Welcome to Grow Mindfully: Centre for Psychology, Psychotherapy and Health. We are a group private practice of independent psychologists, psychotherapists and health practitioners who are like-minded in their approach to emotional and physical health and healing. Grow Mindfully is located in Crows Nest, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Grow Mindfully opened in August 2018, founded by Dr Karen Baikie, who has been in private practice in Crows Nest since 2000.
Grow Mindfully has a strong focus on:
Mindfulness-based therapies
Somatic and body-oriented therapies
Trauma-informed therapies
Attachment-based therapies
Compassion-based therapies
Relationship and interpersonal therapies
Connection-based therapies for children and adolescents
Integrative/gut health
Grow Mindfully provides a wide range of services for clients so that many emotional and physical health needs can be taken care of under the same roof. Our practitioners are trained in a variety of different therapeutic models, covering a great number of different issues across the lifespan. Your practitioner will work collaboratively with you to help you with your difficulties, by providing a safe, empathic space for you to understand your issues and their origins, as well as equipping you with resources and skills to thrive.
Grow Mindfully provides a community for practitioners to be supported and nourished, as well as to further develop their skills and awareness of new developments in their field, in order to provide the best possible care for their clients. Our aim is to support our practitioners to be their best selves so that they can, in turn, support their clients to be their best selves.
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At Grow Mindfully, you can find a practitioner who can help you with your specific issues. Our practitioners aim to provide a safe and supportive environment to collaborate with you to provide an approach that is personalised to your individual needs.
These are the kinds of issues we can help you with at Grow Mindfully:
Many practitioners at Grow Mindfully are registered to provide general or specialised supervision to other therapists and health professionals.
The Community Clinic at Grow Mindfully offers a service to the community by providing quality psychotherapeutic services to clients in a broad range of financial situations.
At Grow Mindfully we have practitioners who are qualified in clinical psychology, somatic psychotherapy, trauma-informed therapy, relationship/couple therapy, as well as naturopathy and nutrition.
If you are looking for a particular therapeutic modality, you can find a practitioner who is trained in that approach. These are some of the modalities that practitioners at Grow Mindfully are trained in:
Some of our practitioners still have appointments available now. All our practitioners offer the option of either in-person sessions or online TeleHealth sessions.
Many of our practitioners are eligible for rebates from either Medicare and/or private health funds.
Medicare provides rebates for psychological services for eligible individuals through the Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme. Your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrican will assess your eligibility for a Mental Health Care Plan and provide a referral. Rebates are available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Medicare rebates per session are $96.65 for Psychologists and $141.85 for Clinical Psychologists.
The Community Clinic at Grow Mindfully offers a service to the community by providing quality psychotherapeutic services to clients in a broad range of financial situations.
The Community Clinic is a training space in which Hakomi Trainee Therapists provide low cost therapy as part of their advanced psychotherapy training. This gives clients the opportunity to try out mindfulness-based, somatic therapies at a lower cost than usual.
Our vision for the Community Clinic is to offer affordable support to the public, whilst also providing therapists with a supportive environment in which they can further their professional development, fulfil supervisory hours and work towards additional professional certification.
Sessions at the Community Clinic at Grow Mindfully cost $50 for one hour.
Trainee Therapists have a range of psychotherapeutic training and experience, and all are working under the supervision of senior certified and registered therapists.
In exchange for low cost therapy, we ask that clients allow the sessions to be video-taped for supervision purposes. Some parts of the video will be shown by the Trainee Therapist either in individual supervision or small group supervision with other Trainee Therapists and a certified/registered Supervisor.
We understand that this material is of a highly personal & sensitive nature. The Trainee Therapists and their Supervisors agree to observe the professional ethics and standards of the therapist’s regulatory body in relation to confidentiality, the safekeeping of the video/audio material, and their use in supervision. Clients will be asked to sign a Consent Form for the sessions to be video-taped which protects this sensitive material.
Trainee Therapists are bound by their Professional Associations Code of Conduct. All Trainee Therapists are covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance.
The Community Clinic offers clients the opportunity to increase self-understanding, foster change at a deep level within themselves, and broaden their scope of choice around challenging issues.
Trainee Therapists at the clinic take care to create a safe and supportive environment, where the client can explore, and make sense of self-limiting patterns of thought and behaviour that impede the client from living life fully.
The clinic offers therapy for individuals struggling with:
My name is Sara Maywood and I am a Hakomi Graduate. It’s been through my training that I’ve come to realise that being able to like oneself is how a human being can comfortably interact with others. What I hope to offer is a quiet, safe place where the client can explore old patterns and beliefs that are holding them back from being themselves. In mindfulness we can notice the clouds blocking our true shining selves. Therefore, the Hakomi session will centre around finding this state inside.
I am a practicing psychotherapist and a Hakomi Graduate. I enjoy offering clients a Hakomi approach, a gentle, yet powerful, form of self-discovery grounded in mindfulness which offers a space of loving presence, empathy and non-judgement. I am passionate about supporting people to gain a better understanding of themselves in order to move towards greater joy and fulfillment. I bring to my sessions my broader experience as social and behaviour change consultant, intrepid traveler and a mother of two. If you would like to gain greater insight around your life experiences I would welcome the opportunity to support you on this healing journey.
As a Hakomi Graduate, I am offering sessions to explore one’s self and one’s life experiences with compassion and mindfulness. My sessions build on my extensive experience as an organisational coach, management consultant and Hoffman Process Facilitator. Hakomi psychotherapy works holistically in the present moment integrating mind, heart and body and the past with the present. Honouring the complexity of what it means to be human - all parts of one’s self are welcome. Together we will explore new ways forward. Grounded, calm and supportive I create a safe space of deep, attuned listening with compassion, empathy and non-judgement. Sessions available for either individuals or couples.
Hello, as a counsellor and psychotherapist I have a deep listening for the unique struggles and wisdom each client brings to therapy. I work collaboratively with you in a safe, empathic and sensitive environment to explore what challenges and supports you. As a Hakomi psychotherapy graduate I respect your pace and encourage an attitude of curiosity and discovery as to how your past is influencing your present experience. Together we repattern old beliefs and integrate healing that sustains a greater sense of wellbeing and emotional freedom. I welcome you to work with me.
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a Psychology graduate, currently undertaking a Masters in Counselling. I believe that as humans, struggles are an inherent part of our life journey. Whilst they bring forth uncomfortable emotions, they provide us with opportunities for growth and transformation. My passion lies around guiding individuals through their challenges, nurturing their strengths, and walking alongside them in their journey of healing. The combination of my life experiences and motherhood have nurtured empathy, resilience, and deeper understanding; enhancing my growth as a therapist and ability to support others. I provide a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and valued. It would be an honour to support you on your journey of self-discovery. I invite you to reach out, so that together, we can welcome positive change.
I am Bevan Pfeiffer, a dedicated student currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and a certified yoga teacher. In our work together, I aim to create a serene and supportive space where we can connect to a higher sense of self. Through mindful practices and conscious dialogue, I guide you towards self-discovery and conscious awakening. My goal is to help you uncover inner peace, resilience, and clarity, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with grace and insight. Together, we will explore the depths of your being, foster a sense of inner harmony, and cultivate a conscious connection to your true self. I look forward to accompanying you on this transformative journey.
If you have had a look at Our Practitioners and chosen the practitioner who best resonates with you and your specific needs, then you can contact them directly to arrange an appointment, using the contact details on their individual biography.
If you are unsure about what you need or what would suit you best, then the best way to contact us to make an appointment is via our Appointment Request Form . Let us know what you are looking for help with and your availability, and we can match you to the best practitioner for your needs.
Grow Mindfully is located on the corner of Willoughby Road and Albany Street, with the entrance to the building located on Albany Street, between Crescent Croissanterie and Fish Bowl Cafe. There is a lift available up to Level 1. We are situated in the heart of Crows Nest, surrounded by lovely shops and restaurants.
Grow Mindfully is accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is St Leonards Station, which is a 10 minute walk along the Pacific Highway. There are plenty of buses which stop along Willoughby Road and the Pacific Highway.
If you are driving, the easiest place to park is in the Hume Street car park, located off Albany Street. From here, walk down and along Albany Street. This is a council car park, which allows you to park for 2 hours for free. There are also 2 hour parking meters in Albany Street.
Grow Mindfully: Centre for Psychology, Psychotherapy and Health
Level 1
134 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest
NSW 2065
Telephone: (02) 9436 0919
Email GrowmindfullyIf you are a practitioner looking for rooms, you might be interested in being part of our exciting and dynamic, collaborative community of like-minded practitioners at Grow Mindfully.
Grow Mindfully is located centrally in the heart of Crows Nest, in Sydney’s lower North Shore, close to cafés, parking, train station, buses and the forthcoming metro.
The Centre includes 8 consulting rooms, a kitchen, a staff/meeting room, and a small group room with break-out space.
Practitioner benefits include:
Rooms are available for rent to like-minded practitioners on full-day, half-day, or evening basis. In addition, our group room is available for rent on a full-day or hourly basis.
Our aim is to provide practitioners with a satisfying and supportive working environment in which they can flourish, and in turn provide the best care possible for their clients.
If you’d like to talk to Karen Baikie about the possibility of joining our space,
Email GrowMindfullyOur Group Room at Grow Mindfully is a cosy, furnished space fitted out for running small groups and offering small seminars. The Group Room is available for hire on a daily or hourly basis, with the additional possibility of an extra break out space.
Facilities include:
Grow Mindfully is located in the heart of Crows Nest, close to public transport and parking, with plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby.
For more information about hire of the Group Room, including costs and availability, email us .