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Welcome to our blog! Here we share our own stories, resources that might help you, tools and knowledge to support you on your mental health journey. Whether your dealing with anxiety, depression, big emotions, or just need a bit of a pick me up, there are resources here for you.

The information provided here is not intended to replace professional help, if you feel like you could use some personalised professional psychological services please do get in touch. We're here to help.

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A mental health social worker untangling the mind body connection

Understanding Interoception: Why Some People Can’t “Just Calm Down”

Interoception is the process by which our brain receives, interprets, and regulates signals from inside the body. Traditionally, psychology focused more on what we perceive outside our bodies: what we see, hear, and touch. But interoception is all about what’s happening inside. Shifting how your body and brain relate takes time, support, and a safe environment where there’s no pressure to “get it right.”

Teena Mogler

Sep 115 min read

Teena and Tracey from Balance Centre for Mental Health sitting on chairs with the words: Should I see a psychologist, a counsellor, or a social worker? What Is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?

What Is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)?

We often get asked, "What’s the difference between a social worker and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?" It’s a great question that helps people better understand their options when looking for the right mental health support.

Teena Mogler

Aug 143 min read

Three people supporting each other with the text: Empowering Your Unique Journey: What Exactly Is a Functional Capacity Assessment and Why Might You Need One?

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)

The ins and outs of Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) explained so you can be prepared and make the best informed choice for your support options. Our FCAs are a comprehensive, person-centred assessment that paints a clear picture of how your disability impacts everyday life. It's not about ticking boxes, it's about honouring your lived experience and making sure that the supports in your NDIS plan reflect your actual needs.

Teena Mogler

Jul 313 min read

Somatic Experiencing Therapy: Healing Trauma Through the Body

Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SET) is a powerful, body-based approach to healing trauma and stress, designed to restore regulation in the nervous system and help individuals reconnect with a sense of internal safety.

Teena Mogler

Jul 173 min read

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma at the Root

Trauma doesn’t always live in your memory. It lives in your nervous system. EMDR Therapy helps reprocess trauma, reduce emotional distress, and supports your nervous system healing. It's a transformative, evidence-based approach that helps individuals process distressing memories and heal from emotional wounds. At Balance Centre for Mental Health, we offer EMDR therapy as a path toward lasting relief for people impacted by trauma, anxiety, and other challenging life experienc

Teena Mogler

Jul 34 min read