Nurturing mental health with personalised support and care.

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Welcome to Fertile Minds

Fertile Minds Psychology aims to bridge a gap that exists in mental healthcare via accessible, evidence-based, innovative and integrative care that helps you feel connected, supported and nurtured.

Fertile Minds is an entirely online clinical practice with appointments offered via telehealth.

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Support We Offer

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Individual Psychological Care

Perinatal Counselling

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Clinical Supervision

Dr Ashlea Hambleton is a Clinical Psychologist and researcher with particular interest in working with women impacted by eating disorders, trauma and early life attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression and adjustment challenges (identity, values, life transitions).

Our Founder

Meet Ash

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Values

The heart of what we do

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Empathetic curiosity

Patience and space to explore what matters to you.

Authentic support

Real, personable and authentic care built on lived-experience-led expertise.

Self-empowerment

We make space for you to find the answers that exist within yourself.

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Curious

• Gentle

• Informed

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We're here when you need us

Get the support you deserve, from the comfort of your own space. Book a telehealth appointment today and feel connected, supported, and nurtured.

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Why Healing Is Non-Linear

When it comes to our mental health, perfectionism so often creeps in and we expect ‘progress’ to look like a straight line. The truth is, healing rarely follows a tidy path and is often pretty messy! Building self-awareness and making important changes can feel like you’re taking one step forward, two steps back. This doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, you’re just human I’m afraid!