Welcome to Harnessing Wellness Psychology
Psychological Counselling
Harnessing Wellness Psychology has been supporting the communities in the Yarra Ranges and beyond since 2017. We are a small, neuroaffirming psychology practice offering counselling and psychological assessments in a calm, non‑judgmental environment. We work with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, perinatal and postnatal wellbeing, trauma, recovery following treatment of cancer, grief and loss, burnout, later‑in‑life neurodivergent diagnosis, and life transitions.
If you are unable to attend in person, we offer telehealth appointments so you can access counselling from anywhere in Australia via phone or videoconferencing.
Educational Assessments
An educational assessment explores how your child thinks, learns and processes information. It helps identify learning difficulties, giftedness, or skill and processing gaps that may be affecting their progress at school. We use a suite of neuropsychological, cognitive and academic assessments to understand your child’s strengths and the areas where they may need extra support. You’ll receive a clear, comprehensive report with practical recommendations for home, school, and everyday life. We also support children to understand their own brain, learning style, and strengths so they can confidently advocate for what they need. Our process includes time with your child and key family members to ensure we fully understand their learning profile. Suitable for primary and high‑school students, and we also assess adults for learning difficulties.
Equine Assisted Psychology
We have been working with horses in equine assisted psychology since 2009. We offer equine assisted therapy to adults who prefer to have their psychology appointment outdoors in nature with the ponies.
Neurodivergent Screening and Assessment for women over 35.
Our adult neurodiverse screening and assessment service offers a clear, supportive pathway to understanding yourself better. Register via email or more information about this service.
Clinical Supervision
Naomi Rossthorn is a Board‑Approved Supervisor, having completed APS supervision training, and Master class's in group process and group
supervision and Neuroaffirming supervision. She provides both group and individual supervision for counsellors, social workers, provisional psychologists and psychologists. Naomi also offers professional development for mental health practitioners working with horses in equine‑assisted therapy, including those wishing to further integrate horses into therapeutic practice.
How to book
Starting therapy shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Here’s how it works.

1. Choose your service
Psychology & Counselling, ND Screening or Equine Assisted Therapy.
In person or online.

2. Book online
Use our easy online booking system (Zanda) to find a time that suits you. Medicare rebates available with a GP Mental Health Care Plan

3. We'll take it from here
You'll receive a confirmation and short intake form. No long waitlists. No complicated processes.
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Psychological wellbeing can be explored through our awareness of how stress, mental health, coping mechanisms and relationships may be impacting us. We aim to support you to increase your awareness and explore strategies for the future. Discover more about Equine Assisted Therapy and psychology here.
Contact
Phone (03) 9118-2022
Fax (03) 9923-6982
Email reception@harnessingwellness.com
Address Office location: Bamfield Road, Mount Evelyn.
Seven minutes from the town of Mount Evelyn, Yarra Ranges, Victoria.
Please note: Harnessing Wellness is not a 24 hour emergency or crisis service.
If you are in crisis or need to access emergency services or support 24 hours please call 000
Life Line 13 11 14
Kids Help Line 1800 557 800
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Gamblers Help 1800 858 858
Men’s Line 1300 789 978
Q Life 1800 184 527
Open Arms 1800 011 046
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Domestic Violence Support 1800 737 732