Welcome to Understanding YOU, a premier counselling service based in Mermaid Beach. Our team of expert psychologists specialise in providing compassionate and tailored counselling services for individuals, couples, and children. With a focus on understanding your unique needs, we offer a range of therapeutic techniques to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, relationship issues, or child psychology, we are here to empower you on your journey towards emotional well-being.

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

Mellow Vibes Psychology is a locally owned, boutique mental health service that is dedicated to providing authentic, non-judgemental, and supportive therapeutic solutions to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We understand that visiting a psychologist can be a daunting process, so we endeavour to create a safe space for us to connect, reflect, and work through the problems you are experiencing. Our Psychologist, Lee Hughes, welcomes you and is currently available for new bookings and client referrals. We offer face-to-face and online appointment options. Please visit our website to find out more about us. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us so we can discuss your needs.

CBT Professionals are a group of nine consulting clinical psychologists and psychologists delivering evidence-based therapies for a range of problems.