Calm Minds Clinic

05/01/2026

Is your goal in 2026 to focus on your own wellbeing?

For so many of us, caring for everyone else comes naturally.
But your wellbeing matters too.

This year, focusing on your mental health doesn’t have to mean big, overwhelming changes. Sometimes it starts with small, gentle moments of checking in with yourself... Understanding your thoughts, naming your feelings and giving yourself permission to slow down.

Our Anxiety Journal was created to support exactly that. It’s filled with practical exercises, guidance and space to reflect, whether you’re navigating anxious moments or simply wanting to build more confidence and calm into your everyday life.

There’s no 'right' way to use it.
Just your pace. Your space. Your journey.

If 2026 is about choosing yourself, this could be a beautiful place to start. - https://www.calmmindsclinic.com.au/category/all-products

24/12/2025

Shoutout to Bakers Delight and Planetshakers Geelong who both supported in facilitating another donation. This time, 200 loafs of bread, rolls, buns and other goodies were donated to Feed Me Surf Coast - special mention to David for his infectious attitude and smile!

23/12/2025

🎄 From all of us at Calm Minds Clinic 🎄

As the year draws to a close, we want to pause and say thank you.

To our clients: thank you for trusting us with your stories, your vulnerability and your courage. It is an honour to walk alongside you.

To our incredible clinicians: your compassion, skill and dedication make Calm Minds what it is. You show up every day with heart, integrity and a commitment to care and we are so grateful for you.

To our amazing admin and support team: you are the quiet strength behind everything we do. Your care, organisation and kindness keep our clinic running smoothly and our clients feeling supported from the very first contact.

And to our wider community, thank you for believing in us, supporting us and growing with us. Your encouragement and connection mean more than words can say.
✨ Christmas Closure Notice ✨
Calm Minds Clinic will be closed until 5th January. During this time, our admin team will be intermittently checking emails and phone messages, and will respond as soon as they are able.

Wishing you a safe, peaceful and restorative Christmas and a happy new year!

With thanks,
The Calm Minds Clinic Team

16/12/2025

At Calm Minds Clinic, therapy is all about meeting you where you’re at.

Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma, parenting challenges, neurodivergence or big life changes, our therapists offer a space that is grounded, compassionate and genuinely human.

We support:
- Adults
- Children & teens (10+)
- Carers & NDIS participants (self & plan-managed)

Our team includes Counsellors and Psychologists - each committed to providing practical strategies, emotional support and a space where you feel understood.

If you or someone you care for needs a place to land, process, grow or rebuild, our team is here. No waitlists. Just support when it's needed.

Call: 03 4233 6470

16/12/2025

Last week, Calm Minds Clinic were donated around 300 loafs of bread, croissants and bread-rolls by Planetshakers Geelong courtesy of Bakers Delight. The next morning, it was all re-gifted to The Outpost Inc. - HUGE thank you to you all! 😊

We love it when local businesses work together for the betterment of our community

14/12/2025

Did you know we now offer combined Autism and ADHD assessments at Calm Minds Clinic?

Many people experience overlapping traits and a combined assessment can provide clearer answers, a more complete understanding of how your brain works and a personalised path forward.

We can support you with:
- Combined Autism & ASD assessment
- Combined Autism & Cognitive assessment

📩 To learn more or book, message our team or visit our website.

10/12/2025

Today is Human Rights Day.

At Calm Minds Clinic we recognise that mental health is a human right, and every person deserves safety, dignity, and access to compassionate support 💚

We honour the strength of our community and stand with those whose voices are unheard and whose stories go unseen 🩵

Let’s continue building a future where care is accessible, stigma is challenged, and every person is free to seek the support they deserve 💛

You matter. Your rights matter. Your wellbeing matters.

09/12/2025

✨ We’re incredibly proud to share this! ✨

This past weekend, we were contacted and informed that we'd won 'Global Health & Pharma Holistic Health Awards - Best Allied Mental Health Clinic - Australia'.

A huge thank you to our amazing team whose work make not only things like this possible, but all the difference.

As always, we couldn’t do what we do without you. 💚

04/12/2025

Investing in your team means supporting their mental health. Calm Minds Clinic’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives staff confidential access to support for stress, anxiety, trauma or personal challenges so your team stays healthy, resilient and productive.

We are also proud members of the (Employee Assistance Professional Association of Australasia).

Find out more: https://www.calmmindsclinic.com.au/eap

03/12/2025

🎉 Exciting News – The WellSpring Initiative is Now a Registered Charity! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that The WellSpring Initiative is officially a registered charity! This milestone reflects the incredible support and enthusiasm we’ve received from our community. Your belief in our mission has helped us grow in ways we never imagined 💙

To celebrate, we’re launching a brand-new clothing line (with our first tee being available here: https://www.calmmindsclinic.com.au/product-page/wellspring-initiative-we-give-a-duck-about-mental-health-t-shirt), with 100% of profits donated directly to The WellSpring Initiative. Every purchase will help us continue supporting mental health and wellbeing in our community - FOR FREE!

P.S - use the promo code: FREETHERAPY to get free shipping on your tee 😉

👕 But that’s not all… we want YOU to help shape our first collection!
We’re inviting our community to design a t-shirt, jumper, and hat.

On 3rd January, we'll be posting all of the designs we've received. Winners will then be announced on 3rd February!

✨ How to Enter:
📸 Send a photo of your design to hello@calmmindsclinic.com.au
or send it directly to us here via inbox.

📣 Please share this post with anyone who might be interested—let’s make this a community-wide celebration!

We also want to give a heartfelt thank-you to the five generous sponsors who have supported The WellSpring Initiative so far:
🙏 Ainslee Hooper Consulting
🙏 George Politis & Maleena Nguyen – Ray White Highton
🙏 Paul & Leah – Flys R Out
🙏 Kristen – Team McLean Fitness Club
🙏 The team at Geelong Rehabilitation Centre

Your ongoing support has made this initiative what it is today, and we are extremely grateful.

Here’s to this next chapter—and to building something meaningful together 💙

Dayle & Tab

02/12/2025

Worried your child might be autistic or have ADHD, but not sure where to start?

At Calm Minds Clinic, we understand how confusing and overwhelming that uncertainty can feel. That’s why we created a simple, step-by-step guide: “How Do I Get My Child Assessed for Autism or ADHD?” Whether you’re noticing differences in attention, communication, emotional regulation or behaviour, or you’re just sensing 'something’s not quite right', this article helps demystify the process and gives you real, practical options to move forward.

From trust­ing your instincts, to booking an assessment (yes - you don’t need a referral!), to understanding what happens during and after testing, we outline everything to make the journey easier, clearer and less stressful.

If this resonates, take a breath. You don’t have to navigate it alone and you can get clarity and support.

Read more and take the first step:

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve noticed something about your child that makes you pause. Maybe they’re struggling to focus, finding social situations overwhelming, melting down after school, or just seeming a little different from their peers. And now you’re wondering… “Do I n...

30/11/2025

If you’ve ever felt let down by the mental health system… like your struggles were misunderstood, minimised or treated with a one-size-fits-all approach, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep repeating that experience.

This is where Sandi James comes in.

Sandi isn’t just a Psychologist - she’s a lived-experience clinician with more than 15 years supporting teens (14+) and adults through some of the toughest challenges life can throw at us:
• Trauma recovery
• Eating disorders and addiction
• Compulsive exercise
• Co-occurring challenges like anxiety, substance use, disordered eating or burnout
• Family, carer and sibling support
• Neurodiversity-affirming, gender-affirming care

What makes Sandi different?
She works with you, not on you.
Her approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, harm-reduction focused and grounded in evidence-based therapies like ACT, DBT, EMDR, and CBT - but guided by compassion first.

If you’ve ever said to yourself:
✔️ “I feel stuck.”
✔️ “I’ve tried therapy before, it didn’t help.”
✔️ “I don’t know where to start.”
✔️ “I want support that actually understands me.”

Sandi specialises in helping people who have felt this way.

She’s here to offer a safe space, real strategies and genuine partnership in healing... Not judgement, pressure or impossible expectations.

💛 Medicare rebates available
💛 NDIS-funded (self & plan-managed)
💛 Online and accessible care
💛 Evidence-based, inclusive and affirming

If you’re ready for support that finally feels different... Support that respects your lived experience and your pace, Sandi is currently welcoming new clients at Calm Minds Clinic.

Learn more about Sandi: https://www.calmmindsclinic.com.au/team/sandi-james

Call: 03 4233 6470