Psychcare Blog
Plain-language reads on ADHD, autism, trauma and culture
Written by MJ Basilio, Principal Psychologist in Wahroonga. Short sections, clear headings and real sources, so you can read at your own pace.
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Making Friends Again After Anxiety, Panic and Agoraphobia
Maybe anxiety took some of your best years. Panic attacks made going out feel impossible, your world got smaller, and the friends you had…
EMDR Therapy: How It Helps You Heal From Trauma
Have you ever had a memory that doesn’t feel like the past? A sound, a smell or a tone of voice, and suddenly your…
When Feelings Don’t Have Words: Understanding Alexithymia
“How are you feeling?” For most people, it’s a simple question. For some, it’s one of the hardest questions there is. You might know…
Navigating the High-Sensory, High-Stress Holidays: A Guide for Individuals with Autism, ADHD, and Trauma
finding Calm During the Holiday Season The Cognitive Load of the Holiday Season The festive season, often idealised as a time of joy,…
Why Smart People Hurt: The Hidden Emotional Side of High Intelligence
By MJ Basilio, Principal Psychologist · Updated October 2026 · 9-minute read Have you ever felt misunderstood, bored most of the time, or worn…
What is Rejection Sensitivity and Why is it so Painful?
By MJ Basilio, Principal Psychologist · Updated October 2026 · 8-minute read Has a small comment, a look or an unanswered text ever hurt…
More Than Pasaway (Troublesome): Unpacking ADHD Awareness Through a Filipino Lens
By MJ Basilio, Principal Psychologist · Updated October 2026 · 6-minute read October is ADHD Awareness Month. For many Filipino families, though, awareness alone…
Beyond Stereotypes: Understanding ADHD in Asian-Australian Communities at Psychcare Clinic Wahroonga, NSW
By MJ Basilio, Principal Psychologist · October 2026 · 7-minute read October is ADHD Awareness Month. Conversations about ADHD are growing in Australia. But…
Navigating “Hiya”: A Filipino Psychologist’s Guide to Shame, Mental Health, and Cultural Healing with MJ Basilio
By MJ Basilio, Principal Psychologist · Updated October 2026 · 7-minute read Have you ever held back from speaking up? Not from shyness, but…
Drowning in To-Dos? How to Navigate the Overwhelm of a Never-Ending List
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s a common refrain: “There’s just so much to do!” Whether it’s the towering stack of work emails, the ever-growing…
Is there such a thing as a good and effective therapist? 6 Reasons why Some Therapists are better than Others.
Forget the idea that all therapists are created equal, or that a specific technique is the magic bullet. This book makes a compelling case…
Navigating Sensory Worlds: Autism, Medication Sensitivity, and Finding Support in Wahroonga
For autistic individuals, the world can be a symphony of sensory experiences, sometimes harmonious, sometimes overwhelming. Processing everyday sensory information presents unique challenges, with…
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