Amanda is a trauma-informed Art Psychotherapist with a passion for healing trauma, building community, fostering connection, and rediscovering authenticity and creativity. She uses art-making to facilitate holistic, client-centered healing through a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and gentle psychotherapy. Offering in-person and online sessions tailored to individuals' unique needs, with a focus on positive psychology, Somatic EMDR, narrative therapy, and DBT. Amanda specialises in working with neurodiversity, trauma, the LGBTQIA+ community, women's issues, life transitions, maternity, parenting, anxiety, and depression. She has several years' experience working with young people and adults, and completed a bachelors of English Language and Literature at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, a certificate and diploma from the College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT), and a masters degree in Art Therapy from Western Sydney University. She is a Marsha Linehan certified DBT skills practitioner and a professional member of the Australian, New Zealand, and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).

Deborah brings a wealth of life experiences to her practice, drawn from a diverse background of working with people. Her impactful experiences coaching women amidst the challenges of the pandemic and navigating her rare disease fuelled her determination to make a meaningful difference in the lives she touches, leading her to psychotherapy. Deborah holds a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has recently graduated as a Bachelor of Psychological Science Degree and has recently completed training in Trauma-Informed Care and Practices. Deborah is interested in the impact of trauma-led life experiences that can impede personal growth. Trauma and attachment theories are her focus. Her speciality areas lie in the profound effect chronic illness has on daily life, unravelling the interpersonal complexities within workplace dynamics and social and familial relationships, and navigating the challenges associated with transitional life stages from young adulthood to retirement. Currently working as a counsellor for young people aged 12 to 24, Deborah’s speciality is with those affected by complex trauma while at the same time undergoing a significant life transition. Trained in person-centred technique and with a holistic view of each person, she engages in an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, incorporating modalities such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Felt Sense, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT, ACT & DBT), Existential, and Gestalt Therapy. Each modality is thoughtfully tailored to meet her client's unique experiences and needs. Deborah fosters a safe environment in her therapeutic space for clients to share their stories and embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Her passion lies in helping others discover and cultivate their best version of self through empowerment and strength-based practice.

Nerine is a counsellor, psychotherapist and yoga instructor who is deeply committed to helping others enhance their lives by nurturing mental and physical health. With an approachable, warm and caring personality, Nerine creates a supportive environment for her clients’ development. She specialises in a psychodynamic psychotherapy known as the Conversational Model. The theoretical framework of the Conversational Model depends mainly on the development of self in relationship, and the integration of unconscious traumatic memory. It has integrated psychoanalytic understanding with research in the fields of trauma and developmental theory, linguistics, memory and neurophysiology. Nerine believes in the intrinsic potential of all human beings for self-realisation. Nerine will help you discover your own potential and facilitate the creation of a happier, healthier you. To find out more or to book an appointment please call 0411 313 726, or email info@mindfulsynergi.com. We look forward to helping you begin your personal transformation to a life of increased balance and contentment!

Clinical nutritionist, Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, and Practice Manager. Rarnie McCudden is a dedicated clinical nutritionist who specialises in trauma-informed nutrition treatment. Rarnie's journey to wellness and awareness of the complicated relationship between trauma, nutrition, and overall health is very personal, impacted by her own experiences and those around her. These experiences not only shaped her career path, but also fueled her desire to learn more about how trauma affects our nutritional health and overall well-being. Rarnie has a Bachelor of Clinical Nutrition, Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine, Diploma of Practice Management, and is a member of the Australian Traditional Medical Society. She also qualifies for private health insurance, depending on the coverage. Clients explore a wide selection of services tailored to their specific needs. The emphasis is on developing a collaborative and multi-modal treatment plan, which includes conventional and functional pathology tests to identify the underlying causes of symptoms, as well as personalised diet plans and prescription-only supplements. Rarnie's knowledge covers a wide range of problems, but her primary focus is on managing stress, anxiety, and mental health conditions, demonstrating her dedication to assisting clients in reaching a balanced and enhanced quality of life. Aside from her professional endeavours, Rarnie finds joy and balance in activities such as Pilates, running a hobby farm, and caring for rescued animals, including her beloved two-legged Cavoodle, Oscar. These personal activities not only bring joy, but also demonstrate a comprehensive dedication to health, self-care, and the well-being of all living species. Rarnie creates a therapeutic place for her clients, inviting them on a journey of healing and personal growth, where they are met with understanding, sensitivity, and the greatest level of nutritional care. They embark on their wellness journey together, armed with knowledge and a shared dedication to long-term health and happiness.

Inspired by her own journey to inner strength, potential, and grace, our resident yoga therapist, Rut uses specific yoga practices or techniques to help you listen to your body and realise your own greatness. She blends specialised evidence-based, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) training and a passion for working therapeutically to help you process stored trauma and unconscious patterns so you can recover, gain confidence and develop positive habits in your life. This therapeutic and holistic approach allows the yoga to meet the student while taking small integrative steps towards self-efficacy and the ability to self-regulate in daily life. Her work will help you internally observe without judgement, relax, strengthen your nervous system and raise your vitality to cultivate true wellbeing. Rut’s wholehearted dedication to serving others, and natural ability to meet you wherever you are, allows her to provide a warm and nurturing space for your journey to recovery. She’ll help you breathe deeper, move more freely, and step more surely into life.

Driven by a passion for human connection and an innate curiosity about the human experience, Sarah offers a compassionate space for both individuals and couples seeking support. Her individual sessions are rooted in a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, where Sarah believes in guiding individuals on a journey of exploration with respect and gentleness. She emphasises that true growth and healing flourish when a sense of safety is established within oneself and in relationships. Sarah is interested in getting to know who you are as a person, weaving together various therapeutic modalities to best suit your unique needs, including Strength-based therapy, Attachment theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She’s passionate about working with individuals experiencing anxiety, challenging life transitions, grief and loss, and issues within their interpersonal relationships. She also works with couples who are looking to strengthen their connection and navigate conflict in healthier ways. Whether in individual or couples therapy, Sarah's overarching goal is to shed light on your experiences and equip you with the tools necessary for positive life changes.