At Positive Mind Works, we provide accessible, evidence-based mental health care delivered by highly trained and registered Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Our online services and flexible appointment times ensure mental health care can fit around real lives — not the other way around.
Our approach is grounded in current psychological research and clinical best practice. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, ADHD, stress, low mood or broader wellbeing concerns, our clinicians offer thoughtful, compassionate and professionally informed care tailored to your individual needs.
Our Story
Positive Mind Works was founded by Samantha Spafford, who grew up in Alice Springs NT, she witnessed first-hand the barriers many people face when trying to access timely mental health support.
This experience shaped a clear vision: to create a service that removes geographical and practical obstacles to high-quality psychological care. By combining clinical expertise with secure online technology, Positive Mind Works was established to ensure people have access to professional counselling and psychological services when they need them.
Today, that vision continues through a growing multidisciplinary team supporting clients across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Our Specialisations
85%
ADHD
68%
Phobia
79%
Mindfulness
Our Clinical Focus
Positive Mind Works offers professional support across a range of psychological areas, including:
- ADHD assessment and support
- Anxiety and stress-related difficulties
- Phobias and specific fears
- Mindfulness-based and skills-focused interventions
- Broader mental health and wellbeing concerns
Our services include psychological assessment, therapy and ongoing mental health support, delivered online through a secure, health-specific platform.
Our Team and Professional Standards
Our team consists of experienced, registered Psychologists and Psychiatrists, carefully selected for their clinical expertise and commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice. Our clinicians include Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologists and Health Psychologists, allowing us to match clients with the most appropriate professional for their needs.
All clinicians are registered with recognised professional bodies, including AHPRA (Australia), NZ Psychologists Board (New Zealand) or HCPC (UK). We are committed to ensuring that clients feel confident, supported and well-matched — and we are always open to reviewing therapist fit if your needs change.
Our team also offers support in multiple languages, reflecting our respect for cultural and linguistic diversity.
Our Values
At the core of Positive Mind Works is a commitment to:
- Early intervention and prevention to reduce distress and long-term impact
- Removing barriers to accessing timely, effective mental health care
- Respecting the capacity of every individual to change, grow and learn
- Building strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change
- Making informed clinical decisions guided by current evidence and research, not trends
- Respecting diversity, confidentiality and privacy at every stage of care
We take privacy seriously and use secure systems designed specifically for health services. Your personal information is treated with care and confidentiality at all times. Please see our privacy policy here for further information.
