Maria Bentancor, Author at Brisbane City Psychologists

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples is a structured approach to couples therapy with over 25 years of research supporting its effectiveness. Studies find that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements in marital satisfaction. The results appear to last, even with couples who are at high risk for […]

How do I stop Procrastinating? Ten Tips from Brisbane Psychologist Dawn Proctor

31/10/2017 in Anxiety, Dr Dawn Proctor, Mindfulness, Procrastination /by Maria Bentancor

Do you ever get frustrated by a seemingly endless list of tasks? Maybe you have a tendency to put things off at work or in your home life? Despite the negative effects of procrastinating, it is a fairly common issue and, in a sample of adults researched, 20% were identified as ‘chronic procrastinators’. Procrastination is […]

What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

13/09/2017 in Anxiety, Cindy Theresiana, Mindfulness, Psychologist, Stress /by Maria Bentancor

Many of us have experienced intense emotions and a sense of being overwhelmed. Some of us experience those intense emotions when we have major life events such as losing a job or a relationship. For others, feeling overwhelmed can hit us when we keep on going and going in meeting life demands, until one day […]

Worried about seeing a psychologist for the first time? These steps can help you have a positive experience.

05/07/2017 in Anxiety, Depression, Martin Hood, Psychologist, Stress /by Maria Bentancor

For many people, taking the plunge and going to see a counsellor or psychologist is a daunting prospect. If you are worried about taking this big step, you are not alone. There are many potential worries about the process that can stop you getting the help you need. People come to see us with […]