Who We Are and What We Do
Taking the first step on your therapeutic journey can feel daunting — often it’s the hardest part, even before walking into a therapy room. Yet choosing to seek support through individual counselling or couples counselling is a powerful and courageous decision, one that opens the door to meaningful growth and lasting change.
Alongside counselling, we also offer Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and a range of NDIS-funded support services designed to help individuals build skills, increase independence, and improve overall quality of life. Our PBS approach focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviours of concern and working collaboratively to develop practical, strengths-based strategies that support safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes at home and in the community.
Whether you are seeking emotional support, help navigating life transitions, behaviour support, or coordinated NDIS services, we tailor our approach to your unique goals, values, and circumstances — walking alongside you every step of the way.
NDIS Support Services
Positive Behaviour Support (NDIS)
Therapy & Support - Social Work & Psychology
Therapy & Support - Social Work & Psychology
We believe every behaviour tells a story. Our team offers compassionate, person-centred Behaviour Support to help individuals feel safe, supported, and understood in their everyday lives.
By partnering with participants, families, and support teams, we develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans that are practical, evidence-based, and designed around each person’s unique strengths and needs.
Who We Support
Children and adults with disability, neurodivergent individuals, and people with complex support needs.
Our Approach
Person-centred, collaborative, holistic, and fully NDIS-aligned.
NDIS Item Number
Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support 11_022_0110_7_3
Behaviour Management Plan Including Training in Behaviour Management Strategies
11_023_0110_7_3
Therapy & Support - Social Work & Psychology
Therapy & Support - Social Work & Psychology
Therapy & Support - Social Work & Psychology
Our NDIS Mental Health Social Workers and Psychologists are knowledgeable and experienced in supporting NDIS participants to undertake activities of daily living; take part in community, social life, study, and work; and regain and rebuild skills and confidence. We work in partnership with participants, families and professional teams to set individual goals and facilitate improvements in participants' lives.
Our NDIS psychologists and Mental Health Social Workers can support participants to:
- Understand the implications of their diagnoses and disabilities.
- Manage experiences such as stress, anger, anxiety, and depression.
- Cope with grief, loss, and/or trauma whilst still fulfilling activities of daily living.
- Attain more independent functioning.
- Build social skills and improve relationship capacities.
- Enhance emotional literacy and build emotional regulation strategies.
- Set goals to improve confidence and motivation.
- Develop problem-solving skills to manage challenging situations.
NDIS Item Number
15_621_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Social Worker
15_054_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Psychologist
Mental Health & Relationship Support
Individual Counselling
Individual Counselling
Individual Counselling
Collaborative, evidence-based therapy tailored to support emotional wellbeing and long-term resilience, including couples counselling and individual counselling options. When you’re reaching out for help, you want to feel assured that there’s someone experienced with the issues you’re grappling with. We understand this need. Our therapy is collaborative, flexible, and deeply person-centred.
Our work is grounded in established approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Additionally, I bring a holistic perspective through my training in yoga and meditation, focusing on nervous system regulation and mind-body integration. Each session, whether in-person or through telehealth therapy, is tailored to you — your needs, your pace, your goals.
Private paying (Medicare & private health fund rebates applicable).
Couples Counselling
Individual Counselling
Individual Counselling
Healthy relationships are a vital aspect of our emotional well-being. It is important to recognize that, like in individual counselling, where the focus is on the individual, couples counselling addresses the dynamics between partners. During a couples counselling session, a safe and confidential environment is created for both partners to express and reflect on their feelings, needs, challenges, and resources.
We assist couples work collaboratively towards their goals, ultimately enhancing the quality and fulfilment of their relationships.
Workcover
Individual Counselling
Workcover
Navigating the road to recovery after a workplace injury can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. We are here to support you every step of the way. As an approved Workcover provider in Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, we offer professional counselling sessions tailored to help you recover and return to work with confidence.
Our sessions are designed to help you cope with the mental and emotional stress that can arise from a workplace injury through options like telehealth therapy.
Accessing Mental Health Support Under Workcover is essential, as it isn’t just about physical recovery; it also provides crucial support for mental health. If you have an approved Workcover plan, you’re eligible to access psychology sessions to assist in your recovery.
Information on our Clinical Team
Mental Health Social Workers and Psychologists
Who is best to see, what the difference between Psychologists and Mental Health Social Workers ?
If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP, you can see either a Psychologist or a Mental Health Social Worker (MHSW). We have both types of practitioners at UFlourish.
So what’s the difference?
Both Psychologists and MHSWs in Australia are qualified to support people going through mental health challenges, emotional distress, or difficult life transitions. They’re both eligible to provide services that are covered by Medicare and Private Health insurance, making help more affordable and accessible.
Psychologists
Psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. They use a range of proven therapies to help people understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Their work often focuses on individual therapy, and they’re especially skilled in understanding how mental health conditions develop and how best to treat them. Psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and follow strict professional guidelines.
Mental Health Social Workers
Accredited MHSWs are social workers with extra training in mental health and counselling. MHSWs are registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Like psychologists, they can provide a range of therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and EMDR, they can also undertake a number of assessments and write reports. Many are also often trained in couples or family therapy. What sets MHSWs apart is their focus on the bigger picture – they don’t just look at what’s happening inside a person’s mind, they may also consider the social and environmental issues that are affecting someone’s well-being, like housing, finances, relationships, or discrimination. They may combine emotional support with practical help or advocacy, which can be especially useful for people dealing with complex life situations. MHSWs also follow strict professional guidelines.
If you’re looking for someone who can also help with practical challenges or broader life issues alongside therapy, a mental health social worker may be a great choice.
Both professionals are highly skilled and compassionate, and choosing between them often depends on what kind of support you’re looking for. Often it will matter much more that you fit with your therapist’s personality rather than their title. Both types of therapists can offer highly effective and caring psychotherapy to you. If you want a more clinical focus or a diagnosis, a psychologist might be the right fit.
Our People
Leanne Mitchell - Director
Leanne is a qualified Mental Health Social Worker, Relationship counsellor and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. She provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore, overcome and heal from personal and relational challenges. She uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches based on the needs that arise through session, tailoring her approach to help clients meet their goals.
With over 15 years of experience in adult mental health and 5 years in adolescent mental health, Leanne works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma. Leanne is a trained EMDR practitioner and currently working towards accreditation in this area.
Leanne has a particular passion for supporting couples. Drawing on systemic and relational therapy models, she helps clients navigate communication difficulties, rebuild connection, and work through life transitions.
Positive Behaviour Support
Leanne is now available for Positive Behaviour Support, bringing years of experience across both clinical and community settings. She has worked extensively with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, autism, ADHD, and other disabilities. Leanne also works closely with families and carers, supporting them to better understand behaviours of concern while collaboratively developing practical, strengths-based plans to support ongoing wellbeing and positive change.
Leanne works within the Warrnambool/South West Region of Victoria and
Port Macquarie/Camden Haven/Taree areas of NSW.
BSocSc(Hons), MSW, GradCertFamSysTher, GradDipPsych
Member AASW - AMHSW
Fees
Individual Session $200 (Non NDIS)
Taking the first step on your therapeutic journey can feel daunting — often it’s the hardest part, even before walking into a therapy room. Yet choosing to seek support through individual counselling or couples counselling is a powerful and courageous decision, one that opens the door to meaningful growth and lasting change.
In our sessions, whether through in-person visits or telehealth therapy, you’ll be invited to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, reflecting on how they connect with your values, goals, and aspirations. Together, we consider how your inner world shapes not only your personal experience but also your relationships, family life, and professional environment. The process is collaborative, aiming to equip you with practical insights and strategies that encourage resilience and positive transformation.
Therapy, whether it be individual counselling or couples counselling, is ultimately a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, you’ll uncover new perspectives, develop healthier patterns, and experiment with fresh ways of thinking, feeling, and relating — all of which support a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Workcover
According to the Allied Health Fees for your State Scheme, there are no out-of-pocket fees for your sessions, whether you are seeking couples counselling, individual counselling, or telehealth therapy, as these services are fully covered by Workcover.
DVA
To be eligible to receive support under DVA, you will need a referral from your GP. If you are eligible, there is no cost to you; this is fully covered by DVA. Access to counselling sessions, which includes both individual counselling and couples counselling, depends on the type of DVA card you hold and the mental health condition involved. If you have a Gold Card, you’re entitled to fully funded psychology treatment for any condition, with no additional approvals or condition links required. If you hold a DVA White Card, psychological support is available only for mental health conditions that DVA has formally accepted. This means your condition must be diagnosed and linked to your military service. To start treatment, including options for telehealth therapy, you’ll generally need a referral from your GP. They can help you find a DVA-registered psychologist and prepare any necessary paperwork so that you can begin therapy with confidence.
Couple/Relationship $220
Couples counselling sessions last for 50 minutes and can be conducted via video through telehealth therapy or a phone call. For those seeking individual counselling, face-to-face sessions are available only in select locations, such as Warrnambool.
NDIS
According to the NDIS Price Guide, individuals seeking support can access a variety of services, such as individual counselling, couples counselling, and options for telehealth therapy.
Payment methods
Our preferred payment methods for services such as couples counselling, individual counselling, and telehealth therapy include credit card, debit card, and EFTPOS. In exceptional circumstances, we can also accept bank transfers (EFT) and cash, with the correct amount appreciated.