Our Approach
Integrative
Minded Psychology takes an integrative approach when treating mental health conditions. This means we consider the whole person when assessing psychological need and not just the symptoms of disease. Minded Psychology values the mind-body connection and places focus on the stages of human development. We also look at the impact that lifestyle (sleep, movement, nutrition, social connection, purpose, technology etc) can have on mental health issues and tailor treatment accordingly.
Person-Centred
Practitioners at Minded Psychology are person-centred in their treatment approach. We prioritise the relationship we have with each client, forming a deep and genuine care for them. Person-centred therapy places the client at the centre of their care, supporting them to become the experts of their lives by focusing on what they’re capable of. This process allows for greater self-awareness and empowers clients to become the master of their own recovery.
Collaborative
When appropriate practitioners at Minded Psychology collaborate with family, schools, and/or other healthcare providers. In our experience a team-based approach has been found to be very effective. Human beings are social by nature and need a sense of belonging, understanding and purpose to function healthily. Involving a client’s ‘tribe’ in their treatment can assist in improved mental health outcomes.
Naming Minded Psychology
Practitioners at Minded Psychology use symptoms as communication about what might be wrong and work with each client to connect to, identify and meet these underlying needs. When a client learns what their unconscious mind is telling them (through their emotions, body and/or behaviour) they become more aware of what is lacking and most importantly what it is they need to recover. This philosophy of practice is known as ‘psychological mindedness’ and is where the name Minded Psychology was born from.
The underscore before the word ‘Minded’ in our logo represents the uniqueness of human perception and highlights the power that each client has over their level of mindedness. How a client makes meaning of their world and their place in it will guide their healing.
“Psychological mindedness refers to a person's capacity for self-examination, self-reflection, introspection and personal insight. It includes an ability to recognise meanings that underlie overt words and actions, to appreciate emotional nuance and complexity, to recognise the links between past and present, and insight into one's own and others' motives and intentions. Psychologically minded people have above average insight into mental life”