Our Mission
At Mind Over Matters, our mission is to help you live an authentic life that reflects who you truly are. We recognise that you are a unique individual with diverse experiences, strengths, and challenges. We also believe that everyone has the potential for growth and self-improvement, regardless of their past. With these beliefs at the core of our work, we’re dedicated to supporting you on your journey towards your individual self-discovery and empowerment.
We also understand that your mental health is just one aspect of your overall wellbeing, and that all areas of your life – emotional, physical, spiritual, and social – are interconnected and impact your health.
By taking a comprehensive and holistic approach, we aim to support you in achieving a state of optimal wellness. We'll work with you to identify the things that bring balance, joy, and fulfilment to your life, and help you develop the tools and strategies you need to cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment.
Who we are
Meet our team of two friendly, local, Mental Health Social Workers—fully qualified, experienced, and accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)!
Our supportive, down-to-earth, non-judgemental, neuro-affirming approach, means you can relax and truly be yourself with us. With a supportive ear, a fresh perspective, and practical tools at your disposal, we're here to guide you in developing the skills and strategies necessary for your personal success.
Our Team
I’m Tiarni, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and co-founder of Mind Over Matters.
I'm enthusiastic about supporting you in discovering your true self, where you fit in this crazy hectic world-puzzle called ‘life’, and creating a life that aligns with your dreams, values and the core of who you are!
Together, we’ll identify and overcome any obstacles holding you back from being and accepting your authentic self. We’ll also explore how your environment may have impacted your self-worth and the way you view the world. Whilst also monitoring your physical, spiritual and social well-being, alongside your emotional health, so you have the best opportunity to achieve your goals and live your best life!
As someone who values down-to-earth authenticity, I promise to keep it real, whilst also bringing warmth, honesty and transparency to our sessions. Here, you'll find a safe space where you can relax and be yourself.
My particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Neurodivergence- I'm here to help you thrive and own your awesomeness in a world designed for everyone else!
Young People- Supporting young people aged 16-30 as they learn to navigate the sometimes scary ‘adult’ world
Relationships- Exploring attachment styles to promote stronger and more meaningful relationships
Identity and life transitions- Helping you to work out who you are at this time of your life and learning to accept this new chapter. Whether it be after becoming a parent, through peri/menopause, relationship or job loss, retirement etc.
Non-directive pregnancy support counselling-Whether you're recently pregnant, expecting, or a new mum, I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs.
I'm George, co-founder of Mind Over Matters.
I am accredited in providing mental health psychological support and have many years’ experience as a Social Worker across a variety of fields. Stating this, I’m not here to bore you with fancy words or certificates.
The reality is, sometimes we find ourselves not feeling the way we should, and this can feel really crappy. This might be due to our genetics, our upbringing, a life event or something completely different. No matter the reason, I am here to listen and support you through it.
My approach is about connecting, listening and trying to understand your pain, your struggles, your strengths and your world. We then come up with some ways forward to tackle these together.
I want to briefly highlight some areas where I think I can be especially helpful due to my training and my own life experience:
Neurodivergence - Lets face it, some of us are a bit different in the way we experience the world, which brings some challenges when we need to function in the modern neurotypical world.
Alcohol and other Drugs- There is no better example of the mind-body connection than how sometimes we can slip into managing our pain with alcohol and other drugs. We know it’s not the right way to deal with pain, but changing habits is hard yeah?
Identity and life adjustment- I'm here to support you through significant life changes, challenges to your identity, and confidence struggles.
Stress Management - How does an animal who has been just attacked by a predator, then manage to literally just fall asleep like nothing happened? As I’m coming to learn, life is really about how we deal with the stressors that we are faced with. I aim to find ways to help people develop skills to deal with this.