Mind Life Clinic

Mind Life Clinic Mind Life Clinic supports mental health with personalised care. Mind Life Clinic Director Damien Adler also has a fortnightly guest spot on a ABC radio.

Through counselling, group workshops, tailored programs, and EAPs, we help clients and workplaces build resilience, wellbeing, and a brighter, healthier future. We provide a full range of psychological services including treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, weight management, relationship issues and much more across all age groups. We also provide services to organisations including Employee

Assistance Programs (EAPs), training, and staff and career development. We love helping people learn more about psychology by contributing on all things psychological to local and national media outlets. We have made appearances in The Age, Cleo, Madison Magazine, Australian Women's Weekly, Sunday Life, The Courier, Enterprise and many more. (Please note if you have any urgent concerns for your mental health you can seek assistance at your local emergency department or by calling the local area mental health services in your area 24 / 7. The area mental health service can be reached on 03 5320 4100.)

Our sensory experiences influence the way in which we feel, motivate, engage and behave in our everyday activities 💭
04/08/2026

Our sensory experiences influence the way in which we feel, motivate, engage and behave in our everyday activities 💭

🌳 Join us for a gentle walk this Friday 🌳Whether you are looking to build social connections, discuss your goals or enjo...
30/07/2026

🌳 Join us for a gentle walk this Friday 🌳

Whether you are looking to build social connections, discuss your goals or enjoy a mindful walk, our walking group welcomes you along.

Every Walk Supports Better Wellbeing 🚶🌳
24/07/2026

Every Walk Supports Better Wellbeing 🚶🌳

It is important to take a day to rest when you need time to regenerate.Today, Ginny is taking a mental health day to res...
24/07/2026

It is important to take a day to rest when you need time to regenerate.

Today, Ginny is taking a mental health day to rest, recharge, and look after her own wellbeing. 🐾

It is a reminder to us all that self care is essential.

Although Ginny is staying home today, we would like to remind you that the Walking Group is still going ahead as planned! We'd love to see you there for some fresh air, friendly conversation and connection.

Thriving with ADHD - ADHD Group ProgramHave you been recently diagnosed with ADHD? We are here to help you thrive.Mind L...
20/07/2026

Thriving with ADHD - ADHD Group Program

Have you been recently diagnosed with ADHD? We are here to help you thrive.

Mind Life Clinic is offering an ADHD Group Program to provide guidance and information about your diagnosis. We are here to support you in understanding and navigating ADHD, learn helpful strategies, address everyday challenges and embrace your strengths.

This upcoming 6-week program begins on Thursday 23rd July, led by our Clinic Director and Psychologist - Kyle De Leeuw.

Time: 10.00-11.30am
Venue: Ballarat
Cost: $95 per week

NDIS funding or Medicare rebates available.

Thriving with ADHD - Self CompassionLiving with ADHD can sometimes make you feel like you're falling short, especially w...
19/07/2026

Thriving with ADHD - Self Compassion

Living with ADHD can sometimes make you feel like you're falling short, especially when it comes to meeting daily expectations. This can lead to feelings of shame, frustration and sadness.

Practicing self compassion is an adaptive way of combatting negative feelings associated with external misunderstandings, stereotypes and blame.

Thriving with ADHD - Emotion RegulationThose with ADHD are more likely to experience understimulation and overstimulatio...
18/07/2026

Thriving with ADHD - Emotion Regulation

Those with ADHD are more likely to experience understimulation and overstimulation, which can significantly influence emotions.

These zones and their emotional impacts are:

- Overload, characterised by heightened anxiety
- Overstimulation, which can cause stress
- Calmness, which leads to engagement
- Understimulation, often a lack of motivation

Thriving with ADHD - Executive FunctionExecutive functioning is important for thinking critically, flexibly and creative...
17/07/2026

Thriving with ADHD - Executive Function

Executive functioning is important for thinking critically, flexibly and creatively to reach our goals. It also helps us to plan, focus and multitask.

Individuals diagnosed with ADHD are advanced in areas such as creativity and passion, but often have fewer resources in executive areas, which can result in feeling overwhelmed.

To support executive function with ADHD, it is important to:
- Support working memory
- Monitor thoughts, behaviours and emotions
- Practice helpful organising and planning strategies

Thriving with ADHD - Self-RegulationWhat is emotional dysregulation?Cognitive, behavioural and emotional dysregulation c...
16/07/2026

Thriving with ADHD - Self-Regulation

What is emotional dysregulation?

Cognitive, behavioural and emotional dysregulation can occur in day-to-day life whenever we are feeling stressed, anxious or overstimulated.

Dysregulation can make it difficult to concentrate on tasks, managing time and organising our ideas.

It is important to self regulate when:
- The environment is overly stimulating
- You must conserve your resources
- There are many environmental distractions

Simple steps such as playing background music, taking a movement break and removing clutter are helpful self-regulation strategies.

What is a Sensory Assessment?A sensory assessment explores how your brain responds to sensory information. This can be b...
16/07/2026

What is a Sensory Assessment?

A sensory assessment explores how your brain responds to sensory information. This can be beneficial for individuals who want to learn more about their sensory preferences and learn skills to support regulation.

How your sensory profile matches the environment has a strong impact on how we feel, think and behave in everyday life.

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