Evidence Based Therapies
in Menai and the Sutherland Shire

What Is Evidence-Based Therapy?

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At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology, we provide evidence-based therapy from our Menai practice, supporting children, adolescents and adults across the Sutherland Shire.

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Our psychologists and counsellors draw on a range of established therapeutic approaches to support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Therapy is tailored to each person’s needs, goals and stage of life, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

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How We Approach Therapy

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We take a collaborative and individualised approach to therapy. This means taking the time to understand your experiences, what has brought you to therapy, and what you would like to work towards.

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Our clinicians integrate different evidence-based therapies depending on what is most helpful, adapting their approach over time as therapy progresses. This allows therapy to remain responsive, practical and relevant to your life.

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Evidence-Based Therapies We Use

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Our team is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies. Rather than applying a single approach, we draw on different models to support each person’s needs.

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Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies

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These approaches focus on understanding patterns in thinking, emotion and behaviour, and developing practical strategies to support change.

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Including:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

• ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)

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Trauma and Relational Therapies

These therapies explore the impact of past experiences, relationships and emotional patterns on current wellbeing.

Including:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

• Schema Therapy

• Attachment-informed therapy

• Emotion-focused approaches

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Eating Disorder and Specialist Therapies

These therapies are tailored to specific presentations and support recovery through structured, evidence-based approaches.

Including:

• CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

• FBT (Family-Based Therapy)

• MANTRA

• RO-DBT (Radically Open DBT)

• Temperament-Based Therapy (TBTS)

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Finding the Right Approach

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Different therapeutic approaches can be helpful at different times. Your clinician will work with you to determine what feels most appropriate, adjusting the approach as needed throughout therapy.

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Learn More

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You can learn more about how we work by exploring the Conditions We Work With page or by contacting our Client Care Team on 02 8519 4197.

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