Business Details
Gold Coast Psychologists for Mental Wellbeing
MindTree Psychology was founded on principles of professional excellence, compassion, and respect. Our Gold Coast-based practice specialises in evidence-based psychological care, offering tailored therapeutic solutions for adolescents (16+), adults, and families. With a team of highly qualified Clinical Psychologists holding Doctorate and Masters degrees, we combine 6+ years of tertiary education and extensive clinical experience to address depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and ASD.Our purpose-built facility in Mermaid Plaza features accessible, light-filled therapy rooms designed to foster trust and authenticity. We prioritise flexible appointment times, including early morning and evening sessions, while maintaining rigorous adherence to Australian Psychological Society standards. Through continuous professional development and research engagement, we ensure our interventions remain at the forefront of psychological science, delivering measurable improvements in client wellbeing and life satisfaction.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Relationship Counselling
Performance Psychology
Psychological Assessments
Adult ADHD Assessments
Autism Spectrum Assessments
Professional Supervision
Highlights and features
- We provide evidence-based psychological treatments validated by scientific research
- Our team includes Doctorate and Masters-level Clinical Psychologists with 6+ years of tertiary education
- We offer flexible appointment times including early morning and evening sessions
- Our purpose-built practice promotes therapeutic comfort with natural light and accessible design
- We maintain active research connections with leading universities for treatment innovation
Associations and certifications
- Australian Psychological Society
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma through evidence-based techniques. Clients develop tools to change self-limiting beliefs while improving self-perception and relationships. Our Gold Coast Psychologists use cognitive-behavioural therapy and emotion-focused approaches to address life challenges, with sessions focusing on personal growth and lasting behavioural change.
Relationship Counselling
This service addresses relationship conflicts through structured therapy sessions that improve communication and emotional intimacy. Our Psychologists help couples and families understand interaction patterns, reduce conflict, and build relationship strengths. Techniques include identifying unhelpful communication styles and developing strategies for managing external pressures affecting relationships.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology develops mental resilience and stress management skills for high-pressure environments. Our Gold Coast Psychologists work with athletes, professionals, and students to enhance motivation, concentration, and goal-setting abilities. This service combines psychological techniques with practical strategies to improve productivity and success in competitive settings.
Psychological Assessments
We conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for diagnosing mental health conditions and cognitive abilities. Our process includes clinical interviews, psychometric testing, and detailed reporting for medical, educational, or legal purposes. Assessments cover neurocognitive functioning, personality traits, and intellectual capabilities to inform tailored treatment plans.
Adult ADHD Assessments
Our specialist ADHD assessments for adults involve multi-session evaluations using standardised tools like CAARS and TOVA. The process includes clinical interviews, cognitive testing, and comprehensive reporting to confirm diagnoses and develop management strategies. Psychologists consider co-occurring conditions like anxiety while providing evidence-based treatment recommendations.
People
Dr James Champion
Clinical Psychologist
Dr James Champion has completed 6+ years of tertiary education in clinical psychology with extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. He contributes to mental health research and maintains active professional development.
Dr Samira Mera
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Samira Mera specialises in evidence-based treatments for mood disorders and relationship difficulties. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, she combines scientific expertise with compassionate care to support client growth.
Michael Lodewyk
Clinical Psychologist
Michael Lodewyk has advanced training in cognitive-behavioural therapy and trauma treatment. His practice focuses on helping clients develop practical strategies for managing stress and improving mental wellbeing through research-supported techniques.
Dr Brodie Dakin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Brodie Dakin specialises in performance psychology and mental resilience training. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, he helps clients enhance productivity and manage high-pressure situations using evidence-based interventions.
Dr Laura Clentsmith
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Laura Clentsmith focuses on adolescent and adult mental health, with expertise in treating anxiety disorders and self-esteem issues. She maintains active membership with the Australian Psychological Society for professional standards.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual psychotherapy, relationship counselling, performance psychology, psychological assessments, and specialist ADHD/ASD evaluations for adolescents and adults.
Are your Psychologists qualified?
All our Gold Coast Psychologists hold Masters or Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology with 6+ years of tertiary education and extensive clinical experience.
Do you offer after-hours appointments?
Yes, we provide limited early morning and evening sessions to accommodate clients requiring consultations outside regular business hours.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book by calling (07) 5627 0215 during business hours or using our online enquiry form for non-urgent requests.
What happens during a psychological assessment?
Assessments involve clinical interviews, psychometric testing, and cognitive evaluations over multiple sessions, followed by a comprehensive report with diagnostic considerations.
Is psychological treatment confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of immediate risk to safety, as required by law.
Reviews (4)
Monique Brown
Oct 03, 2020
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Dr James Champion is a brilliant psychologist who has helped me through a difficult journey in my life this year. I cant recommend him enough.
Adam Jackson
Sep 26, 2019
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James is a brilliant listener. He offers support and guidance in a comfortable setting and, I believe, has my best interests at heart. His working hours are flexible to suit my requirements. I highly recommend booking an appointment if you need to talk to someone objectively, searching for answers or need support.
Colin Darnet
Nov 30, 2018
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The best Gold Coast Psychologist! After seeing a lot of psychologists and counsellors over the years, with mixed results, I had almost given up trying to overcome my depression. A friend encouraged me to make an appointment at MindTree, and I am so glad I did. The practice is beautiful and peaceful. James immediately eased me into the process. There was no rushing me through the session like I've experienced at other places. Instead I felt he took the time to really get to know me. We spent a lot of time looking at the different approaches and what could work for me. The plan we made for my therapy
Taylor Sorensen
Nov 23, 2018
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Everyone at MindTree was so supportive and friendly. James, psychologist at MindTree, has helped me immensely with my anxiety and stress. He was extremely generous with his time and really cared about what was going on for me. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone suffering from mental health issues.
