For many people living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), fatigue is one of the most disabling symptoms they experience. While fatigue is often viewed as a direct consequence of autonomic dysfunction, many individuals with POTS also struggle with significant sleep difficulties that can further worsen daytime exhaustion, brain fog, pain, mood, and quality of life. Unfortunately, sleep problems in POTS are often overlooked. Patients may be told that they "sh

Parenting is one of the most meaningful, and most confronting, roles we may take on in our lives. It stretches our patience, exposes our vulnerabilities, and sometimes brings out reactions we later wish we had handled differently. The concept of self-compassion offers a powerful framework for navigating these moments with greater wisdom and steadiness. Self-compassion is not about lowering expectations or becoming permissive. Rather, it is about holding warmth and accountabil

Managing a home can feel relentlessly overwhelming, especially when clutter builds up and routines never seem to stick. You may be surprised to hear how often this comes up in the therapy room, with many individuals feeling embarrassed, overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated, and/or hopeless about the state of their homes. How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White offers a compassionate, practical approach that focuses on progress, not perfection, and fo

Sleep quality is important. A poor night’s sleep can mean an uphill battle for the rest of the day as you deal with irritating people, struggle to concentrate, and try your best to keep a lid on your frustration. You know when you’ve had a bad night of sleep - when you’ve woken up multiple times throughout the night and when that solid, unbroken stretch of sleep has proved just a little too elusive. Except…it’s not quite that simple. Sleep quality IS important, no doubt about

Practice makes perfect! Who hasn’t heard those words from their parents, their teachers, their employers, or just their well-meaning...

As the days get shorter and colder, it's common to experience dips in mood, energy, and motivation. Our latest blog post explores the most common wellbeing challenges during winter—like social withdrawal, sleep disruption, and seasonal low mood—and offers practical strategies for managing them. Learn how evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT can help you stay connected to what matters, even through the winter months.

The back-to-school season can be a challenging time for children who struggle with anxiety. Whether it's the uncertainty of a new...

NLC Psychology is a neurodiversity-affirming private psychology practice with 3 locations in the Adelaide metropolitan area. We are part...

In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained widespread attention, with increasing recognition of conditions like ADHD,...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions that can affect how individuals with...

In the realm of medical mysteries, there exist conditions that are not always immediately visible but can drastically impact one's...

At NLC Psychology we're dedicated to providing compassionate and inclusive mental health care tailored to every individual's unique...

While welcoming a new life into the world can be a time of absolute joy, the postnatal period can also bring a range of unexpected...

Imposter Syndrome is one of the most widely-experienced psychological phenomena, with some studies estimating up to 82% of people meet the criteria at any one time. Broadly, it is defined by a persistent inability to realise and accept that our achievements are the result of our hard work or our abilities. We instead put them down to luck, or outside forces, or mistakes in the system. We doubt our own intellect and skills, and we feel like imposters or frauds. We know that as

NLC Psychology is excited to announce that we will be offering services at The Oasis Sleep & Wellness Centre (at the site of the old...

The process to see a Psychologist can at times seem daunting, if you don’t know where to start. In this article we break down the process and address the most commonly-asked questions and assumptions about seeing a Psychologist at NLC Psychology. Do I need a referral to see a Psychologist? No! While we accept referrals such as Mental Health Care Plans (which we will elaborate more on below), we are able and willing to see anyone who feels they need to see one of our team of P

If you’ve ever read a comic strip in which people are complaining about the youth of today, it’s likely that one of the key features was a teenager who was hopelessly smartphone-addicted. Now complaining about the youth is nothing new – Aristotle was doing it in the 4th Century B.C.E. However, it’s worth asking the question – do we, in fact, have a problematic relationship with our smartphones? And that’s “we” as a society, mind you, not “we” as in the youth (I haven’t been t

Psychology is a profession that loves its acronyms - if you’ve ever overheard a conversation between two psychologists, you might have...

When we see Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) depicted in movies and television, it’s often the same picture presented over and over...

It’s completely normal to experience feelings of worry, fear, or uncertainty during a stressful event such as a global pandemic. During...