Why the Same Patterns Keep Repeating: Schema Therapy Explained
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey There is a particular kind of frustration that brings people to therapy in their thirties and forties. Not a crisis. A pattern. The fourth relationship that ended the same way as the first three. The job you left for reasons…
What Is DBT, and Who Is It Actually For?
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey Dialectical Behaviour Therapy gets recommended a lot and explained very rarely. People turn up having been told they “need DBT” by a hospital, a GP or the internet, with no clear idea what that involves or why it was suggested.…
Finding a Psychologist in Ballarat: What to Look For
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey Looking for a psychologist in a regional city is a different exercise to looking in Melbourne. The list is shorter, the waits are longer, and the person who is the perfect fit on paper may not be taking anyone new…
Depression Does Not Always Look Like Sadness
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey The picture most of us carry of depression is someone who cannot get out of bed and cries a lot. That version exists. But plenty of people who meet every criterion for a depressive episode are still going to work,…
The Physical Side of Anxiety Nobody Warns You About
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey A lot of people find their way to anxiety treatment through a cardiologist. Or a gastroenterologist, or a GP who has run the third round of blood tests and found nothing. They did not come in worried about their mental…
What Actually Happens in a First Psychology Session
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey A surprising number of people cancel their first appointment. Not because they have changed their mind about wanting help, but because the unknown of the thing is worse than the problem that sent them looking. So here is what the…
Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist: What the Difference Means for You
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey The titles in this profession are genuinely confusing, and nobody explains them to you before you go looking for help. Counsellor, psychotherapist, psychologist, clinical psychologist, psychiatrist. They are not interchangeable, they are not ranked in a simple line from worst…
What a Mental Health Treatment Plan Actually Covers
By Stacey Black, Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA registered). Ballarat and telehealth across regional Victoria. About Stacey Most people arrive at a first appointment having heard the phrase “mental health care plan” from their GP, a friend, or a community Facebook group, and having very little idea what it actually does. It is worth understanding properly, because…
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: How Psychology Support Can Help
Anxiety is something most of us experience from time to time. But when worry becomes constant, overwhelming, or starts to get in the way of everyday life, it may be more than just “stress” — it may be an anxiety disorder. For many women and adolescents, anxiety can show up quietly at first: difficulty sleeping,…
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About Stacey
Grounded in empathy and collaboration, Stacey aims to empower her clients to better understand themselves, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal change. Whether addressing specific challenges or exploring deeper emotional concerns, she is committed to helping her clients live more fulfilling lives. Find out more.
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