Mental Health Support: Navigate Life's Challenges with Clarity and Resilience
Who We Are
Hi, I’m Shaun, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker based in Maryborough and the founder of Nautical Minds Fraser Coast. With a background in psychology and social work, I bring a deep understanding of trauma, stress, and life’s complexities.
At Nautical Minds Fraser Coast, we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy services for individuals and couples. Our approach is person-centered, meaning we tailor strategies to your unique needs while balancing emotional support with practical, real-world solutions.
We believe mental health is a journey—sometimes smooth, sometimes challenging—but always navigable with the right guidance. Whether you’re working through past trauma, managing stress, or seeking clarity in life, we are here to help you find your true course and move forward with confidence.
Navigating Life’s Storms with Confidence
Life’s challenges can feel like uncharted waters, but with our psychotherapy services, you don’t have to steer through them alone. We provide expert guidance to help you regain control and chart a course toward stability and growth.
Whether you’re weathering a storm, feeling adrift, or simply seeking a new direction, we are here to support you—every step of the way.
About Nautical Minds Fraser Coast
Our Values
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
We are guided by our core values of compassion, integrity, respect, and social justice. Through our psychotherapy services, we believe in treating each person with empathy and respect, upholding the highest ethical standards, while working towards a more equitable society.
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Evidence-based psychotherapy includes various approaches such as psychoeducation, problem-solving, and interpersonal psychotherapy. Additionally, our holistic assessments takes into account biological, psychological, social, and systemic factors to provide comprehensive support. We also delve into mind-body science, exploring the intersection of emotional and physical health.
Focus areas
Our Expertise
Focus areas
Individuals - includimg stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. Family & Relationship Support - help with navigating conflict, improving communication, managing parenting challenges, and strengthening connections. Youth & Adolescent Support - We offer guildance for young people facing school stress, friend
Individuals - includimg stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. Family & Relationship Support - help with navigating conflict, improving communication, managing parenting challenges, and strengthening connections. Youth & Adolescent Support - We offer guildance for young people facing school stress, friendship and self-esteem challenges, identity concerns, social media pressures, and emotional wellbeing.
Types of Services
What is Psychotherapy?
What is Psychotherapy?
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that supports individuals and couples in navigating mental health challenges, enhancing self-awareness, and developing practical coping strategies. Our psychotherapy services are person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based therapy techniques such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that supports individuals and couples in navigating mental health challenges, enhancing self-awareness, and developing practical coping strategies. Our psychotherapy services are person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based therapy techniques such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encouraging psychological flexibility and values-based living; Motivational Interviewing (MI) – Strengthening motivation for change; and Mindfulness – Enhancing emotional regulation and resilience. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, with the goal of helping you achieve your personal objectives!
NDIS and Employment
What is Psychotherapy?
What is Psychotherapy?
We support individuals navigating the practical and emotional challenges of work, as well as participants of the NDIS. Our Work Support includes managing stress, conflict, and adjustment during the return-to-work process, while also building routines, motivation, and resilience.
In terms of NDIS Support, we focus on building coping skill
We support individuals navigating the practical and emotional challenges of work, as well as participants of the NDIS. Our Work Support includes managing stress, conflict, and adjustment during the return-to-work process, while also building routines, motivation, and resilience.
In terms of NDIS Support, we focus on building coping skills, confidence, and independence, as well as managing the emotional and social impact of disability, thus helping you achieve both your short and long-term goals.
Relationships
What is Psychotherapy?
Relationships
Healthy relationships play a crucial role in mental well-being, but they can also be a source of stress and emotional challenges. Our services provide support through areas including: Family & Parenting Challenges – Managing family dynamics, communication breakdowns, and parenting stress. Interpersonal & Social Connections – Building con
Healthy relationships play a crucial role in mental well-being, but they can also be a source of stress and emotional challenges. Our services provide support through areas including: Family & Parenting Challenges – Managing family dynamics, communication breakdowns, and parenting stress. Interpersonal & Social Connections – Building confidence in social interactions, setting boundaries, and improving communication skills. Navigating Separation & Conflict – Coping with breakups, co-parenting, or relationship stress. Healing from Toxic or Unhealthy Relationships – Understanding patterns, rebuilding self-esteem, and fostering healthier connections. Whether you're facing difficulties in personal, family, or social relationships, we provide a supportive space to explore challenges, strengthen communication, and create meaningful change.
"Calm seas never made a skilled sailor."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity".
Albert Einstein
