By Michael Tomek, Clinical Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology It’s quite normal to worry and feel anxious from time-to-time, especially when we’re faced with situations like work insecurity, relationship problems, or health scares. However, some people constantly worry excessively about a range of things and find it extremely difficult to control their worries. As a result, they…
By Melissa Giaquinta, Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology Most people believe that the best way to lose weight and be healthy is to go on a diet, however surprisingly this is not the case. Research shows that diets are rarely maintainable and that the majority of people will eventually gain back the weight they had lost throughout…
By Melissa Giaquinta, Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology In a time of social media and the ‘selfie’, there seems to be more focus on our appearance than ever. We’re constantly bombarded with messages from the media suggesting that our body should look a certain way. From Instagram #fitspiration photos to motivational quotes and ads about the newest…
By Anita Hermans, Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology. People often ask me what does a child psychologist do and why would a child need to see a psychologist? These are both excellent questions and I hope to give you an overview right here! A child psychologist focuses on a child’s development and helps to…
After a busy year of maternity leave at home with two little boys, it is with great excitement that we welcome back Leah Henzen to Lakeside Psychology. Leah specialises in providing help for body image disturbance, weight management counselling, eating difficulties and eating disorders. She has specialised in these areas for the past six years…
We are extremely excited to welcome our newest psychologist, Ailsa Lord. Ailsa is a registered psychologist with experience working in schools providing help for children and adolescents for a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, adjustment, self-esteem, self-harm, and family conflict, as well as providing support for parents. Ailsa holds a Master in Counselling Psychology…
By Melissa Giaquinta (Psychologist), Lakeside Psychology We all have needs, opinions and desires that we think are important such as a pay rise or more support from a loved one. Whatever your needs may be, it can be daunting to ask others, or we simply may go the wrong way about it. The approach we…
Panic attacks are a terrifying experience that usually leaves one calling the ambulance or going to the emergency department. This is because the symptoms experienced during a panic attack are so intense that the person believes there is something life-threatening happening (such as a heart attack). Fortunately, panic attacks are not dangerous and there are…
Sleep plays a very important role in our lives, helping us to maintain a positive general wellbeing. Poor sleep can lead to a number of unpleasant symptoms such as feeling drowsy, having difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable, and an increased vulnerability to stress and low mood. Developing a good sleep routine is a great way to…
Leah Henzen and Melissa Giaquinta today met with Year 10 Psychology students at Lakeside Lutheran College, Pakenham. The class is studying clinical psychology this term and so Leah and Melissa spoke about what it’s like to work in clinical settings on a day-to-day basis. They then demonstrated a clinical assessment through a role-play, teaching students…