Julie de Freitas

Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.