Self-care can look like ....... Physical self-care: Drinking some water Going for a walk or other form of exercise Resting or sleeping Eating a healthy meal Practical self-care: Getting organised Cleaning up your living space Learning a new skill Planning ahead Social self-care: Spending time with [...] Read more
Thought Cloud
Dealing with your anger in a relationship
Published on Sep 6, 2019
When disagreeing with your partner, are you sometimes quick to anger? Do things seem to escalate rapidly? Are both of you left feeling upset or dissatisfied? Anger often feels urgent. But acting on this feeling immediately doesn’t always lead to the best outcome. Anger can feel overwhelming and make [...] Read more
The Power is on your Lips
Published on Aug 31, 2019
This September, we are supporting a cause close to our hearts. Liptember is a not for profit charity raising funds for women’s mental health. As part of our support for the cause, we have 3 Liptember goodie bags to distribute in a random draw to our September clients. You might also like to support [...] Read more
Is it time for a chat?
Published on Aug 1, 2019
Do you ever find yourself wondering why clinical psychologists like to see their clients for a series of sessions? There can be a lot of value in establishing a relationship with a clinical psychologist. We like to get to a point of understanding your experience, the emotions you feel and the [...] Read more
Our Facebook and Instagram accounts
Published on Jul 8, 2019
You may have noticed two little icons pop up on our website home page for Facebook and Instagram. In the last few months, we have been building content on social media. Our aim is to be able to share some simple ideas that you can think about during your day and to offer you a sense of connection [...] Read more
New 80-minute sessions
Published on May 31, 2019
We are continuing to offer our standard 50-minute sessions to provide care, support and psychological strategies to meet your goals. By request of our clients, we are also now offering 80-minute sessions. We recommend longer sessions for first consultations and more complex concerns, but they are [...] Read more
Burnt out?
Published on May 5, 2019
Do you ever feel like there is so much to do and so much to be? Carrying a constant ‘to-do’ list in your mind may mean you can’t relax even when you want to. It’s difficult to switch off when you feel overwhelmed by all the things you ‘should’ be doing or feel guilty for resting. Perhaps you feel an [...] Read more
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Published on May 2, 2019
Have you ever told your particularly neat friend that they ‘are OCD’? Or labelled yourself as ‘being so OCD’ because you like your desk tidy? OCD (otherwise known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a term that is commonly thrown around in today’s society to describe the personality traits of being [...] Read more
Are unwelcome thoughts getting in the way?
Published on Apr 15, 2019
Intrusive thoughts can occur when you become a mother. Having a baby can be a very exciting, and simultaneously challenging, time in your life. You may have just had your first baby and be busy learning the ropes. Or you may be adjusting to welcoming a new baby into your growing family. Early [...] Read more
You deserve some nurturing
Published on Apr 2, 2019
At Cloudberry Clinic, we know how hard you work everyday. It can be challenging to find time to refuel and relax. We invite you to arrive a little earlier for your session and make yourself a complimentary cup of tea or coffee to drink prior to, during or after your sessions with us. Sit, sip and [...] Read more