About Us
What is the Beautiful Minds Therapy & Wellness Centre?
The BMT Wellness Centre is a welcoming practice that helps to support both individuals and families through a range of psychosocial challenges.
Our qualified and friendly team members are able to provide numerous trauma informed services such as counselling, clinician supervision, industry consultation and psychoeducation.
We are committed to a trauma informed, person centred and collaborative approach to counselling, in a safe, compassionate and culturally sensitive practice.
We provide in-person services at our Melbourne based Therapy and Wellness Centre, as well as flexible online and telehealth options.
What can we help with?
- Anger
- Depression/Mood disorders
- Anxiety
- Trauma, Abuse
- Relationship and family issues
- Wellbeing
- Behavioural disorders
- PTSD and C-PTSD
- Grief and Loss
- Low Self-esteem
- Sadness
- Loneliness and isolation
- Stress
- Dissociative disorders
- Work Stress
Our mission
At the Beautiful Minds Therapy & Wellness Centre our mission is to provide a holistic approach to psychological and physical wellbeing for individuals and their significant others. This approach supports a person’s capacity to thrive and achieve their desired potential.
Our vision is for all individuals and their families to improve their lives and embrace their challenges so they can be the best version of themselves.
Our Values
We believe that each individual and family possess strengths and abilities despite the challenges that arise from time to time.
We value collaboration with you and other important people and services in your life.
We are committed to our professional standards, ethics, and values.
We run a trauma informed practice where we are culturally competent in both organisational structure and service delivery.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Beautiful Minds Therapy & Wellness Centre is an inclusive practice that values diversity. We believe all people deserve to receive the help and support they need regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, familial status or socio-economic status. The BMT Wellness Centre team is experienced in helping and working with a diverse range of individuals and aims to always create an environment of safety, involvement, respect, tolerance and connection.
Our Services:
- Individual Counselling
- Couples Counselling
- Family group therapy
- Supervision for Clinicians
- Industry consultation
- Presentations and guest speaking
If you are in an immediate crisis or require emergency care call triple zero (000) for emergency services
Meet our Team
Hala Chamas
Psychotherapist
& Trauma counsellor
Hala is a multi-lingual and highly accomplished trauma counsellor with over 20 years of experience. Her clinical approach utilises psychodymanic theory and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to empower clients and enhance their resilience.
Through the use of evidence-based strategies Hala helps clients learn how to effectively manage stresses, obstacles and struggles that can hinder daily life as well as, gain a deeper understanding of their healing journey. Hala specializes in EMDR therapy with a strong focus on attachment, narrative and trauma therapy. She has particular interest and experience in working with individuals struggling with complex trauma, depression, OCD, attachement, self-esteem issues, and family dynamics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Science - Community Development
- Masters of Social Work and counselling
- EMDR Therapy Level 3
Languages spoken:
- English and Arabic (all dialects)
Cecilia Lopez
Psychotherapist, Trauma counsellor
& Practice leader
Cecilia is a highly skilled psychotherapist and tertiary education trainer who has had extensive experience working with refugees and individuals from various cultural backgrounds. She is skilled in assessing and assisting people across a range of personal issues.
Cecilia has many years experience working with refugees and survivors of torture and trauma. Her particular interests are trauma healing, anxiety disorders, depression, dissociative disorders and attachment issues. Cecilia takes a holistic mind-body approach to treatment and utilises a diverse range of therapeutic modalities in her clinical practice including EMDR, Hypnosis, psychodynamic theory, Internal Family Systems, DBR, mindfulness and Time Line® Therapy. She is also qualified in Reiki healing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Postgraduate Dip. Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- EMDR Therapy Level 3
Languages spoken:
