Living with chronic pain makes day-to-day life extremely difficult. There is no doubt that experiencing chronic pain can be very stressful and exhausting. Not being able to carry out daily activities can make us feel powerless. However, with proper support and treatment, the pain can...
“I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and no matter what you do, who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together” – Julia Roberts Relationships are wonderful things, in many...
It’s important to recognise children’s anxiety early. While it's natural for kids to feel afraid and seek assurance, or to experience head & stomach aches these signs could be symptoms of a larger problem. Here at VIC PARK PSYCHOLOGY we identify and treat children’s anxiety. Children who...
It is normal for everyone to feel down from time to time but when these feelings become more frequent it becomes harder to take the first step in seeking support and you may not notice until someone else points it out that you may be...
When it comes to handling our anxiety, we cannot stop the waves, but we can learn to surf. Dealing with your anxiety can seem like an overwhelming task. Like a series of crashing waves that continue to knock you down, making a happy peaceful life seem...
Every parent can agree that being a parent is one of the most stressful yet rewarding responsibilities you can experience in your life. However what many other parents don’t tell is how to raise their children to be happy, safe, well-adjusted and capable of dealing...
Cancer is an unbearable illness that often has heartbreaking results for the person and family members diagnosed, to the family loved ones and co-workers affected. When you or someone you know is diagnosed with CANCER it can feel like your whole word is coming down, you...
Being down and sad are things we experience from time to time, as there are instances where life’s happenings can feel too overwhelming to bear. Unfortunately, these feelings can affect us anywhere and at any time of our lives – including at work. When unmanaged,...
People who seem healthy and in excellent condition can suddenly experience symptoms that may surprise them. Sharp abdominal pain or a migraine may feel like regular symptoms, but they may also be indications of a more severe condition. Cancer can manifest during its later stage. There...
People suffering from depression may look and act like they’re fine. They go about their daily routine, and they don’t show any signs or symptoms of their condition. Depression is a condition that is difficult to detect because the signs don’t always manifest. The person suffering...