Dr Nisal Perera, PhD

A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.

An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

An eating disorder characterised by severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted perception of one's own body size or shape.

A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

Involuntary urination during sleep (enuresis), most common in children, that may have physical, developmental, or emotional contributing factors.

How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

An eating disorder involving repeated cycles of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise) driven by fear of weight gain.

A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.