Exhale Psychology Centre is a Brisbane psychology and dietetic practice focused on supporting adolescents and adults with complex mental health issues within a framework that is neurodiversity affirmi
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Exhale Psychology Centre is a Brisbane psychology and dietetic practice focused on supporting adolescents and adults with complex mental health issues within a framework that is neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed, non weight focused, and LGBTQAI+ inclusive. They take an individualised approach, believing that behavioural problems are the tip of the iceberg and that addressing root causes and underlying pain is essential to achieving meaningful recovery.
Specialist psychological and medical treatment for conditions such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Treatment is usually multidisciplinary — involving a psychologist, dietitian and sometimes a medical professional — and aims to restore health and build a positive relationship with food.
Evidence-based therapy to help individuals who have experienced trauma — including abuse, accidents or adverse childhood experiences — process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact. Approaches include EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and somatic therapies.
A structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is widely used for anxiety, depression, OCD and many other mental health challenges, and has strong evidence for both children and adults.
An evidence-based therapy originally developed for people with intense emotional difficulties. DBT teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and is now used for a range of conditions including borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and self-harm.
An integrative psychological therapy that explores deep-rooted patterns (schemas) formed in childhood that drive unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours in adulthood. It combines elements of CBT, attachment theory and other approaches to bring about lasting personality and emotional change.
Therapy targeting shame, self-criticism, and emotional pain.
A mindfulness-based psychological therapy that teaches people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, and to commit to actions aligned with their values. ACT is effective for anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other conditions.
Body-based therapy for trauma and dissociation.
A structured evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine whether ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is present. It typically includes questionnaires, clinical interviews, rating scales and sometimes cognitive testing, and results in recommendations for support and treatment.
A multi-disciplinary evaluation that determines whether a child or adult meets the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It usually involves observation, standardised assessments and parent or teacher interviews, resulting in a diagnostic report that opens access to therapy and NDIS supports.
Non weight-focused, neurodiversity affirming dietetic services for eating disorders and food-related issues.
