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Welcome to the 12 Points blog — a collection of thoughts, resources and the occasional deeper dive into the things we care about.
Here you’ll find articles for clients, clinicians and other curious humans, covering everything from mental health, relationships, neurodivergence and animal-assisted therapy to burnout, professional practice, AI and the systems we work within.
Some posts are practical, some are reflective, and some ask slightly uncomfortable questions — because we think that’s where the useful stuff often starts.
If you’d rather jump straight to the articles most relevant to you, please choose your path below.
Our Client Articles are written to help demystify psychology, therapy and mental health, with clear, practical explanations of the things that often come up in the therapy room.
Our Clinician Articles are for psychologists, therapists and other helping professionals, with reflections and resources on clinical practice, burnout, supervision, neuroaffirming care, AI, systems and the realities of doing this work.
Don’t Wait Until They’re Dating to Teach Them About Consent
Consent isn’t one awkward sex talk when your child starts dating. It’s a relationship skill built over years through everyday conversations about boundaries, empathy, rejection, safety and speaking up. The earlier we lay those foundations, the more language and confidence our kids have when the stakes get higher.
Harry Potter & The Metaphors of Mental Health
Harry Potter offers powerful metaphors for mental health. From Dementors, to Boggarts, to the Room of Requirement, these stories provide really useful metaphors for discussing and even managing tricky mental health concepts. Melbourne-based private psychology clinic 12 Points Psychology explains how these magical lessons can guide real-life mental wellness.
Are we really burnt out, or is the job just harder now?
Running a psychology practice in Australia is getting more complex. See what the data shows about costs, admin load and the 2026 HPSS Award changes.
Medicare is a funding system - not a therapist ranking system
Mental Health Treatment Plans cause a lot of people a lot of confusion. So here's the plain version, minus the Medicare-speak: what the rebate actually covers, why the 10-session limit has nothing to do with how many sessions you’ll actually need, and why “what’s my rebate?” isn’t the most important question when it comes to finding a good therapist.
The Hidden Cost of Self-Sacrificing
Most people think the biggest cost of self-sacrifice is burnout. But the hidden cost is often loneliness. Learn why always being the strong one can leave you feeling unseen, and how healthier, more reciprocal relationships begin when you risk showing others your true, vulnerable self.
Why ADHD and Autism Coaching Works (and How It’s Different from Therapy)
Now available in Ferntree Gully and online across Melbourne and Australia — ADHD and autism coaching that’s practical, neuroaffirming, and built for how your brain works.
5 Reasons to Invest in Couples Therapy and Your Relationship
Couples therapy in Melbourne is not just for crisis. Early relationship support can improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and help couples build long-term resilience together.
The Force Is Strong with This One: Why ChatGPT Isn’t Your Supervisor (Or Your Therapist)
Understanding ChatGPT isn’t optional anymore. Learn why AI literacy is now an ethical competency for psychologists — and how to keep supervision safe and human.
Rejecting the Myth: Why Asking “What Causes Autism?” Misses the Point
Rejecting outdated autism myths and asking better questions about neurodivergence, diagnosis, and support. Read this before you share another headline.