Counselling Services
Individual counselling is an opportunity for individuals to speak with a Psychologist one on one. Individual counselling is a collaborative process where you will work together with your Psychologist who will support and guide you in the process. This process is important so that you can feel empowered to address the concerns in your life. At Healing Minds Psychology, we aim to build resilience and enhance your strengths in achieving this goal.
We provide a counselling service to individuals at our private clinics. We charge a lower than standard fee for our services, and if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be able to receive a rebate funded by the Medicare Better Access Scheme for up to 10 counselling sessions each calendar year. This means you will only pay a small out of pocket gap. You will need to speak with your GP in order to discuss eligibility. If you would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Areas of specialisation include:
- Depression
- Anxiety/Stress
- Panic disorder
- Phobias
- Relationship & Couples counselling
- Personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive disorder
- ADHD/ Behavioural disorders
- Drug & Alcohol misuse
- Adjustment disorder
- Grief and loss
- Chronic Pain
- Bullying
- Workplace Stress
- Sleeping disorders
- Chronic disease
- Divorce & separation
- LGBTQ & Sexuality issues
- Psychosis
- Post natal depression
- Eating disorders
- Body Image
- Victim of Crime
- Anger management
- Carer support
- Self harm
- Family Violence
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Please note we DO NOT provide court reports.
NDIS Services
From January 2024 Healing Minds Psychology is no longer a registered provider for the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). However we do offer Self-Managed and Plan Managed options under your Improved Daily Living funding budget.
For more information please consult with your case worker, plan manager or give our support team a call on 1300 732 725 or make an online enquiry here.
Group Counselling
Group counselling is an opportunity for individuals to speak with a Psychologist in a group setting, consisting of other individuals who may be dealing with similar concerns. Group counselling is a collaborative effort from all the individuals in the group in helping support one another. Furthermore, each group is run by one of our clinicians who will guide the group session. In sharing the experience with others in a supportive environment, Healing Minds Psychology aims to build resilience and enhance the strengths of each individual within the group, and feel empowered in the process.
Some of the groups that we are currently offering include: Mid Day Mindfulness – Every Tuesday at 12:30am Mindfulness Based Art Therapy – Please enquire for more information Anxiety – Please enquire for more information Building Social Resilience – Please enquire for more information
DBT Skills Group Program
Healing Minds Psychology is now offering a 10-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) program to help clients learn and apply skills to help reduce emotion dysregulation and improve difficulties coping with big emotions.
Next Program start date: 22/04/24
Location: 835 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Time: Weekly, Every Monday
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CBT Skills Group Program
Healing Minds Psychology is now offering a 6-week Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) group. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that aims to change unhelpful thoughts patterns, feelings and behaviours.
Next Program Dates: TBC
Location: 835 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Time: Weekly, every Monday 3pm-5pm
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Mindfulness & ACT Group Program
This 6 week program aims to support individuals decrease their everyday stress and anxiety by teaching them how to use Mindfulness and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques. This program will also draw on principles from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
Next Program Dates: 27th April – 1st June 2023
Location: 835 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Time: Weekly, Every Thursday, 4pm-5pm
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CARE in MIND
Several of our practitioners are providing counselling through the CAREinMIND initiative. CAREinMIND provides free mental health services for people in North Western Melbourne who are eligible. Referrals are managed by the CAREinMIND central intake team for Targeted Psychological Support (TPS) and Intensive Support Services (ISS) services. Please refer to the CAREinMIND website or PHN North Western Melbourne for more information and eligibility. CAREinMIND (careinmind.com.au) PHN North Western Melbourne Note: The referral forms for general practitioners can be found at the bottom of the PHN North Western Melbourne Page.
Provisional Psychologists
We currently have a number of Provisional Psychologists working with us at our Clinics and in schools. All of our Provisional Psychologists are completing their 6th year in either a Master of Psychology course or 5+1 internship year. All of our Provisional Psychologists are provisionally registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are undertaking the necessary requirements in order to obtain full registration as a Psychologist. If you are interested in working with one of our Provisional Psychologists at a reduced fee, please don’t hesitate to call us on 1300 732 725.
Workshops & Programs
Our Psychologists can develop and cater a workshop or program specific to the needs of your school or workplace.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
Collingwood Basketball Mental Health Program
Healing Minds is working with the Collingwood All Stars Youth Development Program to provide a weekly group support to the players that includes psycho education, CBT skills and mindfulness.
The Youth Development Program is considered a one-stop shop for their players (12-23 years old), through the promotion of positive mental health, building the importance of mental health within their teams and helping them to improve performance as a result of improving their mental health. Beyond basketball and psychology, the program promotes growth in other areas such as academic skills, nutrition and community values. For more information on how you can join the Collingwood All Stars Youth Development Program, please refer to the all-stars youth development website for more information and eligibility. allstarsyouthdevelopment.com.au