The Three Seas Group

The Three Seas Group Melbourne’s hub for people seeking comprehensive mental health support from skilled & caring psychologists.

The Three Seas Psychology Group is a team of registered and experienced psychologists that specialise in helping people overcome life’s challenges whether they are at home or at work. We are professional and ethical practitioners who deliver authentic care through our wide range of high quality services and products. These services and products focus on providing real help for life’s problems. We achieve this by helping clients understand deeper psychological processes that limit or propel their happiness, wellbeing and potential.

As we move through adulthood, friendships don’t disappear because we stop caring. They often shift because our lives shi...
19/11/2025

As we move through adulthood, friendships don’t disappear because we stop caring. They often shift because our lives shift. Different routines, responsibilities, cities, and priorities mean we lose the automatic moments that used to keep us close.

This doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It also doesn’t mean the friendship is failing. It reflects the reality that adult connection takes more intention and structure than it did when life naturally placed us in the same spaces every day.

If you’ve been feeling like you’re always the one initiating contact, it may not be a sign that you’re “too much” or that your friend doesn’t value you. Many people are overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to reconnect.

A gentle reminder: meaningful friendships can evolve and still be strong, even if they look different from before. It’s normal for adult relationships to need more communication, clarity, and effort to stay connected.

You’re not alone in feeling this shift.

When life feels overwhelming, our minds tend to jump to the worst possible conclusions. This is a normal stress response...
17/11/2025

When life feels overwhelming, our minds tend to jump to the worst possible conclusions. This is a normal stress response, but it can also make everything feel even more out of control.

A helpful way to interrupt this spiral is to gently add a grounding phrase to the end of the thought. This doesn’t dismiss what you are feeling. Instead, it creates a bit of space between the emotion and the story your mind is telling about it.

These small cognitive shifts can reduce urgency, regulate your nervous system, and help you see the situation with more clarity. You are not forcing yourself to “think positive.” You are simply giving your brain another pathway to follow. Over time, these tiny reframes can make overwhelming moments feel more manageable. One thought at a time is enough.

We often use humour to connect, to soften a moment, or to cope. But when self-deprecating jokes become the main way some...
12/11/2025

We often use humour to connect, to soften a moment, or to cope. But when self-deprecating jokes become the main way someone talks about themselves, it can start to reinforce the very beliefs they’re trying to hide behind a laugh.

It’s okay to joke about ourselves now and then, but repeated self-criticism, even in jest, can quietly shape how we see our worth. If you notice a friend doing this often, gentle curiosity and compassion can go a long way.
You don’t have to “fix” it. Instead, try responding with kindness, perspective, or a simple question that helps them see themselves the way you do.

Humour can still bring us closer, especially when it’s rooted in care rather than self-attack. 💛

When something challenging happens, the way we approach it can shape what happens next.If we lead with judgment, our bod...
10/11/2025

When something challenging happens, the way we approach it can shape what happens next.

If we lead with judgment, our body and mind can tighten up. We get stuck in stress, defensiveness, or frustration. But when we choose curiosity instead, it opens space for understanding — both of ourselves and others.
Curiosity helps regulate our emotions, lowers tension, and supports problem-solving. It invites us to ask “what’s really going on here?” rather than “what’s wrong with me or them?”

That small shift can change everything. 💛

Grief is not something we “get over.” Psychologically, it’s something we adapt to. Over time, our brains integrate the l...
05/11/2025

Grief is not something we “get over.” Psychologically, it’s something we adapt to. Over time, our brains integrate the loss into our sense of self and daily life, not by forgetting, but by finding new ways to hold both love and pain together.

As our grief changes, so does the way it shows up. Crying less doesn’t mean caring less. Feeling moments of joy doesn’t mean we’ve stopped missing someone. It’s a sign that our emotional system is learning to expand again.
Healing doesn’t erase grief; it makes space for it to coexist with life. 💜

Your feelings are always valid. They tell you something important about your needs, your boundaries, and your experience...
29/10/2025

Your feelings are always valid. They tell you something important about your needs, your boundaries, and your experiences. But how we express those feelings matters.
Emotions can explain why we react a certain way, but they don’t excuse harmful behaviour.

Growth happens when we pause long enough to notice what’s underneath the emotion before acting on it. That’s emotional intelligence, recognising our responsibility for what we do with what we feel. 💚

Shame can show up quietly.It can sound like over-explaining, hiding behind humour, or feeling guilty for taking rest. So...
27/10/2025

Shame can show up quietly.

It can sound like over-explaining, hiding behind humour, or feeling guilty for taking rest. Sometimes it looks like trying to fix others, needing reassurance, or avoiding compliments because they feel undeserved.

These reactions often form early, ways we learned to stay safe or accepted. But as adults, they can keep us disconnected from our real needs and worth

Healing starts when we notice these patterns without judgment. Awareness gives us choice, and compassion helps us rewrite the story. 🌱

Rejection hurts, even when we know it’s part of life. It can stir up old wounds, activate our nervous system, and make u...
22/10/2025

Rejection hurts, even when we know it’s part of life. It can stir up old wounds, activate our nervous system, and make us question our worth.

But rejection isn’t proof that you’re unlovable. It’s a painful reminder of how deeply we crave connection and belonging. When someone doesn’t choose us, it often reflects their capacity, timing, or needs, not our value.

When you start to internalise rejection, try to pause and come back to yourself. Notice the ache, name it, and remind yourself: your worth didn’t change just because someone couldn’t see it.

You are still whole. You are still loveable.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, helps the brain do what it’s naturally built to do: heal.When so...
21/10/2025

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, helps the brain do what it’s naturally built to do: heal.

When something distressing happens, the brain can sometimes get stuck in survival mode. Those memories don’t store properly, so your body and mind react as if the event is still happening.

During EMDR, gentle bilateral stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or sounds) helps both sides of the brain communicate. This allows the memory to be processed and stored in a healthier way. It becomes something that happened, rather than something that still feels like a threat.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. It means remembering without reliving the pain.

Sometimes we forget that doing our best looks different every day.Some days it’s showing up and ticking things off the l...
15/10/2025

Sometimes we forget that doing our best looks different every day.

Some days it’s showing up and ticking things off the list. Other days it’s simply getting out of bed, taking a breath, or reaching out for support.

Being patient with yourself isn’t about lowering your standards, it’s about recognising your limits and respecting your effort. Progress isn’t made by pushing harder; it’s made by caring for yourself along the way. 💛

Relapses in mental health can feel discouraging, but they’re not a sign of failure. They’re a normal part of recovery an...
13/10/2025

Relapses in mental health can feel discouraging, but they’re not a sign of failure. They’re a normal part of recovery and a reminder that progress can ebb and flow, just like any other part of life.

When things start to feel heavy again:

💭 Notice the signs early. Changes in sleep, appetite or motivation can be gentle reminders to check in with yourself.
🕊️ Be kind to yourself. You’ve got through difficult times before, and you can do it again.
💬 Reach out for support. Talking to someone you trust can help you feel more grounded and less alone.
🌱 Reset when you need to. Take time to rest, clear your schedule if you can, and focus on what keeps you well.

Healing doesn’t move in a straight line. Every step, even the tough ones, is still part of your growth. 💚

🧠✨ World Mental Health Day 2025 ✨🧠Today, we join the global voice reminding us: “There is no health without mental healt...
10/10/2025

🧠✨ World Mental Health Day 2025 ✨🧠

Today, we join the global voice reminding us: “There is no health without mental health.”

This year’s theme, Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies / Access to Services, urges us all to remember that when disaster, conflict or crisis strike, mental health must not be left behind.

At The Three Seas Psychology, we believe:
🩷Access to care shouldn’t be a privilege, it’s a necessity.
🩷Trauma, loss, displacement, these experiences call for compassion, connection, and support.
🩷Every small step toward talking, listening, and caring can make a difference.

🗣️ Let’s talk. Let’s reach out. Let’s build resilience, together.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to take care of your mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is out there.
MentalHealthMattersAustralia

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11/118 Queen Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+61398091000

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