Connect   |   Explore   |   Realise 

Our Professional Services

Mental Health Services & NDIS Psychosocial Supports

Mind Matters Consulting and Primary Mental Health Care offers evidence-based, trauma-informed and recovery focused mental health nursing service to individuals between 18 years - 64 years of age who are experiencing and living with a mental health issue or any of the following mental health conditions: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Bipolar and Related Disorders Depressive Disorders Anxiety Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Trauma-and-Stressor-Related Disorders and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. Our practice also offers mental health nursing support and psychosocial recovery coaching to NDIS participants with a lived experience of psychosocial disability. Appointments are offered In-person or via Videoconferencing or Telehealth. We welcome self-referrals and referrals from professionals and agencies. Our practice values non-judgmental, person-centred and responsive mental health support to all people from all walks of life. We acknowledge the reality of life’s suffering and believe in the healing and restorative power of authentic connections. We value the creation and the cultivation of a safe and supportive space in which people can be heard and seen; can explore and make sense of their life; and can strengthen their inherent abilities to live the day-to-day with hope and meaning. If you would like to connect with our practice or wish for more information, we welcome your contact.

Clinical Supervision & Mentoring

We offer Clinical Supervision to professionals working in health, nursing, and mental health. We also offer mentoring to students completing their study in nursing and mental health; and professionals delivering psychosocial support and disability services. Individual sessions are delivered via Videoconferencing or Telehealth. If you would like to connect with our practice or wish for more information, we welcome your contact.

Coaching

Our practice offers individualised service to people (between 16 years - 64 years of age) seeking professional guidance and support through Life, Performance and Academic coaching. With extensive experience in mental health care and higher education, our practice specialises in delivering coaching services to: High School Students so that they can flourish in their Higher School Certificate despite their lived experience of a mental health issue or a mental health condition; University (undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree by research), TAFE and Vocational Students so that they can flourish in their studies despite their lived experience of a mental health issue or a mental health condition; and Young Adults wishing to develop and strengthen their personal resources to manage the demands and challenges of modern living; and to flourish in their own path in life. Individual sessions are delivered via Videoconferencing or Telehealth. We welcome self-referrals and referrals from professionals and agencies. If you would like to connect with our practice or wish for more information, we welcome your contact.

Consulting & Speaking

Mind Matters Consulting and Primary Mental Health Care offers advisory service in Nursing and Mental Health Education and Training to the public and private sector. We also offer speaking services in the subject areas of: mental health and psychosocial wellbeing, spirituality and mental health, and nursing. Our process and implementation is individualised, versatile, and able to cater to a broad range of audiences ranging from the private and public education and training sector to not-for-profit and community organisations. If you would like to connect with our practice or wish for more information, we welcome your contact.

About Us

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to drop by.  

My name is Dianne.

I am a qualified registered nurse (AHPRA) and credentialed mental health nurse (ACMHN) with over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health. I possess clinical experience in medical, surgical, cardiac and aged care nursing, and older people's mental health. I have worked in the hospital (inpatient, outpatient and emergency), community and primary health care setting; and across the private, government and non-government sector in Sydney, Australia. For over 11 years, I worked as a University Lecturer and an undergraduate Course Coordinator; developing, implementing and coordinating Nursing and Mental Health Courses in Sydney, Australia. My contribution to higher nursing education was recognised with a Vice Chancellor’s Award for Initiatives that Enhance Student Learning (sub-category: Innovation in curricula, resources and approaches to student learning). I am an experienced mentor, coach and clinical supervisor for professionals working in nursing, mental health, and in the psychosocial support and disability services. I am steadfast in contributing to the nursing and mental health profession through practice development, guest lecturing, and as an invited speaker. Some of my educational background includes a Master of Philosophy from the School of Medicine The University of Sydney; and a Master of Mental Health Nursing (Advanced Clinical Practice), a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Supervised Clinical Practice), and a Bachelor of Nursing from The University of Sydney. I also hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. If you have any questions or require further information, please reach out and contact us. Take care.

Reviews

 

Dianne provided pro bono consulting services to our organisation, specifically on mental health training to our carer advocate volunteers. Her consulting service exceeded our organisation's expectations, which resulted to our insistent gifting of a monetary donation to her charity of choice. Dianne is a highly engaging educator and a dedicated mental health nurse with extensive professional knowledge and experience in her field.

Laurie
Training and Development Manager, Charity Organisation
 

After 5 years of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in mental health, I contemplated a career change outside of the healthcare industry. An RN friend of mine who was taught by Dianne at University, recommended Dianne to me for professional mentoring. It took a very seasoned professional and a genuine person like Dianne to positively influence my work philosophy and career trajectory.

Nathan
Mental Health Program Manager & Registered Nurse
 

I approached Dianne for Clinical Supervision at the recommendation of colleagues. She is very skilled and experienced, and her approach is unique. For me, Dianne's clinical supervision method is effective in assisting me through matters in an authentic way, and one that aligns with my personality, personal values, work ethos, and professional practice.

Alex
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health)
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our practice offers mental health nursing support and psychosocial recovery coaching to NDIS Participants.

Our practice offers remote mental health nursing support and psychosocial recovery coaching to NDIS Participants.

If you or your loved one would like to connect with our practice for remote NDIS professional services, please contact us for further discussions.
Our practice does not offer crisis, emergency or 24-hour mental health service.

If you are, or your loved one is experiencing distress, please contact one of the following numbers:
- NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

If you are, or your loved is in immediate danger, please call 000 (triple zero).

Our practice is private billing and unfortunately, do not offer bulk or mixed billing services.

If you are, or your loved one is experiencing financial hardship and would like to connect with our practice for professional services, please contact us for a confidential discussion.



Our mental health and clinical services are unfortunately not claimable under private health insurance.

Our life, performance, and academic coaching services are privately billed and unfortunately, not claimable under private health insurance.
Please contact us for more information.

We look forward to assisting you with our professional services.

Connect with Us

  • Sydney NSW, Australia

Connect - Explore - Realise