Welcome to MindPlains
A private mental health practice providing safe space where acceptance, support and affirmation come naturally.
About MindPlains mental health practice
Mind Plains mental health practice is offering a range of flexible therapeutic approaches tailored to naturally meet the needs of each client.
We are approaching clients with utmost empathy allowing to create a safe and non-judgmental space.
Focus is on clients and the factors that impact their situation and outlook, offering face-to-face appointments in Hervey Bay, as well as telehealth appointments across Australia.
Through assessment and intervention, we support clients learning coping skills and bring desired changes.
Clients have experienced improved wellbeing and mental health as we guide them with genuine care.
Working with empathy, clarity of thought, insight and extensive experience, we are naturally pairing theoretical understanding with practical skills.
Important information
MindPlains mental health practice is not a crisis service.
If this is an emergency, please contact 000.
Please view the details below for contacting us and our operating hours. Appointments can also be booked through our website.
We do not provide medico-legal reports.
Contact Us
Call us on 0493 333 818 or fill out the Contact us form bellow.
Practice Address
Bookings are essentials. prior to attending practice.
Suite 3
5/152 Boat Harbour Drive
PIALBA, 4655, QLD
Operating Hours
We are striving to meet your needs, by negotiating most suitable time.
New or Existing Client Booking.
Booking an appointment at MindPlains is easy and fast!
All you need to do is give us a Call on 0493 333 818 or fill out the Contact us form on the web site bellow.
About
Gordan Plains
Acredited Mental Halth Social Worker
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose from one of referral pathways, that suits your circumstance:
Self-Referral
Contact us to arrange an appointment under a self-referral to discuss your options.
*Inquire for their eligibility for a rebate from your Private Health Fund.
Medicare
Medicare provides funding for our support services.
Just ask your GP for a Referral & Mental Health Treatment plan.
NDIS Services
NDIS participant(s) (self or managed plan) may be eligible to access funding for MindPlains services.
DVA
If you have served at least one day in the Australian Defense Force (including Reservists) you may be able to access funding for MindPlains mental health services.
Talk to your GP for a Referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact us for guidance.
Gordan works from a holistic framework, viewing the client as a whole person. Gordan has a natural capacity to explore persons cultural background, belief systems, mental, physical, spiritual, & psychological health.
Gordan is experienced in working with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
Gordan is skilled with supporting clients with wide range of assessments, psychotherapy, and skills training. Gordan is choosing those naturally suited to client's needs.
Gordan is offering counselling and therapy in a safe and flexible environment, addressing multitude of challenges affecting people from the whole of life span.
He works with:
✧ children, adolescents and adults
✧ individuals, couples and families
Gordan is experienced in offering psychological interventions
in the following areas:
✧ chronic illness (diabetes, etc.)
✧ anxiety, depression & mental health challenges
✧ Long-term mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and chronic anxiety
✧ grief and loss
✧ suicidal ideation & suicidal behavior
✧ personal & relationship issues
✧ relationship/family stress
✧ LGBTIQAP+
✧ addiction
✧ anger management
✧ self-esteem, body image & confidence
✧ trauma, abuse and violence
✧ neurodiversity - ADHD, Autism
✧ student issues - building Executive Functioning skills, beating procrastination, handling stress
Please allow 1 hour for your first initial appointment.
Any follow-up sessions are generally 45 to 60 minutes unless otherwise agreed.
You will receive SMS reminders before your appointments for confirmation of attendance, and payment for the session will be made on the day of service.
Please keep in mind that if you fail to attend a scheduled appointment, any future appointments may be cancelled.
Counselling: $152.4 (50 min)
Medicare rebate with GP Mental Health Care Plan
Couple/family counselling: $200 (50min)
Workshop and group presentations: $300
In some cases, the fee is different from those listed above. These are cases where the fee schedule is determined by a 3rd party payer. This applies to:
MindPlains is not NDIS Registered; however, we may be able to assist with requests from plan managed and self-managed NDIS participants.
Reduced fees for those experiencing financial hardship or in support raising roles.
Cancellation Policy
50% payment for cancellations less than 24 hours.
Cancellation or missed appointment fees must be settled before further appointments can be booked.