Rural Sky

Rural Sky is a private mental health practice based in Goondiwindi, Queensland, operated by Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Katherine Johnstone. Katherine offers professional, compassionate therapy to people experiencing a range of mental health concerns, with sessions available in-person or via secure telehealth. Services are tailored to support the needs of individuals and families living in rural and regional communities.

Therapeutic support is evidence-based and may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Theraplay-informed practice, Circle of Security, and the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.

This service is available to:

• Children and adolescents experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, including anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, anger, school-related stress, social withdrawal, or difficulties with peer relationships and self-esteem

• Adults experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, stress, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, or challenges adjusting to major life changes

• Parents wanting support to improve their parenting skills, strengthen connection with their children, and manage stress

• Couples seeking to improve communication, emotional closeness, and relationship satisfaction

• Self-managed NDIS participants requiring therapeutic support

• Individuals accessing support through Queensland WorkCover, Queensland Police Service Self Refer, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Fire and Emergency Services Support Network (FESSN), or Queensland Ambulance Service Priority One

Key services include:

• Individual therapy for children and adults

• Couples therapy

• Assessments and written reports, including for NDIS and WorkCover

• Skills training in emotional regulation, communication, resilience, interpersonal effectiveness, and parenting

• Goal-focused sessions to support life direction and personal growth

• Support for managing trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and major life transitions

• Wellbeing workshops for rural workplaces (on-site, in-office, or online)

• Community mental health workshops

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for organisations

This is a fee-paying service. Appointments are required. Referrals are not necessary. Bulk billing is not available.

For more information, visit:

W www.ruralsky.com.au

E admin@ruralsky.com.au