WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT
We understand that the first step in seeing a psychologist can often feel like the hardest. Whether it takes a lot of courage to reach out or you’ve simply decided that it’s time for change, please know that we are here to support you every step of the way. Seeking help isn’t always easy, and our aim is to make the process as comfortable and welcoming as possible.
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Making Your First Appointment
You are welcome to contact us directly, whether you have a referral from a GP, employer, or other agency, or whether you’re self-referring. While referrals aren’t necessary, we encourage clients to explore available financial support options:
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Medicare Rebates: Some clients are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, which can provide a rebate.
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Other Agencies: Clients may also be supported through Work Cover, DVA, or insurance agencies.
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We are happy to discuss which option might suit your circumstances best.
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Getting Started
Please call or email Dr Kasia Marneros to discuss your first appointment. During this initial contact, we can answer any questions, outline the process, and help you feel prepared for your first session.
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At Mind Matters NQ, our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment from the very first interaction. You don’t have to do this alone—we’re here to help.
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WHY SEE A PSYCHOLOGIST?
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer you support to meet your goals of therapy.
Helping you find solutions
SERVICES WE OFFER
Appointments are available for individuals and families for a wide range of issues. These include clinical, lifestyle and relationship issues.
CLINICAL ISSUES
One in five Australian's suffer from a mental health condition each year. With these statistics, it makes sense to engage a professional to support you in moving forward. We work with individulas with a wide range of clinical issues, such as:
• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Anxiety: trauma, generalised anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, panic, and perfectionism
• Stress and excessive worry
• Confidence and self esteem
• Body image concerns and eating disorders
• Coping with pain or chronic fatigue
• Adjusting to change. Such as school, work, aging, health issues, divorce and childbirth.
• Adjustment to trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Grief and loss
• Parenting issues
• Relationship, intimacy and sexual health issues
• Health concerns and coping with changes in health status
• Child and adolescent behaviour and emotional issues
LIFESTYLE ISSUES
Aiming For a Happier, Healthier You
Sometimes individuals wish to enhance their quality of life, work performance or personal growth. This is where support from a psychologist may help in:
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Improving relationships
• Communication skills and dealing with conflict
• Facing fears and achieving goals
• Career guidance
• Physical health and weight management
• Self-care techniques
• Stress management
• Home and workplace issues
• Career development
• Work/Life balance
• Returning to the workforce
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
Repairing, Maintaining and Strengthing Relationships
Healthy relationships have a significant impact on health and well-being. Looking after your relationships may be the most important thing you do. We work with couples on a wide range of relationship issues.
• Skills to enhance relationships
• Managing relationship difficulties
• Improving communication
• Improving dynamics in a relationship
• Building intimacy
• Marriage preparation
• Managing conflict
• Coping with separation and divorce
• Blended families
• Sexual concerns
FAMILY ISSUES
Coping with Children and Families
Family life can be trying and having the support and techniques in place to develop better outcomes and family dynamics can considerably decrease stress and family tension. Our Psychologists are trained to help in a variety of situations:
• Parent-child, sibling, partner and other family member relationships
• Parenting skills and managing challenging or defiant behaviours
• Conduct problems
• Anxiety and Depression
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Developmental difficulties
• Adjustment or transition difficulties
• Dealing with self-harm
• Teasing and bullying
• Social Skills training
• Health or injury issues
• Physical or sexual abuse
• Adjustment to separation, divorce and blended families
• Identity and sexuality issues
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Stress in the home, school or workplace
• Grief and loss