sense of conflict, and encourage two discontented people to listen to each other. But does it always help? The Effectiveness of Couples Counselling New research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows that whilst many couples may not benefit from counselling, couples counselling works for approximately 70 to 75 percent of couples. The research found that counselling…

5 Questions You Should Ask Your Psychologist Before Your First Session

Careful consideration in choosing the right psychologist is key to you attaining the best results for your mental health. This is because there are many different approaches and styles to psychotherapy and you need to find the match that best fits in with your needs. To help you in your search for the right fit, first determine the reason you are seeking the help of a psychologist. Is it to seek help with anger management issues, social anxiety, overcoming addictive behaviours or relationship problems? Once you’ve clarified the nature of the problem, you can then look for a psychologist who…

Why You Should See A Couple’s Counsellor If You’re Separated

Some view a trial separation as the next step on the path to an inevitable divorce. But separation gives many couples space and distance to work through personal issues, gain clarity and de-escalate the conflict. Just because a marriage is in a bad state, it doesn’t mean it’s broken. If separated couples use this time to seek counseling, they will gain valuable insights into whether or not divorce is the answer. When you’ve decided to separate, both you and your spouse are likely to be extremely emotional, experiencing feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, and loss. Turning to friends and family…

Signs That Suggest Someone You Love Could Be Suicidal

Is there someone you care about, or even a work colleague you see every day, who you’ve noticed isn’t doing so well? Is your gut telling you something is wrong? Could this person really be so depressed, so down that he or she might actually be suicidal? What would you do if you knew that someone was showing the classic signs of suicide? Firstly, you should know what the signs are. Here are the common signs that may tell you if someone is considering suicide: Behaviour signs If you’ve noticed real behavioural changes such as irritability or aggression, this could…

The Most Common Phobias People Suffer From

Phobias are a seemingly irrational fear of something real or imaginary causing emotional distress to a person. Some phobias are common enough that they are officially recognised in the medical field, and we’ve listed them below: Heights - Acrophobia This is a very common fear that can manifest itself by simply standing on a chair or being atop a skyscraper. Acrophobia causes sufferers to experience extreme agitation when climbing up or down from a height.People with high levels of acrophobia have been known to have panic attacks. Snakes - Ophidiophobia Around 21% of people worldwide suffer from a fear of…

What To Expect From A Couples Counselling Session

It is not unusual for couples to go through turbulent periods in their relationships and experience a lack of communication and intimacy. It may also happen that you and your partner cannot fix the issue yourselves, so you need professional help. This is definitely not something you should feel embarrassed about, as going for counselling can provide both parties with the tools they need to grow and heal. Couples counselling exists so that you and your partner can learn to understand and communicate better to save your relationship. Counselling is designed to help create an open and caring foundation where…

How Counselling Can Save Your Marriage

Most people in a marriage have had, or will have, thoughts of divorce. In actual fact, these feelings are not necessarily the problem. The tragedy of a failed marriage often comes about from the couple not seeking professional marriage counselling as soon as possible. This results in feelings of resentment and negative behaviour get out of hand, which leads to what seems like the inevitable conclusion of the relationship. However, this does not have to be the fate of your relationship. Here are four ways that marriage counselling can help your marriage work through the difficult times, making it stronger…

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