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South West Mind + Body

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South West Mind + Body

We provide care for the whole person.

We are a team of psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, chiropractors and myotherapists providing services for mental health, physical health, community health and at the intersections between.

11/07/2025

We’re bringing structured group psychotherapy to Warrnambool—starting with a men’s interpersonal psychotherapy group this August.

If you’ve been feeling isolated, stuck in relationships, or struggling to connect with yourself or others, this group offers a powerful space to begin working through it—with the support of others who get it.

This isn’t just a chat. It’s a structured, evidence-based approach designed to help men grow, relate, and reconnect.

Visit our website to learn more and submit an Expression of Interest. Spots are limited.

07/07/2025

Men’s mental health is a real and growing issue in regional areas — including right here in Southwest Victoria.

We’re launching a 12-week group psychotherapy program starting this August, designed specifically for men who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally stuck.

This group isn’t about sitting in a circle and just “talking more.”
It’s about creating a space where men can connect — with themselves and with others — in a way that leads to real change.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know might benefit from, visit our website and fill out an Expression of Interest. We’ll be in touch.

- Warrnambool-based
- For men experiencing emotional or psychological challenges
- Starts August — limited spots available

04/07/2025

Men's Group Therapy Starting This August

For men feeling disconnected, stuck, or alone:

This August, we’re launching a 12-week men’s group therapy program:
→ 90 minutes, once a week
→ A space to connect, reflect, and grow
→ Designed for men ready to improve their mental health and relationships

In group therapy, you’ll begin to understand yourself in new ways — through the experience of others. You’ll see you’re not alone in your struggles, and that shared insight can be a powerful step toward healing.

If you're ready to feel more connected and supported, head to our website to learn more and apply. We'd love to hear from you.

02/07/2025

Ever wondered how others experience you?

Group therapy offers a rare chance to get honest, supportive feedback in a safe, guided space. It’s not just about sharing your story — it’s about seeing yourself through the eyes of others and learning how your patterns play out in real time.

In group therapy you are able to learn valuable things about yourself and others. Because it is a deeply social experience, it offers insights and learning which are not possible through individual therapy.

If you're ready to connect with yourself an others, group therapy might be your next step. Check out our website to learn more and express your interest.

30/06/2025

Our 12-week Men’s Group is a safe, supportive space to talk openly, build connection, and learn tools for real change.

Designed for men who are ready to stop bottling things up and start making progress in their mental health and relationships.

Limited spots available. Runs in Warrnambool.

Join our 12-week men's circle in Warrnambool to connect and grow. Limited spots. Apply through our website

26/06/2025

Struggling but not sure where to start? Therapy with NO WAIT LIST is here at South West Mind + Body.

If you’ve been putting off therapy because:
- You’re not sure if your problems are “bad enough”
- You feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed but don’t know where to begin

Our supervised trainee therapist Sophia has immediate availability. You don't have to keep holding off on therapy.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to find out if she’s a good fit for you.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

03/06/2025

Support for New Mothers – $30 Therapy Sessions

Are you a mother that's overwhelmed, exhausted, scattered or caught in thoughts about your birth?

You're not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this time without support.

Sophia is a trainee therapist completing her clinical placement, offering low-cost counselling sessions for new and expectant mothers.

- Birth debriefing

- Maternal mental health

- Aware parenting

- Menstrual cycle awareness

- Compassionate, effective coping strategies

29/05/2025

🔁 We Talk a Lot About Mental Health...

But here’s the thing:

🧠 In psychology and psychotherapy, we still don’t have a clear or consistent definition of what mental health actually is.

We’re great at describing what goes wrong —
❌ Anxiety
❌ Depression
❌ Trauma
❌ Disorders

But what about what goes right?
✅ What makes someone thrive?
✅ What does emotional maturity look like?
✅ What helps people feel whole, well, and connected?

At South West Mind and Body, we believe mental health deserves just as much attention as mental illness — not just in treating what’s broken, but in building what’s strong.

💡 We’re passionate about exploring, defining, and supporting true mental wellbeing — in therapy, in our community, and in everyday life.

🖥️ Learn more about our integrative, strengths-based approach at our website (link in bio)

26/05/2025

🔁 Trauma Isn’t Just About What Happened

We often think trauma is about the event itself — how big it was, how long it lasted, how intense it felt.

But trauma is just as much about what happened around the event.

💡 Here’s the key:
If something unendurable happens and you’re alone — that’s when it becomes traumatic.

When we face something painful with support, we’re much more likely to process and recover.

Trauma isn’t just about the story — it’s about the relational context that surrounded it.

🖥️ Learn more about our trauma-informed approach at our website (link in bio)

22/05/2025

🔁 What Is Mental Health, Really?

Famous psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott had a simple but powerful idea:

🧠 Mental health = behaving in ways that fit our age and stage of life.

💡 Mental health isn’t about being “perfect” — it’s about growing, adapting, and acting in ways that are appropriate to our life stage.

🖥️ Curious about how we think about psychological growth and emotional maturity? Learn more at our website (link in bio)

19/05/2025

🔁 Why Feeling Valued Is So Vital

Australian psychotherapist Russell Meares proposed something powerful:

To feel real — to feel alive — we need to feel valued.

As infants, we rely on those around us to show us that we matter.

That we’re seen.
That someone cares.
That someone gets us.

That early resonance is what gives our inner world richness and depth.

But when that’s missing?

Life can feel flat.
Emotions can seem muted.
Reality itself can feel distant or unreal.

According to Meares, the sense of being valued isn’t just a nice feeling — it’s the very foundation of being human.

🖥️ Learn more at our website about how we work with early attachment and emotional development (visit link in bio)

Address

65 Fairy Street
Warrnambool, VIC
3280

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+61355658992

Website

http://swmb.com.au/

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