Location: 3/51 High Street WallanMail: [email protected]
With a background in hospitality and customer service, Laura’s focus is on supporting our clients, psychologists and referring practitioners; Ensuring that our service runs as smoothly as possible for everyone.
Laura can assist you with any queries that you have about accessing our services, booking or changing your appointments.
Laura is industrious, friendly, and strives to ensure that each of our clients has a positive and supportive experience with Mental Health in Mind.
Vishnu holds a Master of Health Psychology and a Master of Addiction Studies. With many years of experience working internationally as a qualified mental health worker in both India and Ireland, Vishnu is now pursuing her general psychology registration in Australia. Working under Rebecca Thomas’ supervision, Vishnu provides a range of assessment and treatment services for both children and adults, although is currently working predominantly with children with NDIS plans.
Lavinia is a registered psychologist with over 12 years experience working within the mental health sector. She has extensive experience in providing individual and group counselling services as well as providing supervision to psychology students.
Lavinia has worked with a diverse range of clients in the community and in forensic settings. She has experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression related disorders, complex trauma, loss and grief, substance use, adjustment disorders, workplace related stress, relationship difficulties, stress and life transition difficulties, amongst other presentations.
Lavinia is passionate about working with clients from a collaborative, non-judgmental and empathic stance to provide a safe place where clients feel empowered to identify and address underlying concerns, develop insight and increase self-confidence. Lavinia’s approach is to assist clients identify issues that are blocking them from achieving their potential and working collaboratively with the client to develop ways to address these.
Lavinia believes in the importance of an individually tailored treatment approach as every clients’ experiences and difficulties are unique. She draws on a range of therapies to assist with each client’s individual needs. Lavinia has experience in utilising a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy.
Chantelle is a provisional psychologist currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology with La Trobe University. As part of the program Chantelle is completing her placement with Mental Health in Mind.
Chantelle commenced with Mental Health in Mind in early July and will conclude her placement in early December, 2023. Chantelle has many years of experience as a mental health support worker, working with both children and adults. Chantelle is passionate about engaging herself in tasks that provide meaning and purpose, and empowering and supporting others to do the same.
Rebecca is a clinical psychology registrar and a psychologist with endorsement in organisational psychology. Rebecca has a passion for promoting health and wellbeing, and in providing hope and encouragement for those transitioning through difficult life circumstances. With over 16 years experience in providing psychology treatment services, and also in working with organisations to promote psychological health and well being at work, Rebecca’s focus is on supporting and empowering her clients to improve psychological well being, and achieve their goals.
Rebecca has worked with a diverse range of clients, and has experience in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, major life transitions, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and workplace bullying.
Over the last 7 years Rebecca has also developed a keen interest in working with children (5-12 years of age), and with adolescents and their families. Rebecca provides assessments and treatment for children presenting with Autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD and ADD), anxiety and depression, and challenging behaviours. Rebecca also works with the families of children and adolescents to provide education and support to implement evidenced based tools and strategies in the home environment. Rebecca recognises that the best outcomes for children are achieved when we all work together.
Rebecca is mindful of the importance of adapting the therapeutic approach to suit both the client and the circumstances. Thus Rebecca is well versed in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including; cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), various coaching models, conflict resolution and mediation.
Please see below a summary of Bec’s key areas of interest and experience:
-Assessing and treating mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorders.
-Assessing and treating anxiety and related disorders, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD).
-Assessing and treating stressor and trauma related disorders, such as adjustment disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), other specified and non specified trauma disorders, and borderline personality disorder (BPD).
-Navigating major life stressors and changes (such as workplace injuries, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss).
-Supporting people to develop their communication and relationship skills, to promote healthy relationships with partners, family, friends and work colleagues.
-Improving quality of life for people living with persistent pain and modified abilities.
-Supporting people to exit and/or recover from domestic violence.
-Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)assessments for children, adolescents and adults.
-Assessing and resolving challenging behaviours in children.
-Supporting new parents, including mothers who are experiencing post natal depression and anxiety (PND), and for men experiencing reactive depression and anxiety.
-Recovery from substance use disorders, including alcohol and other drugs.
-Psychedelic integration therapy*
*Psychedelic medication is used in several countries around the world, with a breadth of compelling research supporting its many benefits for mental health. However, currently in Australia, psychedelic medication remains accessible only in selected cases of treatment-resistant depression. It continues to remain illegal to use these drugs recreationally. However, it is known that many Australians have experimented with these drugs, and at Mental Health in Mind we offer a safe and non-judgemental space to explore and integrate your experiences. We do not recommend that people use psychedelic drugs recreationally however, as the use of these drugs in an uncontrolled environment and without integrative therapy, can lead to psychological harm for some individuals.
Salonika holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours and is undertaking her 5th year of training. Working under Rebecca Thomas’ supervision, Salonika provides services to a range of clients including NDIS-funded clients.
She has over 16 years personal experience in caring for neurodiverse children and young people, including managing NDIS plans and working along side multidisciplinary teams of allied health professionals, and over 9 years experience working in aged care.
Salonika is passionate about helping and empowering others to live fulfilling lives with self-awareness and self-determination, using the latest evidence-based approaches.
Carlie is a provisional psychologist with an 18-year journey dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people. Her professional path has taken her across various settings, including early intervention clinics and the education system, where she has built her skills and enriched her passion for helping individuals flourish, by aligning with their personal goals and strengths. Carlie’s expertise lies in working with children and young people who are navigating the complex landscape of Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Developmental Trauma. Carlie values understanding people’s unique needs, which allows her to provide tailored support and guidance.
Carlie applies a diverse range of therapy modalities to individuals of all ages dealing with various mental health challenges. Her therapeutic areas of interest include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy.
Carlie highly values collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and values the holistic nature of mental health. She actively engages in teamwork to ensure that clients receive comprehensive care, and advocates passionately for inclusion and equality within all aspects of mental health treatment. Carlie takes a strengths-based perspective, focusing on personal strengths and resilience to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
Outside of work Carlie enjoys audio books while on long walks with her dog, camping trips with her family and getting out and about on the weekends exploring new places.
Saman is a counsellor with a Master of Clinical Psychology. Saman has extensive experience as a mental health worker in Pakistan, and is now pursuing registration as a psychologist in Australia under the supervision of Rebecca Thomas.
Saman’s role currently involves providing counselling services to adolescents and adults, conducting assessments, and developing personalised treatment plans. Saman is dedicated to supporting individuals through mental health challenges, assisting them in managing stress and major life transitions, and navigating challenges in family and personal relationships. Saman creates a safe and confidential environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Our practice manager will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our services and the treatment process. They can also allocate you a psychologist, based on who is likely to be the most suitable fit for your situation and availability.
Phone: +1300 875 313
Email: [email protected]
Monday – Friday: (9 am to 5 pm)
Saturday: (9 am to 1 pm)
Sunday: (Closed)
