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Connect 2 Health Psychology

Offering holistic clinical psychology assessment & therapy throughout Sydney, NSW via telehealth

I am a telehealth Clinical Psychologist with 13 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, women's health, chronic pain, low self esteem, OCD, and neurological conditions/chronic health. I have worked across neurological rehabilitation settings, private practice, and a well establish chronic pain service with NSW Health. I enjoy working with mothers, women from all walks of life, those experiencing mental health concerns for the first time, and those adjusting to chronic health or pain conditions.

10/11/2025

Chronic pain isn’t just physical — it’s shaped by how our brain, body, and emotions respond to stress.
By changing unhelpful thoughts, doing meaningful things, and learning to calm your nervous system, you can teach your body it’s safe again.

✨ Small mindset shifts.
✨ Purposeful action.
✨ Stress regulation = Less pain, more life.

Healing starts when you stop fighting your body — and start retraining your brain to feel safe, strong, and free.

05/10/2025

Why does pain sometimes feel bigger than the injury itself? Let's talk about pain, sensitisation & how to gently take back control.

When pain sticks around, your nervous system can become sensitised—like an alarm that keeps going off, even when the danger is gone.

Sensitisation means your body responds to less with more—more discomfort, more fatigue, more overwhelm. It’s not “in your head”—it’s in your nervous system. And it’s trying to protect you.

But here’s the hopeful part: we can support the system to desensitise through two key strategies:

PACING — Learning to listen to your body and plan activity before symptoms flare
GRADED MOVEMENT — Starting small, moving gently, and building slowly over time

These tools help your brain and body relearn what’s safe. We’re not pushing through pain—we’re restoring trust with your system.

💬 Has pacing or gentle movement helped you reconnect with your body? Share your experience below.

21/09/2025

Did you know?
Chronic pain isn’t just about injury — it’s your brain’s overprotective alarm system stuck in ON mode.
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When your nervous system senses danger (even when the threat is long gone), it keeps sending pain signals — not because you’re broken, but because your body is trying to protect you.
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This is called a heightened protection response — and it’s exhausting, emotionally and physically.
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Therapy can help calm this system down.
Through evidence-based approaches like CBT we work to teach your brain that you're safe again.
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Ready to retrain your nervous system and take your life back?
Book a session today and let's rewire the pain cycle together.

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✨ You are not broken. Your system is just doing too good of a job trying to protect you. Let’s show it a new way.
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25/08/2025

Chronic pain is more than just physical.
Your thoughts, stress levels, relationships, and even past experiences all play a role in how pain is processed by the brain. 🧠

That’s why medication alone isn’t always enough.
It’s not about “thinking pain away” — it’s about understanding the full picture.

With the right tools, you can retrain your nervous system, reduce flare-ups, and feel more in control.

✨ Let’s look at pain through a biopsychosocial lens — because your healing deserves more than one approach.

14/07/2025

🧠 Are Your Thoughts Hijacking Your Mood?

Ever find yourself stuck in a loop of worst-case scenarios and self-blame? 🚨
You’re not broken—you’ve likely learned to think this way. Maybe it helped you succeed, stay safe, or do your job well. But when that mindset becomes your default, it can quietly drain your mood and joy.

Here’s the truth:
🔥 Constant catastrophising isn’t clarity—it’s survival mode.
💭 Imagine if your brain practiced picturing things going right for once.
Because... what if things actually do work out?

Start small. Practice the opposite.
Because your brain deserves hope too.
✨ You wouldn’t tell a friend they’re doomed—so why say it to yourself?

08/06/2025

We all carry an inner critic — that internal voice that questions, judges, and sometimes shames us.

Some days, it shouts. Other days, it whispers. But its message is often the same: "You're not enough. You're failing. You should be doing better."

This voice is not your truth. It's the echo of early experiences, expectations, and unhelpful messages absorbed over time. Even when we know it’s irrational, it can still hold immense power.

You don’t have to accept it.
🧠 Recognise when it shows up.
🛡️ Challenge the story it tells.
💪 Reclaim your voice and rewrite the narrative.

You deserve compassion — not criticism — especially when you’re feeling vulnerable.

25/05/2025

🧠💛 Kindness isn’t just nice — it’s scientifically powerful.

Research shows that even small acts of kindness can boost mood, reduce anxiety, and increase life satisfaction. It lights up the same brain regions as receiving a reward — except it lasts longer.

Whether it's offering a smile, a kind word, or being gentle with yourself — kindness is one of the most underrated tools for better mental health.

At our Sydney-based telehealth clinic, we bring this science to life — helping you build emotional resilience, one kind moment at a time.

✨ Because when you choose kindness, your brain notices.
✨ And happiness follows.

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📍 Serving all of NSW via secure, flexible telehealth.
🕊️ Psychology backed by compassion and clinical science.

17/05/2025

New motherhood can feel all-consuming.

You're showing up for your baby — constantly. But when was the last time you checked in with yourself?

Self-care isn’t indulgent. It's essential.
It’s not about bubble baths — it’s about meeting your basic needs and honouring your limits.

That might look like:
🧃 Drinking water
📵 Saying no
🧠 Asking for support

You're not failing if this feels hard.
You're adjusting to something massive — and you deserve care too.

Let’s stop normalising burnout in motherhood.

Tag someone who needs this reminder 👇

14/05/2025

✨You dreamed of this moment.✨

You did everything right —
📚 You read the books
🛒 You bought the baby gear
👩‍👩‍👧 You spoke to every experienced mama you could
🍼 You were so ready to love, to nurture, to thrive.

And then... baby arrives.
But instead of bliss, you're met with something you didn’t plan for:
Loneliness. Sadness. Guilt. Confusion.

You tell yourself:
"Be strong. Be grateful."
So you smile. You stay silent. You keep going...
But inside, you're struggling.

💔 Here's the truth no one talks about enough:
Motherhood doesn't always come naturally.
It doesn’t mean you’re broken. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom.
It means you’re human.

🌿 Yes, some feelings pass.
But sometimes, they don’t.
And you don’t have to suffer in silence.

🫶🏼 You deserve support. You deserve connection. You deserve to be well.

👭 We are . Let’s talk about the real postpartum journey.
Break the stigma. Reclaim your voice. Get the help you need. You are not alone.

02/05/2025

Anxiety often shows up in the body first.
Racing heart. Shallow breath. Tight chest.
Even if we can’t change every stressful situation — we can learn to calm our physical response.
Start by focusing on what you can control.
Your breath. Your body. Your next step. 🧠💥

📱 Support is just a screen away.
🌐 Telehealth across Australia | Connect 2 Health Psychology

30/04/2025

Avoidance feeds anxiety.
Your brain’s natural reflex is to dodge discomfort — but long-term, avoidance keeps you stuck.
Healing begins when we face what scares us, even if it’s just one small step at a time.
Yes, anxiety therapy can feel confronting.
But every brave step is a win — and we’re here to walk it with you. 💬💪

24/04/2025

🧠 Is your thinking helping you — or holding you back?
Some of us have been conditioned to expect the worst. Whether it’s due to past experiences, high-pressure careers, or perfectionist standards — focusing on failures or "what could go wrong" can start to feel normal. 😟💭

But here’s the truth:
When this mindset becomes automatic, it can take a toll on your mood, your confidence, and your overall wellbeing. ✨

💬 Therapy can help you recognise unhelpful thought patterns and build a more balanced, empowering mindset — without losing your edge. If you're ready to shift your inner narrative, we're here to guide you. 🌱

📲 Book an online session today — from anywhere in Australia. Let's talk.

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Thursday	9am - 4pm

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