The Resilient Mind:
Clinical conversations with Dr Alan Patching

Stress

When medical doctor Hans Selye came up with the word 'stress' to describe that common feeling of being overwhelmed experienced so often today...which he did by mistake because he got confused from being able to speak eight languages...and he meant to say 'strain', I don't thing he would have had a clue about how much attention would be paid to the concept 80 years after he coined the term.

This category assists you avoid stress impacts in your life and to deal with any that does arise.

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

Surgery in progress...mental preparation can support recovery

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

Two bushes calmly reflected in still waters - metaphor for health professionals working respectfully together.

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

Shoreline looks unwelcoming before the high tide ...but high tide always comes, and things look better. A great metaphor for feeling concerned about seeking help.

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

Bridge over running water - anxiety metaphor

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