Therapy in the world of Stardew Valley
Evidence-based Therapy Via Interactive Spaces, Digital platforms & Games
Therapy inside Stardew Valley
A relaxed farming and community simulation game built around routine, nurturing, and gradual growth. Its unhurried pace and gentle world make it a natural environment for participants who value calm, purposeful engagement.
Interactive platforms, such as video games, may be a beneficial space to provide therapy within for some participants by providing a familiar environment to allow a participant to work towards their goals with the support of a therapist.
There’s no commitment required — we simply ask that you begin with an assessment and one session if you want to trial the service. This allows you to experience our support with complete freedom to continue or not.
Benefits of Therapy
- Online - Accessible anywhere, even at home
- Relaxed - A safe and familiar place to open dialogue
- Engaging - Environment encourages focus
- Communication - Verbal and non verbal communication
- Social - Assists in social skills and development
- Emotional regulation - Recognise and discuss emotions
Choose your type of therapy
1:1 Private Therapy
Personalized, one-to-one sessions with an accredited professional. These sessions focus working toward specific therapeutic goals in a private, confidential setting.
1:2 Ratio Paired Therapy
Designed for participants who are already enrolled in 1:1 sessions. This model allows us to carefully match you with a peer and a therapist to practice social goals. By combining private and paired support, we ensure a consistent therapeutic approach while transitioning skills into a social environment. Only available to existing participants. All participants requesting groups are required to be entered into an Program of Support. Read more about a PoS. These sessions focus working toward specific therapeutic goals in a group setting.
2:2 Ratio Group Therapy
A premium group experience featuring a 1:1 staff-to-participant ratio (two participants and two therapists). This unique format provides the social benefits of a group setting with the dedicated supervision of a private therapist. It is specifically designed to enhance social skills and communication in real-time. These sessions focus working toward specific therapeutic goals in a group setting.
Therapy Specialisations
We have a team of experienced therapists who are qualified in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
We specialise in:
- ADHD/ASD/AuDHD/PDA
- Neurodivergent/Autism
- Depression/Anxiety
- Confidence Development
- Mental Health Issues
- Building Social Skills
- Emotional Regulation
- LGBTQIA+
Pricing
Sessions start at 1 hour and can be extended up to 4 hours with breaks. (We recommend 90 minute sessions)
1:1 Counselling / $156.16 per hour
1:1 Occupational Therapy / $193.99 per hour
1:1 Psychology / $252.99 per hour
1:1 Art Therapy / $156.16 per hour
2:2 Group Therapy / $156.16 per hour
1:2+ Group Therapy / $78.08 per hour (PoS)
Onboarding, Assessments, Recommendations, and Additional Service costs
Our team takes time to review your information and complete an Initial Therapy Assessment and Recommendation. This helps us ensure your therapy plan is built around your needs and goals. This also may include a brief call with a member of our team. The assessment is charged at $156.16 (AUD).
From time to time, we may also complete a review assessment to check that your goals and plan are still relevant. These are charged at the hourly rate of the type of therapist conducting the assessment.
Our session fees cover your therapy, reasonable work, coordination and correspondence. Where these duties go beyond this time, additional charges may apply. This includes things outside of session such as clinical questions, calls, plan-changes, and repeated coordination requests for example. You will be informed when an additional charge will take place. Full details are set out in our Additional Services Policy and our Schedule of Fees.
Requirements.
Participant must already have an online device plus a good internet connection and (if required) an online device-specific subscription. You will also require a headset and a private space where therapy can be provided.
Ages
- Early Childhood: Children aged under 9
- Children/Young People: Children aged 9 – 17
- Adults: 18+
Session Times
Sessions run any day, time and duration of your choosing. Simply let us know in the registration form.
No long term commitment
If you wish to cancel at any time, let us know 48 hours before the next scheduled session. (All Group or Weekend Programs require 2 weeks cancellation notice.)
Program of Support for Group Sessions
Groups and Weekend Programs are delivered under a Program of Support (PoS).
This helps us provide stable, consistent group experiences while factoring in planning, therapist time, group structure, and outcomes more effectively, while giving families peace of mind around costs and scheduling.
Even if a participant misses a session, they will still be charged for the session supporting continuity, structure, and engagement for everyone involved. Read more about a PoS.
Set-up, Technical Issues & Reporting
Online platforms require occasional setup. Internet dropouts or technical issues may also occur. Our therapist takes notes during sessions, which is factored into the session duration. A small portion of each session will be spent on these necessary activities.
Participant Registration Form
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Participant Registration Form
Complete the form below and our friendly team will be in touch. For all general questions or issues with entering your details please email register@minds.care. All enquiries accept our terms, conditions and privacy policy.
‘Minds’ is not a crisis therapy service.
Complete the form below and our friendly team will be in touch. For all general questions or issues with entering your details please email register@minds.care. All enquiries accept our terms, conditions and privacy policy.
Alternatively download a manual form PDF to print, complete and return.
‘Minds’ is not a crisis therapy service.
