This is a therapy service that focuses on wellness and resilience building.
The therapist will work with the client to build on their skills and resources to reach the goals that they wish to achieve.
In this therapy service the client will lead the direction and outcomes of the therapy.
This approach is guided by the belief that the most effective person for creating change is the client. The client is the only person who has lived in their ‘shoes’ and is the only person who knows how to successfully navigate their life.
This therapy service is open to everyone from all walks of life.
This includes:
Specialising in working with Children and Youth and their Families to support their mental well-being and move towards positive change.
Therapeutic support provided to Adults on their journey to overcome various life challenges and mental health.
Extensive experience with ASD and Mental Health, and other Neurodiverse children, teens and adults.
Provides therapeutic support in an affirming way that encourages acceptance and understanding of Neurodivergence / Neurodiversity, in order to build a positive sense of self that can move towards successful navigation of the environment.
This is a Neurodivergent Affirming therapy service that considers the needs of the neurodiverse person during the therapeutic process.
The therapist provides psychotherapy in an integrative way that is tailored to the unique needs of the individual presenting for support.
One of the psychotherapies that aligns with the values of the therapist is Act
The therapist also utilises Creative Therapies to assist the therapeutic process when it can be difficult to express or access the internal world. This can be particularly effective when supporting young people.
The therapy service is based in the heart of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia at Mental Health Wellbeing Co, Shop 1, 7-9 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore 4558 Qld.
Telehealth sessions also available. Conducting the session over the phone or via online communication is a convenient, flexible and effective medium for accessing therapy. This can be particularly useful for people who have caring arrangements, busy schedules or travel limitations. Research has shown that telephone therapy is just as effective as face to face therapy.
Book Now online or email your contact details to admin@presentmindstherapy.com.au or phone 0493 449 558 to arrange an appointment. Appointment times are very flexible and include business and after business hours and weekends.
The fee for a 1 hour session:
Reduced Fee: Further concession available on request, as per need basis.
For Medicare Rebate of $79.05 talk to your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan (available for in person and telehealth sessions) and provide the GP with my details:
Jonathan Porter
Medicare No. 6352102H
U1, 7-9 Plaza Parade
Maroochydore 4558 Qld
Ph: 0493 449 558
Fax: (07) 5406 2005
admin@presentmindstherapy.com.au
My name is Jonathan. I am a Mental Health Social Worker with a strong background in providing therapeutic support to children, young people, families and adults.
I believe that the person seeking support is best positioned to lead the direction of their own life, and that my role in their journey is to provide an opportunity where they can grow, learn and overcome the obstacles standing in their way to achieving their full potential.
As a Mental Health Social Worker, I integrate proven psychological strategies and skills to help you overcome the challenges you are facing, in order to achieve your goals.
I hold qualifications as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BSW), a Masters in Counselling (M.Couns) and come with 10 years practitioner experience.