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Personal Growth & Mental Health Articles

I've written the following articles covering various topics for which I provide counselling services. I hope you find them helpful for recovering from past trauma, addressing a mental health concern, building and maintaining healthy relationships, or achieving personal growth.

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William Macaulay Counselling Perth

Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Life Coach
Perth, Western Australia

Anxiety Issues

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Understanding the Difference Between Fear and Anxiety

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Doctor

Understanding Health Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Steps to Overcome It

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A woman contemplating life

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Overcoming OCD

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Panic Attacks

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A woman looking worried

Understanding and Overcoming Agoraphobia and Specific Phobias

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A wife supporting her husband with PTSD

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, Causes, and Pathways to Healing

A wife supporting her husband with PTSD
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Relaxation Techniques

Deep Breathing

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Relaxation Techniques

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

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Relaxation Techniques

Grounding

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People socialising

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety

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Anger Issues

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Debunking Common Myths About Anger:
Separating Fact from Fiction

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How Childhood Experiences Shape How We Process and Express Anger as Adults

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How to Communicate Anger Without Hurting Others

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Understanding the Fight-or-Flight Response versus the Prefrontal Cortex Response to Anger

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Depression Issues

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Coping with Depression: Strategies for Managing Difficult Emotions, Stress, and Challenges

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Myths and Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Depression

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How Friends and Family Can Play a Crucial Role in the Recovery of a Loved One Dealing with Depression

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The Importance of Finding a Passion to Assist in Recovering from Depression

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LGBT Issues

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Understanding Bisexuality: A Guide for Navigating Your Journey

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Challenging Myths: An In-Depth Exploration of Same-Sex Attraction

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Navigating Life as a Gay Individual: Challenges, Relationships, Mental Health & Support

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Navigating Your LGBT Coming Out Journey

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Embracing Your True Self: Transgender and Gender Diverse Counselling Services

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Relationship Issues

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Avoiding and Minimising Conflict: Making the Problem About Yourself and not the Other Person

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A family having a discussion

Embracing an Assertive Communication Style

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A couple looking angry

Perpetual Unresolved Issues in a Relationship

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A couple having dinner

Setting Time Aside to Discuss Your Relationship

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Striking the Right Balance Between Providing Support and Providing Solutions

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness

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An angry couple

The Impact of Winning Arguments on Relationships

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Understanding Coercive Control: Recognising the Signs and Seeking Help

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Understanding the Five Love Languages

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