Psychologist for Surfers Paradise
Support for anxiety and depression by Walk & Talk, telehealth or in person
The practical options from Surfers Paradise
Satya Psychology is a Gold Coast practice with a consulting room at The Lavarack Rooms, Nobby Beach, about 9 km south of Surfers Paradise. We do not have rooms in Surfers itself, so most clients from here see us one of three ways: Walk & Talk at Southport or Broadbeach, telehealth, or a Friday session in Nobby Beach.
We help adults, teens and couples with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, perinatal concerns and relationship difficulties. Medicare rebates apply to eligible psychology sessions with a GP plan.
Walk & Talk at Southport or Broadbeach. Our founding psychologist, Mirinda Smith, meets clients at both, which puts a session within a short tram ride either side of Surfers. Walks follow the boulevard or established pathways, with seating and facilities nearby.
Telehealth. Video sessions from home, your hotel or a quiet room at work. Telehealth is available anywhere in Australia, so it continues if you move or travel.
In person at Nobby Beach. Mirinda sees clients at The Lavarack Rooms on Fridays between 9am and 4pm. By public transport, take the G:link to Broadbeach South and connect to the 700 bus along the Gold Coast Highway.
How Surfers Paradise clients see us
Walk & Talk at Southport or Broadbeach, telehealth from anywhere in Australia, or in person in Nobby Beach on Fridays.
Step away from the screen and into the open air. Walking side-by-side along the Surfers Paradise foreshore shifts something — conversations open up, the body relaxes, and insights come more naturally. It's therapy that moves with you.
Walk & Talk Therapy
Geography and busy schedules shouldn't be barriers to good mental health support. Connect with your psychologist from anywhere — no commute, no waiting room, no compromise on quality.
Telehealth
Our consulting space is deliberately calm — a deliberate contrast to the buzz outside. Come in, sit down and have the kind of conversation you've been putting off.
In Person
Our Counsellor Isabelle walks with her certified therapy dog Reuben. His presence alone lowers the temperature of difficult conversations. Some clients find they open up faster with a friendly dog in tow than they ever did face-to-face.
Dog Assisted Walk & Talk
Anxiety and depression
These are the most common reasons people from Surfers Paradise contact us. Anxiety does not always look like panic. It can show up as:
difficulty switching off at night, or waking early with your mind already running
irritability and a short fuse with people you care about
avoiding calls, emails or social plans and then feeling worse for it
a constant low hum of tension in your shoulders, jaw or stomach
relying on alcohol, scrolling or work to keep the feeling down
Depression can look like flatness more than sadness: losing interest in things you used to enjoy, sleeping too much or too little, and finding small tasks oddly heavy.
How we work with it
Mirinda draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with a psychodynamic lens when it helps to understand where patterns started. Our provisional psychologists, Natalie Luxford and Maddison Weinert, use CBT, ACT, mindfulness and person-centred approaches.
In practice, early sessions usually focus on understanding what keeps the anxiety or low mood going, and on one or two changes that make daily life more manageable. Later sessions move to the underlying patterns. Because Mirinda has a background as a personal trainer, nutritionist and yoga teacher, sleep, movement and how your body holds stress are part of the conversation, not an afterthought.
Other areas we support
ADHD and neurodiversity, no formal diagnosis needed
Trauma and nervous system regulation
Perinatal and postpartum support
Couples therapy with Mirinda, using Gottman-informed methods
Fees and Medicare
Mirinda, Walk & Talk: $255 ($130.70 after Medicare rebate)
Mirinda, telehealth: $240 ($141.03 after rebate)
Mirinda, in person: $250 ($151.03 after rebate)
Provisional psychologists, telehealth: $140, no referral needed, no rebate
Couples: $280, not covered by Medicare
Rebates need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. Since 1 November 2025, that GP must be at the practice where you are registered with MyMedicare, or be your usual GP. If you do not have a regular GP in Surfers, it is worth registering with one before you ask for a plan. Medicare covers up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year.
Book your first appointment
Choose Walk & Talk, telehealth or in person when you book.
Nearby areas we see clients from
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Yes. Telehealth works anywhere in Australia, so sessions can continue after you leave. Medicare rebates need a valid GP plan.
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Provisional psychologists have completed at least five to six years of university training and see clients under the supervision of a senior psychologist. Both of ours hold a Master of Professional Psychology.
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Available times are shown live in our booking portal.
Questions from Surfers Paradise clients
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We are not a crisis service. If you are in danger, call 000. For 24-hour support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Only if you want a Medicare rebate. Sessions with Mirinda can be rebated with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. Sessions with a provisional psychologist are $140 and need no referral.
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This depends on your goals and circumstances. Many clients begin with weekly or fortnightly sessions, then adjust as they gain momentum and stability.
Therapy is collaborative, we work together to create a pace that feels supportive and sustainable both emotionally and financially.
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You can call us on +07 5241 4464