About

The Mind Garden is a Progressive Mental Health Studio right on the edge of the City in Townsville. The gardening element of the name is important! Embedded in the name is the idea that we can cultivate our minds, & our lives, no matter the starting point.

Just like a garden, sometimes we have to work with the soil a bit before we can get plants to grow there - there is sometimes a bit of repair work that we must do for ourselves before we are able to thrive. And just like a garden, all the plants are different and have different needs - some like shady spots, and some love a truckload of sun! Aren’t we humans similar?

Just like a garden, we need to have a look at what is really going on under the surface, to get the conditions right for thriving to happen. We have to know what particular seeds we want to plant to know what type of garden we want. If we want to harvest corn, planting peas won’t get us the result we desire. The Mind Garden is the place to explore, so walking together, we can create the type of garden you’ve always wanted.

I’m Zahne Castley, and I’m a Registered Psychologist and Wellbeing Coach. I’ve been working in government, not-for-profit and the private sector for the last nineteen years, helping people turn some of life’s most challenging times into lessons from which to grow.  I also help people find more of the good stuff in life - more joy, meaning and pleasure. 

As a psychologist, I offer counselling to people who are suffering with depression, anxiety, stress or adjusting to difficult situations.  We work together to help you to cope and to recover.   

I also offer Positive Psychology coaching sessions, to help people who are mentally well, but feeling like they’re a bit stuck. With a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, I love helping people to discover how to thrive in their life.   

In my spare time, you could find me reading a good book; attempting to cook something delicious (whilst hoping my children will eat it); or heading out for a run. I love my wine red, my coffee black, and my hugs tight.

It would be a privilege to join you on your journey.  If you would like any further information, feel free to contact me at: zahne@themindgarden.com.au

 Professional Details:

Bachelor of Psychology (James Cook University)

Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology (James Cook University)

Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (University of Melbourne)