Happy Minds Psychology

Happy Minds Psychology Evidence-based psychology for real life. Trauma, perinatal support, anxiety & mood, and support for first responders and high achievers.

Drysdale, VIC + Telehealth.

04/05/2026

From the very beginning to now

Take a look at the transformation of our Murradoc Road space, from early renovations to a place we’re now proud to call home.

What a difference!

Attachment is not simply an emotional idea. It is biological. In the first days, weeks and months of life, babies depend...
02/05/2026

Attachment is not simply an emotional idea. It is biological. In the first days, weeks and months of life, babies depend on caregivers to regulate stress, organise arousal, and create a felt sense of safety through touch, voice, rhythm, predictability and attuned care. Early caregiving relationships help shape the infant’s developing nervous system and emotional regulation capacities. Research consistently shows that caregiver responsiveness and co-regulation are central to infant development.

Read the full blog at https://www.happyminds.net.au/blog

01/05/2026

Let’s take a look at what our clinicians enjoy doing outside of the therapy room

We're hiring a committed, experienced Receptionist/Admin Assistant to work closely with our team of psychologists in a g...
01/05/2026

We're hiring a committed, experienced Receptionist/Admin Assistant to work closely with our team of psychologists in a growing, trauma-informed psychology clinic.
If you're all-in, systems-focused, have a strong work ethic and take pride in creating a space where clients feel held and safe, we want to hear from you.
About Us
We are an inclusive psychology clinic providing trauma-informed care across the lifespan. Our culture is collaborative, communicative, warm, and candid. Reception is the heart of our clinic and plays a vital role in client care and practice flow.

About You
Experienced receptionist (healthcare experience preferred)
Minimum 1-2 years of receptionist or administrative experience required
Experience with client confidentiality and privacy requirements is preferred, with training provided
Experience in healthcare or psychology settings is preferred but not essential
Prior experience with Medicare billing and processing is preferred, with training provided
Australian citizenship is required for this position.
Confident, organised, and highly detail-oriented
Warm and calm with clients, including in sensitive situations
Comfortable leading others and being accountable
Open to feedback and genuinely collaborative
Willing to commit fully to a leadership role, including flexibility with hours when required

If you think that you would be a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to appointments@happyminds.net.au

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness, support victim-survivors, and promote safety...
01/05/2026

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness, support victim-survivors, and promote safety, respect, and dignity in all relationships. 🤍

Domestic and family violence can take many forms — not only physical harm, but also emotional, psychological, financial, and coercive control.

It can affect anyone, and often occurs behind closed doors, which is why awareness, education, and support are so important.

If you or someone you know is experiencing harm, support is available. You are not alone.

In Australia, you can contact:
• 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 (24/7 confidential support)
• Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
• The Orange Door — 1800 312 820 (local access to family violence and family services support)
• If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

Healing and support are possible, and reaching out is a strong first step.

Are you a Psychologist looking to work face-to-face on the Bellarine Peninsula? We are looking for a registered psycholo...
30/04/2026

Are you a Psychologist looking to work face-to-face on the Bellarine Peninsula? We are looking for a registered psychologist to join us at our Drysdale location.

Candidates must have a minimum of 1-2 years of psychology experience.

At Happy Minds Psychology, we're expanding our warm and collaborative team and are currently seeking a passionate clinician who is interested in one or more of our key focus areas:

Proven experience in one or more of our specialty areas is essential.

Trauma-informed, inclusive care across the lifespan

Fertility and perinatal mental health

Anxiety/depression/OCD

Children's mental health

Parenting support

Eating disorders

Trauma recovery and EMDR therapy

We currently have a number of days available for a Registered psychologist. Full-time or part-time.

General registration with AHPRA is required.

Current AHPRA registration must be held at the time of application.

Why Happy Minds Psychology?
We're proud to be a locally owned and operated practice based in Drysdale on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, just a short drive from central Geelong. Our clinic offers a relaxed, scenic work environment — far from the hustle, but rich in community and professional opportunity.

We're more than just a workplace. We foster a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture, where every team member feels valued and empowered to do their best work. We believe that families come in all shapes and sizes, and we're looking for someone who shares that inclusive, affirming approach.

What You'll Love About Working With Us:

A friendly and experienced team who truly care about your wellbeing

Ongoing supervision, peer support, and professional development

A beautiful, welcoming workspace with strong local connections

A values-driven culture focused on compassion, growth, and community

Ready to Join Us?
If you're a Geelong-based psychologist wanting to work closer to home — with flexibility, autonomy, and purpose — we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter via email to annabelle@happyminds.net.au

Boundaries aren’t mean — they’re necessary for your mental health. Setting them can feel uncomfortable at first, especia...
29/04/2026

Boundaries aren’t mean — they’re necessary for your mental health.

Setting them can feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you’re used to saying yes to everything. But healthy boundaries aren’t about pushing people away — they’re about creating space for your authentic self to thrive.

Your “no” to one thing is a “yes” to something more important: your wellbeing, your energy, your peace of mind.

Practice makes them easier. Which boundary phrase resonates most with you right now, or which one is the hardest for you to say? 💬

Anxiety can become more than “normal” when it feels:constant or hard to switch offoverwhelming or intrusivephysically in...
29/04/2026

Anxiety can become more than “normal” when it feels:

constant or hard to switch off
overwhelming or intrusive
physically intense (racing heart, tension, nausea)
disruptive to sleep or daily functioning
difficult to manage on your own

Many women are surprised by how intense anxiety can feel during pregnancy, especially if they have not experienced it before.

To read the full article, head over to our blog via the link in our bio or by clicking this link: https://www.happyminds.net.au/blog

For the first time in Australia, the surveyed over 1,600 young people aged 12–18 about body image.The findings are clea...
28/04/2026

For the first time in Australia, the surveyed over 1,600 young people aged 12–18 about body image.

The findings are clear:
- 90% of teenagers report some level of body image concern
- 45% feel dissatisfied with their body
- Nearly 70% have experienced appearance-related teasing (most commonly at school)

For many young people, this affects confidence, school life, and everyday activities.
Body image concerns are also one of the strongest risk factors for eating disorders.

Early support matters.

At Happy Minds, we support teenagers using evidence-based psychological approaches that help them:
– Build a more balanced relationship with food and body image
– Reduce self-criticism and anxiety
– Strengthen coping and emotional regulation
– Involve families where appropriate

If you’re concerned about your teenager, you don’t need to wait for things to escalate.

We offer psychology and counselling services via telehealth Australia-wide or face-to-face in Drysdale.

Call us @03 5292 8833 or email appointments@happyminds.net.au


When everything feels out of control, the goal isn’t to force calm — it’s to gently guide your thoughts somewhere safer....
27/04/2026

When everything feels out of control, the goal isn’t to force calm — it’s to gently guide your thoughts somewhere safer.

Small language shifts can change how the brain processes stress. These phrases don’t erase overwhelm, but they help create space between you and the feeling.

You don’t need perfect control to feel grounded.

Save this for the moments when you feel out of control 🤍

For more support, we provide Psychology and counselling services with telehealth or face-to-face options in Drysdale. To book an appointment, call us on 03 5292 8833 or visit our website https:/www.happyminds.net.au⁠

Early support matters!We know body image concerns can begin early and often increase during the teenage years.Research f...
25/04/2026

Early support matters!

We know body image concerns can begin early and often increase during the teenage years.

Research from shows links between social media use and young people feeling more dissatisfied with their bodies.
Including increased pressure to be thinner, lower body appreciation, and reduced well-being. Across genders, 64% of young people also report a desire to be “more muscular”.

At Happy Minds, we support teenagers using evidence-based psychological approaches that help them:
– Build a more balanced relationship with food and body image
– Reduce self-criticism and anxiety
– Strengthen coping and emotional regulation
– Involve families where appropriate

If you’re concerned about your teenager, you don’t need to wait for things to escalate.
We’re here to help.

We also offer psychology and counselling services via telehealth Australia-wide or face-to-face in Drysdale.

Call us @03 5292 8833 or email appointments@happyminds.net.au




We stand with you, we remember you.
24/04/2026

We stand with you, we remember you.

Address

2/66-68 Murradoc Road
Drysdale, VIC
3222

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61352928833

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