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Posts Published byBulent Ada Bulent is the Principal Psychologist and Director of Mind Health in Parramatta, Sydney. With over 20 years of experience in psychology and mental health, he takes an integrative approach to psychotherapy, blending traditional evidence-based methods with cutting-edge techniques including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy. Bulent is passionate about making psychology accessible and practical, helping clients build resilience and thrive under pressure.
Echoes of Trauma: Recognising and Addressing Signs of PTSD
Recognising 6 common signs of trauma like emotional numbness, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, avoidance, irritability & concentration problems.
Unpacking Cognitive Dissonance and Its Impact on Our Choices
Explore the concept of cognitive dissonance, its historical background, signs, everyday examples, and strategies for resolution to enhance decision-making and personal growth.
The Prisoner’s Dilemma: 5 Powerful Lessons for Strengthening Your Relationship
Discover how the Prisoner’s Dilemma, a classic game theory concept, can help couples build trust, improve communication, and make decisions that prioritize the long-term health of their relationship. Learn 5 powerful lessons for strengthening your bond and overcoming challenges together.
The Dark Triad of Personality Traits
Comprising three malevolent personality traits—Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy—the Dark Triad represents a complex and often destructive interplay of behaviors that can have profound impacts on personal relationships, professional environments, and societal structures.
AI Therapy: Exploring Pros, Cons, and Potential 2023
Is AI Therapy a revolution in mental healthcare? Exploring the Pros, Cons, and Potential of AI Therapy in Transforming Therapeutic Practices.
5 Signs It’s Time to Consider Couples Therapy
Five signs suggesting its time to consider couples therapy to help you and your partner work through obstacles and strengthen your connection.
The Comparison Trap: Learning to Embrace Your Self-Worth
Exploring the pitfalls of self comparison, the importance of embracing your unique journey, and strategies for cultivating authentic self-worth.
EMDR: A Powerful 8 Phase Approach to Heal Trauma
EMDR therapy follows a structured 8-phase protocol, designed to ensure safety, stabilisation, and effective processing of trauma memories.
Intrusive Thoughts: Unraveling the Mind’s Paradox
This article navigates the contradictory nature of intrusive thoughts, which are unwanted mental images, ideas, or impulses that can be incredibly difficult to control or dismiss.