Haven Psychology

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Haven Psychology is here to help you to rescript your story and hold space with you as you learn to manage, heal, recover and thrive.

05/02/2026

⚙️ Sensory tool boxes can have whatever you need in them, or can even include activities that you might do. Here are some reasons why it’s handy to have a sensory toolbox!⚙️
 
 

🧁 A very happy birthday to the one and only Alex! You are the rock of our team, and we hope that you feel all the love t...
04/02/2026

🧁 A very happy birthday to the one and only Alex! You are the rock of our team, and we hope that you feel all the love today! Hip hip hooray! ✨

With tomorrow being   we thought it appropriate to remind everyone that cancer doesn't discriminate! It's easy for trans...
03/02/2026

With tomorrow being we thought it appropriate to remind everyone that cancer doesn't discriminate!

It's easy for trans and gender diverse folks to miss out on screening and testing for different cancers, and this can be for a number of reasons:
🔍️ Folks may miss getting reminders for routine cancer screening because people and systems assume their gender equates to what organs (and therefore cancer risks) they have
🔍️ When folks feel unsafe, misunderstood, or erased in medical settings, they’re less likely to seek screening early, or at all.
🔍️Dysphoria or stigma can inhibit folks from reaching out for testing or support.

Building a health and allied health care system that encourages people to have autonomy over their bodies, but also that speaks respectfully about diverse bodies is an essential for incluive, possibly life-saving care.

😎 It's cool to be neuroaffirming! But what does it actually look like (or not look like!!!)? This is just the start - wh...
01/02/2026

😎 It's cool to be neuroaffirming! But what does it actually look like (or not look like!!!)? This is just the start - what else have you noticed is or isn't neuroaffirming out in the world? 😎

What does it actually mean to be trauma informed? And how does that differ from being trauma focused? This  , we're enco...
29/01/2026

What does it actually mean to be trauma informed? And how does that differ from being trauma focused? This , we're encouraging you to look beyond the buzzwords and find out!

Designed for early career clinicians, or those who are new to working with trauma, or for those who want a refresher, after completing this on-demand webinar, you'll be able to tell the difference between trauma informed and focused care and implement concepts into your clinical practice. This webinar is informative, practical and conversational, and is not to be snoozed on!

Head to the training now: https://haven-psychology.thinkific.com/courses/thebattleofthebuzzwords

😥 It's easy to get caught up in our emotions! Sometimes taking a moment to slow down and figure out what is happening to...
27/01/2026

😥 It's easy to get caught up in our emotions! Sometimes taking a moment to slow down and figure out what is happening to our brain and body can help us to better understand our emotions, and perhaps even our next move. Here's some questions you can use to check in with yourself if you find yourself a bit overwhelmed.

🖤💛❤️ Today we stand with First Nations folks and acknowledge their sadness and hurt, as well as the ongoing pains of col...
25/01/2026

🖤💛❤️ Today we stand with First Nations folks and acknowledge their sadness and hurt, as well as the ongoing pains of collonisation and what January 26th represents. We hope for and continue to work towards healing where we can.

We are fortunate enough to live, work and play on unceded lands of Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander people. We want to acknowledge specifically the Turrbal and Yuggera, and Wurundjeri peoples where our clinicians work, as well as their elders past and present. 💚🤍💙

24/01/2026

Small acts can make a big difference.

Have you ever been asked to write a WPATH letter for someone who is undergoing medical gender affirming care? Or is this...
22/01/2026

Have you ever been asked to write a WPATH letter for someone who is undergoing medical gender affirming care? Or is this an area you'd love to know more about so that you can help more clients? We've created just the webinar for you! Happy indeed!

After completing our new on-demand webinar, you will be able to differentiate between models of care, interpret WPATH standards, and implement WPATH assessments to provide a WPATH letter. Here's your chance to offer inclusive and affirming care to your clients, so what are you waiting for? Head to the training now: https://haven-psychology.thinkific.com/courses/gender105

👀 As we enter the new year, we have a lot of folks who are keen to start Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (...
21/01/2026

👀 As we enter the new year, we have a lot of folks who are keen to start Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This modality is used to treat trauma, amongst a number of other presentations and experiences. But given it can look very different to traditional talk therapy, sometimes there can be some hesitation to try something new.

So here are 3 things we want you to know about starting EMDR!

👀We won't start until you're ready. Being trauma-informed means that therapy is a collaborative endeavour. You won’t be forced to start EMDR processing, and we won’t start until you are ready. We usually spend a lot of time ensuring that you have lots of resources to help you before, during and after therapy.

These resources include tools grounding tools you might have used before, but we can also get pretty creative to make sure that there is something that feels right for you!

👀You may not feel like you are "doing it right". Moving your eyes, tapping your body, listening to sounds through headphones - all of it can feel quite strange at first! It can be easy to get caught up in whether or not you’re “doing it right”.

Clinicians are used to this, and will help you move through any doubts, but also are in charge of prompting you to get the most out of your session. So sit back, chances are you’re doing great!

👀 It can be challenging! I’m not going to sugar coat this. EMDR therapy can be really tough. A lot of folks walk out of session feeling tired, needing some quiet time, maybe even a big cry. This is because feeling emotions can be very challenging.

But your clinician is there to walk you through it and make sure that things stay at a level of intensity that you can tolerate. The goal is always to help you heal and feel better overall.

We know doing anything a bit new or different can be difficult, so if EMDR is something you've been thinking about (but have perhaps been hesitant to try), feel free to ask us questions. We're always happy to discuss!

🥵 For many, summer ≠ sexy. And that's okay! We've shared a few reasons why this might be, but if this is something that ...
19/01/2026

🥵 For many, summer ≠ sexy. And that's okay! We've shared a few reasons why this might be, but if this is something that impacts you or a partner, just know that it's totally normal! And we're always happy to help with some workarounds! 🥵

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✨ Happy 4th Haven anniversary, Tiarna! Oh how time flies when you're getting up to mischief! Thank you for all that you ...
17/01/2026

✨ Happy 4th Haven anniversary, Tiarna! Oh how time flies when you're getting up to mischief! Thank you for all that you contribute to the team and for the outstanding care that you offer to your clients! ✨

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Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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DESPITE

Recently, I was asked to think of one word that reflected my current stage in life. Straight away, DESPITE came to mind. Despite a traumatic upbringing, poverty, bullying, and self-hatred, I survived. Despite constant hurts, put-downs, and poor decisions by myself, or others, I survived. Despite my rocky start to life, I learnt that not everyone was out to hurt me or hated me. Despite my youthful impulsiveness, my willingness to cut my nose to spite my face, and stand by my foolishness. Despite the appeal of “bad boys”, I met the guy who would become the man who changed my life by showing me what trust, safety, and unconditional love actually meant - the way I needed to be shown.

Despite my chaotic upbringing, my husband and I gave our gorgeous little boy, and precious baby girl a solid and stable home, filled with love, laughter, Light and Truth. Despite my belief that I was stupid, ugly, and dumb I learnt to believe otherwise.

Despite the fact I had poor memory, attention and concentration because of my traumas, I managed to get through a four-year psychology degree full-time whilst raising a family. It certainly wasn’t easy. In fact it was the hardest thing I had ever done. I had to learn to keep the bullying thoughts at bay . I had to stop listening to the voices inside my mind screaming for me to revert to the thoughts of that scared little girl. I had to put my big girl panties on, manage a household, love and manage my family, and eventually, mother teenagers - another potential trigger right there!

Despite life’s usual setbacks and moving our young family across Australia where we knew not a single soul, I managed to complete a Masters degree in Psychology. Despite a hiccup to my professional career due to unexpected PTSD triggers and flashbacks, I finally arrive at my current stage in life. From existing, surviving, living, to thriving.