Expressive Mind Therapy

15/11/2025

Expressive Mind Therapy – Australia Women’s Small Business Awards 2025

While Expressive Mind Therapy wasn’t third-time lucky at the Australia Women’s Small Business Awards this year, we remain incredibly proud to be recognised as national finalists once again. Being acknowledged alongside so many remarkable businesses is an honour in itself, and a testament to the dedication, passion and heart that our team brings to this work every single day.

As Director, I want to acknowledge and celebrate the 10 exceptional women we employ across Australia who continue to deliver life-changing support for our clients. Your commitment to professional excellence, your compassion, and your willingness to go above and beyond are the real markers of success in our industry. Awards are wonderful, but the true victories happen in homes, schools, communities, and therapy rooms across the country—because of you.

In my humble opinion, every one of you is a small business champion and deserving of recognition. The impact you create for individuals, families, and communities is profound, and no award can measure the ripple effect of the work you do.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff who attended the gala evening and represented Expressive Mind Therapy with professionalism, pride, and grace. Your presence meant a great deal, and your support continues to strengthen the culture we are so proud of.

Regardless of the outcome, we leave the event with our heads held high and our commitment renewed. On Monday, we return to what truly matters—positive client outcomes, ethical practice, and creating opportunities for growth, connection, and healing.

Onwards, upwards, and always together.
– Nathan, Director, Expressive Mind Therapy

15/11/2025

Expressive Mind Therapy is proud to be a finalist for 3rd year running at the Australian Women’s Small Business Awards which is happening tonight.

With directors Kellie & Nathan away on professional development in Perth it is our Reception/Admin Team representing tonight.

Tonight’s the night 🥂

This is your moment! Rock that red carpet, connect and network with incredible women, and most of all, be proud of yourself, you made it! Every single one of you is a winner.

Best of luck, enjoy the night, and see you soon 📸

14/11/2025

Directors Kellie & Nathan stepped out of their everyday work gear and into full glam tonight at the APAC Autism Conference Gala in Perth, WA. ✨

A well-deserved evening to celebrate the incredible work being done across the neurodiversity space — and a moment to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and advocates who are shaping the future of autism support across the Asia-Pacific region.

For Kellie and Nathan, nights like this are more than just a gala.
They’re an opportunity to pause, reflect, and honour the continuous professional development, hard work, and passion that drives Expressive Mind Therapy every single day.

Celebrating learning.
Celebrating community.
Celebrating the impact we create together.

APAC 2025 has been nothing short of inspiring — and we can’t wait to bring these insights home to strengthen our practice, our team, and the outcomes for our clients.

14/11/2025

🌿 Celebrating Kellie — Director of Expressive Mind Therapy

At Expressive Mind Therapy, we’re proud to recognise the unwavering dedication of Kellie Darvill, our Director and a truly multidisciplinary Allied Health professional who embodies growth, professional development, and genuine client-centred care.

With more than 15 years of industry experience, Kellie understands that positive change isn’t just something clients work toward over time — it’s a mindset, a way of life, and a journey she walks alongside every individual and family she supports.

Kellie holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Masters of Speech Pathology, and is an experienced Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner. She is also a committed member of both the AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers) and SPA (Speech Pathology Australia).

Her ongoing commitment to excellence shows in the regular monthly hours of professional development and professional supervision she undertakes, ensuring her knowledge, skills, and practice remain aligned with the highest standards in the Allied Health sector.

What makes Kellie truly stand out is her unique blend of:
• Multidisciplinary expertise
• Warm, compassionate communication
• Client-centred, evidence-based practice
• Commitment to growth — in herself and her clients
• Ability to create meaningful, lasting change across complex needs

Whether your family is navigating neurodiversity, communication challenges, behavioural concerns, trauma, or you’re simply seeking a supportive therapist who genuinely listens and understands — Kellie is someone you can trust to walk the journey with you.

If you’re looking for a therapist who brings skill, heart, experience, and a dedication to your progress, Expressive Mind Therapy is here for you.

14/11/2025

Proudly Showcasing Excellence in Counselling

Nathan Darvill, Director of Expressive Mind Therapy, has proudly held his status as an Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Registered Level 2 Counsellor for some time — and today we’re celebrating the dedication, professionalism, and ongoing commitment that this accreditation represents.

ACA Level 2 Counsellors have demonstrated:
• Strong counselling qualifications
• Significant clinical experience
• Ongoing professional supervision
• A commitment to ethical, safe, and evidence-based practice

Alongside this, Nathan is an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner, supporting individuals with trauma, neurodiversity, complex behaviours, and mental health challenges through practical, strengths-focused, person-centred support.

And in March 2026, Nathan will commence his Masters of Neurodiversity and Autism, continuing his passion for learning and deepening his ability to support neurodivergent individuals and families.

At Expressive Mind Therapy, Nathan brings together lived experience, academic knowledge, and genuine compassion to help clients achieve positive mental health outcomes through:
• Supportive, trauma-informed counselling
• Behaviour support grounded in evidence and empathy
• Neurodivergent-affirming practice
• Skills that build resilience, confidence, and independence
• A safe space where every person is valued and understood

If you or someone you know could benefit from Nathan’s support, reach out to Expressive Mind Therapy today.

Your wellbeing matters — and support is here. 💙

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

📍 Perth, Western Australia – A Day of Impact and Purpose

While attending the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025, I had the honour of stepping into Anzac House in Perth’s CBD to deliver an engaging and deeply practical Navigating Change presentation for the WA Police.

At Expressive Mind Therapy, our Director Nathan Darvill continues to lead from the front—bringing high-quality, evidence-based mental health training to organisations across Australia. Nathan’s commitment to professional development, trauma-informed practice, and empowering workplaces shows in every room he walks into. Today was no different, with WA Police engaging wholeheartedly in meaningful discussions about resilience, wellbeing, and leading through uncertainty.

🧭 What Navigating Change Covers

Change is constant—and when it’s not managed well, it impacts performance, morale, and mental wellbeing. This presentation equips teams and leaders with the insight and tools needed to move through change with confidence.

💡 Key Concepts Covered:

1. Understanding the Psychology of Change
• Why change often triggers stress, uncertainty, and resistance
• The brain’s natural response to unpredictability
• How lived experience shapes our reactions to transition

2. Building Personal & Team Resilience
• Identifying strengths and protective factors
• Staying grounded during organisational shifts
• Skills for bouncing back rather than burning out

3. Emotion Regulation in Times of Uncertainty
• Recognising emotional responses early
• Practical strategies to stay calm, solution-focused and present
• Supporting colleagues who may be struggling

4. Communication That Supports Change
• The power of transparency, consistency, and empathy
• How leaders can reduce fear and increase clarity
• Creating psychologically safe conversations within teams

5. Thriving Through Transition
• Reframing challenges as opportunities
• Understanding values and purpose in the change process
• Creating action plans that actually stick

Today’s session highlighted what can be achieved when organisations invest in the wellbeing of their people. WA Police showed incredible openness, participation, and willingness to grow—reinforcing why these conversations matter.

Strong teams don’t avoid change… they learn to navigate it.

13/11/2025

📍 Perth, WA | 13-15 Nov 2025

Our Directors, Kellie Darvill & Nathan Darvill from Expressive Mind Therapy are proudly attending APAC 2025. Continuous professional development isn’t just a box-tick for us — it’s how we stay ahead in neurodiversity-informed care.

This year’s theme, “Creating and Inspiring the Future Together”, brings together autistic people, educators, researchers, allied-health professionals and policymakers from across the globe. 

We’re excited to bring back cutting-edge insights and best-practice tools to elevate the support we provide in the Shoalhaven & Eurobodalla region.

13/11/2025

Are you local to South Coast of NSW? Upcoming event is the 2025 Poetry Slam being held at Milton Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now. Share and buy as this night is an amazing showcase of talent in a historic venue.

Below is a link to the poster and a link to ticket sales.

6:00 PM Tue 25 Nov at Milton Theatre, Milton, . Come along to the first Ulladulla High School Slam Poetry Championship! The evening will include music, circus and drama performances fro...

12/11/2025

Here is to spending more than 5 minutes together this week! We are off to Perth for the APAC Autism conference

11/11/2025

Today, Nathan Darvill, Director of Expressive Mind Therapy, had the privilege of delivering Bullying and Harassment Training to the dynamic team at Unilever — a company that continues to set the standard for leadership, inclusion, and workplace culture.

Nathan’s ability to connect real-world experience with evidence-based learning creates a safe space for discussion, reflection, and growth — empowering participants to better understand how small actions can make a big difference in creating safer and more respectful workplaces.

This session is just one of the many trainings delivered by Nathan in consultation with his trusted partners, tailored to help organisations build awareness, reduce risk, and strengthen culture.

To learn more about our corporate training packages — including Bullying & Harassment, Vicarious Trauma, Mental Health Awareness, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, and Resilience in the Workplace — reach out today.

📧 training@expressivemindtherapy.com.au

10/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour all who have lost their lives, and those who continue to bear the scars of wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. We remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the loved ones who carry their legacy.

It is also a time to reflect on the profound impact of war — not only on those who served, but on civilians, families, and communities across the world.

At 11:00 am, we stand together in a minute of silence, united in gratitude and remembrance.

Lest we forget.