Mindview Psychology

10/09/2025

What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT)?

With recent TGA approvals, there’s growing curiosity about using substances like M**A and psilocybin in therapy. But it’s important to understand this clearly:

✨ The substance itself does not create healing.
✨ Healing happens through the quality of the therapeutic relationship, the safety of the space, and the compassion and awareness with which the experience is held.

When offered underground, safety and integrity are inevitably compromised. And importantly — registered and reputable therapists risk professional misconduct or negligence if they disregard regulations and laws. This means that anyone claiming to be a “trained therapist” while offering underground psychedelic therapy is a significant red flag.

These operators may also use rhetoric suggesting pharmaceutical companies or health professionals are “ripping people off.” While there are valid discussions to be had about accessibility and affordability, it’s important to apply critical thinking and recognise when such narratives may be serving the practitioner’s own vested interests rather than the client’s wellbeing.

The truth is, PAT is an intensive therapy that requires a multidisciplinary team of professionals. To deliver it in an evidence-based way is complex — and costly. Practitioners who bypass these professional and safety protocols are not only putting clients at risk, but also capitalising on scientific research and knowledge without respect for the responsibility they carry toward the clients in their care.

We’ve put together an article explaining the risks of underground psychedelic-assisted therapy, so you can feel informed and supported in your choices.

“The healing comes not from the psychedelic, but from the compassion and awareness with which the experience is held.” – Jack Kornfield

https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/the-risks-of-underground-psychedelic-assisted-therapy/

08/09/2025

At Mindview Psychology, we're seeing a growing number of enquiries about psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT). We deeply understand the hope it represents for many—but it’s important to know that in Australia, PAT is only available under strict medical supervision in specialised settings. We don’t offer this at our practice—but we can guide you toward safe and legitimate pathways if you're exploring whether PAT could be right for you.

Our latest article, “The Risks of Underground Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy”, explores why turning to underground operators is fraught with risks:

• Ethical and legal dangers—Practitioners who bypass regulations are operating in a space without oversight, accountability, or clear boundaries.
• Relational harm and silencing—When things go wrong, clients often feel pressured to stay quiet, increasing emotional vulnerability rather than safety.
• Financial exploitation—Unregulated providers may charge high fees without delivering genuine therapeutic value.
• Untrained practitioners—Claims of spiritual or shamanic insight are often unsupported by real training or lineage, posing profound risks for those with complex mental health needs.
• Spiritual commodification—Authentic traditions are being borrowed or misrepresented by individuals who haven’t undergone true initiation or rites of passage. This disconnection can cause spiritual harm.

We believe healing must be rooted in compassion, integrity, and safety—not secrecy, profit, or shortcuts. If you're curious about PAT, let us support you in exploring responsible, evidence-based options. You deserve care that honours your strength and wellbeing.

At Mindview Psychology, we are receiving an increasing number of enquiries about psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT). We deeply understand the hope and curiosity surrounding this emerging treatment. However, it’s important to be clear: Because it requires psychiatric oversight and comprehensive saf...

23/03/2025

At Mindview Psychology, we understand that trauma can leave lasting imprints on our lives, often leading us down paths we never expected. But healing is about reclaiming your power and creating change that brings you peace, resilience, and emotional freedom.

Our latest article on EMDR therapy explores how this transformative approach helps you reprocess traumatic memories and choose healing in your life. 🌱

If you're ready to start your healing journey, click the link to learn more: https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/emdr-therapy/

Learn about the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Find out how it can help with trauma, anxiety, and panic disorders.

22/03/2025

🌟 Understanding the Power of Bilateral Stimulation in EMDR Therapy 🌟

At Mindview Psychology, we believe in the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. One of the key components of this effective treatment iBilateral Stimulation (BLS).

But how exactly does it work?

Here's a glimpse:

1️⃣ Activating Both Sides of the Brain: Through rhythmic eye movements, tapping, or auditory cues, BLS engages both hemispheres of the brain, mimicking the brain's natural processing system, like during REM sleep.

2️⃣ Reprocessing Traumatic Memories: When you recall a distressing memory, BLS helps "unlock" it from being stuck in an emotional state, enabling the brain to reprocess it in a healthier, more adaptive way.

3️⃣ Reducing Emotional Intensity: As the memory is reprocessed, the emotional charge and distress decrease, meaning the memory remains but no longer triggers overwhelming reactions.

4️⃣ Strengthening Positive Associations: BLS also helps replace negative beliefs with more balanced, resilient perspectives, supporting emotional well-being.

5️⃣ Creating Lasting Healing: Over time, distressing memories lose their power, allowing you to move forward with greater ease, confidence, and emotional freedom.

If you’re curious about how EMDR can help you heal, read more in our full article: https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/emdr-therapy/

20/03/2025

EMDR Therapy: A Path to Healing 🌿

Struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or panic disorder? EMDR therapy is a transformative, evidence-based approach that helps reprocess distressing memories, reduce emotional intensity, and restore a sense of calm.

In our latest blog, we explore how EMDR works, what it treats, and why it’s considered a leading therapy for trauma and beyond. Learn how it can support your healing journey.

Read more: https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/emdr-therapy/

Learn about the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Find out how it can help with trauma, anxiety, and panic disorders.

20/11/2024

Trauma & ADHD: Understanding the Overlap

Did you know that trauma and ADHD can share many overlapping symptoms? This Venn diagram highlights how both conditions intersect, shedding light on why they are sometimes mistaken for one another.

Symptoms like difficulty concentrating, emotional reactivity, and challenges with sleep can arise in both trauma and ADHD. While they share some similarities, each has its own unique features and underlying causes.

At Mindview Psychology, we take a compassionate and holistic approach to understanding and supporting individuals dealing with trauma, ADHD, or both. Our team helps you navigate the complexities, offering tailored therapies to address your unique experiences.

💡 If you're curious to learn more about the connection between trauma and ADHD, check out our latest article on the Mindview Psychology blog: https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/adhd-trauma/

💙 Let’s break the stigma and empower individuals on their journey to mental health and well-being.

17/11/2024

Gabor Maté's compassionate understanding of ADHD reminds us that ADHD is not about "brokenness" but rather a reflection of how stress and early experiences shape our minds and behaviours.

A renowned physician and expert on trauma and mental health, Maté offers profound insights into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), reframing it as a response to early life experiences rather than merely a genetic condition.

Here are the key aspects of his perspective:

➡️ Origins in Early Childhood:
Maté emphasises that ADHD arises from a mix of genetics and environment. He suggests that children who experience stress, trauma, or emotional disconnection in early life may develop ADHD as an adaptive response, which may involve heightened sensitivity and difficulty regulating as a way of coping with overwhelming emotions or unmet needs.

➡️ The Role of Emotional Regulation:
ADHD reflects difficulties in regulating emotions and executive functions, often tied to heightened sensitivity to overwhelming stimuli. According to Maté, children with ADHD are particularly sensitive to their surroundings and may struggle to process overwhelming stimuli, which can manifest as inattentiveness, impulsivity, or hyperactivity.

➡️ The Role of Trauma:
Trauma plays a significant role in Maté's understanding of ADHD. He argues that early adversity, including neglect, parental stress, or emotional unavailability, can disrupt the development of the brain’s ability to focus and self-regulate, leading to symptoms commonly associated with ADHD.

➡️ Strengths of Individuals with ADHD:
Maté highlights that while ADHD poses challenges, it also often comes with unique strengths. Many individuals with ADHD exhibit creativity, spontaneity, and a capacity for hyper-focus on areas of interest. He stresses the importance of recognising these qualities and nurturing them.

➡️ Healing Through Connection:
Maté advocates for a holistic approach to ADHD, focusing on healing through understanding, connection, and addressing underlying emotional wounds. He emphasizes the value of creating supportive, empathetic environments where individuals with ADHD feel seen, understood, and empowered.

At Mindview Psychology, we resonate with this compassionate understanding. Through evidence-based therapies, we help individuals with ADHD explore these underlying factors, build resilience, and rediscover their strengths.

➡️ We explore the link between ADHD and Trauma in more depth in the latest article on the Mindview Psychology Blog: https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/adhd-trauma/

If you or someone you care about is navigating ADHD or the impact of trauma, know that healing and growth are possible.

We'd like to thank Gabor Maté for the ongoing wisdom and compassion he shares with the world.

Discover the link between ADHD and trauma. Understand how these conditions can intersect and affect individuals' lives.

13/11/2024

New on the Blog: Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Trauma

At Mindview Psychology, we know that both ADHD and trauma can significantly impact your life, but did you know that there’s a complex connection between the two? Our latest blog post delves into how trauma can mimic ADHD symptoms, how ADHD may increase the risk of experiencing trauma, and the best treatment approaches for managing both conditions.

If you’re experiencing challenges with ADHD and trauma, understanding this connection is key to finding the right path to healing. We offer evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques.

Take a moment to read our latest blog and discover valuable insights into how these two conditions interact and how they can be addressed together for better mental health and well-being.

Read the full post here: https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/adhd-trauma/

We're here to help you on your journey to healing. If you're seeking help for ADHD or Trauma, reach out to our team at Mindview Psychology for support.

Discover the link between ADHD and trauma. Understand how these conditions can intersect and affect individuals' lives.

29/02/2024

For those who have a natural inclination to put others' needs before their own, remember this: your kindness and generosity are admirable, but they should never come at the expense of your own dreams and well-being.

Saying 'yes' to others is a beautiful act, but it's equally important to ensure that you're not inadvertently saying 'no' to yourself. Your dreams matter, your happiness matters. Let your 'yes' be a reflection of your values and aspirations, not a sacrifice of your own journey.

27/02/2024

We’d like to introduce Romy Briner.

Romy provides individual psychotherapy to adults for a range of life concerns including depression, anxiety, childhood adversity, relationship issues, life transitions, work-related stress, grief and loss.

In addition, Romy has extensive experience working with people in the perinatal period; including the planning of conception, through pregnancy and into the postpartum.

Romy aims to provide a safe space for clients to put their thoughts and feelings into words so they can make sense of their current difficulties and find ways to create meaningful change.

If you would like to learn more about Romy or make a booking, visit her profile using the link below:
https://mindviewpsychology.com.au/romybriner

20/02/2024

Feeling safe is not just about being free from danger, it's about feeling connected to the people and the world around us. Gabor Mate's words remind us that true safety comes from building relationships and cultivating meaningful connections with others. When we prioritize creating safe spaces, we foster a sense of community and belonging for ourselves and those around us.

We have expert team of Melbourne Psychologists providing help for depression, anxiety, trauma, couples therapy, and more. Flexible hours available, contact us!

05/01/2024

Compassion is what happens when love meets pain and suffering.

It can be overwhelming and unfamiliar to meet ourselves with compassion and recognise our own suffering, particularly if it’s emotional. Many of us push away our emotional pain, we avoid it or suppress it, or try to place a band-aid over it rather than tending to it with the care it needs to heal.

Becoming more compassionate towards ourselves involves unlearning the ways that we contribute to and deny our own suffering. If we are driven by core beliefs of being bad or ‘not enough’ we will likely not treat ourselves with loving care. We may overwork ourselves, we may be very self-critical, we may feel disconnected from our own needs, we may not seek support, we might doubt ourselves or feel a deep sense of shame. Sadly, when we can’t see our own goodness and live from a place of ‘not enough’ we inevitably self-inflict more suffering. And we can do this to each other also.

Spiritual teachings say that pain is inevitable, but suffering is self-created. While this may be true, it’s really not our fault. We have absorbed these messages and learned these strategies from somewhere, mostly when we were young and making sense of the world and the people around us. Our beliefs and coping strategies are there for a reason, but they are personal and subjective, not fact and not fixed. With intention, we can unlearn them and replace them with a kinder, more loving awareness.

Self-compassion is the practice of treating ourselves with kindness, care, and understanding when we face challenges, failures, or difficult emotions. It involves recognizing our own suffering and responding to it with the same empathy and support we would offer a good friend.

We can also ask ourselves: If we can’t face our own pain with compassion can we truly meet the pain of another with genuine care? The external reflects the internal, so the more we are able to heal these negative self-beliefs and give ourselves proper care, the more we can truly open our hearts to others.

How could you give yourself more compassion this year?

We thank for the ongoing wisdom and compassion he shares with the world.

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