Who are we?
We are a mental health service private practice servicing individuals across the lifespan. Our passion is in neurodivergence. At Happy Brain our interests are in using a client-centered and trauma informed approach using therapies such as Expressive Therapies, Strengths Based, Narrative and Solution Focused Therapies.
We truly partner with the individual as well as their support system which may include family members, school teachers and anyone else that may be important to therapeutic success.
Most importantly, your goals and what is important to you is the centre of everything we do. We aim to mindfully listen and be present through the ups and downs of life but most of all we value the therapeutic partnership and pay careful attention to matching clients with the right therapist.
So yes, we invest in getting to know you because you are at the centre and we partner with you to help you or someone you love to a path of authenticity and well-being.
Our team includes a diverse range of registered mental health professionals who provide psychology, counselling and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults and families (across the lifespan!). We offer in-clinic services, telehealth, and mobile outreach to schools and homes.
What we do…
Programs
We offer a number of different programs at Happy Brain throughout the year that are suited for both parents Child/Adolescents. Seats are limited so be sure to follow our social medias and/or check our events page regularly!
Assessments
Happy Brain offers strengths-based assessments to better understand your unique neurotype (brain type) with the ultimate goal of learning more about your identity. We are passionate about straying away from traditional assessment processes and helping you feel understood.
Therapies
At Happy Brain we know that one size does not fit all. We embrace & celebrate our clients' differences, dedicate time to getting to know them, to understand what’s important to them, and together create a therapy plan that's just right for them and will help them live the life they want to live.
We also provide Telehealth services across Australia.
Who we work with…
Neurodivergent Individuals
At Happy Brain, we have expertise (because we are client-centred and partner with you) in working with people who are neurodivergent, meaning they may be Autistic, ADHD or perhaps dyslexic. We know that there’s a lot that encompasses the neurodivergent umbrella!
Child & Adolescent
The techniques used in counselling children and adolescents are a little different from those used with adults. Your child may tell you that they played a game, drew a picture, played with toys, or played in a sandbox. Happy Brain believe in inclusivity, meaning our therapies are developmentally appropriate for our youngsters!
Adults and Families
At Happy Brain we know that it can take a village. We embrace & celebrate our clients' families differences, dedicate time to getting to know them, to understand what’s important to them, and together create a therapy plan that's just right for your family.
We can assist with…
Anxiety - separation, selective mutism, social anxiety, phobias, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Developmental Disorders - ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Intellectual Disability, Tics, Tourettes, Developmental delays
School Refusal
Relationship anxiety
Depression and mood disorders
Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Feeding Disorders - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Adjustment difficulties
Disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders
NDIS plan and self managed
Medicare / mental health plans
Private Health