Mind Matters Cairns
8/146 Anderson St, Manoora QLD 4870
- Clinic
About Mind Matters Cairns
Mind Matters Cairns is a private allied health practice opened in 2010 that provides holistic mental and allied health services for adults, children and adolescents. They offer an integrative approach combining traditional psychotherapies with specialised brain-based therapies including Neurofeedback, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, and Light and Sound Therapy, working collaboratively with families, schools, and medical professionals to optimise wellbeing.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Behavioural Support
- Autism Assessment
- ADHD Assessment
- Learning Support & Tutoring
Mind Matters Cairns lists
- Brain Based Therapies
- Biofeedback therapies using visual or auditory feedback to teach people to recognise and alter their physiological activity to improve health and performance. Services include Neurofeedback Therapy, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Light and Sound Therapy, and Auditory Training Program.
- Talk Based Therapies
- Psychological treatment options explained during initial consultation, with clients having input into which treatment approach to proceed with.
- Occupational Therapy
- Paediatric occupational therapy for children with physical, sensory, or cognitive problems, including everyday activities, exercises, and other therapies.
- Educational Therapies
- Services aimed at primary and high school students who struggle with traditional learning styles, equipping them with skills and strategies to better perform in the classroom.
- Assessments
- Cognitive assessments, educational assessments, auditory processing assessments, ADD and ADHD assessments, EEG, actigraphy sleep assessments, autism assessments, and functional capacity assessments.
Fees
Counsellor
Full fee; no Medicare rebate applicable
$160
Positive Psychology Practitioner
Full fee; no Medicare rebate applicable
$160
Allied Health Practitioner
Full fee; no Medicare rebate applicable
$190
Occupational Therapist
Full fee; Medicare rebate $58.30 with MHCP from GP, gap fee $141.70
$200
Psychologist
Full fee; Medicare rebate $93.35 with MHCP from GP, gap fee $126.65
$220
Director Psychologist
Full fee; Medicare rebate $93.35 with MHCP from GP, gap fee $166.65
$260
From Mind Matters Cairns's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Mind Matters Cairns
From Mind Matters Cairns's website.
Our approach
Mind Matters Cairns takes a holistic, integrative approach to mental health, meaning sessions address the whole person—mind, body, relationships and community. Beyond traditional talk therapies, the practice specialises in brain-based therapies including Neurofeedback, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Light and Sound Therapy, and Auditory Training, tailoring treatment to each person's individual needs and personality. Therapists offer a range of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT, Narrative Therapy and Sandplay, allowing clients to have a say in which treatment they receive after the initial consultation. Sessions emphasise working collaboratively with the child, their family, school and other professionals to support wellbeing from multiple angles. The practice encourages clients to make healthy lifestyle choices and recognises how past experiences shape current brain and nervous system functioning.
Working with families
The practice actively encourages a collaborative approach, working with the systems around the child including family, school and medical professionals to optimise wellbeing. Therapists like Marijke actively seek a team approach and encourage schools to work with them on their client's learning journey. Parents and carers are kept informed and involved in planning their child's care. The practice values the interconnection between mind, body, relationships and community, supporting families to make healthy lifestyle choices together. You can contact the team by phone (07 4031 0438), email or in person at either of their two locations during standard hours.
Meet the team
The team includes multiple registered psychologists with 20+ years' experience, all holding bachelor degrees in psychology and additional qualifications. Nia Barnes is trained in qEEG assessments, neurofeedback, tDCS and clinical hypnosis; Marijke Keller specialises in psycho-educational assessments and has deep knowledge of school systems; and Liz Latchford brings extensive experience with foster care, trauma and family relationships. The practice also employs provisional psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists (Emily Hayward and Max Walton), a neurofeedback therapist, and an allied health practitioner, each bringing specialised skills in areas like Interactive Metronome Training, PEERS social skills programs and positive psychology. All staff are trained in trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches.
Locations & areas served
Manoora
8/146 Anderson St, Manoora QLD 4870
Get directions to Manoora (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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