Collected Minds

Collected Minds High-quality online psychological therapy | Strong rural focus | Integrated GP Their efforts have been well-received.

We are a small team of clinicians who provide psychological therapy via Zoom, or phone if preferred. We have two mental health GPs who provide timely access to mental health care plans and referrals. All our clinicians have extensive experience working with clients from rural and remote areas. Individual sessions are available to book with our psychologists, and our mental health social worker provides individual, couple or family (2-3 individuals) counselling. Background

We have a long history of delivering quality psychological therapy to communities with limited access to services. In 2010, clinical psychologist Kate McSweeney began her practice in the beautiful township of Mansfield in North East Victoria. Mansfield Psychology soon became a thriving, multi-clinician practice, with a reputation for providing responsive, informed and reliable services to the Mansfield community and surrounds. Following the devastating Black Summer bushfire season and the subsequent Covid-19 pandemic, Mansfield Psychology struggled to meet the rising demand for services. As a partnership between Kate and clinical psychologist Olivia Clayton, Mansfield Psychology recruited remote psychologists to deliver services through Telehealth, enabling a greater capacity to service what had become an ever-growing waitlist. Kate and Olivia soon saw the value of increasing access to services throughout their community, and while they have their roots firmly in North East Victoria, they were convinced that other rural and remote areas Australia-wide could benefit too. Recognising the need for access to exceptional psychological therapy, in September 2022 Kate and Olivia decided to rebrand as Collected Minds. They added Mental Health GPs to the team, to provide timely access to referrals, and a standard of collaborative care often overlooked in mental health services. Please contact us to discuss an appointment.

25/07/2026

Talking with children about distressing news stories. Our director and clinical psychologist and director, Olivia Clayton, spoke with Jo Printz on ABC Shepparton Breakfast, 16th July 2026

26/06/2026

Tune in to ABC Shepparton Breakfast with Jo Printz at 7.40am on the third Thursday of each month for live chats with our director and clinical psychologist, Olivia Clayton

Loneliness is increasingly being recognised as a public health issue, not simply an individual problem.Our Director and ...
22/06/2026

Loneliness is increasingly being recognised as a public health issue, not simply an individual problem.

Our Director and Clinical Psychologist, Olivia Clayton, recently spoke with news.com.au about the rise in loneliness among young adults, particularly the challenges faced by people who have moved away from home, relocated to a new community, or are trying to build a life and social network from scratch.

The article explores the lasting impact of COVID, changing social patterns, and the reality that many people – including expats and those moving to regional communities for work – can find themselves feeling disconnected despite being surrounded by others.

One of the key messages Olivia shared is that loneliness is far more common than many people realise. Feeling disconnected does not mean there is something wrong with you, and meaningful connection is still possible.

As humans, we are wired for connection. Building friendships and finding a sense of belonging often takes time, vulnerability and repeated opportunities to show up.

This conversation feels particularly relevant in regional communities like ours, where many people are newcomers, seasonal workers, or living away from family and long-standing support networks.

You can read the article here:

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/mental-health/why-your-20s-in-australia-can-be-the-loneliest-era-of-your-life/news-story/51a828112461ad0a14a0cd7d60aa9cd0

Australia is one of the best countries in the world, and has many foreigners eager to move here.

18/06/2026

Burnout and fatigue in rural communities. Our director and clinical psychologist Olivia Clayton spoke with Sandra Moon on ABC Goulburn Murray breakfast 18th June 2026

23/05/2026

As we head into winter, finding ways to stay socially connected becomes particularly important.

In this interview with Sandra Moon on ABC Goulburn Murray Breakfast (21 May 2026), clinical psychologist and director of Collected Minds, Olivia Clayton, discusses how isolation can creep in during colder months, why connection matters psychologically, and some simple, realistic ways to stay connected even when motivation is low.

Sometimes small moments of connection can make a really meaningful difference.

21/05/2026

Clinical psychologist Olivia Clayton chatted live with ABC Shepparton’s Jo Printz on 21st May 2026 about the importance of maintaining social connections as we head into winter, and how.

Today, on Administrative Professionals Day, we recognise two very special people at Collected Minds - Bec and Gabi.Bec, ...
30/04/2026

Today, on Administrative Professionals Day, we recognise two very special people at Collected Minds - Bec and Gabi.

Bec, our new Practice Manager, lives and works in rural NSW. Bec brings care, calm organisation and compassion to supporting our clients and team Mondays-Thursdays. Bec is studying her Masters in Social Work and we are thrilled to have her on board.

Gabi, our administration assistant since 2023, balances her studies in Medicine with supporting our team and clients on Fridays. She brings exceptional warmth and efficiency to her work.

We feel very lucky to have them both.

Collected Minds is an online psychology practice dedicated to providing high-quality mental health support to individuals in rural & regional areas.

(03) 5753 6621
[email protected]

25/04/2026

Collected Minds’ Clinical Psychologist Olivia Clayton chatted live 21 April 2026 with ABC Shepparton’s Jo Printz about AI chats: benefits and pitfalls

Update on our advocacy work: advocating for Medicare to reinstate access to GP Mental Health Care Plans via video consul...
10/04/2026

Update on our advocacy work: advocating for Medicare to reinstate access to GP Mental Health Care Plans via video consult, without requiring a prior in-person visit

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Mansfied, Victoria, VIC
3722

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Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm

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+61357536621

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