Welcome to Mind Matters Christian Counselling...

Thank you for your interest in the therapeutic services I offer.

You might be wondering what counselling (commonly called talk therapy) is like. Well, in therapy, you and your concerns are the priority. I provide an atmosphere of privacy, trust and understanding—a safe place where you won’t be judged as we explore and work through the challenges causing you distress.

It’s a journey you don’t have to walk alone.

My Practice

At Mind Matters Christian Counselling, I work with adolescents, adult individuals, and couples—whether married or dating. I collaborate with my clients using evidence-based therapeutic strategies to strive for optimal results.

Adolescents

Adolescents

I work with adolescents (ages 11 to 18) on emotional and social issues. Adolescence is a time of mental and physical change. Puberty can cause confusion as hormonal changes start affecting moods and thoughts. Counselling can help young people make sense of and manage their feelings, behaviours and thinking so that they understand themselves and their world better.

Individuals

Individuals

Individual adult sessions are done on a one-on-one basis. It allows for the building of a therapeutic relationship in a space that is confidential, caring and non-judgmental. Clients are allowed to explore their thoughts and feelings, work through challenges, identify areas for change and set goals to work towards these changes. A treatment plan is built around the challenges and goals that clients want to work on.

Couples

Couples

Couples therapy is for two individuals in an intimate partner relationship who are seeking to overcome relationship challenges. Therapy provides a safe space for couples to work together, but also individually, in a therapeutic, supportive environment. They create and work towards goals that can improve the quality of their relationship, resolve conflicts, improve communication or enhance intimacy.

Modality of Service

Services involve working face-to-face in Murwillumbah, NSW.  Telehealth services are available using online platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet.

Hours of Service

My hours of service are 4-7PM Monday to Thursday, and 12-7 PM on Sunday.

Fee Structure

The fee is $110 for an individual session lasting 50-60 minutes and $150 for a couple’s session lasting 75-90 minutes.

Therapeutic Techniques

Some of my preferred techniques include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is proven to be effective for working through anxious and depressive symptoms. It is a short-term, goal-oriented treatment that uses a practical approach to problem-solving. It aims to change the way people feel by altering patterns of thinking or behaviours that are at the root of their difficulties.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims to promote lasting relief for those in therapy by discovering realistic solutions as quickly as possible. This minimises the amount of time people are in therapy, so instead of spending long periods of time sorting through issues, you can be living your best life. 

Art and Play Therapy is the preferred method to work with children as it helps them to express their inner thoughts and feelings in a way that is creative and nonthreatening. It is also used for helping adolescents to create emotional connectedness, improve self-esteem, and enhance relationships with peers and family members.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy is effective for working with couples. It draws on psychologists John and Julie Gottman’s 40 years of relationship research and clinical practice where they have identified the elements it takes for relationships to last—among all types of couples across all phases of life.

Mental Health Challenges

Mental health problems are a common human experience that affect around one in four people in any given year. They range from common problems, such as depression and anxiety, to rarer problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

All kinds of people from all walks of life can be affected and it’s likely that, when sufferers find a combination of self-care, treatment and support that works for them, they will get better.

I offer interventions for the following mental health challenges:

Depression

Depression

Depression is an intense feeling of sadness or gloom that lasts for more than a couple of weeks and involves feelings of low self-worth and an awful sense of hopelessness.

Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal Ideation

Sometimes the mind is so dark, it can be hard to see any possibility for future happiness, but know that it is possible to recover from suicidal thoughts.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Normal anxious feelings are common responses to a stressful situation. Anxiety is a problem when these feelings don’t subside after the situation is resolved. It’s manifested in your thinking (“I’m losing my mind”), feeling (nervousness) and physiology (racing heart).

Stress

Stress

Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense real or imagined danger the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process. Stress is different for everyone so your approach to minimize it must be personalized.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is like living two lives. One is where you “pretend” everything is alright, and the other is where your heart silently screams in pain.

Anger Management

Anger Management

It’s okay to feel angry, but sometimes anger is expressed in an abusive, violent or negative way, and this is unacceptable. Need help managing your anger?

Relationship Issues

Relationship Issues

When your partner is upset with you it’s almost always about something deeper. Explore that. Breathe, listen, and ask questions. Seek to understand their position.

Premarital Counselling

Premarital Counselling

Many people assume counselling is only for couples facing challenges, but premarital counselling helps you learn how to identify issues and handle the conflicts that inevitably arise in a marriage.

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A Bit About Me...

I am passionate about caring for matters of the mind and believe mental health is an integral part of overall wellbeing. I value a holistic approach to counselling that recognises the importance of caring for both body and mind using the R.E.C.R.E.A.T.E. principles:

   R- Relationship
   E -Environment
   C – Choice
   R – Rest
   E – Exercise
   A – Activity / Meaningful Occupation
   T – Trust in God
   E – Eating Well

I am a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association and the Jamaican Psychological Association and hold a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University, Australia.

I am a professional Christian counsellor with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults and adolescents through individual and couples counselling. I have experience providing therapy via telehealth and online platforms.

My work is grounded in evidence-informed, client-centered practice, with a focus on promoting mental and emotional wellbeing through the laws of health as God intends it.

Hopal Grant-McClintock

Get in touch

To get in touch or book a session, call me on:

0402 431 713

Or email me at the following address:

contact@mindmatterscc.com.au.