Human.Kind

Mental Health Therapies

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We’re here to support you.

 

That could be helping you through tough times, working on longstanding issues, or building resilience for the long term. We want to see you thrive.

  

At Human.Kind, each of our highly qualified therapists has a minimum of 10 years experience working with diverse people, presentations, and contexts. All are professionally trained in evidence-based and research-driven therapeutic modalities, and are registered to accept Mental Health Treatment Plan referrals through Medicare.

 

We take a client-centred approach, acknowledging every person’s unique circumstances and lived experience. All humans have a different story, strengths, struggles, and goals, hence we tailor each session to suit your needs. Therapy need not be heavy, it’s about gathering a support team to share your load.

 

Our psychologists and mental health professionals are here to listen and work together to foster your wellbeing. 

What are the differences between the therapy services?

We’re here to help you decide which type of mental health service will best suit your needs.

Our team are:

  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Mental Health Social Workers
  • Mental Health Occupational Therapist
  • Counsellors and Psychotherapists

 

Read below for the nuances between what our mental health therapists offer. Variations are often slight and dependant on a practitioner’s experience or interests, as much as the modality itself.

 

All our therapists are highly qualified, experienced, and registered professionals. All therapists are able to accept Mental Health Treatment Plan referrals through Medicare, and some private health funds will offer rebates depending on the service. 

Read more about each kind of therapist below:

Location
City Studio | Kaurna Land

Level 1, 60 Halifax Street, Adelaide

Booking information

Call 8231 2983 to speak with the team. 

Or book here online now.

Time and cost

Appointments approx. 55mins.

Clinical Psychology: $237.50

Mental Health Occupational Therapy: $150

Mental Health Social Work: $150

 

Private health and medicare rebates available. 

Parking

Free on-street 2hr parking on Halifax and surrounding streets. Bike parking directly out the front.

Our different services, explained:

This form of therapy is similar to Counselling and Psychology. Mental Health Social Workers have undertaken a minimum of four years in a bachelor’s degree, significant professional experience hours, plus completed an additional mental health registration examination process.

 

Practitioners will utilise different types of ‘talk-therapy’ as well as integrating other therapeutic approaches and mindfulness exercises. Typically, Mental Health Social Workers will start with a ‘zoomed out’ perspective, looking at the cultural, systemic, and structural issues that contribute to an individual’s experience.

Like Mental Health Social Workers, Mental Health OT’s have completed a minimum of four years in a bachelor’s degree plus an additional two years of full-time mental health work before they can become accredited. Mental Health OT’s assist people to find fulfilment and purpose by encouraging engagement in meaningful activities.

 

They look at functional aspects of your life as well as considering the state of your overall health to create a holistic picture. They implement ‘talk therapies’ but also may utilise somatic or mindfulness based strategies.

Clinical Psychologists have undertaken four years of an undergraduate, plus an additional postgraduate, and professional experience (eight years total). Clinical psychologists have undertaken highly specialised APAC-accredited training in the assessment, diagnosis, formulation, research and psychological treatment of mental health, behavioural, and emotional disorders across the lifespan.

 

Predominantly focussing on ‘talk-therapy’ approaches as well, Clinical Psychology has an emphasis on psychoeducation and will often work closely with GPs and Psychiatrists on a team care strategy.

Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Australia have undertaken both an undergraduate and an additional postgraduate degree, as this is the requirement to be considered registered with ACA or PACFA.


Counselling will often focus on specific situations or symptoms, finding targeted solutions to current issues. Commonly the topics explored are more preventative, early intervention, or strategy based guidance. Psychotherapy can be more in-depth, diving into past experiences and investigating long-term issues. From both you can expect a person-centred, trauma informed and collaborative approach.

All mental health sessions at Human.Kind last approximately for 55 minutes and can be completed either face to face at our Adelaide CBD location, or remotely through a Telehealth service.

A link will be sent to you for completion in advance of your first appointment, assisting your therapist with some basic background information before you arrive. All information is strictly confidential, with your therapist being the only one who can access your private information and treatment notes.

In studio sessions are conducted in a newly renovated and comfortable consultation room, with disability access and seating for multiple parties if required.

Your therapist will tailor the session to suit your needs, interests, and preferences- guided by their professional experience. They will often include assessment/ investigative exploration, psychoeducation, goal setting and planning, as well as exercises and coping strategies.

We get it. They may all sound like interesting and potentially beneficial approaches. We strongly recommend reading the individual bio’s of each of our three therapists to get a feel for who you might feel the most comfortable with or who has the most relevant experience. If that still doesn’t clarify things for you, you can email us at heal@humankindstudios.com.au and we can offer further support and guidance.

 

Contemporary research commonly suggests that beneficial outcomes in therapy are most likely when the client and the therapist have a strong and trusting connection, so we want to help ensure this as best we can.

Still not sure which service to select? Scroll down to read our therapists’ bios, then call or email us. Our team is here to help guide you. 

Meet Our Therapists

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Dan Hales

Counsellor and Mental Health Social Worker
(he/him)
 

I am currently in my twentieth year as a practicing social worker. I have a Mental Health Social Work accreditation and am about to complete an additional Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

Whilst Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and nervous system-oriented mindfulness strategies drive my therapeutic practice, I am also trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) methodologies. 

My practice is trauma-informed and remains rooted in my social work values of client self-determination, systems theory, strengths approach and social justice.

I have worked across multiple sectors including youth services, HIV/STI prevention,  numerous roles in the SA arts sector, and with diverse communities – including LGBTQIA+ folks, migrants, refugees, and First Nations communities. 

Alex Lewinski

Mental Health Occupational Therapist
(she/her)
 

I am a Mental Health Occupational Therapist of 10 years, who specialises in providing a combination of psychotherapeutic, counselling and occupation-based interventions to meet a client’s mental health and wellness needs. 

 

The word ‘occupation’ refers to the meaningful and purposeful activities that individuals engage in daily, that make up the foundation of their lives. 

 

As a mental health OT, I collaborate with clients at the level of body, mind, and spirit, to assess and address the barriers to full and meaningful participation in life. I offer cognitive, behavioural, and mindfulness-based psychotherapies, as well as self-care, daily living and social skills training often via activity-oriented intervention.

 

My style is trauma informed, creative, compassionate and I bring a strong understanding of human development and attachment theory to my assessment, formulation, and intervention processes. 

Rene Martin-Harris

Clinical Psychologist
(she/her)
 

I have been a practicing psychologist since 2013 and pride myself on developing meaningful, productive and fun relationships with clients.

 

Therapy need not be heavy, particularly if we feel like a team, and I can help carry the load.

 

I practice from cognitive, behavioural, mindfulness and acceptance frameworks, tailoring the approach to your needs and preferences. In addition to specialising in emotional regulation, I love working with challenges around mood, eating and impulsive behaviour.

 

A loyal public servant, I have worked for 7 years at SA Health’s Statewide Eating Disorder Service providing 1:1 and group therapy and meal support in inpatient and outpatient settings.

 

I worked also for 5 years at North Eastern Community Mental Health service specialising in delivering group programs, particularly dialectical behaviour therapy for people with borderline personality disorder.