Ep. 21. Coercive control: Seeing a solicitor (with Rebecca McLeod)

Ep. 21. Coercive control: Seeing a solicitor (with Rebecca McLeod)

Join lawyer Rebecca McLeod and psychologist Aspasia Karageorge to learn about coercive control in intimate partner relationships. This episode explains what coercive control means, as well as painting a picture of what you can expect if you go to see a solicitor in response to experiencing coercive control in your domestic relationship. What are your rights, what can you expect the process to be like, how does separation or divorce factor into all of this, and what other supports are important to consider?

Aspasia and Rebecca discuss the overlap between law and psychology when addressing coercive control, the challenges of identifying and supporting people, and we offer practical information for anyone in that situation (for that reason, this episode is a little longer than normal!)

About our guest: Rebecca McLeod is the Practice Leader (Northern Beaches) at Watts McCray lawyers. She was admitted as a solicitor in 2008 and has practiced almost exclusively in Family Law since 2012. You can find Rebecca and other compassionate family law solicitors who can help with matters of coercive control at Watts McCray Lawyers: www.wattsmccray.com.au

The legal context: Based on the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022, coercive control is a criminal offence in NSW from 1 July 2024. This is when a person uses abusive behaviours towards a current or former intimate partner with the intention to coerce or control them. The criminal offence captures repeated patterns of physical or non-physical abuse used to hurt, scare, intimidate, threaten or control someone.

A reminder that free 24-hour support is available for domestic violence or abuse of any kind in Australia on the 1800 RESPECT phoneline: 1800 737 732. Or call your country’s police phone number for support.

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Want to make an appointment with Aspasia or one of the clinical psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with us today: (02) 9235 3127 or email info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au

This episode was recorded in May 2025 by Aspasia Karageorge and Rebecca McLeod in Sydney, Australia.

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Ep 6: Eating Problems with Dr Veena Sothieson

Ep 6: Eating Problems with Dr Veena Sothieson

In Episode 6, we discuss eating problems. What are eating-related problems, and what are the sign to look out for? What supports are available, and when is psychology or medical intervention helpful? Join clinical psychologists Dr Veena Sothieson and Dr Aspasia Karageorge from Sydney City Psychology for a concise overview of eating and when eating behaviours may become a problem.Recorded in August 2022 in Australia, between Dr Veena Sothieson and Dr Aspasia Karageorge.------------------------------If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

31 Elo 202212min

Ep. 5: Men's Mental Health with Zac Seidler (part 2)

Ep. 5: Men's Mental Health with Zac Seidler (part 2)

An episode for all the men out there, focussing on men’s mental health and wellbeing. This episode is Part 2 of a conversation between Dr Zac Seidler, a leading men’s mental health expert and Director of Mental Health Training at Movember, and clinical psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Aspasia talk about men and emotions, parenting, masculinity and what it means with regard to mental health, and Zac shares some free online resources. Just like Part 1, it’s a wide-ranging chat filled with practical tips, and it is free to listen to on our website. Take a moment today to consider the men in your life, and to learn some ways to support them, notice signs of difficulty, and how to reach out to them to check in on their wellbeing. And don’t forget that Part 1 is also available for free (look for Episode 4 of 10 Minute Mood). Recorded in December 2021 in Australia, between Dr Zac Seidler and Dr Aspasia Karageorge. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

29 Joulu 20219min

Ep. 4: Men's Mental Health (part 1) with Dr Zac Seidler

Ep. 4: Men's Mental Health (part 1) with Dr Zac Seidler

Episode 4 is all about men’s mental health. Dr Zac Seidler is a leading men’s mental health expert and Director of Mental Health Training at Movember, as well as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne. He spoke to Dr Aspasia Karageorge about the importance of focussing on men’s mental health, ways to talk with men about their wellbeing, men and emotions, tips for seeking and maintaining support systems, and how this moment is so crucial for men and anyone who has a male friend or loved one. It’s a wide-ranging chat filled with practical tips. Take a moment today to consider the men in your life, and to learn some ways to support them, notice signs of difficulty, and how to reach out to them to check in on their wellbeing. Note: this episode is 20 minutes long, despite the name ’10 Minute Mood’, because it was just too good to cut down. It will be followed by a Part 2. For more resources regarding men’s mental health, check out the following: au.movember.com zacseidler.com Recorded in December 2021 in Australia, between Dr Zac Seidler and Dr Aspasia Karageorge. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

20 Joulu 202120min

Ep. 3: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Russ Harris

Ep. 3: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Russ Harris

In this episode, clinical psychologist Natalie Glaser talks to Dr Russ Harris about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). What is it? How can it help? And how does it fit in with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)? Russ is the author of the international bestselling book, The Happiness Trap, as well as the 8-week online course of the same name. If you’d like to speak with a psychologist about how ACT might benefit you or a loved one, contact us at Sydney CIty Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au Recorded in October 2021 in Australia, between Natalie Glaser and Dr Russ Harris. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

5 Loka 202110min

Ep. 2: Resilience

Ep. 2: Resilience

Join us for this episode called ‘resilience’. Our psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, provides a brief overview of resilience as a psychological concept, followed by a 6 minute guided exercise to connect into your own resilience. We are living in challenging and changing times, so take 10 minutes out of your day to focus on the part of you which can be strong and grounded in the face of challenge, but remain flexible enough to withstand the many changes happening every day. Recorded in September 2021 in Sydney, Australia by Dr Aspasia Karageorge. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

31 Elo 202111min

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