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Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
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Mindhaven Therapy

Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)

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Barton, ACT 2600
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Some people build lives they enjoy while quietly wondering if there's something more. I support kind, capable people like you who feel stuck or uncertain. You may be someone who notices you say yes when you want to say no. Or perhaps you feel trapped repeating patterns that you intellectually understand but can’t seem to change. This isn't a weakness. Instead, it may be a protective response to trauma. If you've been thinking about exploring your inner world with the same care you bring to other areas of life, I can offer a space for you to quiet the outside noise and reconnect with yourself.
I’m a Masters-qualified therapist providing nurturing, trauma-focused therapy online across Australia. I approach sessions with an unshakable belief in your capacity to experience healing, growth, and joy. Many believe therapy requires repeatedly discussing traumatic events in detail, but it doesn't have to be that way. I prefer a more gentle approach.
I use a variety of methods to work with your nervous system's natural processes. It takes effort, but it doesn’t need to be brutal or harsh. I celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, gender identity, sexual identity. I am committed to providing a safe, empowering, respectful space for all people. If this resonates, reach out to learn more.
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Barton, ACT 2600

Website
I offer online appointments between 7am - 3pm, Tuesday - Thursday, and you might catch a glimpse of my two cheeky cats in the background.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Women's Issues 
$220 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Mindhaven Therapy
Connect with Mindhaven Therapy
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Barton, ACT 2600

Website
I offer online appointments between 7am - 3pm, Tuesday - Thursday, and you might catch a glimpse of my two cheeky cats in the background.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Women's Issues 
$220 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Mindhaven Therapy

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $220

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not offer Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebates. I do accept self-managed NDIS participants.
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Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
with questions.
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I do not offer Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebates. I do accept self-managed NDIS participants.
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Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
with questions.

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Rachael Blackwood

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Rachael Blackwood
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 3 Member
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Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Women's Issues

Practice Areas

  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Feeling stuck
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • People pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
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Studies show that committing to regular appointments and providing feedback to your therapist will improve your outcomes (Flückiger et al., 2018; Lambert & Shimokawa, 2011). I provide tools, techniques, and consistent, structured sessions for my clients to create depth and lasting change. We track your progress towards your goals and regularly check in to ensure I'm meeting your needs.
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
with questions.
"
Studies show that committing to regular appointments and providing feedback to your therapist will improve your outcomes (Flückiger et al., 2018; Lambert & Shimokawa, 2011). I provide tools, techniques, and consistent, structured sessions for my clients to create depth and lasting change. We track your progress towards your goals and regularly check in to ensure I'm meeting your needs.
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Neurofeedback
  • Trauma Focused
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Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Barton, ACT 2600

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I offer online appointments between 7am - 3pm, Tuesday - Thursday, and you might catch a glimpse of my two cheeky cats in the background.
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
"
I offer online appointments between 7am - 3pm, Tuesday - Thursday, and you might catch a glimpse of my two cheeky cats in the background.
Photo of Rachael Blackwood - Mindhaven Therapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Mindhaven Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA