Where children, young people and families flourish.
Evidence-informed therapeutic workshops, group programs and family support that build resilience, deepen understanding of emotions and behaviours, foster healthy relationships and develop practical skills for everyday life.
Philosophy
Every family has the potential to flourish.
Children and young people are not born knowing how to understand their emotions, build healthy relationships or navigate life’s challenges. Likewise, parenting doesn’t come with a manual. These are skills that can be learned, strengthened and nurtured over time.
At Mind My Mind, we believe that by investing in emotional resilience, healthy relationships and practical life skills, we can create stronger individuals, stronger families and healthier communities.
Support
How we support families
Every family’s journey is unique, but the foundations of wellbeing remain the same. Through practical parent education, therapeutic group programs and personalised family support, we help strengthen the skills, relationships and resilience that enable children, young people and families to flourish.
Parent Learning Series
Practical, evidence-informed workshops that give parents the knowledge, confidence and strategies to support their child’s emotional wellbeing and development.
Parent Programs
Evidence-based programs that strengthen parenting skills, connection and confidence.
Parent–Child Programs
Attachment-based programs that strengthen connection, emotional security and confidence through shared experiences and play.
Child & Teen Wellbeing Programs
Small-group programs that build resilience, emotional understanding, communication, friendships and confidence.
Individual & Family Support
Personalised family therapy & parent consultations tailored to each family’s strengths and goals.
Our Approach
At Mind My Mind, we believe meaningful and lasting change happens when children, young people and families are supported with compassion, practical strategies and evidence-informed therapeutic care.
Our approach is grounded in prevention, early intervention and family-centred practice. We recognise that every individual and every family is unique, and tailor our support to each family’s strengths, needs and goals.
Whether through workshops, group programs or family support, our focus is on developing resilience, deepening understanding of emotions and behaviours, strengthening communication, fostering healthy relationships and equipping families with practical skills that can be confidently applied in everyday life.
Evidence-Informed
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Our programs draw on recognised therapeutic approaches and current research to provide meaningful, effective and practical support.
Family-Centered
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Children thrive within healthy relationships. By working collaboratively with children, young people and families, we support meaningful and lasting change.
Practical
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Every workshop, group program and family session is designed to provide practical strategies that families can confidently use at home, at school and in everyday life.
Strengths-Based
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We build on each individual’s and family’s existing strengths, recognising that lasting growth begins by nurturing what is already working well.
Prevention & Early Intervention
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We believe that supporting children and families early creates strong foundations for lifelong mental health, healthy relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Meet the Team
Meet the people behind Mind My Mind and the warm, evidence-informed support we offer families.
Hello, Olá, Hola – I’m Ana Mello I’m a Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive clinical experience supporting children, young people and families across community and public mental health settings. My work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through connection, understanding and practical support. I work alongside children and young people experiencing emotional, behavioural and relationship challenges, and with parents and families seeking to better understand their child, strengthen relationships and feel more confident navigating the challenges of childhood and adolescence. My approach is warm, collaborative and evidence-informed, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches and adapting support to the individual needs, strengths and circumstances of each child and family. Alongside individual and family therapy, I have a strong interest in prevention and early intervention, including therapeutic groups, parent programs and psychoeducational workshops that build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships and develop practical skills for everyday life. I also recognise that wellbeing cannot be separated from the world we live in. Culture, family, identity, relationships and life experiences all shape how we understand ourselves and respond to challenges. Having navigated significant life and cultural transitions myself, I bring both professional knowledge and a genuine appreciation of these complexities to my work. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish and am committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care where children, young people and families feel heard, respected and supported to flourish.
Fiona is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Coach, Educator, and Facilitator. She holds a BA, BSW, and AMHSW accreditation through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Fiona also has qualifications in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and EMDR Level 1, and she is experienced in the Tuning In To Kids & Teens parenting programs. Specialising in clinical counselling and group work, Fiona has extensive experience in the mental health and disability sectors, focusing on self-determination and empowerment. She supports clients on their journey to mental health wellness so each person has the space to explore their thoughts, emotions, behaviours and learn to develop new skills to ‘reconnect’ with themselves, their families, friends, and communities using evidence-based therapeutic methods and relevant strategies. Fiona adopts a person-centered approach, always meeting the client where they are at, emphasizing respect, empathy, curiosity and overall mental health wellbeing.