Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for adults with stress.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can feel like.
Stress is a natural response to pressure. When it becomes constant, whether from work demands, family responsibilities, money worries or big life changes, it can leave you drained, irritable and overwhelmed. Stress isn’t a sign that you can’t cope. It may be a sign that something needs to change.
- Tension, headaches or muscle pain
- Difficulty sleeping or feeling constantly tired
- Irritability, frustration or mood swings
- Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating
- Turning to alcohol, food or other habits to cope
- Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities
Occasional stress is part of life. Ongoing stress can affect both mental and physical health.
How we approach stress
Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, shaped around you and your life.
- 1
Understanding your experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for you, including where the pressure is coming from and how it shows up in your body, mood and sleep. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
- 2
Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit you, then you agree on a plan together.
- 3
Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you, using measures chosen for you and what you’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and how you respond to pressure.
- Relaxation and mindfulness Practical tools to help calm the body and quiet the mind.
- Emotion regulation skills Ways to handle strong feelings before they spiral.
- Problem-solving A step-by-step way to work through challenges.
- Lifestyle and routines Working on sleep, exercise and self-care you can keep up.
- Strengths-based identity work Reconnecting with what matters most to you.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Psychologists who work with couples
Depth behind the person you see
You see one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match you properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put you with someone who works with what you’re facing, your age group, and the way you like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions, answered.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How does Unbound Minds support adults experiencing stress?
We help you identify the sources of stress in your life and work on practical tools to manage them. Our psychologists use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness approaches.
Do you only look at coping strategies, or do you also explore underlying causes?
Both. We focus on immediate strategies for managing stress while also exploring deeper patterns (such as perfectionism, people-pleasing or past experiences) that may be keeping stress high.
How can I tell if my stress is becoming unhealthy?
Stress may be a concern if it feels constant, is hard to switch off, or causes problems such as poor sleep, irritability, physical tension, or difficulty concentrating. When stress starts to interfere with daily life, it may be time to seek support.
What can I expect in therapy for stress?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Together we’ll identify stress triggers, practise calming techniques, and build new ways of responding to pressure. The focus is on tools that can be applied in your everyday life.
Can therapy help if I’ve felt stressed for years?
Yes, you can start at any point. Your psychologist will look at what has kept stress going and work with you on new ways of coping and responding to pressure.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match you with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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