Many of the women who come to Her Mind have spent years trying to manage anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, relationship difficulties or low self-worth without ever understanding why these experiences felt so persistent.
Some already know they are neurodivergent. Some are questioning. Some simply know that life has always felt harder than it seems to for everyone else.
Therapy at Her Mind is about helping you make sense of your experiences through a compassionate, evidence-based and neuro-affirming lens. Together we work to understand not only what is happening, but why, so that change feels meaningful, sustainable and grounded in self-understanding rather than self-criticism.
Whether you have ADHD, autism, both, or are still exploring these possibilities, therapy can help you better understand your brain, reduce shame, manage overwhelm, navigate relationships, and build a life that works with your nervous system rather than constantly against it.
Many high-achieving women have become experts at pushing through exhaustion until their body simply won't let them anymore. Together we identify the factors keeping your nervous system in survival mode and develop practical, sustainable ways to recover without feeling guilty for slowing down.
Hormonal changes can expose longstanding patterns that were previously manageable, particularly for neurodivergent women. We help you understand the interaction between hormones, stress, executive functioning, emotional wellbeing and identity during this significant stage of life.
Many women have lived with anxiety for so long that it has become their normal. Rather than simply teaching strategies to reduce anxiety, therapy explores the beliefs, life experiences and coping patterns that have kept it going, while helping you build a calmer, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Not all trauma comes from a single event. Sometimes it develops after years of feeling misunderstood, masking who you are, experiencing difficult relationships, or living in a nervous system that has never truly felt safe. Our approach integrates trauma-informed therapies that support both understanding and healing.
Relationships can become particularly challenging when communication styles, sensory needs, emotional regulation or attachment patterns differ. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, communicate your needs more effectively and build healthier, more connected relationships.
Therapy at Her Mind is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in current psychological research. Rather than applying the same approach to everyone, we tailor therapy to your unique experiences, strengths and goals.
Depending on your needs, therapy may integrate approaches including:
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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EMDR
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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
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Schema Therapy
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Attachment-informed therapy
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Mindfulness-based approaches
Her Mind accepts Mental Health Care Plans (MHCPs), which may entitle you to a Medicare rebate for eligible sessions. Ask your GP for a referral and plan if you'd like to access this.
For clients with private health insurance, an invoice can be provided after each session to submit for a rebate, check with your fund directly to confirm your level of cover for psychology services.
You're also welcome to see us without a Mental Health Care Plan or private health insurance, many clients choose to pay privately, whether by preference or because a rebate isn't available to them.
Therapy may be a good fit if you:
Feel constantly overwhelmed despite coping well on the outside
Are navigating ADHD, autism or wondering whether they may explain your experiences
Are experiencing burnout, chronic stress or emotional exhaustion
Are struggling through perimenopause or menopause
Find yourself caught in cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing or self-criticism
Want to better understand yourself rather than simply manage symptoms
Are looking for a therapist who understands internalised and high-masking presentations in women
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