Ivory Health

Ivory Health At Ivory Health our clinical psychologists have experience in working with challenging presentations Our aim is to help improve your wellbeing.

We are a clinical psychology service working with people experiencing a range of mental health concerns. With the aid of an Ivory Health psychologist, learn the skills to help you feel stronger, confident, and more resilient to be able to handle any of life’s uncertainties. We recognise that everyone is different and will have a unique presentation and path that has led them to treatment. We have a special interest in working with people with a diagnosed mental illness including Schizophrenia, Bi Polar Disorder, and Personality Disorders, as well as general mental health issues including mood and anxiety concerns.

17/11/2025

The idea that something isn’t relevant to being disclosed when it comes to your mental health treatment, or even just your general health treatment, can be something that might really impact the outcomes of your engagement with your health professional.

Are you the best person to make that call? Because your health professional has a whole lot of training and education around forming links, piecing things together, and formulating what’s going on for you, keeping these pieces of information separate can actually hinder your recovery or treatment.

Going through a separation can feel like everything you have grown accustomed to is now shifting emotionally, legally, f...
15/11/2025

Going through a separation can feel like everything you have grown accustomed to is now shifting emotionally, legally, financially, and personally.

Whether it’s navigating custody or contact with children, living alone, adjusting to financial changes or navigating a new lifestyle outside of your relationship, the process can be uncertain and overwhelming.

You might be feeling grief, guilt, relief or anger. Or maybe all these things at once.

You may also be faced with supporting others involved through the change or holding it together at work.

It is understandable to feel lost and emotionally exhausted.

Seeking professional support can involve a space to make sense of such a major life change, processing the emotions involved and finding a sense of meaning moving forward.

Whether you are figuring out co-parenting, adjusting to living alone, or rebuilding your life, support is here for you.

This powerful read dives deep into the stories we tell ourselves — the excuses, fears, and self-deceptions that hold us ...
13/11/2025

This powerful read dives deep into the stories we tell ourselves — the excuses, fears, and self-deceptions that hold us back from real growth. Gilham challenges readers to face uncomfortable truths with honesty and compassion, offering a fresh perspective on self-awareness and emotional well-being.

It’s a thought-provoking choice for anyone wanting to strengthen their mental health, improve self-talk, and reconnect with their authentic self.

Have a look when you’re in for your November appointments — it’s on display in the waiting area!


13/11/2025

Joy doesn’t have to be big or loud. Sometimes it’s just the feel of sand beneath your paws and salt on your nose.

06/11/2025

The idea of “they don’t need to know” or “it’s not relevant” could really be hindering your recovery journey.

As health professionals, we’re not here to judge.

We’re not here to tell you that you’ve done the wrong thing. We’re not here to make any calls other than to help you on your journey.

If you’re embarrassed, if you’re ashamed, if you’re feeling really uncomfortable with the information that you’re sharing, consider that we’ve probably heard it before.

We’re not here to lay any blame, to make any judgments, or to make you feel uncomfortable.

We’re simply here to try and get you through to the goal that you’re trying to reach.

And we can usually do that a lot faster if we have all the information.

30/10/2025

This idea of “they don’t need to know” — when it comes to your health professionals, they do need to know.

The idea that you’ve made a decision that certain information isn’t important or essential to the work you’re doing together is actually something for your health professional to determine.

They’re the ones who can assess whether that information is vital or not.

So rather than holding onto a piece of information you think isn’t relevant, try sharing it.
Sometimes you might find that it actually has a really important impact.

Other times, maybe not so much. But quite often, as health professionals, we find that something shared becomes the missing piece that helps everything fit together — giving us a much clearer understanding of how we can best help you.

29/10/2025

You know what can damage relationships more than conflict? Unspoken needs.

We often think that if someone really cared about us, they would just know.

Try noticing when you expect someone to read your mind. Then take that expectation and turn it into a clear, gentle request.

25/10/2025

I've had a number of conversations recently with people around what to disclose in a therapy session and what not to.

Many people find they have an urge to withhold information.

One of the things that can really impact your treatment is what you do and do not share. And one question that I want to pose is: why not?

If you are holding something back, if you are keeping something from your health practitioner, think about why.

Why are you holding onto that information?

What is it that you are concerned about?

Consider that it might actually be a really vital piece of information that could make a real difference in your treatment.

For many men, expressing anger can feel like the most natural response, particularly when frustration builds over time.H...
25/10/2025

For many men, expressing anger can feel like the most natural response, particularly when frustration builds over time.

However, anger can often be hiding what is actually going on underneath, which might include stress, sadness, hurt, or fear that has not yet had a chance to be the focus of attention.

Seeking professional help can support you in understanding your anger, not just managing it.

It is a space to explore where anger comes from, what anger is trying to tell you, and how to express yourself in a more effective way.

Anger is one of many human emotions that can be confusing to understand, but you are not broken for feeling it, and there is support for making sense of it.

It can be helpful to explore feelings of anger in a therapy setting.

We have male therapists who focus on supporting men in understanding and exploring anger.

24/10/2025

Major life changes can hit some men really hard.

For example, changes in career, a long-term relationship, or health conditions.

Interpersonal therapy calls these role transitions — times when we must face a change in our identity. This could be seen or felt like a weakness, but actually, it's a necessary adaptation.

The key is to grieve what was lost in our old role, and be open to and curious about what could be in our new role.

How can family and friends support someone with a diagnosis of ADHD? Listen to the person when they talk about their ex...
22/10/2025

How can family and friends support someone with a diagnosis of ADHD?

Listen to the person when they talk about their experience and how something is for them, don’t minimise, don’t say “oh well, everyone does that sometimes.”

If the individual is trying to make changes in their life, be encouraging of their growth and be guided by them.

Have you been finding yourself irritable and getting angry more often than usual? Have you noticed you have been lashing...
17/10/2025

Have you been finding yourself irritable and getting angry more often than usual?

Have you noticed you have been lashing out at others, feeling on tens, or holding things inside until they explode?

Anger is a human emotion which is normal to experience at times. However, when it starts to feel out of control or leaves you feeling ashamed and remorseful, it may be a sign that something much deeper is going on without you knowing.

If you have been experiencing these symptoms it can be helpful to explore them in a therapy setting. We have male therapists who focus on supporting men in addressing these difficulties

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