These team members provide psychology and/or counselling in a variety of modalities and work together to empower and assist a wide range of clients. Our team includes a mental health social worker, registered psychologist, counsellor and a women’s success coach and mentor. Read excerpts here or access detailed information on each practitioner via the menu.
Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health Social Worker - Fiona Cuskelly
Fiona is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and is a registered as a Medicare Provider. Some children and adolescents will be able to access a G.P. Mental Health Care Plan and will be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Fiona can help children, adolescents and young adults who may have some issues with anxiety and phobias, depression or other mood disorders, trauma, emotional regulation, grief and loss and relationship difficulties with peers or family. Fiona is able to assist children and adolescents or parents in individual sessions or work with parents and children together to assist strengthening communication and relationships.
Fiona has significant experience in child and adolescent mental health settings and has a holistic approach when working with clients and families. Fiona has a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Psychology and has completed a Developmental Psychiatry Course which had a focus on assessment of children and adolescents.
Fiona has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Skills Training such as social skills, stress management, parenting skills and emotional regulation.
Fiona is passionate about working with children and adolescents and their families, wishing to assist them improve their quality of life.
Call Yin Health today on 5438 8387 to make an appointment with Fiona. Or enquire via our contact form and we will call you.
For more information about our Mental Health Social Worker services, click here
Psychologists & Counsellors
Psychologist - Dr Barbara Haddon
Dr Barbara Haddon has extensive experience working in private practice and has worked with clients who are unemployed in the public sector. Barbara has a strong interest in women's health, spending many years in the medical research field investigating factors contributing to such conditions as endometriosis and infertility.
Barbara is a firm believer in holistic wellbeing and takes a positive, integrated approach to supporting strong emotional and physical health, recognising the importance of the mind-body connection. Barbara supports Clients to use their strengths, as they progress towards their goals. Her approach is solution-focused and practical, including a blend of psycho-education, skills training and cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Barbara has lived on the Sunshine Coast with her husband and two daughters since 1999. She is committed to giving back to the region and has a history of community engagement.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:
• anxiety
• depression
• nicotine dependence
• sleep problems
• interpersonal/relationship challenges
• health and stress related concerns
• work-life and study-work-life issues
• vocational and occupational development support
QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of Queensland, 1993)
• Honours Degree (Psychology) (University of Queensland, 1994)
• Doctor of Philosophy (University of the Sunshine Coast, 2011)
• Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Registered Medicare Provider
• Cancer Council Queensland QUIT educator and facilitator
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – experienced trainer and facilitator
Interventions with Barbara run for six to twelve sessions (in a twelve month period), from weekly, fortnightly to monthly appointments. Bulk-billing through Medicare is available if referred by a treating General Practitioner, under an appropriate Plan.
To make an appointment, click here or call us Ph: 07 5438 8387
Psychologist - Nicola Mitchell
Nicola is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and is registered as a Medicare provider so that Medicare rebates are available for clients referred by a GP. Nicola can help with issues such as anxiety, depression or other mood disorders, phobias, substance abuse problems, adjustment disorders and managing transitional change, trauma, pain, grief and loss, relationship problems, parenting and sexual problems. She is also experienced in vocational counselling.
As a married mother of two, Nicola knows how difficult it can be to balance home and career and the stresses that this can cause. So, she can also help with managing everyday stress and conflict and achieving that all elusive sense of happiness and well-being.
As required by Medicare, Nicola uses therapies that have been shown by extensive research to be effective. Her approach is solution-oriented, very practical and designed to help you achieve your goals in the shortest possible time.
Her service provision is of course confidential and her aim is to offer a supportive, non-judgemental environment to explore and address your areas of concern.
Nicola has considerable experience in working in occupational psychology and the rehabilitation sector and so also provides the following corporate services:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Psychological Assessments
- Vocational Assessments
- Tailored Group Programs
- Early Intervention Services
The thought of seeking help for mental health problems can be a bit frightening so if you are a bit unsure please contact Nicola via Yin Health on 5438 8387 to determine if she is the right person for you.
For more information about our Counselling and Psychology services, click here
Psychologist - Jenny Cook
Jennifer is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and is registered as a Medicare provide. She is also registered with Workcover and EAP services.
She has experience in both the public and private sectors, having worked in adult mental health, disability services and in private hospital and private practice settings both here on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane. In addition, she is currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
Jennifer values holistic health care and working collaboratively within a team of practitioners with various specialties including your GP help you become the best version of yourself. She provides a non-judgmental, confidential space in which to tackle your concerns, no matter how small they may seem. Having recently had her first baby, she is familiar with the struggles faced by working mums juggling family and work life and can teach you strategies to achieve balance and a sense of peace and fulfillment.
Jennifer practices within a combined Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Accceptance & Commitment Therapy framework, with special interests in Mindfulness and Schema Therapy. Her goal is optimal outcomes for women with the following concerns
- mood disorders (including Bipolar Disorder and Post-Natal Depression)
- anxiety disorders (including phobias and Postr Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- low self-esteem and self-confidence
- difficulties managing stress
- grief and loss
- interpersonal/relationship issues (including communication and assertiveness)
- difficulties with work-life and work-study-life balance
- anger problems
- drug and alcohol dependence
- eating disorders
- trauma
QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Griffith University, 2007)
• Masters in Psychology (Clinical) (University of Sunshine Coast, to be completed)
• Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Registered Medicare Provider
Bulk-billing through Medicare is available to clients with a Health Care Card if referred by a treating General Practitioner, under a Mental Health Care Plan. Private health care rebates also available.
To make an appointment, click here or call us Ph: 07 5438 8387
Health Coach
Minda is a Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer, Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Matrix Therapist & Behavioural Profiler. Wellness coaching focuses on mental and physical behaviours relating to nutrition, exercise, weight control, healthy living, stress management & life balance. She applies evidence-based techniques from coaching psychology and positive psychology to assist her clients to master wellness and optimal health through cognitive and behaviour change.
- Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming:
- NLP Performance Coach
- Certified Practitioner of Matrix Therapies
- Life Coach (International Coaching Federation Accredited)
- Certified Trainer of Coaching
- Accredited Consultant & Trainer of Extended DISC
- Personal Trainer
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Effective Movement Trainer
- First Aid Officer
Minda is the Founder and Director of Figure 8 Wellness, an online wellness centre for women. She is the author of the “I am woman” Book Series, the eBook “8 Skips to Extraordinary Wellness”, the Article Series “Extraordinary Wellness for Working Mums” and is co-author of the book “Extraordinary YOU – The Art of Living a Lusciously Spirited, Vibrant Life”. Minda is also a happy and busy, working mum and wife.
From 1990 to 2010, Minda pursued a successful career with a range of global technology companies such as iSOFT and Computer Associates (CA). After holding a number of strategic sales and senior management positions in Australia and the UK, Minda decided to concentrate on her passion for fitness and wellbeing by establishing Figure 8 Wellness in 2010. Today, she is focused exclusively on using her innate coaching, management and goal setting skills to help working women from all walks of life achieve health, happiness and life success.
Check out her full profile at:http://www.figure8wellness.com.au/about_minda
For information about her packages and session costs, click here
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