Maia House

My dentist referred me to a psychologist. Not because I had some crazy mental disorder that made saliva ooze out of my mouth. That would be much grosser. It was because I was clenching my teeth at night.
This is quite a common problem and, to my surprise, a referral to a psychologist because of it is quite common too.
So to my first psychologist I went. I hesitated to book the appointment because I didn’t believe I needed to see a psych or that they could tell me anything I didn’t already know.
I mainly went because I could claim most of it back on Medicare (anyone thinking of seeing a psych should ask their doctor about the 10 free Medicare sessions a year.)
So I rocked up and said hello to Eva Rosada, one of the psychologists at Maia House. Maia House is in Midland and it’s definitely no frills. It was built many moons ago and houses a few other psychologists and one psychiatrist. The waiting room is clean and interesting, with sprinklings of information about mental health here and there. The receptionists are friendly and I never had to wait long at all, although I waited with much tension and trepidation for my first appointment.
I am surprised and a touch disappointed to say that my first psychology session ever was a completely normal experience. No leather couch to lie on and no ink blots to interpret. Bugger. Once again, Hollywood got it wrong.
Eva had a general chit chat with me but very cleverly and quickly picked up on some of my thinking patterns. I felt enlightened and happier by the end of that first session and I continued to see Eva for a few months.
She gave me helpful tips to use in everyday situations and I found talking to her quite insightful. Eva has a pleasant, welcoming, cheery and friendly nature and is easy to talk to.
Using her techniques, I did lessen my teeth clenching and I’ve come to realise that you don’t have to be completely cuckoo to go see a psych.