<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Psychology & Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychological and counselling services for children and adults ]]></description><link>https://www.melbpsych.com.au/mentalhealthblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 08:23:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.melbpsych.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Protect Your Relationship When Becoming Parents: A Couples Counsellor's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Nika Cseh Registered Counsellor, Melbourne Psychology &#38; Counselling Becoming parents is one of the most meaningful transitions a couple can experience, and also one of the most demanding. Research consistently shows that relationship satisfaction tends to decline after the birth of a first child, with couples reporting more conflict, less time together, and a growing sense of disconnection during the early parenting years. This doesn't mean parenthood damages relationships. It...]]></description><link>https://www.melbpsych.com.au/post/how-to-protect-your-relationship-when-becoming-parents-a-couples-counsellor-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1287c5b883334b04e6e43d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 05:12:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f7b2d24c01c6423ba1e8aeab9dd65142~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nika Cseh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Inference Based CBT for OCD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does the research say? I-CBT now has a meaningful evidence base. Multiple randomised controlled trials have found it to be as effective as standard CBT for OCD in reducing symptom severity. Importantly, several studies have also found that I-CBT tends to be better tolerated — with lower rates of dropout and higher ratings of acceptability compared to ERP-based approaches. A 2024 multisite randomised controlled trial found significant improvements in OCD symptoms in both the I-CBT and CBT...]]></description><link>https://www.melbpsych.com.au/post/what-is-inference-based-cbt-for-ocd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1280b8ea477212a57727ba</guid><category><![CDATA[OCD]]></category><category><![CDATA[I-CBT]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:38:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6cfa1_6b8ae2f0d0d841c0a6add620ec40902f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Claire Ahern</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>