Calm Your Inner Critic is designed for people who feel held back by a loud, persistent inner critic. This is the first of six structured modules, where you’ll learn where this inner voice comes from and why it feels so powerful. Please take this free module as an opportunity to see whether this learning style is right for you.

In following modules, you'll learn practical, evidence‑based strategies to reduce negative thinking and shift the way you view yourself. The program guides you toward meaningful, lasting change using concise learning videos that fit easily around a busy schedule, paired with worksheets that help you apply each skill in your everyday life.
Quick, Focused Lessons

Learning happens through concise video lessons (a few minutes each) that fit easily into your day — lunch breaks, between tasks, or whenever you have a few spare minutes. The format is flexible, clear, and designed to help you build psychological skills consistently without overwhelm.

Action Worksheets

Downloadable action worksheets that help you turn insight into real‑life change. These worksheets guide you through practical exercises, reflection prompts, and step‑by‑step strategies so you can apply what you’ve learned immediately. They’re designed to make the learning active, hands‑on, and directly relevant to your everyday challenges.

Flexible Pace

You can move through the course at whatever pace works for you — fast, slow, or somewhere in between. Revisit any lesson whenever you want, pause and return later, or take extra time with the exercises that matter most. The structure is designed to support your learning style, not rush it.

Module 1 - Meet Your Inner Critic

Understand what your inner critic really is, where it came from, and why it feels so powerful so you can finally see it with clarity instead of fear.

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Hi, I'm Dr Zoe Herriman.

I’m an Australian-registered clinical psychologist, lecturer, and researcher passionate about turning complex psychological concepts into clear, actionable strategies. Through The Psych Skills Lab, I create accessible online courses that fit into busy lives and help people strengthen their well‑being, manage negative thinking, and build the psychological skills they need to thrive.