Transforming mental healthcare
Brain Care (previously trading as Solstice-Mind Matters) was established in 1992 to meet the needs of families, individuals and couples who want to take ownership of their lives. We have become known both locally and internationally for the quality of our services and our commitment to individually tailored client care. Our team of qualified practitioners is dedicated to empower you to become stronger, healthier and in control of your life.
Our philosophy defines our whole approach to our work and our lives. Our symbol, ‘phi’ has been celebrated as a sign of purity, the Golden Ratio. This standard applied to mental healthcare is what we bring to you, through our psychotherapy and neurotherapy centre Brain Care, where science-based therapies are combined with experience, compassion and an individualised approach.
Meet The Team
Nerida Saunders
FOUNDER AND CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
As a senior psychologist and approved mentor for neurofeedback practitioners, Nerida has studied under many of the world's leading neuroscientists, and has made several publications on the subject. Nerida has been in several leadership roles across different professional associations in Australasia, and is a registered supervisor for psychologist interns in NSW. While her bookings are closed, she remains the director of the clinic she founded 17 years ago.
One of Nerida's greatest frustrations in her early career was the limited resources available to actually help people with difficulties. That was until she discovered neuroscience and brain training. She has seen remarkable improvements in people presenting significantly disabling conditions such as autism, head injuries, ADHD, Asperger’s and anxiety and depression. Nerida strongly believes in the power of the individual, and the ability of the individual to overcome what may seem to be insurmountable problems and regain effective control of their lives. She believes a catalyst such as a psychologist is necessary at times for this process to be nudged along, to empower and direct towards resolution. Nerida’s belief in and her acceptance of the individual are her most effective counselling tools. Her knowledge and experience come a close second, particularly in her dedication to the supervision of Brain Care’s provisional psychologists.
Nerida enjoys her family life, socialising, music, swimming, travel, walking, and practicing her Spanish. She is also mother to Pipi, our therapy dog.
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Paul Moorhead
COUNSELLOR AND CLINIC MANAGER
Paul is an ACA registered counsellor trained in administering a range of neuromodulation therapies including biofeedback, neurofeedback, transcranial direct current stimulation and audio-visual entrainment. Paul’s person-centered approach and aim to understand and appreciate each individual's unique experience has been aided by his experience in applied neuroscience, and has allowed him to help clients understand and resolve their challenges.
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Trenton Ellwood
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST AND NEUROFEEDBACK PRACTITIONER
Trenton is a fully registered psychologist & neurofeedback practitioner based in both NSW and QLD. Trenton completed his Bachelor of Psychological Science (with Honours) in 2021 with a focus on goal setting and the activation of psychological and somatic states. His personal goal is to continue the development of his knowledge and skillset within a progressive discipline as well as further his understanding of human health by completing a current Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
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Sarah Naylor
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
Sarah is a Proficient Behaviour Support Clinician, accredited Performance Coach and fully registered psychologist. Sarah has experience in private practice and NGO’s, working therapeutically with clients and guiding large multi-disciplinary teams. Sarah has had a varied career which includes Military service, business coaching and delivering training for NGO’s. Sarah has experience with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Coaching, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
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Rustam Yumash
NEUROCOACH AND NEUROFEEDBACK PRACTITIONER
Through intensive breathwork and deep integrative psychotherapy Rustam works with unconscious emotional and thought patterns that normally are not easily accessible through talk therapy and often present as psychosomatic symptoms or maladaptive behavior and social difficulties. Rustam is also a keen researcher and developer of neuroscience and has organised many workshops, webinars and conferences dedicated to the filed.
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Jane Stevens
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Since her experience as a Support Worker, Jane has enjoyed working with children and families, couples, people with disabilities, and all people throughout the developmental life span (all ages), seeking to overcome, grow and live a fulfilled life, after adverse life experiences. Now, as a provisional psychologist, Jane specialises in Somatic Mindfulness Therapy. The principle of mind-body holism, to support a great range of psychological difficulties, and promote thriving in life, greatly informs Jane’s therapeutic approach.
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Brigitte Kaelin
SOCIAL WORKER AND NEUROFEEDBACK PRACTITIONER
Brigitte’s experience in working with people who have experienced complex childhood trauma, also known as developmental trauma, has made her a strong advocate for trauma-specific therapeutic interventions that offer a self-empowering alternative to medication. Brigitte specialises in trauma-informed social work and neurofeedback therapy, currently practicing neurofeedback under the supervision of Dr Moshe Perl, Jonathan Banks, and Brain Care. Brigitte is also an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
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Tanya Slaven
RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION
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Shannon Crawford
RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION
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Amber Chilton
NDIS COORDINATOR
Our Clinics
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Tweed Heads
Riverside Professional Centre
Suite 3 & 4, 82 Keith Compton Drive
Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
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Robina
Pinnerger Suite 33, 3rd Floor HQ Building
58 Riverwalk Avenue (corner of Laver Drive)
Robina, QLD, 4226
Contact Us
The front desk team at Brain Care is friendly and highly trained to answer any doubts you may have, including matters related to Medicare, NDIS, Workcover, EAPs, and private health insurance. Our staff attention to detail is key in our ability to offer an individualised experience. We usually reply within 24 hours during working days.
You can also send us an email to admin@braincare.com.au
If your question is time sensitive, please call us at (07) 5599 2220.
We are not a crisis lifeline. If you are in crisis right now, please call Lifeline at 13 11 14.