About
Promoting Men’s Health & Wellbeing
At Mindful Men, we aim to normalise discussions about men’s health and wellbeing. We strive to create a nurturing environment where men of all ages can come connect, share and grow.
The Mindful Men Difference
Client-centred
At Mindful Men, our focus is on you. Our personalised therapy services empower you to take control of whatever life throws at you.
Accessible & Convenient
We offer flexible approaches to our services. This includes in-clinic, in-home, in-community or Telehealth (Zoom or phone call). Home and community visits are available for South East QLD residents spanning from Gympie to North Brisbane. Our Telehealth options are open to Australian residents nationwide.
Private & Secure
Our sessions are conducted in a safe and confidential environment, whether in-person or Telehealth. We adhere to strict privacy protocols and comply with relevant regulations to protect your privacy. You can trust Mindful Men to provide a secure service for you.
Meet our Founder and Clinical Lead
Simon Rinne
Founder & Therapist
Simon is the Founder and Clinical Lead at Mindful Men, and thrives on supporting boys and men to embrace a healthier way of living. His lived experience includes over 30 years living with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and burnout; including relying on alcohol to cope with life’s stressors. He’s been sober since 2023, and blends his lived and learned experience in his approach to therapy.
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Mental health
- Disability
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Parenting
- Men’s health and wellbeing
Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Solutions Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation Strategies
Qualifications
- Master of Social Worker (Qualifying)
- Bachelor of Social Work (Anthropology)
Registrations
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) – Registration number 501992
- QLD – WorkCover QLD P0007308135
Meet Our Team
Lewis Yarrow
Counsellor
Professional Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety
- Addiction (including pornography addiction)
- Anger
- Attachment
- Depression
- Mental health
- Men’s health and wellbeing
- Shame
- Trauma
Modalities
- Narrative therapy (NT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exploratory Therapy (Attachment Theory)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution Focussed Brief therapy (SFBT)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of counselling
Registrations
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA) – Registration number 23585
Our Awards
Allied Health Awards
2024 Social Worker of the Year
Sunshine Coast Community Awards
2024 Inclusion Award
Sunshine Coast Community Awards
Best Disability Service, Recreational or Sporting Program
FAQs
I know a guy who needs help. How do I get him to come and see you?
What do you do at Mindful Men?
Mindful Men is a counselling service for boys and men in Australia; but we do it differently! We like to take therapy out of the clinic and into community. We’re relaxed about it, because we find this helps our clients to feel more comfortable.
Do you only do counselling?
Counselling is just one aspect of Mindful Men. We are also able to run workshops and corporate training packages to support workplaces to improve their emotional intelligence. Contact us for a tailored package for your organisation.
How much does it cost?
We charge between $193.99 per hour for our social worker (private and NDIS clients) and $243.00 per hour for WorkCover clients. We charge $156 per hour for our counsellor (private and NDIS clients). For sessions conducted outside of the clinic, travel charges apply.
What ages do you work with?
At Mindful Men its less about age, and more about connection. If we’re able to connect, then we can go from there!
Where are you based?
We’re based on the Sunshine Coast in QLD. In person support is available between Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Logan, North Brisbane and South Brisbane areas. Telehealth is available Australia wide.
We also offer services to international clients via Zoom (excluding US and Canada)
Do you accept Mental Health Care Plans?
Unfortunately not at this stage. We are working on this, and hope to be registered in the near future.
Do you work with NDIS Participants?
Yes! As an unregistered NDIS provider, we support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants through their Capacity Building budgets.
How long are sessions?
Sessions run for 50 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes allocated for case notes.
Follow Our Podcast
On The Mindful Men Podcast, we delve into a variety of topics to inspire mindful awareness of life’s challenges. Topics include mental health, disability, improving relationships and much more!
