MyLife Psychologists

10/03/2026

✨ Welcome Dr Nicole Gifford to MyLife Psychologists

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Nicole Gifford, Senior Clinical Psychologist, to the MyLife Psychologists team.

Nicole is a warm and compassionate psychologist who provides a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. She works collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences and develop practical strategies to improve wellbeing.

Nicole draws on a range of evidence-based therapies, including:
▸ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
▸ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
▸ Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
▸ Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills
▸ Schema Therapy

She supports clients with concerns including:
▸ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
▸ Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
▸ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
▸ Anxiety and panic
▸ Depression
▸ Stress and burnout
▸ Perfectionism and low self-esteem
▸ Bipolar disorder management
▸ Adjustment to life changes

Nicole completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology in New Zealand and has since worked across New Zealand, the UK, and Australia in both hospital and private practice settings.

📍 Availability:
Nicole is seeing clients in person at our Alexandria practice and via telehealth.

We’re very excited to have Nicole join our team and look forward to the expertise and care she will bring to the clients we support.

05/02/2026

✨ We’re very pleased to welcome Marissa Kotsaris to the MyLife Psychologists team! ✨

Marissa has experience supporting adolescents and adults across a range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, ASD, stress, and self-esteem concerns. She is passionate about neuro-affirming care and takes a holistic view of mental health, focusing on the whole person rather than a diagnosis.

In addition to her role at MyLife, Marissa works at Waratah Private Hospital facilitating group programs and supporting individuals with mood disorders, PTSD, and substance dependence.

✅ Marissa is now accepting new clients both in person and online.

📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation with our Care Coordinator to see if Marissa is the right fit for you.

29/01/2026

January is often framed as a time to “do better” or “be more.”
For mental health, what’s often more helpful is an emotional reset - slowing down, noticing patterns, and rebuilding routines gently.

Sustainable change rarely comes from pressure.

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27/01/2026

January doesn't need to be about setting goals or changing everything. Sometimes it’s about softening how we relate to ourselves.

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25/01/2026

Today holds very different meanings across our community.

For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 26 January marks the beginning of colonisation, dispossession, and ongoing intergenerational trauma. It is a day of grief, loss, and survival - not celebration.

Truth-telling matters. Justice matters. Treaty matters.

Acknowledging the realities of our history - and the impacts that continue today - is essential to healing and to the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations peoples.

We stand in respect and solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and we honour the strength, resilience, and enduring cultures of the world’s oldest continuing peoples.

Listening, learning, and showing up with humility matters - today and always.

🖤💛❤️

22/01/2026

Therapy isn’t only about getting through the worst moments.

It can also support growth, insight, and change when things feel “okay but not great.”

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20/01/2026

Emotional depletion doesn’t always look dramatic.
Sometimes it’s quiet, gradual, and easy to dismiss.
If these signs feel familiar, it may be worth reaching out for support.

📞 To learn more or book a session, visit mylifepsychologists.com.au

📍 Sydney-based | Telehealth available Australia-wide

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18/01/2026

14/01/2026

Noticing your energy patterns can offer valuable insight.
January can be a helpful time to pause and notice what’s been draining you - and what’s quietly supporting you.
Awareness doesn’t require action yet. Sometimes noticing is enough.

Psychologists

12/01/2026

New year pressure can be heavy.
You don’t need to “push through” or fix everything at once.
Talking with a psychologist can help you understand what you need right now.

📞 To learn more or book a session visit mylifepsychologists.com.au

📍 Sydney-based | Telehealth available Australia-wide

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08/01/2026

🌱 Low motivation after the New Year is more common than we realise.

January is often framed as a time for fresh starts and big goals. For many people, though, it’s a period of recovery after a demanding year. Feeling flat, stuck, or unmotivated doesn’t mean you’re failing - it often reflects stress, burnout, emotional fatigue, or ongoing life pressures.

🧠 In our latest blog, we explore:�
• why motivation often dips after the holidays�
• how motivation actually works (and why willpower isn’t the answer)�
• how self-criticism can make motivation harder�
• gentle, evidence-based ways to rebuild motivation sustainably

✨ If you’re starting the year feeling slower than expected, this article offers a more compassionate and realistic way forward.

🔗https://mylifepsychologists.com.au/low-motivation-after-the-new-year-how-to-rebuild-motivation-gently/

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04/01/2026

New beginnings don’t require pressure or perfection.
There’s room to take this year one step at a time.