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Nesta página eu compartilho um pouco sobre a minha profissão/paixão: a psicologia! Boa leitura! Happy reading! Fernanda Serra de Queiroz, Msc, Mphil

Estarei principalmente postando artigos sobre psicologia do esporte, psicologia clínica, mindfulness, life skills, e as últimas pesquisas do campo. Fernanda Serra de Queiroz, Msc, Mphil

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On this page I will be sharing a little bit about my profession/passion: psychology! I will be focusing mainly on articles on sport psychology, clinical psychology, mindfulness, life skills, and the latest research on this field.

01/05/2026

There are multiple pathways to access therapy in Australia, and the right option often depends on your personal circumstances, such as whether your concerns are related to a workplace injury, a motor vehicle accident, or general mental health support.

For example, Medicare rebates usually require a referral and a mental health treatment plan from a GP, while WorkCover and CTP claims are linked to specific incidents and involve approval processes. Private health insurance may offer partial rebates depending on your level of extras cover, and EAP programs typically provide a limited number of short-term sessions.

This list is not exhaustive, and eligibility, number of sessions, and out-of-pocket costs can vary. If you’re unsure where to start, speaking with a GP or a psychologist can help you navigate the options and find the most appropriate pathway for your needs.

27/04/2026

One of the most common questions people have about therapy is:
“Why won’t my therapist just tell me what to do?”
The short answer: because advice alone rarely creates meaningful, sustainable change.
Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus on understanding the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours—not just the behaviour itself.
From a Psychoanalysis perspective, the focus goes even deeper—exploring unconscious patterns, early relational experiences, and the meanings behind what you feel and do.
You might already know what to do.
But something is getting in the way of doing it.
That “something” might include:
internal conflicts
fear of loss or rejection
ingrained relational patterns
parts of yourself that developed to protect you
If we only give advice, we miss these deeper layers.
When therapy works well, you’re not just leaving with strategies—you’re leaving with:
a clearer understanding of yourself
more flexibility in how you respond
and greater confidence in your own decisions
Advice can be helpful at times.
But insight + emotional processing is what makes change stick.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by this in therapy, you’re not alone—it's a very common (and valid) experience.

18/04/2026

Autistic individuals are often described as “not interested” in social connection.
But this can miss something important.
Social motivation and social energy are not the same thing.
Many autistic people want connection—deeply.
But the cognitive, sensory, and emotional load of social interaction can be significantly higher.
What may look like withdrawal is often regulation.
Shifting this perspective can change how we respond: from interpreting behaviour as disinterest
to recognising capacity, effort, and need.

06/04/2026

Pain is often misunderstood as a direct signal from the body indicating damage. However, contemporary pain science, strongly influenced by researchers like Lorimer Moseley, shows that pain is a protective output generated by the brain.
The brain continuously integrates multiple sources of information — sensory input, past experiences, emotional state, beliefs, and environmental cues — to evaluate whether the body is in danger. This process is sometimes described as a “threat detection system.”
When perceived danger is high, pain is amplified. When safety is perceived, pain can diminish — even if tissue injury is still present.
This explains why:
Pain can persist after tissues have healed
Stress or anxiety can increase pain
Understanding pain can actually reduce its intensity
From a clinical perspective, this shifts the focus: ➡️ from “What is damaged?”
➡️ to “What is the system trying to protect, and why now?”
Importantly, this does not mean pain is “in your head” in a dismissive sense. It means pain is real, meaningful, and influenced by the whole person — body and mind in context.
Therapeutic approaches that incorporate education, graded exposure to movement, emotional regulation, and restoring a sense of safety can help recalibrate this system.
Pain is not simply a symptom to eliminate — it is a message to understand.

28/03/2026

Sensory overload is not a lack of resilience—it’s a nervous system under strain.
Many neurodivergent individuals experience the world with heightened intensity across multiple sensory systems. What may seem “minor” to others (a sound, a light, a texture) can be deeply overwhelming when inputs stack together.
Understanding these patterns helps us respond with empathy instead of judgment—and create environments that support regulation, safety, and participation.
If this resonates with you or someone you care for, you’re not alone—and support can make a meaningful difference.

05/03/2026

Autistic masking (or camouflage) happens when autistic people consciously or unconsciously adapt their behaviour to meet social expectations.
This may include rehearsing conversations, maintaining eye contact despite discomfort, mirroring body language, suppressing stimming, or carefully analysing social feedback in real time.
Because of this, some autistic people may appear socially fluent. They may be reciprocal in conversation and engage in ways others perceive as “typical.”
But that fluency often comes from effort, monitoring, and years of adaptation.
So when someone says, “You don’t look autistic,” it may simply mean the struggle isn’t visible.
Looking beyond appearances helps us recognise the hidden cognitive and emotional labour many autistic people carry in everyday interactions.

14/12/2025

Not everyone experiences the holidays as relaxing or joyful.
For many neurodivergent people, this time of year requires constant adaptation, masking, and self-regulation.
A little flexibility can go a long way.

24/09/2025

After Trump's announcements this week regarding Autism causes and "cure" I thought a reflection about ableism is timely. It is time to move to a neuro affirming approach.

13/09/2025

✨ Building awareness about ADHD is essential.
While many people believe ADHD is “overdiagnosed,” the reality is different. In Australia, the number of people formally diagnosed is still lower than the estimated population rate of around 5%.

This means many individuals—especially adults and women—may still be living without a diagnosis. They might struggle to manage their symptoms on their own or may have been misdiagnosed with other mental health conditions.

💡 The more we understand ADHD, the better we can support recognition, diagnosis, and compassionate care.

27/11/2024

Super excited to learn more about pain management, chronic and persistent pain is a very common issue. Looking forward to learning how to help clients

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