In safe spaces, we don’t just heal, we remember how to grow…
I’m Malinda, Australian Mental Health Social Worker and founder of Equinox Wellbeing.
Welcome
Equinox Wellbeing grew out of a simple intention, to create a place where people can unravel gently and find their way back to themselves. For me, this work has always been about showing up with humanity, meeting people exactly where they are, honouring their stories, and walking with them through whatever they’re carrying.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over ten years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and communities across clinical, educational, and humanitarian settings. My career has taken me from counselling in schools to working on the frontlines of emergency responses, and holding space for refugees and asylum seekers, especially survivors of torture and trauma. These experiences have shaped the heart of my practice and deepened my belief in people’s capacity for growth and meaning.
I am passionate about supporting women and young people to reconnect with their inner strengths, access their own resources, and reclaim their agency. I’ve spent years working closely with communities impacted by trauma and violence, helping them strengthen their connections, rebuild trust, and take ownership of their healing. This community focus and my commitment to cultural humility, collaboration, and social justice continues to guide my work every day.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and somatic-informed techniques. I believe mental health is a human right. Everyone deserves accessible, inclusive support, regardless of their circumstances.
At Equinox Wellbeing, I recognise that access to mental health care is not equal and is often shaped by financial, systemic, or structural barriers. To support greater access, I offer subsidised sessions, online counselling, and advocacy support where appropriate. All enquiries are managed with care, confidentiality, and respect. Equinox Wellbeing is also an approved provider under the Victim Services Scheme. For further information, you are welcome to get in touch via the contact form.
This is is the heart of my work, creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal in their own time, in their own way.
If you'd like to know more or explore working together, feel free to reach out.
We're here to help you.
Our team can help if you are struggling and in need of support for stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues. We can also help you better prioritise your mental health and make changes to lead a more fulfilling life.
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Learn strategies to reduce worry, manage triggers, and restore calm.
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Support for low mood, emotional regulation, and improving overall wellbeing.
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Develop evidence-based coping strategies to manage pressure and prevent burnout.
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Safely process past experiences and work toward healing and resilience.
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Address interpersonal challenges, improve communication, and strengthen relational dynamics.
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Receive guidance to navigate loss, adjust to change, and process grief.
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Support to help you navigate transitions, manage stress, and build resilience during times of change.
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Explore personal values, sense of self, and identity-related challenges in a supportive therapeutic space.
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Evidence-based approaches to enhance caregiver capacity and promote healthy family functioning.