Mind Matters NQ

Get to know Mind Matters NQ

From Mind Matters NQ's website.

• Our approach

  Our psychologists use a wide range of evidence-based therapies individually tailored to your child's needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other APS-endorsed approaches. Individual therapy is a collaborative process where you and your psychologist work together to identify goals and explore your child's thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe, caring and confidential environment. Each 50-minute session gives time to discuss your child's needs and develop a flexible plan to support their progress. Sessions are directed by you and your child, meaning you determine the most effective means of facilitating change. If your family is experiencing relationship difficulties, family therapy helps members express and explore difficult feelings while building understanding of each other's views and needs. The approach focuses on developing new family dynamics and finding solutions moving forward.

• Working with families

  Your involvement as a parent is central to therapy—appointments are collaborative, meaning you work together with the psychologist to clarify your priorities and outline the best approach. You determine the most effective means of facilitating change for your child. Before your first appointment, you're welcome to contact Dr Kasia Marneros directly to discuss any questions and help you feel prepared. Family therapy is also available to support all family members in expressing and exploring difficult thoughts and feelings while building better understanding of each other's views, experiences and needs. Confidentiality is strictly adhered to, though any rare cases where this may need to be broken will be discussed with you on your first appointment.

• Your first visit

  Once you've booked an appointment, you'll receive an email with a link to complete demographic details and a consent form before your first visit—this only takes a few minutes. Your first appointment typically lasts 50–60 minutes, giving time to discuss your child's needs, explore your goals, and develop a plan to support their progress. During this session, you and the psychologist will work collaboratively to clarify your priorities and outline the best approach for therapy. Before your first appointment, you can also contact Dr Kasia Marneros directly to discuss any questions and feel prepared for the session. The goal is to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment from the very first interaction.