Who we are
Client-centered, evidence-based, and as individual as you are.
Committed to providing meaningful psychological care, we know there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to the challenges you may be facing.
Our goal at Mind Cookie Psychology is to work collaboratively to help you achieve the personal outcome you are looking for, in a safe and relaxed space.
We go beneath the surface and help:
Adults experiencing long standing concerns
Adolescents adjusting to change
Children with behavioural issues
Executives and businesses dealing with stress
And through short and medium term interventions, individuals with:
mental health concerns
adverse life events
relationship conflict and
general concerns
Every person is unique, meaning the services you require will need to be just as unique. Through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, solutions focused, schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), our psychologists have experience working with clients from all walks of life – and are with you every step of the way.
Our people
Monique Mathis
Director and Principal Psychologist
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Griffith University)
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Central QLD University)
Master of Forensic Mental Health (Griffith University)
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With more than 13 years of experience, Monique is an experienced psychologist who offers short and medium therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and adults.
Monique completed her education with Griffith University and Central QLD University before working with corrections, juvenile and youth justice, acute and crisis mental health, and multisystemic therapy.
Having worked with a broad range of clients and mental health concerns, Monique has a particular interest in working with clients experiencing disordered eating behaviour, requiring support pre and post bariatric surgery, and experiencing complex or ongoing trauma symptoms.
Monique utilises the following treatment modalities:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Schema Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Monique is also a board approved supervisor for Provisional Psychologists following the 4+2 and 5+1 pathways. Monique is passionate about contributing to the ongoing education and clinical development of psychologists, as a life-long learner herself.
Carlie Briggs
Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology (Charles Sturt University)
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Carlie is an experienced psychologist who commenced her career with Mental Health Acute/Crisis teams.
Carlie brings a number of years for practice in working within the Drug and Alcohol teams, the court and justice system, transition and continuing care teams and perinatal/parenting assessment, education and care.
Carlie has an interest in working with schizophrenia and clients with trauma.
Carlie utilises the following treatment modalities:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Brief Solution Focus Therapy
Radical Exposure Tapping
Schema Therapy
Sarah Darlington-List
Clinical Psychologist
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Sarah Darlington-List is a dedicated clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience, both in Australia and internationally. She completed her studies and postgraduate training in Germany, gaining valuable expertise during her five years at a rehabilitative inpatient clinic specializing in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). There, she worked primarily with clients managing obesity-related disorders and contributed to the development of an innovative app designed to reduce relapse risk in individuals with depression. This experience deepened her understanding of supporting clients through various stages of their journey in managing depressive episodes.
With several years of private practice experience, including her time overseas and in Dubbo, Sarah is skilled in treating a wide range of mental health concerns. She works with adult clients across the lifespan, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s needs, personality, and preferences. Together with her clients, Sarah creates personalized treatment plans that focus on their circumstances, goals, and vision of a meaningful life. She firmly believes in each client’s ability to make healthy, empowering decisions and values the opportunity to walk alongside them as they navigate their journey toward well-being.
Sarah particularly enjoys working with people who are curious about their minds and eager to build new skills for navigating life’s ups and downs. She often draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a kinder, more accepting relationship with themselves while staying true to their values.
As a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI), Sarah is committed to professional excellence and compassionate care.
Kylie Chown
Practice Administrator
Kylie has extensive experience in healthcare administration and stands as the cornerstone of the practice.
Kylie is often clients first contact with the practice and her empathetic approach, unwavering dedication to client care and meaningful connections ensures the smooth and seemingness operation of the practice.