Togetherness Mentality
Mental Health Mentorship through collaborative connections from shared experiences & curious, ethical explorations
Therapy Counselling Sessions available at ‘The Hub Castlemaine face to face & online
Main Focus Areas:
- Support for anyone struggling with anxiety & obsessive-compulsive mental health conditions (OCD)
- Support for individuals with an acquired brain injury (ABI) with wheelchairs, wanting to explore person-centred accessible goals for community connections (online or 1:1 out-of-office sessions)
- Support for artists
- Support for highly sensitive individuals (HSP)
- Support for climate anxiety, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, compassionate fatigue
- Free monthly mindfulness session for Environmental, Wildlife, Shelter, Firefighters volunteers/activists
All sessions are person-centred, with unconditional positive regard.
‘Nature walk and talk’ & Nature/Art involving sessions available
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is not used in our practice.
With the deepest gratitude, I want to acknowledge the traditional custodians (elders/past/present & emerging) of country throughout Australia and beyond & their deep connection to this land, sea, sky & community
Our approach is based on the lived-and-living-experience approach, meaning our therapists bring and can share their personal experiences of mental health challenges when welcomed.
Instead of relying mainly on specific therapeutic techniques, we focus on listening deeply and responding in a way that feels empathic and genuinely human. While a range of therapeutic approaches can be helpful and meaningful, our work is grounded in this approach.
Services
Mindfulness & Mental Health Support
$80
30 min - Check in/ safe space to reset
To make sessions more accessible, I offer a three-tier fee structure:
$160 — Standard rate
$140 — Mid-range rate
$110 — Concession rate
Concession places are limited each year, but you’re welcome to enquire, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you where possible.
$60 (50min) Concession sessions are offered for community members on (Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine) who are struggling financially.
I only have 5 spots available, or I can offer a waiting list. Only 2 of these spots remain open for 2026 as of 17/08/2026.
1 Free fortnightly (50min) spot available per year for a First Nations-identifying person on Dja Dja Wurrung Country
Please inquire via email. I understand this can feel challenging, and I want to ensure you know it's confidential, safe, and non-judgmental. Always <3
Please choose the rate that best reflects your current circumstances. If you’re able to pay the standard rate, I warmly encourage you to do so, as it helps sustain Togetherness_Mentality and supports my ability to sustain thoughtful, high-quality care to others.
At the moment, counselling is not included in the Australian Government’s Medicare model, so Mental Health Care Plans unfortunately cannot be used for sessions with us. This will hopefully change in the future. NDIS-funded options may be available, depending on your plan and individual circumstances.
NDIS - Self-Managed or Plan Managed
Improved Daily Living Skills - Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Counsellor
Item Number: 15_043_0128_1_3
Sessions: 60mins or 90mins
$156.16 for 60mins / $234.24 for 90mins / $312.32 for 120min
$78.08/hr for travel. Only for face-to-face sessions
Please note:
NDIS services are structured differently from privately funded services to comply with NDIA requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and managing service agreements, admin time spent on invoicing, and liaising with plan managers and care teams.
The pricing set complies with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2026-27. Prices are updated each year.
Please cancel all sessions at least 48 hours in advance (working days), or they will be charged at full price to sustain our services. If, however, you have an emergency or fall unwell overnight, I will waive the fee (NDIS excluded due to extra admin time). This is based on trust <3
$10 of each private session will be donated to an environmental or animal rescue-related cause.
Exploration
Connection
Creativity
Please email me to organise a confidential chat with any questions, if you need alternative times or bookings, such as concession and/or longer appointment requests:
isabel@togethernessmentality.com.au
Please also feel free to use the Halaxy link below for direct 50min bookings:
Thank you for your time & energy!
Please note:
Due to my work/study/life schedule crossover, you may receive emails from me outside normal work hours & at times that suit me. Please do not feel any pressure to respond outside of your own work schedule & feel free to reply at a time that suits you.
I will be in touch as soon as possible, and I appreciate your effort in reaching out!
For
Examples: Community Access Planning / ABI / Wheelchair Focus based on person-centred goals
