Mental health & wellbeing

Services built for lived experience, backed by clinical care

Trauma-informed support for veterans, first responders, and the wider community. Choose the format that fits your life with in-person sessions in Brisbane and secure telehealth across Australia.

Veterans First Responders NDIS DVA WorkCover

What we offer

  • Individual counselling
  • Veteran & first responder care
  • Couples & family sessions
  • Group programs
  • MHFA training
  • Workplace wellbeing

Warm, grounded, practical support designed to build mental fitness.

Signature Support

Individual Counselling

Individual Counselling

One-on-one trauma-informed counselling grounded in evidence-based practice and delivered with real-world understanding. Sessions focus on mental fitness, practical coping strategies, and sustainable wellbeing outcomes.

Formats: Brisbane in-person, secure telehealth Funding: DVA, NDIS, WorkCover, Private
  • Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management
  • Life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges
  • Goals-based plans with regular progress reviews
Veteran & First Responder Support

Veteran & First Responder Support

Support for current and former serving members, veterans, and first responders, informed by lived experience and operational reality.

  • PTSD, moral injury, operational stress injury
  • Transition support and identity after service
  • Family reintegration and relationship impacts

DVA White Card, Gold Card, and SRCA accepted.

Couples & Family Counselling

Couples & Family Counselling

Strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and create healthier patterns together in a safe and supportive space.

  • Communication breakdowns and trust issues
  • Impact of trauma on relationships
  • Resilience-building for families in high-stress roles

Available in-person and via telehealth.

Programs & Training

Group Programs

Group Programs

Evidence-based wellbeing and psychoeducation groups that build connection, confidence, and practical skills.

  • Stress management, resilience, anxiety, depression
  • Shared learning in a non-judgmental setting
  • Facilitated for veterans, first responders, and community

See upcoming programs on our Events page.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid Training

Accredited MHFA courses to help individuals and workplaces recognize and respond to mental health challenges.

  • Standard MHFA, Youth MHFA, veteran-specific options
  • On-site delivery or public training sessions
  • Nationally recognized certificate on completion
Workplace Wellbeing

Workplace Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program services and wellbeing partnerships that support teams in high-stress industries.

  • Confidential counselling and critical incident response
  • Wellbeing program design and training
  • Psychological injury management support

Contact us for tailored workplace support.

How We Work Together

01

Understand your needs

We start with a conversation about your goals, history, and what support feels right for you.

02

Build a tailored plan

We co-design a plan using evidence-based tools that fit your lifestyle and funding pathway.

03

Track real progress

Regular reviews keep your care practical, consistent, and focused on sustainable outcomes.

Funding Pathways

We work with multiple funding pathways to make mental health support accessible.

DVA

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Approved provider for White Card, Gold Card, and SRCA clients with support for claims and documentation.

NDIS

National Disability Insurance Scheme

Registered provider for therapeutic supports, capacity building, and goal-aligned outcomes.

WorkCover

Workers Compensation

Assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation support for work-related mental health conditions.

Private

Self-Funded Appointments

Flexible payment options with potential health fund rebates.

Ready to Get Started?

Book an appointment or get in touch to discuss the best support for you or your team.

Need Immediate Support?

Mindful Mates Social Services is not a crisis line. If you need immediate support, please contact:

Emergency: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Open Arms (24/7): 1800 011 046