Counselling & Mental Health
Support That Meets You
Where You Are
Neuro-affirming, trauma-informed counselling, coaching and mental health support, in Swan Hill and via telehealth across Victoria and Australia.
Our Services
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Support for anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, situational stress, PTSD and other mental health concerns. We also support people who may not have a formal diagnosis but are struggling with their mood, thoughts, emotions or day-to-day functioning. Our approach is practical, individualised and focused on helping you better understand what you’re experiencing and find ways forward.
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Individual counselling to support you through whatever is happening in your life. This might involve working through trauma, grief, burnout, stress, identity, relationships, lifestyle changes, ageing, illness, caring responsibilities or neurodivergence. We use evidence-based approaches while keeping the work person-centred and flexible, adapting therapy to you, your circumstances and what you need from the process.
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Neuro-affirming counselling for people who are diagnosed, self-identify as neurodivergent, or are carers and loved ones of people with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, Tourette’s Disorder, Tic Disorders or PDA.
We understand that neurodivergence can come with both genuine strengths and real challenges, and that everyone’s experience is different. We can support you to better understand how your brain works, develop self-acceptance and confidence, and work on the areas that you feel need more attention, understanding or practical support.
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Practical ADHD coaching combined with therapy to support both the day-to-day challenges of ADHD and its emotional impact. This may include executive functioning, organisation, time management and routines, alongside working through shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-esteem and the impact of years of feeling like you’re not getting things “right.”
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Therapeutic supports and capacity-building mental health support for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Support is tailored to your NDIS goals and may focus on developing emotional regulation, coping strategies, social and communication skills, confidence, independence and everyday functioning. Our approach is person-centred and neuro-affirming, with services available across regional areas and via telehealth.
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched therapy for trauma and distressing experiences. It can be helpful for PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety and other experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think or respond. EMDR can help you process difficult experiences in a way that reduces their emotional impact and supports a greater sense of safety and control.
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Gottman Method and neurodivergent-informed couples and relationship therapy, supporting couples to better understand each other, improve communication and work through relationship challenges. For dedicated couples and relationship therapy, visit our sister practice www.wellmatters.com.au
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Professional supervision for counsellors, social workers and allied health practitioners. Supervision is neurodivergence-informed and trauma-aware, with space to reflect on practice, develop clinical skills, navigate complex work and build confidence in your professional role.
At Mind Over Matters, our neurodivergent team combines professional clinical expertise with lived experience to provide practical, individualised support for mental health, neurodivergence and the challenges of everyday life.
Adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or other mental health concerns
Neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD, autism and AuDHD
People who have recently received a diagnosis and are working out what it means for them
People who feel different, misunderstood, or have felt let down by previous mental health support
Families and carers supporting someone with complex needs
NDIS participants seeking therapeutic supports and capacity building
Couples wanting to strengthen their relationship or work through challenges together
Allied health practitioners seeking clinical supervision
Anyone who knows something needs to change, but isn’t sure where to start
Who we work with
Lived Experience
Our practice is informed by lived experience of neurodivergence, alongside professional training and clinical expertise. That understanding shapes how we listen, work and support you.
Regional & Telehealth
Based in Swan Hill and connected to the Loddon Mallee community, we provide face-to-face support locally, with telehealth available across Victoria and Australia.
Neuro-Affirming
Neurodivergence is understood as a difference in how people experience and interact with the world, not something that needs to be fixed. We adapt our approach to the person, rather than expecting the person to adapt to therapy.
Evidence-Informed
We draw from approaches including EMDR, schema therapy, neuro-affirming CBT, ACT, attachment theory and Gottman Method-informed practice. We use approaches supported by research, while recognising that good therapy also needs to fit the individual sitting in front of us.
Why Mind Over Matters
Local + Telehealth
For people living in Swan Hill and surrounding areas who prefer to meet in person. We have individuals from surrounding towns such as Kerang, Cohuna, Balranald, Nyah, Tooleybuc, Robinvale, Wycheproof, Sea Lake and Echuca.
Mind Over Matters is based in Swan Hill, Victoria, providing face-to-face therapeutic support locally, with telehealth appointments available for adults across Victoria and beyond
Face to Face Swan Hill
For people who live further away, have demanding schedules, prefer the flexibility of online appointments, or simply find telehealth a better fit.
Telehealth
Mind Over Matters is proud to be part of
The Welcome Here Project - where LGBTQIA+ diversity is celebrated
Acknowledgement of country
Mind Over Matters acknowledges First Nations communities of the Wamba Wamba, Wadi Wadi, Barapa Barapa, Latji Latji and the Tatti Tatti people. We pay respect to Elders past and present.