- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Workcover

- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues

- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance

- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness

Please read about each of our clinicians special interest areas and experience in the 'About Us' section to help you decide who is best suited to your needs. Further information regarding particular treatments including EMDR can be found below. 

Nurturing Minds provides individual therapy of a 50 minute duration. The initial appointment will focus on exploring your reasons for therapy and getting as much detail as possible around your presenting concerns. A thorough history will also be explored to understand you as a person and to help guide your treatment plan. At the end of the first session you will have a good understanding of the direction of treatment and our clinicians will collaborate with you to create goals that you wish to work on to improve your wellbeing. Subsequent sessions will focus on achieving these goals and we will regularly check in with you to ensure that you’re satisfied with the direction of therapy.

Individual Counselling

ADHD Assessments 

Are you having difficulties concentrating, and is this starting to impact your personal and professional life? Our Psychologists at Nurturing Minds are trained in ADHD assessments. Currently providing assessments for ages 13+. Please note if you are under 18 a parent will be required to attend part of the assessment interview. 

Our assessments include a 2 hour interview, the completion of several questionnaires, a report provided to you and your treating team, and a 60 minute follow up session to review your assessment results.

Psychometrics including self-report measures will be sent to you for completion at home and your Psychologist may also recommend that collateral information is obtained (for example, from a parent or partner) to aid in the assessment. Your Psychologist will provide you with information regarding this during your intake assessment.

The full assessment is $1450 and a 25% deposit is required upon booking (Payment plans available). The written report will be provided within 2-3 weeks of the assessment. Phone our admin team or conveniently book online. **The intake interview can be completed online. 

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups

Our Clinic has a special interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and regularly works with clients and their families in this area. Nurturing Minds is offering a shortened 10 week DBT skills training incorporating the basics of the traditional 24 week course. This group is suited to people struggling with suicide ideation and self-harm, anxiety, PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder. We also have many participants who engage in the course as a preventative measure and are looking to build upon the skills they have learned in individual therapy.

We are currently running groups for Adults and these are educational and practical in nature. Significant effort has been put into every session to engage participants. Be prepared to practice your skills with several weekly relaxation/mindfulness/visualisation exercises.


- Less reliance on others to soothe due to increased confidence in personal coping skills
- Reduction of self-harm and destructive behaviours
- Improved communication with support network and ability to form more positive attachments
- Increased stability in personal life and commitment to longer-term therapy if required

- Complete weekly homework and be open to sharing with the group
- Participate in all practical activities
- Attend every session and be willing to pay the attendance fee if a cancellation is required (unless there are exceptional circumstances). Due to Medicare requirements, we need a certain amount of participants for everyone to be able to access their rebate each week.
- Payment of weekly sessions is charged each week prior to the next session.
- Respect each group members privacy and do not overshare in the groups (this could trigger other group members)



- If you are actively suicidal or in a crisis this group can only be taken in addition to individual therapy. This does not need to be a Psychologist at Nurturing Minds, however we recommend a DBT informed Psychologist. 
- Anyone that is aggressive towards other participants or staff will be removed from the Group




- Participants can self-refer to the course, and if you already have an existing Mental Health Care Plan you are able to access a Medicare rebate for each session. This is a saving of $246.50 for the 10 weeks.
- The fee is $90 per 1.5 hour Group session paid weekly ($65.35 with the Medicare rebate). Participants can also opt to pay one module upfront to receive a discount.
- NDIS participants will be charged $100 per 1.5 hour Group Session




The four main components of the skills group include Mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. In the Mindfulness component you will learn about becoming non-judgemental of your thoughts and feelings, and the practice of being fully aware and present in the moment. In the Emotional Regulation component you will learn how to label your feelings and warning signs, reduce reactivity and learn good coping skills.  In the Distress Tolerance component you will learn how to cope in a crisis. Sometimes we can’t change painful situations and so it is important to learn how to tolerate and accept these experiences. You will learn how to ride the wave of emotions and avoid unhealthy ways of coping. In the interpersonal Effectiveness component you will learn how to communicate your needs effectively and set boundaries while maintaining self-respect, and foster more positive relationships moving forward.

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Referral Options and Fees

What else will I learn?

In the bustling world we live in, the constant whirlwind of stressors, traumas, and life challenges can take a toll on our mental well-being. Fortunately, there are therapeutic approaches designed to help individuals overcome these hurdles and emerge stronger and more resilient. One such powerful technique gaining popularity is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. 

EMDR therapy is a groundbreaking psychotherapy approach that was originally developed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. However, its scope has broadened over the years to address a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, phobias, and more. What sets EMDR apart is its unique way of stimulating the brain's natural healing processes through bilateral stimulation, typically in the form of guided eye movements.

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

The Sunshine Coast Psychologists at Nurturing Minds are highly trained and experienced in EMDR therapy. They bring a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to every session, ensuring clients feel supported and understood.EMDR therapy at Nurturing Minds facilitates the processing of distressing memories, enabling individuals to integrate these experiences in a more adaptive and healthy way.

Please note our Psychologists Brionie, Delia and Madeline are currently trained in EMDR.