Empowering Women
PMDD Specialist Care
Affinity Psychology specialise in providing evidence based, non-judgemental PMDD therapy for women struggling with PMDD.
Our aim is to empower women to understand and manage their PMDD symptoms to take control of their life and thrive despite the challenges of this condition.
PMDD is characterized by:
- Severe Emotional Symptoms: Women with PMDD often experience intense mood swings, irritability, anxiety, or depression that interfere with their ability to function at work, school, or in relationships. These mood changes are more severe than typical mood fluctuations experienced during PMS.
- Physical Symptoms: In addition to emotional symptoms, women with PMDD may also experience physical symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, joint or muscle pain, fatigue, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
- Cognitive Symptoms: Some women with PMDD may also experience cognitive symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, confusion, or forgetfulness.
- Interference with Daily Life: PMDD symptoms significantly interfere with daily activities, relationships, and overall well-being, often leading to impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.
- Cyclical Pattern: PMDD symptoms typically occur in a cyclical pattern, starting after ovulation and improving shortly after menstruation begins. This pattern distinguishes PMDD from other mood disorders, such as depression or anxiety, which may not have a clear association with the menstrual cycle.
How can we help?
We provide evidence-based PMDD specialist therapy that offers a holistic approach to managing the PMDD condition by addressing not only the physical but also the psychological effects. Our mission is to provide compassionate and effective therapy tailored to the unique needs of women navigating PMDD.
Services we offer
- Individual PMDD Therapy: Personalized therapy sessions with a registered psychologist to explore the emotional and psychological aspects of PMDD, develop coping skills, and address underlying issues contributing to symptom severity.
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT is a highly effective approach for managing PMDD symptoms by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, improving emotion regulation, and developing coping strategies to navigate mood swings and other emotional symptoms.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Mindfulness techniques can help women with PMDD cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity to symptoms, as well as promote self-compassion and acceptance.
- PMDD and Stress Management: Learning stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation can help women with PMDD reduce overall stress levels and mitigate the impact of symptoms on daily life.
PMDD specialist psychologists
Our Northern Beaches psychologists specialise in women’s mental health and have extensive experience as PMDD specialist psychologists. As PMDD specialists, they are compassionate, non-judgmental and committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for women to explore their concerns and work toward acceptance, healing and empowerment. We are available whether you require a telehealth psychologist or a local Northern Beaches psychologist.
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