A little bit about Psyche Mental Health Centre...
Where did it all start?
In 2020, amidst the start of a global pandemic, our Director, Allison Wells, purchased a psychology practice. Having worked as a sole trader on the Eastern Shore for a number of years, and having worked in various government positions prior to that, Allison had a desire to deliver effective mental health services differently to what she had experienced, knowing that there was always a way to do things better. From this, Psyche Mental Health Centre was born and officially opened on November 13th 2020. Since then, Psyche Mental Health Centre has grown and expanded services delivered to both our Hobart and Sorell communities.
What's in a name?
Pronounced Psych-ee (not Psych, it’s a Wingardium LeviOsa not LevioSA kinda situation) the name holds significant meaning for our Director, drawing on both a love of ancient mythology and psychology. Allison has been an ancient Greek mythology tragic from quite a young age and, as such, the name pays homage to Princess Psyche, mortal woman and wife of Eros, who was elevated to immortal status and made Goddess of the Soul having been subjected to a number of labours seemingly unachievable to a mortal. In cognitive psychology, the psyche is the totality of the human mind, conscious and unconscious. As such, for our centre, Psyche represents the meeting of both the mind and the soul.
What do we stand for?
At Psyche Mental Health Centre we believe in:
Community; developing relationships and connections outside of the individual to create a narrative normalizing mental health and wellbeing.
Compassion; for ourselves and others. Embracing and celebrating what makes us different yet unique
Collaboration; working together in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
Connection, Credibility and Creativity; creating a supportive environment through authenticity, warmth, innovation and fun to encourage thinking outside the square with regards to mental health, wellbeing and growth.
We aim to provide an inclusive environment for all our clients and are committed to developing a culture with the safety and wellbeing of our most vulnerable community members at the fore. For information relating to our child and youth safety standards policies and procedures, please contact our admin team on 03) 62232122. Alternatively feel free to contact us via staff@psychementalhealthcentre.com for any matters relating to child safety or to provide any general feedback.