Our Story

Welcome to Collected Minds.  We have a long history of delivering quality psychological therapy to communities with limited access to services.  In 2010, clinical psychologist Kate McSweeney began her practice in the beautiful township of Mansfield in North East Victoria.  Mansfield Psychology soon became a thriving, multi-clinician practice, with a reputation for providing responsive, informed and reliable services to the Mansfield community and surrounds.   

Following the devastating Black Summer bushfire season and the subsequent Covid-19 pandemic, Mansfield Psychology struggled to meet the rising demand for services.  As a partnership between Kate and clinical psychologist Olivia Clayton, Mansfield Psychology recruited remote psychologists to deliver services through Telehealth, enabling a greater capacity to service what had become an ever-growing waitlist.  Kate and Olivia soon saw the value of increasing access to services throughout their community, and while they have their roots firmly in North East Victoria, they were convinced that other rural and remote areas Australia-wide could benefit too.   

Recognising the need for access to exceptional psychological therapy, in September 2022 Kate and Olivia decided to rebrand as Collected Minds.  They added Mental Health GPs to the team, to provide timely access to referrals, and a standard of collaborative care often overlooked in mental health services.  Their efforts have been well-received.