Health

Do you need to see a shrink?

Woman speaking to psychologist

We all need someone to talk to about life’s ups and downs, and most of the time friends and family are there to listen and help. But sometimes it pays to seek professional advice.

“A psychologist is objective – someone who has no vested interest,” says Amanda Gordon, a Sydney-based practicing clinical psychologist and President of the Australian Psychological Society.

“And rather than simply offering an opinion, a psychologist will offer solutions based on evidence.”

Here Amanda explains some of the more common reasons we might need to speak with a psychologist.

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