We work with individuals, groups and organisations to build positive mental health capacity.

Need help? Our Maroochydore Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Hunter, works with clients over 18 years and can assist with the following concerns:

Anxiety

Up to 1 in 5 people experience significant anxiety symptoms at some time. However, many people tend to normalise their worrying, keeping the problem going. Anxiety symptoms can include extreme or apprehensive worry, irritability, muscular tension, and insomnia. However, research suggests that Australians delay seeking treatment for anxiety for eight years on average. Brite Psychology can assist you to develop skills to respond to your anxious thoughts so you can enjoy what matters most to you.

Depression

Depression can affect any person at any stage of their life. Symptoms include low mood, feelings of worthlessness, poor motivation, and a sense of isolation from others. Physical symptoms include poor sleep, loss of appetite and changes in energy levels. If you have noticed changes in your wellbeing in any of these areas, you may benefit from psychological support. Brite Psychology can help you manage your depressive symptoms using a biopsychosocial approach.

Stress and Burnout

While some stress may be helpful to get us through peak demands, prolonged exposure to stress can lead to fatigue, problems with concentration, increased risk of injury and illness and burnout. Brite Psychology can assist with the assessment and management of individual and environmental factors that contribute to stress and burnout.

Adjustment to injury or illness

Chronic disease, unexpected illness, motor vehicle and workplace accidents can lead to significant changes to a person’s functioning in everyday life. Adjusting to changes in your lifestyle following an illness or injury can be challenging for the person affected and loved ones around them. Brite Psychology can assist you in your recovery process and support you to meet your rehabilitation goals. 

Coping with Trauma

Bushfires, floods and the onset of Covid-19 have meant that more people in our community are experiencing life-threatening situations, whilst others may be coping with traumatic experiences from their early lives. Symptoms of PTSD can include unwanted and upsetting memories, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional distress, and physical reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders. Brite Psychology can assist you to cope with your symptoms with trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapy.   

Parenting Challenges

Taking care of yourself as a parent and meeting the individual needs of your children while getting on with the demands of everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Brite Psychology is an accredited Triple P provider and works with parents to increase their skills and confidence to respond to specific parenting challenges.  

Grieving and Loss

Grief often comes in waves and can present as a multifaceted response that involves our emotions, thinking, relationships, our bodies and spirituality. Although grief is a normal and expected part of life, some people may experience feelings of loss and distress that are long-lasting and have trouble resuming their life. Brite Psychology can assist you to understand the grief process, explore emotions surrounding your loss and assist you to develop healthy coping skills.

Relationship Distress

Positive relationships and access to emotional support are critical protective factors for mental wellbeing. Life changes, including changes to employment status, relationship endings or beginnings (e.g. the arrival of a new baby) and interpersonal conflict can impact the quality of relationships and reduce a person's overall sense of wellbeing. Brite Psychology can assist you in exploring relationship concerns and finding ways to build healthy and respectful relationships.