Welcome to Highly Sensitive Kids, where we offer tailored parent mentoring for families with highly sensitive children. Our solution-focused approach empowers parents to create tranquil homes and support their children in managing intense emotions. As experts in counselling services, we prioritise the unique needs of each family, guiding them towards harmony. Located in the picturesque suburb of Mermaid Beach, our compassionate team is dedicated to helping your child thrive. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your child's full potential.

Matilda Mandic is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, specialising in children, adolescents and families. She is experienced in assessment, diagnosis and the treatment of a wide range of clinical psychology issues (including developmental, behavioural and emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, attentional problems, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, learning difficulties and trauma). The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework is tailored to the meet the unique needs of each indidividual client ensuring the best fit possible. She works collaboratively with clients using evidence based practice. Matilda works to ensure that each client is supported adequately to: *manage their presenting problem in the most effective manner, *ensure they are provided with strategies, increase their independence, coping and confidence in self, and *recognise signs to support prevention of further escalation. A wide range of assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic services are available to address a range of personal and/or mental health issues aiming to improve the client’s general wellbeing. Matilda provides a friendly, reliable, and supportive service that caters to the needs of this special client base. Services are provided from birth to 25 years of age, assisting them through life’s hurdles and key developmental periods. We can help you and your family deal with a range of issues including: Anxiety Behaviour problems Depressed mood Anger management Educational difficulties Cognitive assessment School Readiness Sleep difficulties Parenting strategies School Refusal Attachment Difficulties Social skills Trauma and abuse Self esteem

Ready to Yarn: Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Counsellor in Gold Coast and Mount Isa. Offers hope and support for those finding it tough getting through difficult situations – it may be mental health, past trauma or ongoing dramas. In all of these situations people may need engagement with a service such as this, not just to find the way through, but to experience healing. Jonathan McClelland opened the Ready to Yarn service in recognition that existing services don’t always have the answers. There are cracks people can fall through, and what is often needed is consistent, supportive counselling with a therapist able to show recognition, and able to work in partnership with them on their unique journey.