Mia Richards

Mums Matter clinician

Mia Richards

Mia is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. (AHPRA). She has experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults across both school and private practice settings. She supports individuals experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, eating disorders, and body image concerns. Mia utilises evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual’s needs. Her modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. Mia is particularly passionate about perinatal and parent mental health. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where parents feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Mia practises from a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, supporting clients to feel understood, empowered, and confident in working towards meaningful change.

Qualifications

B.Soc.Sci (Psych), Psych (Hons), and M.Ed & Dev Psych

Availability

  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday

Areas I work in

  • Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
  • Disability
  • Eating and Feeding Disorders
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Health and Lifestyle
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parenting and New-Parent Support
  • Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Stress Management
  • Weight Management

Therapeutic modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing