Our Therapeutic Approaches

At Bear in Mind Psychology, every therapy session is guided by evidence-based approaches, methods that have been tested, refined, and shown to work. We don't believe in a single approach for everyone. Instead, our psychologists draw on a range of therapeutic modalities and tailor their work to what suits each individual. Below are some of the main therapies we draw on in our work.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most widely researched and effective therapies for anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties. It works by helping people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to manage them. We use CBT with children (in age-appropriate ways), adolescents, and adults.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps people build psychological flexibility — learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than being controlled by them, while taking action towards what matters most. It's particularly useful for anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and adjustment to diagnosis.
Play-Based Therapy

For younger children who may not yet have the words to express what they're feeling, play therapy provides a safe, natural way to communicate. Through guided play, children can process difficult experiences, practise social skills, and develop emotional regulation - all in a way that feels natural and fun!
Parent Support and Coaching

Supporting a child's mental health often means supporting the whole family. We work with parents to build understanding of their child's needs and develop strategies that work at home and at school. This might be part of a broader therapy plan or a standalone service for supporting parents

Other Approaches We Draw On

Our psychologists also integrate elements from:

Narrative Therapy — helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy — identifying what's already working and building on it

Mindfulness-based approaches — building present-moment awareness and emotional regulation

Social skills training — structured support for children and teens navigating friendships and social situations

The specific approach depends on the person, the concern, and what the evidence tells us will be most effective.

How Therapy Works at Bear in Mind Psychology

Your first session is about getting to know you (or your child) and understanding what's brought you in. From there, we work collaboratively to set goals and agree on an approach. Sessions are typically 50 minutes long, and the frequency depends on what we're working on together.

We see clients under Medicare Mental Health Care Plans, NDIS, WorkCover, and private payment. Visit our fees page for details, or complete our enquiry form to get started.