The Healthy Mind.
Evidence-based mental health resources.
Grit: Why Happy People Choose to do Hard Things
Anyone can begin with excitement. Grit is what keeps you moving when the excitement wears off. Psychology shows that purpose and perseverance are deeply connected to wellbeing. The happiest people don’t always have the easiest lives, they’re often the ones building the most meaningful ones.
Healing the Mother Wound
The mother wound isn’t just about what happened, it’s about what was missing. When emotional needs go unmet, the ache can echo into adulthood. But healing is possible, and you can become the nurturer you always needed.
Overcoming Overthinking
Do you find yourself caught in an endless loop of thoughts, struggling to make decisions and feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Check out these practical tips to help you overcome overthinking.
Avoid Now, Pay Later
What you avoid doesn’t go away, it waits. The task, the tension, the emotion… it all quietly grows heavier over time. Avoidance brings short-term relief but long-term pain.
Unhelpful Thinking Styles
Your thoughts feel like facts, but most of them aren't. They're patterns your brain has rehearsed so often it no longer questions them. Learn to spot the most common unhelpful thinking styles, and start loosening their grip on how you feel.
Alone Together: The Isolation Effect of Tech
We’re more “connected” than ever, yet more people feel lonely, unseen, and emotionally distant. Maybe what we need isn’t more content, but more presence.
Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (and How to Stop)
Imposter Syndrome makes you feel like a fraud, even when you've earned your success through hard work and talent. In this article, we explore why so many of us struggle with feeling "not good enough" and offer practical steps to quiet that inner critic and start believing in your own worth
Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionism
Perfectionism can keep you trapped in a cycle of stress, frustration, and never feeling "good enough." In this article, we explore the root causes of perfectionism, how it holds you back, and provide practical tips to break free and embrace a healthier mindset.
When You Stop Asking: Why Me? Understanding Locus of Control
Some people seem to bounce back from hard things. The difference isn't luck. It's a quiet belief about where their power sits, and it shapes how they cope with everything. Here's what locus of control really means, and five honest ways to build a stronger sense of agency.
Understanding PTSD: When the Past Won’t Stay in the Past
PTSD is more than just painful memories; it rewires the brain’s response to fear, making safety feel out of reach. Healing is possible through therapy, support, and reclaiming a sense of control over one’s story.
5 Habits That Can Fuel Depression
Depression is a complex mental health disorder influenced by various factors, but certain habits can exacerbate its symptoms. By identifying these habits, you can make meaningful changes to support your mental health.
10 Tips for Better Sleep
Can’t seem to get a good night's sleep? Try these 10 easy tips—like relaxing before bed and unplugging from screens—to help you sleep better and wake up refreshed
What Drives a Workaholic?
Are you burning the midnight oil at work while life passes by? Discover the hidden drivers of workaholism—and how to reclaim balance for a healthier, happier life.
Understanding Social Anxiety: More Than Just Shyness
Social anxiety isn’t just about being shy or introverted. It’s a deep, persistent fear of being judged, scrutinised, or embarrassing yourself in social situations.
What Is ADHD and How Do I Know If I Have It?
ADHD is more than being easily distracted or forgetting things. It is a brain-based condition that can affect focus, motivation, emotional regulation, impulsivity, time management, and daily functioning. This article explores what ADHD really is, and when it may be worth seeking a professional assessment.
A Loneliness Epidemic
In a world of endless digital connection, why are so many of us still feeling alone? Discover how real, meaningful relationships can bridge the gap to true connection
Seven Traps of Social Media
Social media is a great way to connect, but it can also lead to anxiety, like stressing over likes or mindlessly scrolling. By recognising seven of the biggest traps, you can make social media work for you instead of the other way around!
How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
Setting boundaries is an essential part of maintaining healthy relationships, yet it often feels challenging due to guilt or fear, learn how to set clear boundaries that respect both your needs and others.
The Anxious Generation
Discover why researchers are calling today’s youth, “The Anxious Generation” and explore the factors contributing to their heightened anxiety.
Emotional Regulation Made Simple: Tools That Actually Help
Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show, snapping, spiralling, or shutting down before you even realise it? You’re not the only one. Here are a few simple, science-backed tools to help you regulate your emotions and feel more like yourself again.
Feeling overhwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained?
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, flat, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe life feels heavier than usual, like you're just going through the motions, trying to keep it all together. Whether you're navigating low mood, burnout, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck in a season you can't quite name, you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
Therapy is a space for you, to pause, reflect, and gently unpack what’s going on beneath the surface. It’s not about having all the answers or fixing everything overnight. It’s about feeling seen and supported as you take meaningful steps toward healing, clarity, and renewed hope.
In this space, your story matters. Your voice matters. And you’ll be met with compassion, not judgment. When you're ready, I'm here to walk alongside you.
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candour, and more unashamed conversation.”
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candour, and more unashamed conversation.”
About Sabrina
Sabrina is a registered psychologist with a warm demeanour and an empathetic approach dedicated
to supporting individuals, couples and families. With an extensive background in people care, Sabrina brings a blend of compassion and competency to the therapy room and the online space.
Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Sabrina offers face-to-face appointments or Telehealth.
To make an appointment click here or call M1 Psychology Loganholme on (07) 3067 9129.