Mind Life (Founder John Zavaglia)
Counsellor, ACA-L1 (he, him)


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association John Zavaglia
- In Practice for 3 years
- Grad Cert Mental Health & Neuroscience, Diploma Co, Graduate Certificate Mental Health & Neuroscience, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Macquarie University in Masters Business Administration (MBA) Masters Business Administration / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from University of Sunshine Coast in Mental Health & Neuroscience (GC MH&Nsc) Graduate Certificate Mental Health & Neuroscience / 2025
Counsellor: John Zavaglia
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioural Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Hoarding
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Participants
Age
Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Groups
Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber
As a Committee Member of the Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber of Commerce, I actively support the local business community through networking, collaboration and community initiatives. I am passionate about promoting mental health awareness and regularly deliver presentations and workshops to businesses, community groups and organisations, helping people better understand mental health, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
North Sydney Business Chamber
As a member of the North Sydney Business Chamber, I support the local business community through professional engagement and collaboration. I also deliver presentations and workshops on mental health, resilience and emotional wellbeing, helping businesses and community members better understand practical approaches to mental health and personal wellbeing.
Dynamic North Shore North Sydney Toastmasters
As a member and former President of Dynamic North Shore Toastmasters, I am committed to developing communication and leadership skills while supporting others in building confidence through public speaking. I also deliver presentations on mental health, resilience and emotional wellbeing to community and professional audiences.
Location