Mind Life Clinic

19/02/2026

Now offering in-clinic appointments on Mondays

After working with Mind Life Clinic clients via telehealth for the past 18 months, Sian Dufty is now available for face-to-face sessions on Mondays, while continuing to offer telehealth appointments on Thursdays.

Sian has a particular interest in supporting adults experiencing:
• Anxiety and depression
• Agoraphobia and OCD
• Bipolar disorder
• ADHD
• Grief and loss
• Sleep difficulties
• Major life transitions (including pre/post-natal changes and divorce)
• Workplace stress and burnout

New and existing clients are welcome to book.

Appointments now available. Contact our friendly admin team on 03 5332 2266 or admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au.

11/02/2026

Occupational Therapy Support in Richmond

Is your child finding it hard to manage emotions, focus, or daily routines?

Mitch, our Occupational Therapist based in Richmond, works with children and families to build the skills needed for learning, self-care, play, and confidence — using practical, engaging activities tailored to each child.

📍 Local OT support in Richmond and Inner East Suburbs with immediate availability.

11/02/2026

🌿 Mind Life in Motion 🌿

Looking for a gentle way to support your mental health and feel more connected?

Our weekly walking group combines movement, conversation, and wellbeing strategies to help ease stress, lift mood, and build resilience — together.

Whether you’re seeking peer support, new connections, or simply a mindful walk, Mind Life in Motion offers a safe and supportive space to recharge.

✨ Suitable for all fitness levels
Fridays | 12:30–1:30pm (bookings essential)
Mind Life Clinic, Ballarat Central
$80 per session (rebates available with Group MHCP, NDIS accepted)

10/02/2026

Have you met our Therapy Dog Ginny?

As a certified visiting therapy dog, Ginny, together with her handler, Occupational Therapist Rachael Tracey, is trained to respond to a wide range of emotional needs. Whether providing a quiet, supportive presence or offering unconditional love, Ginny is dedicated to helping every person feel safe, loved, and cared for.

If you are experiencing acute distress, living with a long-standing mental illness, working towards specific therapy goals, or simply in need of companionship, Ginny and Rachael are here to help.

You can join Ginny and Rachael at Mind Life in Motion on Fridays from 12.30–1.30 pm, or get in touch to schedule a visit with Ginny at other times.

02/02/2026

🌿 Mind Life in Motion 🌿

Looking to boost your mental wellbeing and your social connection?

Mind Life in Motion is a gentle, supportive weekly walking group designed to help you feel better—together.

Join us for relaxed walks, friendly conversation, and simple wellbeing activities that help reduce stress, lift mood, and build resilience in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

Whether you want to meet new people, find peer support, or simply enjoy a mindful walk, this is your chance to move your body and refresh your mind.

✨ All fitness levels welcome

Details
Fridays | 12:30–1:30pm — starting this week (from 6 Feb 2026)
Mind Life Clinic, 5 Anderson Street East, Ballarat Central
60 minutes
$80 per session (Medicare rebates available with a Group Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding accepted)

📝 How it works
Participants book in blocks of 5 sessions, with the flexibility to choose preferred dates.

👟 Just bring comfy shoes!
⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can settle in and start together.

29/01/2026

Big news — we’re now also in Melbourne 👋

After supporting families and schools in Ballarat over the past 5 years, our Occupational Therapist, Mitch Matheson, has relocated to Melbourne's Inner East and is accepting new clients immediately.

We offer:
✨ Home visits & outreach
✨ School-based OT support
✨ Community-based interventions
✨ Child, adolescent & family-focused care

If you’ve been on a waitlist or unsure where to start — we’d love to help.

📍 Melbourne-based | 📞 Get in touch today 03 5332 2266 | ✉️ admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au

23/01/2026

🌟 Meet Mitchell Matheson – Occupational Therapist in Melbourne’s Inner East! 🌟

Mitch is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 5 years in paediatrics (ages 7+) and mental health. He is currently accepting new clients through Mind Life Clinic, which has recently expanded from Ballarat into Melbourne's Inner East.

Mitch offers:
✅ Face-to-face or telehealth appointments
✅ School, community, and home visits
✅ Functional capacity assessments
✅ Support through NDIS, private sessions, or GP Management Plans (GPMPs) / Team Care Arrangements (TCAs)

Based in Richmond and the surrounding inner east suburbs, Mitch currently has capacity to take on new clients.

📩 For more information or to book, contact admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au

Mitch is an Occupational Therapist who has a passion for paediatrics, youth and adolescent mental health and group-based programs. Mitch offers a diverse range of therapeutic assessment and intervention. Functional capacity assessment within school, home and community environments in the Richmond a

22/01/2026

Back to School Support – Immediate Assessment Appointments Available with Zoey Page - Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Is your child heading back to school and struggling with learning, attention, or emotional regulation? Now is an ideal time to gain clarity and put the right supports in place early.

Zoey offers immediate availability for comprehensive children’s assessments, helping families better understand their child’s learning profile, strengths, and challenges before the school year gets too far underway.

Assessments may explore:
- Cognitive functioning and intellectual ability (e.g. IQ testing)
- Learning difficulties in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Attention and executive functioning (including ADHD assessments)
- Autism spectrum presentations
- Emotional, behavioural, and social functioning

Each assessment is individually tailored and includes a detailed, practical report with clear recommendations to support your child’s learning and wellbeing at school, home, and in the community.

Zoey works closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure assessment insights translate into real, meaningful supports in the classroom.

With a compassionate, strengths-based approach, Zoey helps children understand how they learn best—and equips parents and educators with the tools to help them thrive.

📞 Book now – limited immediate appointments available
03 5332 2266
📧 admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au

At Mind Life Clinic, we offer a range of psychometric and occupational therapy assessments designed to provide a deeper understanding of an individual’s cognitive, emotional, and functional capabilities.

18/01/2026

💚 Free Psychology Support for Bushfire-Affected Victorians 💚

A reminder that we are offering free psychology sessions in January with Provisional Psychologist, Matt Grady, for anyone affected by the bushfires.

The recent bushfires in Victoria have caused immense stress, loss, and uncertainty. If you or your family have been impacted, you don’t have to carry it alone.

These sessions are a safe, confidential space to talk, process what you’ve been through, and get practical support during a very difficult time.

Support can help with:
- Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or on edge
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Grief, loss, or emotional exhaustion
- Supporting children or loved ones who are struggling

📍 Available to people affected by the Victorian bushfires
💻 Sessions available in our clinic or via telehealth
💬 No referral required

If this sounds like something you or someone you know could benefit from, please reach out or share this post so it reaches those who may need it.

Contact our friendly admin staff to book your session on 03 5332 2266 or admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au.

15/01/2026

👋 Meet Alistair Freeman – Psychologist at Mind Life Clinic 👋
Alistair is a down-to-earth psychologist who keeps things real. No jargon, no confusing theories — just honest conversations, practical support, and a sense of humour to make the tough stuff feel a little lighter.

(And yes, he does go for the Mighty Blues… but we try not to hold that against him.)

🧠 Why Psychology?
Alistair was drawn to psychology after realising how important it is for individuals to have a safe, steady place to talk things through. He knows life gets complicated, and sometimes you just need someone neutral who gets it.

👥 Who He Works With
Alistair works with clients 18+, with a special interest in:
• Mens health and wellbeing
• Relationship challenges and dynamics — whether romantic, family, or the everyday “why is this so hard?” kind. But no couples counselling.

💬 His Approach
“Therapy works best when you can show up as yourself. My goal is to help you figure out what matters and move toward it — even when life is messy.”

🤝 What Sessions Feel Like
Relaxed. Genuine. Unpretentious. You’ll be listened to, supported, and able to speak openly and freely, without any judgment.

💡 What He Wishes More People Knew
You don’t need to wait for things to fall apart before getting support. Therapy can be useful even when life is going fairly well.

🏊‍♂️ Outside the Clinic
Alistair enjoys swimming, family time, the beach, and finding new places to dine out — preferably somewhere with great food and low fuss. And watching Carlton lose...usually!

💬 A Quote That Sticks
"Worry is a dividend, paid to disaster, before it is due" - Ian Fleming.

We’re lucky to have Alistair on the Mind Life team — grounded, approachable, and committed to helping adults navigate life with more clarity and confidence.

(we guess)

14/01/2026

🕵️‍♂️ Last Chance to Join – Secret Agent Society (SAS) Group 🕵️‍♀️
ONLY 1 SPOT REMAINING

Mind Life Clinic is excited to again offer our Secret Agent Society (SAS) group — an engaging, evidence-based social skills program for children aged 8–12 with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional regulation challenges.

Over 9 weeks, children take part in fun, espionage-themed activities that build:
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Friendship and social confidence
✔️ Anxiety coping skills
✔️ Communication and problem-solving

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents are supported too, with weekly online sessions, a pre-program introduction, home/school resources, and ongoing booster sessions.

Start Dates:
• Initial Parent Mentor Training: Thursday 29 January, 1.00–3.00pm (Online)
• Cadet & Parent Sessions commence: Thursday 5 February, 2026

📍 Cadet Group: Thursdays 1.00–2.30pm (Ballarat Library)
💻 Parent Group: Thursdays 7.00–7.45pm (Online)

💰 $3,025 | Payment plans available
💼 Medicare rebates & NDIS support available

👥 Very small groups (3 children per facilitator) for personalised care.

📧 To register or enquire: admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au

🎯 Don’t miss out — only one place left!

15/09/2025

🌿 The Sensory Connection Group at Mind Life Clinic 🌿

This group is designed to support people living with mental health challenges to build coping skills and strengthen emotional wellbeing. Together, we’ll explore how your sensory system can be used to calm and regulate, while also learning practical strategies for daily life.

Through guided activities, discussions, and interactive exercises, participants will:
✔ Build emotional regulation skills
✔ Learn positive coping strategies
✔ Discover grounding techniques and healthy habits

💫 This is a safe and supportive space where you can learn, share, and grow alongside others.

📅 Start date: 8th October — spaces are limited!
💌 Message or call us today, to register or learn more - admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au, 03 5332 2266