State of Mind Counselling

04/03/2026

West Gippsland Arts Centre is coordinating the following: Do you know of anyone who has an interest in learning how to design and produce an event for young people?

Are they aged 12 to 25 and live in Baw Baw Shire?

The West Gippsland Arts Centre Young Producers Program is a unique opportunity for young people to gain hands-on experience in event design, planning, and production, as well as marketing and creative development.

From March to November 2026, five (5) Young Producers will be selected and paid up to $1000 each to participate in the program. Over six (6) in-person and/or online meetings, they will collaborate with mentors and fellow participants to design, plan, and produce the 2026 Expressions Festival, which will be held at West Gippsland Arts Centre in October.

If you’re excited to be part of this program fill in the application form and tell us about yourself and why you’d love to be a Young Producer!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/expressions-young-producers

04/03/2026

This looks to be an awesome program with awesome facilitators!! Get on board.

Understanding Neurodivergence - A four‑session parent workshop by Candid Psychology, facilitated by Madison Moore.

Raising a neurodivergent child can be full of joy, questions, and big emotions. This workshop offers a supportive space to understand your child’s brain and behaviour through a compassionate, neuro‑affirming lens — so you can feel clearer, more confident, and more connected.

Across four gentle, practical sessions, you’ll explore how your child thinks, feels, learns, and communicates, and walk away with strategies you can use at home, school, and in daily life. Each enrolment includes a beautifully designed resource pack to support your learning.

Dates: Mondays
- April 20; Brain Development
- April 27; Neurotypes
- May 04; Stress Response
- May 11; Strengths, Regulation, and Self-Care
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $400 for all four sessions (includes resource pack)
Register: admin@candidpsychology.com.au

Support. Clarity. Confidence. Connection.
A space to learn, reflect, and grow alongside your child

01/03/2026

🧠🧱 LEGO Builders Unite!

Looking for a fun, structured way to build your child’s social skills these school holidays?

Our NDIS Approved Social Skills Program helps kids connect, collaborate and grow all through LEGO play!

👧 Ages up to 12
📍 12 Ryan Court, Warragul
📅 Term 1 School Holidays
💰 NDIS funded | $70 per session | Small groups (max 5)

Spots are limited — secure yours today!
📞 0402 345 162
📧 richard@stateofmindcounselling.com.au

Let’s build confidence one brick at a time 🧱✨

20/02/2026

17/02/2026

After Huge success last year this program is kicking off again!! March 05th and for 5 consecutive Thursdays. Its a ripper where kids learn allot but also have alot of fun. Get in touch if you have someone that needs registering quick!!

CTRL:ALT:CONNECT is a small group social program designed for young people who benefit from structured connection, gentle skill building, and a supportive environment. We use guided group gameplay as the platform for learning — things like teamwork, communication, flexible thinking, problem solving, and confidence in social interactions.
The sessions are facilitated by experienced staff who take a trauma informed, developmentally aware approach. The focus is always on creating a space where young people feel safe, included, and able to participate at their own pace. It’s particularly well suited to neurodiverse young people or those who find social situations tricky but still want connection and fun with peers.
Each week includes:

• Cooperative gameplay and shared problem solving
• Opportunities to practice communication and social skills in a natural, low pressure way
• Support with emotional regulation, turn taking, and group participation
• A predictable structure so participants know what to expect
• Embedded online safety learning, including how to recognise safe vs unsafe interactions, manage digital boundaries, and navigate online spaces with confidence

We integrate online safety skills in a practical, strengths based way — not fear based, but empowering. Young people learn how to stay safe, make good choices, and understand the social dynamics of digital environments, which often mirror the challenges they face offline. Families often tell us they see improvements in confidence, social comfort, and the ability to connect with others outside the program as well.

16/02/2026

Watch this space….. State of mind counselling has some exciting news coming soon!!!!

13/02/2026

Does anyone need a consulting office? It’s a ripper office, in a ripper building, with ripper landlords!!! please feel free to share.

A rare opportunity is now available to secure Suite #4 at The Hub HQ, 81 Queen Street — one of Warragul’s most sought-after professional office locations.

This approximately 20m² private suite overlooks Queen Street through stunning arched feature windows and is ideal for allied health, therapy, consulting, professional services, sales, or boutique retail, all for $370 + GST per week including all outgoings.

Located within a thriving complex of 18 office suites, tenants enjoy shared access to a communal kitchen and breakout space, boardroom, waiting areas, modern amenities, 24/7 secure access, full disability access, and dual entry from Queen Street and Williams Square.

See more here: https://wilsonpropertyrci.com.au/commercial/suite-4-81-queen-street-warragul-vic-3820/

For more information or to arrange an inspection, please contact: ⠀
Melissa Van Berkel 0477013850
Chloe Taylor 0438762044

09/02/2026

After the incredible success of our last intake, we’re excited to announce that CTRL:ALT:CONNECT is running again commencing March 5th.
This program supports social confidence, connection, and real‑world skill building through guided group gameplay in a safe, inclusive environment. It’s perfect for young people who thrive with structure, peer connection, and a welcoming space to learn and have fun.
If you know a young person who might benefit, or you’d like more information, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Warragul
📅 Starts March 5 (Term 1)
📞 0402 335 162
Let’s level up together.

15/12/2025

Roger Federer has always been an idol of mine, not just because of how good he was, but because of how he played the game mentally.

In this clip he talks about how tennis isn’t about winning every point. Even the best players lose a lot of them. What matters is being able to put the point behind you and focus on the next one.

That idea comes up all the time in counselling, especially with young people. It’s so easy to get stuck replaying mistakes:
• something you said
• something that didn’t go to plan
• a moment you wish you could redo

But one rough moment doesn’t define you. And it doesn’t have to ruin the rest of your day.

Learning to pause, reset, and move on is a real skill. Not ignoring what happened — just not dragging it into the next moment.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to give yourself permission to start the next point.

05/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from State of Mind Counselling ✨🎄

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank all our incredible families, young people, and stakeholders for your trust and support. Together, we’ve created safe spaces for healing, growth, and connection and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💙
Richard will be taking some well‑earned leave over the Christmas season and will return on Monday, 12th January.

👉 For new enquiries or Corey Maric Youth Support Foundation counselling funding applications, please contact Mel Bradley on 0407 177 024 or mel@stateofmindcounselling.com.au.
If you need urgent support during the holidays, please reach out to:
📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
📞 MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
🚨 Emergency – 000
From all of us at State of Mind Counselling, we wish you a Merry Christmas, joyful holidays, and a safe and happy New Year. 🌟

04/12/2025

🎮 CTRL:ALT:CONNECT – Program Wrap-Up 🎉
We’ve just completed CTRL:ALT:CONNECT, a six‑week youth program using collaborative gaming to build real‑world skills. It was a fantastic journey of growth, connection, and celebration.
📌 Across the six sessions, participants explored:
- Teamwork and communication foundations
- Communicating clearly under pressure
- Problem‑solving strategies and adapting approaches
- Positive digital citizenship and online behavior
- Leadership styles and supporting teammates
- Showcasing growth and celebrating achievements
🌟 Outcomes
Participants strengthened communication, resilience, leadership, and teamwork, while having fun and building genuine connections.
🙌 Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, facilitators, and participants who made this program possible. We will do it again!!!
Special thanks to The Hub HQ for providing such amazing facilities. If your organisation needs facilities to hire, they are the best.
CTRL:ALT:CONNECT has shown how gaming can be a powerful tool for skill development and community building.

01/12/2025

This was awesome to be a part of!! Awesome program!!