Learn new skills to manage your depression, anxiety or stress in just 6 short weeks, over the phone
Focused Mind is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy which is a evidence-based treatment recommended for people experiencing depression, anxiety or stress.
The program is goal-focused, short in duration (6 weeks) and provided over the phone.
Our skilled Mental Health Practitioners will work with you to set goals and develop new strategies to manage your symptoms. They’ll also provide you with access to resources to record your progress and use in the future.
Set goals and learn new strategies to manage your depression or anxiety
Appointments are 30 minutes in duration, making it easier to
access during work or study
Specialised in delivering this type of treatment
Mental health services are free at Sonder
To be eligible for this program, you must:
Focused Mind staff are Mental Health Practitioners who are specifically trained in delivery in this type of treatment.
Our staff will ensure you receive the most appropriate service to meet your needs.
Simply call the team at Sonder on (08) 8209 0700 and they will guide you through the referral process.Â
You can also be referred by your GP by visiting and requesting a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Click here to find out how to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Information for GPs
To refer a patient to this service, please complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan and fax to the Central Referral Unit on 1300 580 249. If your patient is located in Gawler/Barossa, you can fax directly to us at Sonder.
Due to program restrictions, Sonder clinicians are not able to provide medicolegal reports or assessments.
We support people living with mental health concerns to improve their wellbeing, live independently and pursue a life with meaning, hope and purpose.
We do this through:
Sonder provides a wide variety of mental health services for people with all types of support needs.
Following an assessment, our team work in partnership to connect you with the right service.
Clients can access care aligned to their individual needs and can easily move between programs to suit their changing support needs.
Sonder is focused on integration with the broader health care system. Where necessary, we support clients to refer to services outside of Sonder to ensure their needs are fully met.
If you, or someone you are with, are hurt or need immediate support, please call 000.
Mental Health EmergenciesAvailable Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays from 5 pm - 10 pm
No cost therapeutic counselling for people with mild to moderate mental health concerns
This service is supported by funding from the Adelaide and Country SA Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.