Clear Mind Directive CMD Counselling & Consultancy Services
Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect social communication, sensory processing, and patterns of behaviour. Our Certified Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist provides tailored support to build understanding, confidence, and practical strategies.
Depression can involve persistent low mood, hopelessness, reduced motivation, and loss of interest in everyday life. Counselling can support clients to understand their experience, strengthen coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.
Relationships
Relationship counselling provides space for couples to reflect on patterns of communication, behaviour, and emotional responses. The focus is on improving understanding, strengthening connection, and supporting healthier ways of relating.
Anxiety can affect thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and daily functioning. Counselling can help clients understand triggers, develop grounding and coping strategies, and build greater confidence in managing anxious responses.
We provide structured, supportive counselling for clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and intense patterns of thinking and behaviour. Support focuses on practical skills, self-understanding, and emotional stability.
Our therapeutic groups provide a safe, supportive environment for connection, skill building, reflection, and shared learning. Groups are designed to promote confidence, wellbeing, and meaningful participation.
Hello, I'm Cynthia
I'm the founder of Clear Mind Directive CMD Counselliing Services and have more than 17 years of counselling experience supporting children, adults, couples and families. My approach is grounded in the belief that emotional wellbeing is shaped by the whole person – our experiences, relationships, environment, identity and individual strengths.
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I have worked across private practice, mental health, education and community settings, giving me a broad understanding of the different challenges people can experience across the lifespan. Where additional support is needed, I also work collaboratively with other services and professionals to help clients access appropriate care.
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My work is informed by compassion, authenticity and respect. I value creating a therapeutic space where people feel heard, understood and supported to make meaningful change at their own pace.
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I am proud of my Australian Aboriginal and Irish heritage, and I bring an appreciation of culture, identity and lived experience into the way I work with people from diverse backgrounds.
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Therapeutic approaches may include
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Internal Family System (IFS)
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trauma-informed counselling
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emotional regulation and grounding strategies
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psychoeducation
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strengths-based and person-centred approaches
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Creative and expressive therapeutic approaches
Professional Memberships & Certifications
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