Dr Simone Shaw was honoured to speak at the Connecting Women in Industry event held on Tuesday 3rd June a the Maroochydore RSL. We heard from three inspirational women who empowered attendees towards a healthier, more resilient mindset! Dr Simone Shaw Sure Psychology Simone is the owner and Director of Sure Psychology and has almost […]
Welcome to Sure Psychology!
We recently engaged the talented Jennifer Oliphant for our Corporate Photoshoot.
Be our next Psychologist based in the beautiful Sunshine Coast!
Are you looking to take control of your own work/life balance? Do you seek the support of a team of experienced, nurturing practitioners? Are you looking for a varied case load that will not only challenge you, but also provide you the opportunity to work in specialty areas that will inspire you? The Sunshine Coast […]
Flood Recovery Support
The recent floods in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales have devastated the community. Being psychologically prepared when a disaster is threatening can help people feel more confident, more in control and better able to make effective emergency plans. It can also help to reduce the psychological distress and longer-term mental health problems […]
Support for Workplaces in the Age of Coronavirus
The APS has released a series of tipsheets to assist organisations navigate the impact of the coronavirus on their workplaces. It is important for organisations to understand, measure, boost and maintain employee engagement throughout these unprecedented times. Working from home can create unique psychosocial hazards for employees and so it is important to know how […]
Support for Children with Learning Difficulties
The APS has released a series of information sheets to assist parents and students with the strategies to support students with learning difficulties during the e-learning phase and within the classroom environment. We hope you find this information informative and helpful. General Information Helping children Transition Back to School in the COVID-19 era Advice for Parents […]
Support for New Mums Anxious about Coronavirus
Dr Shaw knows first hand the stress of having a newborn baby during these uncertain times with the birth of her third son during the COVID-19 pandemic. With her first two children, Simone relished the fourth trimester (that is, the postnatal period) by meeting other new mothers at cafes, parks and libraries to chat all […]
COVID-19 Telehealth Psychological Services Now Available
From Monday 30 March 2020 until 31 December 2021 all Australians are eligible to receive a rebate from Medicare for psychological services delivered via Telehealth (i.e., videoconference or telephone). Rebates are available for clients referred by their GP or Psychiatrist under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme.
Introducing Baby Frank
Dr Simone Shaw is excited to announce the safe and healthy arrival of her third son, Frank who was born at 41 weeks at a healthy 3.925 kilograms (8.6 pounds), with a head circumference of 36.5 centimetres and 5o centimetres in length. Simone utilised self-hypnosis and breathing techniques to deliver her baby via water birth […]
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
As technology usage continues to increase, problematic internet use has become an increasingly prominent issue worldwide. Problematic or pathological internet usage, which is also referred to as Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), is characterised by excessive time spent engaging in non-work internet-related activities. IAD is also characterised by a loss of control over internet-related behaviours, and/or […]










