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The Resilient Mind:
Clinical conversations with Dr Alan Patching


Anxiety
One of the most prevalent mental health disorders today, anxiety is said to affect one in four people, and, if not effectively dealt with soon after symptoms' appearance, can potentially lead to depression and other disorders.
This category provides information on anxiety generally, and approaches to managing it. It also specifically addresses the five major categories of anxiety - Generalised Anxiety , Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Social anxiety.


What therapy works best for anxiety and depression?
Discover which therapy for anxiety and depression works best for you. Compare CBT, hypnotherapy and other evidence-based approaches. Learn what to expect.
Oct 268 min read


Evidence Based Hypnotherapy for Surgery Anxiety: A Guide
Learn how evidence based hypnotherapy for surgery anxiety works, what clinical hypnosis before surgery involves, and how to prepare calmly
Oct 228 min read


Psychotherapy vs Wellness Training: What Actually Works
Psychotherapy vs wellness training: Understand the difference between psychotherapy and generic wellness training.
Oct 229 min read


How to Regulate Nervous System Response: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn practical steps to regulate your nervous system response. Evidence-based techniques for stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
Oct 229 min read


Professional Mental Health for Leaders: A 2026 Guide
How leaders can manage stress, recognise burnout, and support employee wellbeing while meeting workplace mental health obligations.
Oct 229 min read


Clinical Hypnotherapy Qualifications to Check
Understand which clinical hypnotherapy qualifications matter. Learn how to verify a practitioner's credentials, accreditation, and professional standing.
Oct 229 min read


Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatment: A 2026 Guide
Evidence based anxiety treatment in Australia: Explore evidence-based anxiety treatment options in Australia.
Oct 218 min read


How psychological/mental preparation for surgery supports recovery.
When approaching surgery, concerns about anaesthesia, possible complications, pain, loss of independence and even time away from work and family often arise. These are not signs of weakness but rather, they are normal reactions to uncertainty and any perception of loss of control...two experiences that surgery often trigger.
Pre-operative anxiety can be distressing, but it also can influence recovery. Psychological/mental preparation for surgery is increasingly seen as part
Sep 276 min read


Medicine and psychotherapy working together - why integrated care enhances outcomes
When health care professionals collaborate, benefits flow not only to clients and patients , but also to the health care professionals themselves. This posts investigates the potential outcomes of health care professionals collaborating.
Apr 86 min read


Concerns about seeking help? What to expect in your first therapy session.
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek psychotherapeutic help, but many people avoid seeking help because of fear of the unknown aspects. - Read more.
Apr 17 min read


What Anxiety Really Is — And Why It Is Treatable
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek psychotherapeutic help, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood human experiences. - Read more.
Mar 257 min read


The Resilient Mind
I am beginning the Resilient Mind blog series by addressing one of the most prevalent mental health problems in society today…STRESS!
Mar 157 min read
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