Owner Dr. Caroline de Vries's vision has shaped The Base into a beacon of hope, inspiring positive change in the landscape of mental health care. The Base stands as a testament to a transformative movement in mental health care – where connection, collaboration, safety, and innovation are not just values but the very essence of the groundbreaking care they provide.
Embracing the value of innovation and creativity, The Base is committed to contributing to the continuous movement and change needed to restore the mental health system and collective mental health. The diverse array of services offered reflects this commitment, ensuring that each client's unique needs are considered.
Upholding a value of collaboration, The Base fosters a culture of teamwork, connection, and with multidisciplinary collaborations ensures a holistic approach to care.
The establishment of strong community partnerships further reflects The Base's commitment to raising mental health awareness and educating the wider community, ultimately strengthening the social fabric that supports individuals.
At the heart of The Base Health's values is a prioritisation of safety as the foundational pillar for optimal mental health. We are committed to trauma and attachment-informed care, inclusivity, and utmost respect for everyone’s unique journey, our goal is to create a safe haven for our clients – meeting you where you are.
The Base Health and Community comprises of clinicians who work across a broad range of modalities being Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Couples Counselling, Victims Services, EAP, Nature Based Therapy, Outdoors Therapy, NDIS, Art Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy.
Each of our wonderful clinicians bring with them a unique set of skills, experience and knowledge to help support you on your mental health journey. We are so glad you are here.
OUR MISSION & VISION
We have noticed that over the years, mental health has become more constrained and limited by bureaucratic processes, with a focus on diagnoses and medication.
Care is often delivered siloed, and the complexity of humankind and the human mind is simplified and categorised.
Clinicians at The Base are a group of mental health experts committed to reimagining & destigmatising change in mental health care.
Over the years we have noticed that mental health has become constrained and limited, often by bureaucratic processes with a higher focus on diagnoses and medication, which means that care is often delivered siloed, with the complexities of humankind and the human mind often over simplified.
At The Base we believe mental health care is best delivered through a connected, cohesive teamwork approach, and we do that by providing trauma informed relational care in a humane and person specific manner.
We believe it is crucial to consider the system around clients and consider the whole person and their environment.
We know it is time to change the system
and that the time is now.
OUR VALUES
Safety
We believe that a safe base is the crucial foundation for optimal mental health. Trauma and attachment informed care and inclusivity guides our practice. We ensure confidentiality and respect for your unique mental health journey. We want to be your safe harbour and meet you where you are at, truly listen and help you towards your goals.
Collaboration
We believe that people need connection and community, our clinical care is teamwork, and we pride ourselves in our multidisciplinary work. Our clinicians come together regularly to share knowledge and support their clients and the team. We also work together with families and other stakeholders where needed and with consent. We aim to establish strong community partnerships to raise mental health awareness and educate the wider community on how to foster good mental health.
Professionality
Our professionally accredited clinicians are committed to lifelong learning. We use evidence-based care and treatment to help you thrive and get unstuck. Our Clinicians and administration team engage in respectful, professional, and reflective trauma informed care, where YOU - the client is at the centre of everything we do.
Innovation & Creativity
We are committed to changing, moving and restoring the mental health system through creative thinking and innovation. We provide a diverse array of services and modalities. We ensure your unique needs are considered and think outside the box of regular care.
OUR BRAND
Our Name
“THE BASE” was inspired by the parenting course the "Circle of Security". It represents the foundation we all need when we want to grow to our full potential.
When people have a secure base, they have a safe place to come to and to grow from, and to come back to when needed. We want to provide this place.
Our Logo
Our logo was inspired by a Japanese concept of Ikigai.
This refers to one’s unique combination of factors which gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.