A little bit about what we do at Mood & Mind. We’re a team of psychologists who work with clients to make changes in their lives, focused on emotional, behavioural and psychological treatment. We are different to psychiatrists, who are medical doctors focused on treating mental health conditions.
As psychologists, our goal is to always get to better as quickly as we can. However, sometimes when we are treating deep-rooted patterns and hurts, therapy cannot be a quick fix. Our psychologists will skillfully balance the fundamental need to create emotional safety while supporting you to address the root cause of your distress. We aim to foster your insight and help you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels steady, empowering, and genuinely supportive.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma isn’t stored like an ordinary memory. When something is overwhelming, frightening, or impossible to escape, the brain shifts into survival mode. Logic, language, and time step back — and the body takes over, doing exactly what it needs to do to keep you safe.
That’s why trauma lives in the nervous system, not as a clear story, but as sensations, reactions, and patterns of protection.
Remarkably, as trauma is held in the body, healing happens there too. With the right support, the nervous system can learn that the danger has passed. The body can soften, release what it’s been carrying, and return to the present. Healing isn’t about forgetting — it’s about helping your body feel safe enough to finally let go.
Our Hawthorn-based psychologists are skilled at treating a range of psychological conditions, but we have a special interest in navigating trauma, complex emotional difficulties, relationship wounds, and life transitions. We specialise in working with long-standing patterns rooted in childhood and developmental experiences, including complex PTSD, attachment injuries, anxiety, mood difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. Our approach is warm, relational, and tailored—integrating therapies such as EMDR, Schema Therapy, and trauma-informed care—to support meaningful, lasting change.
General Mental Health…
Mood & Mind Psychology offers compassionate, evidence-based psychological services for adolescents and adults facing general mental health difficulties, including stress, anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and the cumulative impact of life pressures. Our focus is on helping you to feel more regulated, confident, and equipped to manage everyday life with greater clarity and emotional resilience
