Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab
Social Worker, AMHSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
I provide a practical and tailored approach to therapy for anxiety, trauma, men's mental health, relationship challenges, workplace stress, and adjustment difficulties. I integrate EMDR, trauma-informed care, ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and couples-focused interventions to help clients build resilience and create meaningful change.
Many people I work with have spent years trying to manage things on their own, carrying stress, responsibilities, or emotions quietly. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you do not need to have everything figured out before seeking support. Therapy can provide a space to feel understood, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Call or Email Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (07) 5240 9551
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Couple Sessions $280
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medicare Bulk Billing
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
- NIISQ
- WorkCover Queensland
Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Colm Sands
- In Practice for 15 years
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR, ACT, CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, Bachelor of Social Work , Graduated 2010
Social Worker: Colm Sands
Education and Years In Practice
Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 5240 9551
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Men's Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Anger Management
Practice Areas
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- First Responders
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 5240 9551
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 5240 9551
Location
Primary Location
Coolum Beach Health Clinic
20 Elizabeth Street
2
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
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Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 5240 9551