Dr Kylie Hutchings Mangion, Director and founding Psychologist of Defining Minds Psychology and Counselling are Redefining futures through regaining control, rebuilding confidence and realizing what really matters. Stress, Anxiety & Trauma impact how we live our lives. Gaining an understanding of the why behind the way we live is the first step. Offering services in Sydney and Port Macquarie.

Excessive Stress, pressure to achieve and potential burnout are all part of a professional's life. Navigating work life can see you operating in an autopilot mode, with tasks and milestones the focus. Before long, sometimes months, years and even decades flash by. All without a chance to reflect on the life and career you have so tirelessly worked on and also may be very successful at, are in fact on track with where you really want to be.

Would you like the opportunity to check in on where you're at? If it has been a while and you're keen to reduce the stress, gain clarity and feel calm and confident in both the professional and personal you?

How do we know when we need a mental health check? Declining mental health shows up in a variety of ways, it differs between people. You may be experiencing varying levels of sadness, a lack of motivation, increased anger, a loss of libido, or feeling fatigued.

Whether you are stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, feeling down, completing compulsive behaviours or bad habits, we offer a safe and confidential space to explore your challenges.
 

Psychological Services  - We help with:
 

• Supporting the healing process from traumatic experiences

• Adjusting to transition phases.

• Gaining clarity.

• Managing relationship disharmony and conflicts.

• Evaluating career snd personal goals.

• Reviewing of values.

• Allowing balance between personal and professional boundaries

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So what might impact look like ?

• Feelings and thoughts of self blame, detached, shame or changes in mood

• Negative thoughts, flashbacks or distressing memories

• Trying to avoid these thoughts or situations that trigger them, avoiding places associated with a negative event

• Outburst, feeling irritable, memory or concentration difficulties

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