Maria's Blogs
Principal Psychologist, Clinical Manager
Maria works with adolescents and adults in managing a variety of health conditions.
She has over 3 decades of experience as a psychologist with her key areas of interest within the pain management, anxiety and capacity building arenas.
06/09/2026
Back Surgery Recovery at Six Months – Life Gets Bigger Why I Stopped Thinking About My Back This is the eighth and last in a series […]
07/07/2026
Mindful Chocolate Eating for Mental Health World Chocolate Day 7 July 2026 Mindful chocolate eating may sound like an excuse to eat chocolate, but it is […]
12/06/2026
What Else Could This Mean? The Psychology of Assumptions, Anxiety and Cognitive Flexibility One of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves is: “What else […]
31/05/2026
When Your Brain is Basically a Bengal Cat Pain, Danger and Recovery Pain and the brain have a far more complicated relationship than most people realise. […]
13/05/2026
Why Life Feels “Flat” for So Many People Right Now Many people are quietly wondering why life feels flat, even when they are doing all the […]
22/04/2026
Medical Cannabis: Hype, Hope, and Hard Truths Myth vs Reality on THC, CBD, Mental Health and Pain Medical cannabis is surrounded by hype, hope, and confusion. […]