Nurturing Conscious Connections

Welcome to MFA

Mindful Families Australia (MFA) provides evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families.

Based in Nerang Gold Coast, MFA is located close to cafes and local businesses and offers easy access from the Pacific Motorway both north and southbound. There is free parking on the street directly outside of the clinic.

Our clinic aims to provide evidence-based treatment in a safe, homely, and nurturing environment.

We offer three spacious therapy, comfortably appointed therapy rooms, a spacious waiting area with kids play corner tea, coffee and filtered water rooms and on-site restroom facilities.

If you would prefer to speak to someone now please call us on: 07 5655 0620

What we do

Mindful Families Australia (MFA) provides evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families on the Gold Coast. Our team of psychologists and counsellors value a holistic approach to treatment and specialise in a range of modalities including mindfulness-based approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT). Our practitioners offer Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) for adults. We also specialise in supporting the family system through Clinical Family Therapy and attachment-focused approaches. Our team also offers occupational therapy, providing both functional assessments and outreach.

Our team of highly skilled and qualified psychologists and counsellors provide a safe and compassionate space for healing and transformation and value ongoing training and professional development.

Mission

To offer a range of modalities that foster a deep understanding of self and others, presence and compassion as a path to healing and well-being.

Vision

To provide a conscious, accepting and nurturing space for all individuals and families to navigate their lives and offer a holistic and evidence-based service.

Values

We value presence, compassion, acceptance, kindness, competency, balance, curiosity and diversity. We value considering the whole person and the systems that surround them.

  • Therapy for Children and Adolescents

    Our psychologists and counselors specialise in various evidence-based approaches for children and adolescents. We can assist young people in treating various mental health concerns and value working collaboratively with families, schools and other important stakeholders. Our team of skilled professionals values neurodivergent affirming practice and aims to create a safe and nurturing space for all young people. Our therapists offer face-to-face and Telehealth sessions.

  • Therapy for Adults

    Our therapists specialise in treating a wide range of mental health concerns for adults using a range of evidence-based treatment approaches. Our psychologists and counsellors can support you with concerns such as anxiety and depression, emotional and interpersonal challenges, trauma-related disorders, and psychological challenges relating to chronic health. All of our therapists offer both face-to-face and Telehealth appointments.

  • Family Therapy

    Within our team, we offer Clinical Family Therapy designed to tap into individual and family strengths and resources and promote awareness and understanding of current problems and how these are linked to multi-generational family dynamics. All of our therapists value a systemic approach to therapy and aim to enhance well-being and transformation by considering individuals within the systems that surround them.

Meet the MFA Team

  • Stephen Souter

    CLINIC OWNER

    SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST & MEDITATION TEACHER

  • Dr Breeana Souter

    CLINIC OWNER

    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Dr Mitchell O’Leary

    EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Sue Kerrigan

    COUNSELLOR & CLINICAL FAMILY THERAPIST

  • Dr Brett Parton

    CLININCAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Erinn Munro-Lee

    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Angela Godbee smiling with leaves in the background

    Angela Godbee

    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR & SOCIAL WORKER

  • Kymm Wardrop

    PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Danielle Griffin-Taylor

    COUNSELLOR

  • Ashleigh Stratton

    EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR

  • Taylor Sweetnam

    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR

“In the spirit of reconciliation, Mindful Families Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We acknowledge the Yugambeh People on whose land our clinic resides. We pay our respects and gratitude to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.”

Contact Us

admin@mindfulfamilies.com.au
Phone: 07 56 550 620

Fax: 07 56 417 891

Suite 5, 19 Cotton Street
Nerang, Gold Coast, QLD 4211