Psychological Counselling can take different forms depending on the needs of the client and the training and experience of the therapist. Psychologists at Mind Body Well approach therapy in a manner which is person centered, creating a unique therapeutic approach in collaboration with each client. Our approaches are evidence based and professionally informed.

Some people prefer to work conversationally in therapy, approaching change in a manner which is inquiring and seeks to understand themselves and the world they live in. Others like a more practical, directive approach, responding to techniques designed to give clear guidance and techniques for change. This personal approach to therapy is determined collaboratively with clients, depending on their own preferences and needs.

Our Psychologists use various techniques and approaches in counselling, including:

• Interpersonal Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapies
• Relaxation Therapy

MEDICARE AND PRIVATE HEALTH CLAIMS FOR psychological THERAPY

You may be eligible to claim rebates for Psychological Therapy if you have:

• A referral and Mental Health Care Plan completed by your Doctor, or
• Private Heath Insurance which includes Psychological Counselling as part of your extras cover.

Please note – we do not Bulk Bill. All sessions will incur an out of pocket fee, and full payment is to be made on the day of your session. If you are eligible for a Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebate, you will be provided with a claimable receipt which you can then use to make your claim (we don't process the claims in-house).

Accredited Practicing Dietitians are qualified health professionals who can assist people to translate scientifically relevant nutritional information to their own lives and circumstances, establishing eating pattern which nourish body and mind, enabling people to live well.

A Dietetic consultation can assist anyone who wants to improve their health and nutrition through food and lifestyle change, supporting people to build a healthy relationship with food and with their bodies.

Dietetic therapy not only focuses on food and eating but can also address concerns about body image, weight, physical activities and thought patterns that may be preventing people from living a healthy balanced life.

You might like to read this article in our Newsletter about the benefits of seeing an Accredited Practicing Dietitian - 'Who can you trust for nutritional advice?'.

Medicare and Private Health claims for Dietetic Therapy

You may be eligible to claim rebates for Dietetic Therapy if you have:

• A referral and Enhanced Primary Care Plan completed by your Doctor, or
• Private Heath Insurance which includes Dietetic Therapy as part of your extras cover.

Please note – we do not Bulk Bill. All sessions will incur an out of pocket fee, and full payment is to be made on the day of your session. If you are eligible for a Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebate, you will be provided with a claimable receipt which you can then use to make your claim (we don't process the claims in-house).

All of the practitioners at Mind Body Well have significant experience and skills in working with people with Eating Disorders, body image and weight management concerns. We specifically use a non-dieting approach to understand the relationship we have with food and with our bodies, prioritising wellbeing and self-care.

Some people come to our practice specifically to focus on issues of healthy weight management or recovery from an Eating Disorder. In this instance our clients may see one of our Psychologists or our Dietitian independently, or they may see both practitioners as a team, providing a more comprehensive approach to therapy. Our practitioners also work closely with other Health Professionals outside our practice to ensure consistency in your care. This may include your Doctor, Psychiatrist, Allied Health professionals, and Complementary Therapy practitioners.

Some of the issues our practitioners have extensive experience in treating are:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
• Compulsive overeating
• Restrictive eating behaviours
• Compulsive exercise
• Body image problems
• Body dysmorphia
• Orthorexia
• Concerns with weight and shape
• Eating behaviour issues

Where appropriate, our practitioners will work closely with your treating Doctor to ensure that your medical care is prioritised.

Please see Our Team for individual practitioner profiles and information about our highly skilled practitioners backgrounds and experience.

"Yoga Therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and wellbeing through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga".

International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Along with being a Registered Psychologist, Janet Lowndes is also a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. Janet is able to provide individual Yoga Therapy to people who are interested in this approach. Janet also runs a professional education program for Yoga Teachers to up-skill to become Yoga Therapists via the Australian Institute of Yoga Therapy. She also regularly provides professional training for Yoga Teachers and Mental Heath Professionals in Yoga Psychology.

Please note - Medicare and Private Health rebates are not available for Yoga Therapy.