Mindwindow psychology
Mindwindow psychology
Mindwindow psychology

Mindwindow Psychology is a boutique private practice on the Northern Gold Coast, offering a retreat-like ambience nestled in leafy Maudsland.

Mindwindow Psychology is a boutique psychology practice on the Northern Gold Coast, bringing together independent mental health practitioners who offer compassionate, personalised psychological care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our retreat-like practice has been thoughtfully designed to create a sense of calm from the moment you walk through the door. Soft lighting, natural textures, soothing music and carefully curated furnishings invite you to slow down, settle in and feel a little more at ease.

With a selection of herbal teas and a small library of our favourite self-help books, we’ve considered the little things that make your visit feel less clinical and more personal.

Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, seeking support through a difficult time or simply looking to understand yourself a little better, our practitioners bring a diverse range of experience and therapeutic approaches to help you find the support you need.

Mindwindow Psychology is a boutique private practice on the Northern Gold Coast, offering a retreat-like ambience nestled in leafy Maudsland.

Mindwindow Psychology is a boutique psychology practice on the Northern Gold Coast, bringing together independent mental health practitioners who offer compassionate, personalised psychological care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our retreat-like practice has been thoughtfully designed to create a sense of calm from the moment you walk through the door. Soft lighting, natural textures, soothing music and carefully curated furnishings invite you to slow down, settle in and feel a little more at ease.

With a selection of herbal teas and a small library of our favourite self-help books, we’ve considered the little things that make your visit feel less clinical and more personal.

Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, seeking support through a difficult time or simply looking to understand yourself a little better, our practitioners bring a diverse range of experience and therapeutic approaches to help you find the support you need.

Mindwindow Psychology is a boutique private practice on the Northern Gold Coast, offering a retreat-like ambience nestled in leafy Maudsland.

Mindwindow Psychology is a boutique psychology practice on the Northern Gold Coast, bringing together independent mental health practitioners who offer compassionate, personalised psychological care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our retreat-like practice has been thoughtfully designed to create a sense of calm from the moment you walk through the door. Soft lighting, natural textures, soothing music and carefully curated furnishings invite you to slow down, settle in and feel a little more at ease.

With a selection of herbal teas and a small library of our favourite self-help books, we’ve considered the little things that make your visit feel less clinical and more personal.

Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, seeking support through a difficult time or simply looking to understand yourself a little better, our practitioners bring a diverse range of experience and therapeutic approaches to help you find the support you need.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Mindwindow is a comfort zone, a place of connection, and somewhere that you can feel safe, seen & supported.

At Mindwindow, we recognise that feeling safe, seen and supported can make all the difference when seeking psychological care.

Our name was inspired by the window of tolerance, a concept developed by Dr Daniel Siegel that describes our capacity to navigate emotions, challenges and everyday stress while remaining within a manageable state of arousal.

This understanding has helped shape the way we’ve created Mindwindow. From the calming atmosphere of our practice to the compassionate, individualised approaches of the independent practitioners who work here, every detail is intended to support a positive therapeutic experience.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Mindwindow is a comfort zone, a place of connection, and somewhere that you can feel safe, seen & supported.

At Mindwindow, we recognise that feeling safe, seen and supported can make all the difference when seeking psychological care.

Our name was inspired by the window of tolerance, a concept developed by Dr Daniel Siegel that describes our capacity to navigate emotions, challenges and everyday stress while remaining within a manageable state of arousal.

This understanding has helped shape the way we’ve created Mindwindow. From the calming atmosphere of our practice to the compassionate, individualised approaches of the independent practitioners who work here, every detail is intended to support a positive therapeutic experience.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Mindwindow is a comfort zone, a place of connection, and somewhere that you can feel safe, seen & supported.

At Mindwindow, we recognise that feeling safe, seen and supported can make all the difference when seeking psychological care.

Our name was inspired by the window of tolerance, a concept developed by Dr Daniel Siegel that describes our capacity to navigate emotions, challenges and everyday stress while remaining within a manageable state of arousal.

This understanding has helped shape the way we’ve created Mindwindow. From the calming atmosphere of our practice to the compassionate, individualised approaches of the independent practitioners who work here, every detail is intended to support a positive therapeutic experience.

FIND YOUR SUPPORT

Our team of mental health professionals work with a comprehensive range of mental health concerns across the lifespan.

From childhood through to adulthood, our independent practitioners offer support across a diverse range of mental health concerns, experiences and life challenges.

Whether you’re navigating something difficult, seeking greater understanding or simply looking for someone to talk to, explore the areas below to find a practitioner whose experience and approach align with your needs.

Everyone comes to therapy for different reasons. Start by exploring the areas you’d like support with, or scroll further to browse our practitioners profiles.

FIND YOUR SUPPORT

Our team of mental health professionals work with a comprehensive range of mental health concerns across the lifespan.

From childhood through to adulthood, our independent practitioners offer support across a diverse range of mental health concerns, experiences and life challenges.

Whether you’re navigating something difficult, seeking greater understanding or simply looking for someone to talk to, explore the areas below to find a practitioner whose experience and approach align with your needs.

Everyone comes to therapy for different reasons. Start by exploring the areas you’d like support with, or scroll further to browse our practitioners profiles.

Trauma & PTSD

Support for trauma and PTSD, drawing on EMDR, IFS and evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches tailored to each person.

Relationships & Intimacy

A supportive space to explore relationships, intimacy, sexuality and connection, either as an individual or couple.

Anxiety & Overwhelm

 Support to understand and work through anxiety and overwhelm, while building a greater sense of calm, confidence and emotional safety.

Life Transitions

A supportive space to navigate change, loss and uncertainty, and to make sense of who you are as life moves into a new chapter.

Trauma & PTSD

Support for trauma and PTSD, drawing on EMDR, IFS and evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches tailored to each person.

Relationships & Intimacy

A supportive space to explore relationships, intimacy, sexuality and connection, either as an individual or couple.

Anxiety & Overwhelm

 Support to understand and work through anxiety and overwhelm, while building a greater sense of calm, confidence and emotional safety.

Life Transitions

A supportive space to navigate change, loss and uncertainty, and to make sense of who you are as life moves into a new chapter.

Neurodivergence

Neurodiversity-affirming support that honours different ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world.

Gender & Sexuality

Affirming, inclusive psychological support to explore gender, sexuality, identity, relationships and self-acceptance.

Neurodivergence

Neurodiversity-affirming support that honours different ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world.

Gender & Sexuality

Affirming, inclusive psychological support to explore gender, sexuality, identity, relationships and self-acceptance.

Stress & Burnout

Support for chronic stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout, helping you establish healthier boundaries and regain balance.

Grief & Loss

Compassionate support through bereavement, separation and other significant losses, allowing space to process grief in your own way.

Stress & Burnout

Support for chronic stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout, helping you establish healthier boundaries and regain balance.

Grief & Loss

Compassionate support through bereavement, separation and other significant losses, allowing space to process grief in your own way.

Children & Adolescents

Age-appropriate psychological support for children and young people navigating emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges.

Depression & Mood

Support for low mood, depression and emotional difficulties, helping you reconnect with yourself and the things that matter.

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

Compassionate support for intrusive thoughts, obsessive thinking and associated anxiety, with approaches tailored to individual needs.

NDIS Therapy Supports

Individualised psychological support for eligible NDIS participants, focused on emotional wellbeing, daily functioning and personal goals.

Children & Adolescents

Age-appropriate psychological support for children and young people navigating emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges.

Depression & Mood

Support for low mood, depression and emotional difficulties, helping you reconnect with yourself and the things that matter.

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

Compassionate support for intrusive thoughts, obsessive thinking and associated anxiety, with approaches tailored to individual needs.

NDIS Therapy Supports

Individualised psychological support for eligible NDIS participants, focused on emotional wellbeing, daily functioning and personal goals.

FIND YOUR THERAPIST

Find the right therapist for you

At Mindwindow, we’re proud to bring together a diverse community of independent mental health practitioners, each offering their own experience, therapeutic approaches and areas of interest.

While every practitioner brings something unique, we share a commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and understood, regardless of their background, abilities, gender identity, sexuality or life experiences.

Our practitioners offer a range of psychological services, with eligible appointments supported by Medicare, private health insurance, WorkCover Queensland, QPS Self Refer, Victim Assist, The National Redress Scheme, CTP Insurance and the NDIS. Funding arrangements, fees and eligibility vary between practitioners.

Explore the profiles below to learn more about our practitioners, their approaches and areas of interest, and find someone who feels right for you.

FIND YOUR THERAPIST

Find the right therapist for you

At Mindwindow, we’re proud to bring together a diverse community of independent mental health practitioners, each offering their own experience, therapeutic approaches and areas of interest.

While every practitioner brings something unique, we share a commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and understood, regardless of their background, abilities, gender identity, sexuality or life experiences.

Our practitioners offer a range of psychological services, with eligible appointments supported by Medicare, private health insurance, WorkCover Queensland, QPS Self Refer, Victim Assist, The National Redress Scheme, CTP Insurance and the NDIS. Funding arrangements, fees and eligibility vary between practitioners.

Explore the profiles below to learn more about our practitioners, their approaches and areas of interest, and find someone who feels right for you.

Deanne Blackman

PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Deanne supports adults (20+) and couples navigating relationships, intimacy, sexual wellbeing and the impacts of trauma. Her warm, compassionate approach creates a supportive space for healing, connection and personal growth.

Deanne Blackman

PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Deanne supports adults (20+) and couples navigating relationships, intimacy, sexual wellbeing and the impacts of trauma. Her warm, compassionate approach creates a supportive space for healing, connection and personal growth.

Brooke Smith

PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST REGISTRAR

Brooke supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on EMDR, somatic and integrative therapies, she offers compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming care with a focus on meaningful, lasting healing.

Brooke Smith

PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST REGISTRAR

Brooke supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on EMDR, somatic and integrative therapies, she offers compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming care with a focus on meaningful, lasting healing.

Samantha Vidler

TRAUMA THERAPIST | ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER

Sam supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and relationship difficulties. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she offers a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed approach to healing, drawing on EMDR, somatic psychotherapy and other evidence-based therapies.

Samantha Vidler

TRAUMA THERAPIST &
ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER

Sam supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout and relationship difficulties. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she offers a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed approach to healing, drawing on EMDR, somatic psychotherapy and other evidence-based therapies.

Melissa Wotton

PSYCHOLOGIST

Melissa supports children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, emotional difficulties and life challenges, with a particular interest in childhood development, parenting and family wellbeing.

Melissa Wotton

PSYCHOLOGIST

Melissa supports children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, emotional difficulties and life challenges, with a particular interest in childhood development, parenting and family wellbeing.

Danielle Redding

PSYCHOLOGIST

Danielle supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, emotional overwhelm and relationship challenges. Drawing on EMDR and parts-based therapies, she offers a compassionate, culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to healing and personal growth.

Danielle Redding

PSYCHOLOGIST

Danielle supports adults navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, emotional overwhelm and relationship challenges. Drawing on EMDR and parts-based therapies, she offers a compassionate, culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to healing and personal growth.

Mindwindow Psychology

OUR SERVICES

Our practitioners offer a range of evidence-based services to support you on your journey towards better mental health. Clinical areas of treatment & support include (but are not limited to)...

𓇣 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)

𓇣 ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

𓇣 Attachment-Based Psychotherapy

𓇣 Narrative Therapy

𓇣 IFS (Internal Family Systems)

𓇣 Play Therapy

𓇣 CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy)

𓇣 CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

𓇣 ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy)

𓇣 BSP (Brainspotting)

𓇣 RET (Radical Exposure Tapping)

𓇣 CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

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OUR SERVICES

We offer a range of evidence-based services to support you on your journey towards better mental health. Clinical areas of treatment & support include (but are not limited to)...

Mindwindow Psychology

𓇣   EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)

𓇣   ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

𓇣   Attachment-Based Psychotherapy

𓇣   Narrative Therapy

𓇣   IFS (Internal Family Systems)

𓇣   Play Therapy

𓇣   CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy)

𓇣   CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

𓇣   ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy)

𓇣   BSP (Brainspotting)

𓇣   RET (Radical Exposure Tapping)

𓇣   CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

OUR SERVICES

We offer a range of evidence-based services to support you on your journey towards better mental health. Clinical areas of treatment & support include (but are not limited to)...

Mindwindow Psychology

𓇣   EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)

𓇣   ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

𓇣   Attachment-Based Psychotherapy

𓇣   Narrative Therapy

𓇣   IFS (Internal Family Systems)

𓇣   Play Therapy

𓇣   CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy)

𓇣   CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

𓇣   ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy)

𓇣   BSP (Brainspotting)

𓇣   RET (Radical Exposure Tapping)

𓇣   CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

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