Philosophy
The Mindful Spot exists to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for young people and adults to access psychological treatment and support. We believe in inspiring mindful and compassionate change through evidence-based practice.
Values
Approach.
At The Mindful Spot we practice from a non-dieting, inclusive, body-neutral philosophy, which prioritises wellbeing and self-care. We acknowledge and respect body diversity and encourage people to regain a healthy relationship between food, exercise, and their body.
It is important to remember that you cannot tell someone’s health by the size or shape of their body, and that disordered eating affects individuals across all genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
The Health at Every Size (HAES®) approach advocates for:
- Weight inclusivity: Accepting and respecting the natural diversity of body sizes and shapes
- Eating for Well-Being: Eating in a flexible manner that values pleasure, nutritional needs, and honours internal hunger cues
- Life-Enhancing Movement: Moving your body in meaningful ways, including for joy, to become more physically vital, and according to ability and desire
- Respectful Care: Advocating for respectful health care and supporting health policies that acknowledge the importance of social justice themes
Relationships come first.
The therapeutic relationship is the key to success in treatment. We ensure it sits at the centre of your care so that evidence-based treatment can be individually tailored for you. Seeking treatment can be difficult and we provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your own motivations, values, and goals. With a warm and person-centred approach, we want to see you define and move towards recovery and a more meaningful life.
Find out how we can help.
Find out how we can help.
