Cygnet Clinic in Perth, Western Australia | Psychologist

Cygnet Clinic

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9467 7676

Address: Suite 33, 6 Keane Street Midland 6056 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://cygnetclinic.com.au/

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25.01.2022 News: Our Head Office is moving to new premises in a more accessible location in Midland. More updates to come in the following few days.

24.01.2022 Federal Government announce an extension of Medicare Psychology Sessions to 20 per calendar year for all Australians https://www.psychology.org.au//Media-r/2020/Budget-2020-21

23.01.2022 The glycaemic index is a value assigned to foods based on how slowly or how quickly those foods cause increases in blood sugar levels. Researchers have discover...ed that the low GI foods, which give us more stable blood sugar levels, can be useful for moderating our moods. In one example of a trial investigating the link between diet and mood, participants who stuck to a low-GI diet, with a glycaemic load of less than 125 per day, reported lower mood disturbance, fewer depressive-type symptoms, and lower levels of fatigue. Some examples of low-GI foods include sweet potatoes, multigrain bread, and basmati rice. See more

23.01.2022 Cygnet Clinic Coronavirus Psychology Telehealth Consults - Online Bookings Open In response to COVID-19 and the anxiety experienced throughout the community, we are opening our online Telehealth booking portal. Medicare will support Telehealth referrals through the standard MHCP, and we also accept private patients, approved referrals from your employer, and insurance-based referrals under Telehealth.... Our Clinical Psychologists have increased their capacity to hopefully accommodate the high need for Psychological Services in our community. More information on https://cygnetclinic.com.au/covid.html

22.01.2022 At any one moment, approximately 20.1% of Australians are living with mental ill health. Thats 1/5. Almost half of us (45%) will experience mental ill health a...t some point in our lives. However, less than half of the people who suffer with mental ill health will receive professional care. A significant barrier to seeking help for mental ill health is stigma. Research has shown that stigmatising beliefs about mental ill health still exist in Australia. These beliefs lead to discrimination against people suffering with mental ill health, which discourages people from seeking help when they need it. Improving our knowledge about mental ill health (just like you are doing today!) is recognised as an important step towards decreasing stigma and supporting people to get assistance. See more

22.01.2022 Important Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) We at Cygnet Clinic value both your mental and physical health. If you have been feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms, or returned from overseas travel in the last 2 weeks, please let us know and our staff can arrange ongoing care through Telehealth based Medicare consultations where possible. If you do not have any symptoms, then attend your booked appointments as usual. Cygnet Clinic has taken extra measures to increa...se sterilisation of all surfaces in accordance with best practice guidelines. For accurate and current information on COVID-19, follow the link below. https://www.health.gov.au/healt/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

21.01.2022 https://www.psychology.org.au/Australian-bushfires-2020

18.01.2022 A wonderful resource for health... check it out

18.01.2022 The largest number today... attached to a sobering statistic.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Gabby Heley - you are an inspiration xx

17.01.2022 Around 1.80 million Australians over the age of 15 feel they have insufficient social support, and one in four of us are feeling lonely three or more times per ...week. The impact of loneliness and social isolation can stretch beyond the short term and lead to increased risks of developing mental and physical ill health. Loneliness doesnt necessarily go away if we are surrounded by people. In fact, young Australians report the highest rates of loneliness, despite often being in contact with large numbers of people every day at school, university, or work. For improving feelings of loneliness, quality is more important than quantity. Some experts suggest volunteering or joining a local club to create opportunities for building meaningful relationships. And who says all relationships need to be with humans? Companion animals can provide emotional support and owning a pet has been linked to greater social contact with other people too. See more

16.01.2022 Low-Cost Postgraduate Clinic for Older Adolescents and Young Adults reopen for bookings. https://www.halaxy.com//miss-mia/psychologist/653161/20312

16.01.2022 Dr Nicholas Caras opening a Telehealth Monday clinic from 9/11/20. Book online now https://www.halaxy.com//psycholog/429231/20312/select-time

14.01.2022 In 2018-2019, 17.1% of Australians received a prescription for a mental health medication. The vast majority of these (~80%) were for anti-depressants, which we...re used by around 3 million Australians. So what is an anti-depressant medication? The most common anti-depressants work by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters, which affect how our nerves communicate with each other in our brains and all over our bodies. Neurotransmitters affect many parts of our lives, from our mental health, to our guts, to how we feel pain. So, even though these medications are technically called anti-depressants, they have been used for a wide range of health conditions. See more

14.01.2022 Today’s 157 push-ups represent the 15.7% of Australian women who have anxiety-related mental health issues. Anxiety-related conditions are the most common menta...l health difficulty in Australia, and females experience these conditions at one and half times the rate of males. They are even more common amongst young Australian women with nearly a quarter of females aged 15-24 having this experience. One type of treatment that can help with anxiety is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to identify, challenge, and ultimately change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. It teaches positive coping strategies and problem-solving skills and can help people become active participants in their own treatment. See more

13.01.2022 Check out Gabbys awesome new venture...

12.01.2022 Todays 157 push-ups represent the 15.7% of Australian women who have anxiety-related mental health issues. Anxiety-related conditions are the most common menta...l health difficulty in Australia, and females experience these conditions at one and half times the rate of males. They are even more common amongst young Australian women with nearly a quarter of females aged 15-24 having this experience. One type of treatment that can help with anxiety is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to identify, challenge, and ultimately change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. It teaches positive coping strategies and problem-solving skills and can help people become active participants in their own treatment. See more

12.01.2022 The magic of Dads It's Father's Day here in Australia so I thought I'd share some of the wonderful benefits that Dads make to their minis, ...thanks to research from the Gottman's - Dads give infants more freedom to explore + focus on developing their independence. - Dads tend to be more tactile + high energy with their little ones, which explains why the research found that 2/3rds of toddlers would pick their Dads to play with over Mums (I know my babies would!). - Through this type of play we know that it helps children regulate or manage more intense emotions! More so than the quiet, verbal + visual games that Mums tend to play. Now these are just SOME of the magical benefits of Dads! I don't know about you, but my minis are SO lucky to have a Dad that is so attuned to them + showers them with love, kindness, laughter + patience. It's so beautiful to witness + I know that by the time my little boy starts to look more to his same-sex parent (this happens around 6-7), he'll have the ultimate role model in his Daddy So here's a big HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to every kind of Dad out there today our children's lives are so much richer because of you. How have you celebrated the Dad's in your life today? With health + happiness, Gabby x x @jillianmchughphoto See more

12.01.2022 Join Gabby for a free online Masterclass about understanding teenagers.

12.01.2022 Dr Caitlin Pearcy is now back from Mat Leave and open for referrals from our Fremantle Clinic! Welcome back Dr Pearcy! https://cygnetclinic.com.au/caitlinpearcy.html

11.01.2022 Getting involved in the push-up challenge to raise awareness about suicide in Australia and encourage positive mental health through physical activity. Starts today!

09.01.2022 A fantastic resource... wonderful work by Gabby Heley

09.01.2022 DAY 8 Research indicates that around 60% of Australians are experiencing regular disturbance in their sleep. In fact, 14.8% of Australians are living with sleep... disruption symptoms severe enough to be classified as chronic insomnia. However, only half of those people (7.5%) identified themselves as having insomnia. This suggests that many people would benefit from an increased focus on their sleep health. There is a close relationship between how well we sleep and our mental health. This relationship goes both ways- poor sleep is associated with a higher risk of developing mental ill health, and many mental health conditions can lead to poorer sleep. We can all learn to practice better sleep behaviours to improve our sleep quality and duration. Sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques have all been shown to have benefits. See more

08.01.2022 New Child Clinical Psychologist available immediately at Cygnet Freo https://cygnetclinic.com.au/sarah.html

08.01.2022 A free local community event which is great for your mental health

08.01.2022 My gift to YOU! During this challenging time that collectively humanity is facing, one thing we need to remember is that FEAR can become a ...virus of its own It can take hold rampantly; freezing us in a place of terror + panic. So to combat that, I want to smother the virus of fear with kindness Thats why Ive decided to giveaway not one, but TWO six month memberships to The Happiness Hub!!! I want to gift someone who could really benefit from this membership. Perhaps theyve been struggling lately? Or financially theyve had to cease seeking help? Maybe theyre feeling the isolation of social distancing + need to connect? Whatever the reason, Id love to be able to help All you have to do is nominate someone by simply tagging their name in the comments below. You can nominate as many people as you like (yourself included). AND as The Happiness Hub is all available online, this giveaway is for anyone, anywhere in the world!! (the only condition is they need to be at least 18 years old) So like this post + tag your friends + your loved ones! Get nominating! Get sharing! Lets spread the love + conquer the fear that this virus has spread The winners of this little giveaway will be drawn on Sunday 29th of March With big love, health + happiness, Gabby x x See more

08.01.2022 We're closed between 24th to the 4th January. Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas. If you need help urgently, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. Cygnet Staff

08.01.2022 The Happiness Hub membership has been launched... check it out! Fantastic work by the Sage Society

07.01.2022 Our Low-Cost Postgraduate Clinic is now open - All referrals including self-referrals welcome: https://cygnetclinic.com.au/page64.html

06.01.2022 Binge-Watching: With Disney+, Amazon, Netflix, Stan, how do you choose which show to stream next? https://www.abc.net.au//with-disney+-amazon-netfl/11620148

05.01.2022 People with a diagnosis of mental illness are at much higher risk of physical diseases such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer and heart disease. This is likely ...due to a number of factors, including the side effects of medications used to treat mental ill health, higher rates of cigarette smoking and alcohol use, focus on mental health treatment rather than physical health, and the social isolation and stigma that can accompany mental ill health. In Australia, this has contributed to a large life expectancy gap between those with severe mental ill health, and those without a similar diagnosis. One study estimated this gap at 16.4 years for men with a severe mental health diagnosis. Others have suggested that there could be up to a 30% reduction in total life expectancy- thats over 20 years. See more

05.01.2022 Dr Nicholas Caras opening a Telehealth Monday clinic from 9/11/20. Book online now https://www.halaxy.com//psycholog/429231/20312/select-time

04.01.2022 We can all take action to try and prevent suicide with some understanding and simple steps. #YouCanTalk For more information: http://bit.ly/2kroWoA If you or anyone you know is feeling distressed now and needs assistance, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or beyondblue 1300 22 4636.

04.01.2022 Cygnet Clinic Midland News: Rachael Williams in the new Managing Director! A huge expansion in assessment and therapy services at Cygnet Midland means more high quality clinicians needed. Clinical Psychologist or Registrars please contact us for more information.

03.01.2022 A recent study in South Australia demonstrated that restricting the use of mobile phones for one hour before bedtime increased sleep duration by an average of 2...1 minutes per night amongst adolescents. This adds up to an extra 147 minutes of sleep over a week. Australian adolescents are not getting enough sleep on school nights, averaging 6.5-7.5 hours instead of the recommended 8-9. Survey results indicate that up to 66% of adolescents are experiencing symptoms of sleep disturbance, and rates of insomnia are very high in this age group. Not enough sleep can dull our positive emotions and make it more difficult to regulate our negative emotions. Poor sleep in adolescence can convey a higher risk of developing depression later in life. As well as putting down the electronics, some other suggestions to improve sleep include getting exercise during the day, drinking caffeine before lunch only, getting some sunlight every day, making sure the sleeping environment is dark and cool, having a set bedtime and getting up the same time every day.

03.01.2022 Dr Caitlin Pearcy is now back from Mat Leave and open for referrals from our Fremantle Clinic! Welcome back Dr Pearcy! https://cygnetclinic.com.au/caitlinpearcy.html

02.01.2022 The magic of Dads Its Fathers Day here in Australia so I thought Id share some of the wonderful benefits that Dads make to their minis, ...thanks to research from the Gottmans - Dads give infants more freedom to explore + focus on developing their independence. - Dads tend to be more tactile + high energy with their little ones, which explains why the research found that 2/3rds of toddlers would pick their Dads to play with over Mums (I know my babies would!). - Through this type of play we know that it helps children regulate or manage more intense emotions! More so than the quiet, verbal + visual games that Mums tend to play. Now these are just SOME of the magical benefits of Dads! I dont know about you, but my minis are SO lucky to have a Dad that is so attuned to them + showers them with love, kindness, laughter + patience. Its so beautiful to witness + I know that by the time my little boy starts to look more to his same-sex parent (this happens around 6-7), hell have the ultimate role model in his Daddy So heres a big HAPPY FATHERS DAY to every kind of Dad out there today our childrens lives are so much richer because of you. How have you celebrated the Dads in your life today? With health + happiness, Gabby x x @jillianmchughphoto See more

02.01.2022 Check out one of our awesome clinicians talking about trauma...

02.01.2022 From tomorrow (30/03/2020) universal telehealth - including for psychological services - will be available to all Australians with a MHCP. During this period of stress and isolation, this is needed.

02.01.2022 News: Our Head Office is moving to new premises in a more accessible location in Midland. More updates to come in the following few days.

02.01.2022 http://thegpshow.libsyn.com/98-trauma-and-ptsd-with-dr-petr