Mental Health Nurse Practitioner care for complex minds and layered lives.
Thoughtful mental health care for adults who want to better understand their experiences and find a practical way forward.
No one-size-fits-all plans. No reducing you to a diagnosis. Just attentive care, clear guidance and space for the whole story.
Adelaide, SA | Telehealth
Complexity.
You may be navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, dual diagnosis, invisible illness, workplace stress or the ongoing effects of not being believed.
Maybe your experiences have been divided between services, explained away or reduced to a diagnosis that never quite held the whole story.
This might be you if you have been told you are too complex, too sensitive, too much or treatment resistant and have begun to believe it.
You’ve been high functioning for so long that nobody noticed when you stopped functioning at all
Or you’ve worn your complexity like armour for so long you’re not sure what’s underneath it anymore
Understood.
Your nervous system learned to do exactly what it needed to do to survive something real.
The labels are not the problem.
Neither are the medications that didn’t quite hold.
You deserve time to tell the whole story.
This is where a different map begins.
I am a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
I started Mindscaper for the people who may have outgrown other care pathways or never quite fit and who are tired of their story being fragmented between multiple clinicians or services.
I bring more than 29 years of mental health nursing experience, along with a deep interest in the places where story, nervous system and lived experience meet.
I am interested in the whole person: not just what is happening now, but what has shaped it, what has helped you survive and what might make life feel more liveable.
My aim is to offer care that is thoughtful, collaborative and grounded in the realities of your life.
Complex trauma | Neurodivergence | Burnout | Dual Diagnosis | Maladaptive Day Dreaming
Hey, it’s Leigh here…
Mindscaper is not a program with a fixed route. It is a way of working with the terrain of your life: your history, relationships, nervous system, protections, strengths and the meanings you have made along the way.
Assessment and formulation
We begin by slowing down enough to understand the whole picture. This may include mental health assessment, formulation and diagnostic clarification within Nurse Practitioner scope, including ADHD.
Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is the mainstay approach. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) underpin the therapeutic approach.
The Mindscaper Terrain:
Medication is used, collaboratively and in the context of the whole person.
In South Australia, initiation of ADHD medication is managed by your GP; Mindscaper can provide assessment, formulation and ongoing mental health care alongside your treating team.
Medication and Mental Health Care
Ways of working
This is collaborative work. You are welcome to say what helps, what does not, what you need more or less of, and when something does not fit. Leigh will be clear about what can be offered, what cannot, and how we can work with the difference.
We move at a pace that balances your readiness with safe, considered care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Logistics and Booking
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Booking a session is simple and secure. You can click on the 'REQUEST A SESSION' button located at the top right of our website. This will take you to our confidential online booking portal, powered by Halaxy. There, you can view available session types, check pricing, and select a time that works for you. If you have any questions before booking, please don't hesitate to email via hello@mindscaper.com.au or you are welcome to enquire about the free 10-minute clarity call to see if we are a good fit. Please be aware that there is not an immediate response to queries.
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Before your session:
To streamline your first appointment, please complete the online intake form, through Halaxy (our secure practice management system). You'll also upload a copy of your ID and Medicare card. This takes about 15 minutes and means we can use our session time for what matters—getting to know each other and understanding how to work together.
On the day:
Just yourself, as you are right now—maybe a notebook if you like to write things down.
What you don't need:
A diagnosis
A crisis to justify coming
Your story perfectly organised
To know exactly what you want
What happens in that first session:
We'll review what you've shared in the intake, explore what brought you here, and understand what matters most to you.
You'll leave with:
A preliminary plan or direction for how we might proceed
A real sense of whether this feels like the right fit
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To ensure my practice is sustainable while remaining accessible, I align my sessions with Medicare's 2026 rebate tiers for Nurse Practitioners. A 40-minute session is ideal for focused skill-building or resourcing, while a 60-minute session is for initial assessments or allows for the deep, unhurried exploration required for IFS "parts work." This structure ensures you receive the highest possible rebate for the time we spend together, reducing your out-of-pocket costs.
Clinical Scope & Prescriptions
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Located n Adelaide, South Australia, Mindscaper is a specialized clinical practice led by an Endorsed Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. We provide comprehensive mental health assessments, medical care management, and evidence-based psychological therapies—including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS)—for complex trauma, ADHD, and neurodivergent adults.
Note: We are a clinical medical practice and are not affiliated with any mobile wellness/ guided visualisation apps.
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Somatic just means "of the body." Often, chronic stress and trauma show up, below the reach of language—as physical tension, racing hearts, or profound executive exhaustion. Mindscaper uses EMDR and IFS to work directly with these nervous system states.
EMDR video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNN1lQ-AHoo
Mindscaper adapts protocols for brains that don’t have a lot of working memory capacity or ability to go near targeted memories.
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Yes, Mindscaper prescribes within endorsed scope of practice as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Scripts are sent as e-prescriptions directly to your phone or pharmacy.
An appointment is not a guarantee of a script.
Experience and Safety
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Finding the right practitioner is a bit like finding the right pair of shoes—it has to be a good fit. If you ever feel like we aren't clicking, or if your needs change, I can make suggestions for another provider who might be a better match. Your progress is the priority, even if it’s not with me.
I can provide you a written summary of our work to support you finding someone else, at your request or email directly to your GP with your permission
I can provide recommendations for next steps, but I can't guarantee the availability or acceptance of external services
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Absolutely. Sometimes you just need a fresh set of eyes on a diagnosis or a specific review of your medication plan. I’m happy to work alongside your current team or provide a one-off consultation to give you more clarity
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Mindscaper is not a crisis service. If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in immediate danger:
Call 000 (emergency services)
Contact Lifeline (131114)
Call MH Triage (SA) 131465
Use BeyondNow - a safety planning tool
There is a further link to available supports under Finding Help in a Crisis.
Location
Regent Street North
12 Regent Street North, Adelaide CBD
Hours
Monday and Tuesday
0930-1630
M: 0403 329 309 (Voicemail)
E: hello@mindscaper.com.au