Individual counselling


FAMILY THERAPY


Group therapy

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Meet Your Therapist

Portrait of Kyle Papini

I’m Kyle, a counsellor and therapist with a deep passion for understanding people’s experiences from their point of view. My journey into this work wasn’t a straight path it was shaped by my own struggles with social anxiety, a lifelong sense of not quite fitting in, and a deep curiosity about what makes us who we are.

Before becoming a therapist, I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, which gave me a foundational understanding of how the mind and body are deeply connected. Over time, my focus shifted toward mental health and trauma, leading me to complete a Masters in Counselling and further studies in Family Therapy. I’ve worked extensively in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector, helping individuals navigate addiction, trauma, and complex life challenges.

I created Five Mind Therapy as a way to bring together everything I’ve learned about relationships, storytelling, meaning-making, intuition, and the unconscious patterns that shape us. My approach is trauma-informed, practical, and deeply personal, with an emphasis on helping you make sense of your experiences in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.

At the core of my work are three values:

Curiosity - Therapy isn’t about judgment; it’s about exploration.

Compassion - We heal in safe, supportive relationships.

Authenticity - There’s no right way to be only what’s true for you.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are, help you connect the dots, and guide you toward lasting change, I invite you to reach out.

Let’s start a conversation.

About Five Mind Therapy

What is Five Mind Therapy?

Five Mind Therapy is a holistic, trauma-informed approach that helps you make sense of your experiences and reconnect with yourself and others. Rooted in curiosity, compassion, and authenticity, this framework is built on five key elements that shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world:

1. Relationships & Connection

Our relationships past and present shape our sense of safety, belonging, and identity. Trauma can disrupt our ability to connect, leading to isolation or unhealthy patterns. Through therapy, we explore how your relational experiences have shaped you and work toward fostering secure, meaningful connections.

2. Story & Narrative

The stories we tell ourselves define how we understand our past, present, and future. Often, these narratives are shaped by early experiences, cultural conditioning, or trauma. Five Mind Therapy helps you identify and rewrite limiting beliefs, making space for a more empowering and authentic narrative.

3. Meaning & Purpose

Why do we suffer? What gives life meaning? These existential questions are central to the healing process. Together, we explore how you make sense of your experiences and uncover new ways to find purpose and fulfillment—beyond just overcoming pain.

4. Intuition & Inner Wisdom

Healing isn’t just about logic and analysis it also involves trusting your inner knowing. Five Mind Therapy encourages reconnecting with your intuition through mindfulness, somatic awareness, and symbolic thinking (such as dreams and metaphors) to access deeper layers of insight.

5. Patterns & Systems Thinking

We don’t exist in isolation. Our struggles often reflect broader patterns within families, relationships, and society. Understanding these systems allows us to break unhealthy cycles and create lasting change, both within ourselves and in our interactions with the world.

Fees:

Individual counselling

  • Telehealth - $100 / hr

  • Face to face - $120 / hr

Family Therapy - $150 / hr

Group Therapy - $180 / hr

Cancellation fee - $25 if less than 24hrs before your next appointment. (Only applies to in person appointments)

What to Expect

Therapy is a space for exploration, not just fixing problems. Whether you’re navigating trauma, addiction, relationships, or life transitions, Five Mind Therapy offers a compassionate, structured approach to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity.

Ready to Begin?

Book a free 30-minute consultation to see if Five Mind Therapy is the right fit for you.

“The significance of our lives and our fragile planet is then determined only by our own wisdom and courage. We are the custodians of life’s meaning. We long for a parent to care for us, to forgive us our errors, to save us from our childish mistakes. But knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth, than a reassuring fable. If we crace some cosmic purpose, then let us find ourselves a worthy goal.”

Carl Sagan