Coastal Connect Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2190 Gold Coast Highway, Miami, QLD 4220
Let's Connect (03) 4823 8912

At some point, many people find themselves feeling unsettled or weighed down by life. You may be navigating anxiety, relationship strain, separation, or a significant life change, and noticing that things no longer feel manageable in the way they once did. You might not know exactly what you need yet, only that something needs to change. Perhaps you’re tired of holding it all together alone or repeating patterns that don’t shift. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness, and calm support that helps you feel understood, capable and empowered to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
I offer calm, practical counselling for individuals and couples in a supportive, non-judgemental space. My work is grounded in a Person-Centred approach, drawing on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, and Gottman-informed principles for couples. I support you to better understand patterns, build confidence, and make changes at a pace that feels right.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Counselling can be a place to slow things down, feel understood, and reconnect with your own strengths. If you’re seeking thoughtful, grounded support to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity, you’re warmly invited to reach out when it feels right.
Call or Email Coastal Connect Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4823 8912
Let's Connect (03) 4823 8912

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Visa
Coastal Connect Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4823 8912
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Carlene Lee Prentice
- In Practice for 1 year
- Certificate from DP Training Pty Ltd Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) / 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Victoria University of Wellington in (LLB) Bachelor of Laws / 1995
Counsellor: Carlene Lee Prentice
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Coastal Connect Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4823 8912
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Relationship Issues
- Divorce
- Stress
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
Coastal Connect Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 4823 8912
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Coastal Connect Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 4823 8912
Location
Primary Location
Miami Business Centre
2190 Gold Coast Highway
Miami, QLD 4220
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