Mentorships
1:1 Therapy with a Certified Practicing Therapist
1:1 Therapy with a Certified Practicing Therapist
Mentorships and Certified Practicing Counselling services (Adults or Children)
Our fun-focussed therapy service in Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox or your favourite game with a Minds Mentor! Led by a qualified certified practitioner (Mentor), our Mentorships are a great way to access our interactive services in the most affordable way. Boost confidence, social skills and communication skills via evidence-based techniques from anywhere in Australia as our services are 100% online. The Mentor and Participant work together to achieve the participants goals inline with their therapeutic needs.
Benefits of a Minds Mentorship
1:1 therapy via interactive tools such as video games are designed for those that require therapeutic care that can only be provided by a Level 1 or certified qualified therapist registered as a Counsellor or Psychotherapist. The game acts as a familiar place for the participant so the therapist can provide effective therapy.
*At any given time the participant can also choose to cease gameplay to focus on traditional counselling (talk therapy)
Mentorships ran by Certified Practicing Counsellors
We provide Gaming Mentorships through many different games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox and others. If you have a game you would rather play, let us know and we will see what we can do! We can provide therapy via any game as long as it is age appropriate and approved by your support team.
Accessibility-friendly interactive therapy by Qualified Counsellors
We have accessibility-friendly options such as online board games, online chess, draw & word games, art, writing, card games, video therapy and online talk therapy. All of our services provide professional telehealth counselling therapy via any medium and can be done at any pace or any media type. All our therapy services are built around the individual so you can choose anything you like as we work towards your goals together.
Benefits of a Minds Mentorship
- Affordable - Mentorships are the most affordable way to access therapy
- Fun focussed - Mentor led sessions are designed to be fun and therapeutic
- Evidence based treatment - Professionally led by qualified therapists
- Talking with ease - Creates a safe and familiar place to open up dialogue
- Enjoyable - The game provides a fun and interactive experience
- Problem-solving - alternating roles, sharing and taking turns
- Staying engaged - maintaining focus and concentration
- Communication - verbal and non verbal communication
- Expressing creativity - having fun in Creator modes building models
- Social development - assisting in forming social skills and development
- Emotional growth - mastering the ability to recognise and discuss emotions
Experience, qualifications and therapy types
We have a team of Mentors who are:
Qualified in counselling, psychology and psychotherapy
They specialise in:
- Autism
- ADHD/ASD/Audhd
- Neurodivergence
- Depression / Anxiety
- Emotional regulation
- Improving self esteem
- Building social skills
- Enhancing communication
- LGBTQIA+
- Relationship/attachment
- CBT
All Mentors (therapists) are accredited and registered with ACA and PACFA. These are often recent graduates, have a level 1 accreditation and are a certified practitioner.
We match participants with the most suitable therapist resulting in effective therapy.
Types of Therapy
Gaming Therapy is an innovative solution that provides the equivalent of psychotherapy, talk therapy, or therapy and is a process through where participants work one-on-one with a trained mental health clinician in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. This is often focused around general mental health and associated issues.
Rehabilitation Counselling is focused on helping people achieve their personal, career, academic and independent living goals through a counselling process. This form of therapy is best suited for those who need assistance rehabilitating from previous trauma from academic, career, or personal incidents and work towards a wholistic goal.
Employment Counselling explores various post-school options, and identify your interests and strengths, and help you make informed decisions about your career path. We also assist with Resume Writing, Job Applications, and Interview Skills & etiquette.
Improving Mental Health through Interactive Therapy
National Disability (NDIS) funded through self-managed and plan-managed funding our counselling services are ideal for anyone who feel they could benefit from counselling and also enjoy playing video games. We’re here to help with issues such as:
- Mental health issues / Depression
- Anxiety of all types
- Grief and Loss
- ADD / ADHD / OCD
- Trauma of all types
- Self-esteem issues
Minds Support Network is not a Crisis Support Provider and cannot provide therapy where there is a serious risk of self-harm or to others.
The qualified and accredited Mentor (therapist)
Our Mentors are qualified therapists who are often recent graduates, a level 1 counsellor or a certified practicing therapist.
They are registered and accredited through ACA or PACFA.
Our clinician will carefully guide the participant through fun and engaging tasks making sure the participants feel safe, happy and most of all, having fun!
Accessible and Affordable for all mental capacities
All Minds Support Network services are priced based on the latest available NDIS funding. Our Mentor led services are the most affordable way for a participant to access therapy whether that be through funding or choosing to pay privately.
Sessions & Ages
- Children Aged 7 > 17
- Adults of any age
Session Times
Sessions run during the day, nights and on weekends all year long. This includes during school hours, after school and during holidays. Simply select your preferences during registration.
Requirements.
Participant must already have an Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or PC plus a strong internet connection and any online multiplayer subscription necessary to play the required game online with others.
Cost for a Mentorship with an Accredited Mentor (Therapist)
Sessions are a minimum or 1 hour can be extended to 4 hours with mini breaks in-between if required.
Mentorship with an Accredited Mentor (1:1)
- $77 per hour
Set-up, Technical Issues & Reporting
Online games require occasional setup, especially when joining for the first time. Internet dropouts or technical issues may also occur. Our eTherapist takes notes during sessions to align with your therapy goals, which is factored into the session duration. A small portion of each session will be spent on these necessary activities.
Player Registration Form
Complete the form below and our friendly team will be in touch. For all general questions please email register@minds.care
