Family Systems Counselling in Brisbane, QLD
I am passionate about helping you using such methods as BRAINSPOTTING, Internal Family Systems IFS, Imago Relationship Therapy and Gottman Relationship Therapy to name just a few of many gathered over 37 years.
So often clients come with a sense of hopelessness in their lives. Worry about their relationships with partners and family members and a belief that they are failing themselves or others. So many say "I just want to be normal" especially if they have experience trauma in their lives. Many clients don't trust easily if they have been betrayed and fear they are "stuck forever... nothing will change... " .
I am passionate about helping you using such methods as BRAINSPOTTING, Internal Family Systems IFS, Imago Relationship Therapy and Gottman Relationship Therapy to name just a few of many gathered over 37 years.
So often clients come with a sense of hopelessness in their lives. Worry about their relationships with partners and family members and a belief that they are failing themselves or others. So many say "I just want to be normal" especially if they have experience trauma in their lives. Many clients don't trust easily if they have been betrayed and fear they are "stuck forever... nothing will change... " .
Michelle Costanzo
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mitchelton, QLD 4053
Waitlist for new clients
, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Family Systems Theories).
Michelle Costanzo MAPS, FIML, MAICD. I am a psychologist specialising in (complex) trauma (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders (DID). I have been in the health industry for over 20 years.
, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Family Systems Theories).
Michelle Costanzo MAPS, FIML, MAICD. I am a psychologist specialising in (complex) trauma (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders (DID). I have been in the health industry for over 20 years.
Heidi Louise Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
West End, QLD 4101 (Online Only)
Heidi brings a wealth of experience working with families, couples and individuals in a variety of organisations into her private practice. Heidi is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker; a level 3 Gottman Couples Therapist, and an Internal Family Systems Therapist and Circle of Security and Parenting Facilitator. Heidi has experience supporting across the life span, working with children/teens 12+, young adults and couples from a range of with backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities including LGBTIQA .
Heidi brings a wealth of experience working with families, couples and individuals in a variety of organisations into her private practice. Heidi is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker; a level 3 Gottman Couples Therapist, and an Internal Family Systems Therapist and Circle of Security and Parenting Facilitator. Heidi has experience supporting across the life span, working with children/teens 12+, young adults and couples from a range of with backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities including LGBTIQA .
Modalities trained in to support this include Somatic Experiencing, Systemic Thinking in Family Therapy, The Richards Trauma Process, Art, Play and Expressive Therapies, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Ecology.
Kelda has extensive experience working with young people, adults, couples, and families across a spectrum of concerns, mental health, trauma and life experiences. Understanding the importance of each person being deeply listened to and felt, she enjoys supporting insight to self, others, and enabling improvement of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Some of the values that guide her practice are relational safety, connectedness, creativity, community, inclusiveness, compassion, presence, shared learning and self-accountability.
Modalities trained in to support this include Somatic Experiencing, Systemic Thinking in Family Therapy, The Richards Trauma Process, Art, Play and Expressive Therapies, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Ecology.
Kelda has extensive experience working with young people, adults, couples, and families across a spectrum of concerns, mental health, trauma and life experiences. Understanding the importance of each person being deeply listened to and felt, she enjoys supporting insight to self, others, and enabling improvement of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Some of the values that guide her practice are relational safety, connectedness, creativity, community, inclusiveness, compassion, presence, shared learning and self-accountability.
Jacqui Readett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Booval, QLD 4304
I work systemically and creatively with individuals internal family systems and with couples and families.
You are a whole, worthy, social being, deserving of respect and care, and I will work alongside you in a trauma informed, solution focused manner, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. I have over 18 years experience helping people resolve complex trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and other psychological difficulties. I specialize in Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and expressive therapy. I also utilize CBT, DBT, ACT and other therapies to attend to unhelpful behaviours, complex relationships, and difficult circumstances, including illness and loss.
I work systemically and creatively with individuals internal family systems and with couples and families.
You are a whole, worthy, social being, deserving of respect and care, and I will work alongside you in a trauma informed, solution focused manner, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. I have over 18 years experience helping people resolve complex trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and other psychological difficulties. I specialize in Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and expressive therapy. I also utilize CBT, DBT, ACT and other therapies to attend to unhelpful behaviours, complex relationships, and difficult circumstances, including illness and loss.
With an integrative approach informed by elements of Internal family systems, Schema, Attachment and Acceptance Commitment therapy, I will help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and unmet core needs which have impacted on present day issues; and develop ways for you to manage your struggles, get those needs met and live to your potential.
If you are struggling to manage the current stress in your life and its beginning to impact your thoughts-can't switch off or ruminating in negativity, your relationships-shutting down or overreacting, your work-can't focus, panic at minor things, your life-lost interest or motivation to keep going Esther will work with you to find the source of these problems, tap into the emotional struggle and develop strategies to help you feel more empowered and in control.
With an integrative approach informed by elements of Internal family systems, Schema, Attachment and Acceptance Commitment therapy, I will help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and unmet core needs which have impacted on present day issues; and develop ways for you to manage your struggles, get those needs met and live to your potential.
If you are struggling to manage the current stress in your life and its beginning to impact your thoughts-can't switch off or ruminating in negativity, your relationships-shutting down or overreacting, your work-can't focus, panic at minor things, your life-lost interest or motivation to keep going Esther will work with you to find the source of these problems, tap into the emotional struggle and develop strategies to help you feel more empowered and in control.
Are you needing a safe space to be seen and heard? Dealing with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and depression? Having issues with relationships? Stuck in a past trauma that negatively effects your current life? I am warm and empathetic and encourage you to be yourself. My aim is to assist you to feel understood and supported while you navigate what you are going through.
Are you needing a safe space to be seen and heard? Dealing with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and depression? Having issues with relationships? Stuck in a past trauma that negatively effects your current life? I am warm and empathetic and encourage you to be yourself. My aim is to assist you to feel understood and supported while you navigate what you are going through.
Offering both therapy and social work supervision I work with a variety of issues including problematic substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and disordered eating. My focus is on assisting my clients to live their life more fully wherever they are. This includes those who are struggling with significant mental health issues to those who feel they shorter term effective and professional support. I am an ANZAED credentialed Eating Disorder Practioner which recognises my training, skills and experience to provide eating disorder treatment.
Offering both therapy and social work supervision I work with a variety of issues including problematic substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and disordered eating. My focus is on assisting my clients to live their life more fully wherever they are. This includes those who are struggling with significant mental health issues to those who feel they shorter term effective and professional support. I am an ANZAED credentialed Eating Disorder Practioner which recognises my training, skills and experience to provide eating disorder treatment.
Adi works with adults, young people and their families, focusing on managing challenges related to anxiety and mood disorders, workplace stress management, body image concerns, and maladaptive eating. Her approach builds on the client’s strengths to navigate stressors and adapt new coping strategies.
Adi works with adults, young people and their families, focusing on managing challenges related to anxiety and mood disorders, workplace stress management, body image concerns, and maladaptive eating. Her approach builds on the client’s strengths to navigate stressors and adapt new coping strategies.
I believe in contributing towards welfare of the community through my knowledge and experience. I integrate client-centred communicative skills using an empathic and compassionate approach in my practice to help and alleviate the distress of the individuals encountering mental health challenges.I have experience in conducting various cognitive assessments and use validated measure to inform the clients’ presentations. I incorporate various evidence-based interventions like CBT, PCT and Solution Focused therapy, motivational interviewing, Grief Counselling and IPT into client-focused issues.
I believe in contributing towards welfare of the community through my knowledge and experience. I integrate client-centred communicative skills using an empathic and compassionate approach in my practice to help and alleviate the distress of the individuals encountering mental health challenges.I have experience in conducting various cognitive assessments and use validated measure to inform the clients’ presentations. I incorporate various evidence-based interventions like CBT, PCT and Solution Focused therapy, motivational interviewing, Grief Counselling and IPT into client-focused issues.
Clementine Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Toowong, QLD 4066 (Online Only)
One of the bravest things you can do is reach out for support. Are you carrying a huge weight on your shoulders? I'm here to walk with you as you process and establish healthier rhythms. I help women go from overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious to calm, clear and confident. The main issues I work with are anxiety, burnout and ADHD but I can also help with personal development and mindset. My compassionate approach prioritises your needs, values, and goals to foster positive change. I'll help you gain clarity in your thoughts, and direction that aligns with your values, empowering you to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
One of the bravest things you can do is reach out for support. Are you carrying a huge weight on your shoulders? I'm here to walk with you as you process and establish healthier rhythms. I help women go from overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious to calm, clear and confident. The main issues I work with are anxiety, burnout and ADHD but I can also help with personal development and mindset. My compassionate approach prioritises your needs, values, and goals to foster positive change. I'll help you gain clarity in your thoughts, and direction that aligns with your values, empowering you to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
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Briony Blackmur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Gap, QLD 4061
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in health and disability, working with people of all ages. My approach is warm and dedicated, and I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths and the ability to grow. I’m skilled in using focused psychological strategies, which are evidence-based techniques from therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Whether it’s working with kids, families, couples, or adults, I’m here to provide support and guidance tailored to your needs. I also offer workplace consultations and staff training.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in health and disability, working with people of all ages. My approach is warm and dedicated, and I truly believe that everyone has unique strengths and the ability to grow. I’m skilled in using focused psychological strategies, which are evidence-based techniques from therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Whether it’s working with kids, families, couples, or adults, I’m here to provide support and guidance tailored to your needs. I also offer workplace consultations and staff training.
I aim to bring back joy to your life! I support families dealing with grief, loss, change, and struggles including anxiety, depression, workplace and personal relationships. People see me to gain clarity around issues impacting their lives and to process historical events. We work collaboratively using strength-based approaches and gently with trauma-informed techniques. I work with youth aged from 10 years to 100 years.
I aim to bring back joy to your life! I support families dealing with grief, loss, change, and struggles including anxiety, depression, workplace and personal relationships. People see me to gain clarity around issues impacting their lives and to process historical events. We work collaboratively using strength-based approaches and gently with trauma-informed techniques. I work with youth aged from 10 years to 100 years.
Meera Lakhani | Inner Reflections Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Paddington, QLD 4064
Welcome to a space that has been created to help you feel a sense of safety and stability. Within the walls of Inner Reflections Psychology, my goal is to help you become the best version of yourself, in whatever way aligns best with your values and beliefs. In my years as a practicing psychologist, I have learnt what it means to practice unconditional positive regard, lean into vulnerability and listen to my intuition in times of need. I am passionate about assisting you to learn these skills, but to also have a place where you can be heard, free from bias and judgement and assisted with navigating life’s inherent challenges.
Welcome to a space that has been created to help you feel a sense of safety and stability. Within the walls of Inner Reflections Psychology, my goal is to help you become the best version of yourself, in whatever way aligns best with your values and beliefs. In my years as a practicing psychologist, I have learnt what it means to practice unconditional positive regard, lean into vulnerability and listen to my intuition in times of need. I am passionate about assisting you to learn these skills, but to also have a place where you can be heard, free from bias and judgement and assisted with navigating life’s inherent challenges.
I provide counselling and treatment to children, young people, adults and families who have been impacted by a variety of different issues. I assist those experiencing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, self harm and suicide thoughts. I also specialise in responding to harmful sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and treatment of criminal behaviours. I build connections through empathy, fairness, and best practice approaches.
I provide counselling and treatment to children, young people, adults and families who have been impacted by a variety of different issues. I assist those experiencing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, self harm and suicide thoughts. I also specialise in responding to harmful sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and treatment of criminal behaviours. I build connections through empathy, fairness, and best practice approaches.
I have experience supporting clients (individuals) through various life challenges, such as stress and overwhelm, grief and loss, separation/divorce, post-separation and co-parenting. I can help clients by offering a supportive and safe space for them to talk about their concerns, build tools and strategies to manage their distress, find ways to cope, help externalise and process their feelings around loss or change. I am a Registered Practicing Counsellor and Member of the Psychotherapy and Federation of Australia (PACFA) and a Bach Flower Essence Practitioner.
I have experience supporting clients (individuals) through various life challenges, such as stress and overwhelm, grief and loss, separation/divorce, post-separation and co-parenting. I can help clients by offering a supportive and safe space for them to talk about their concerns, build tools and strategies to manage their distress, find ways to cope, help externalise and process their feelings around loss or change. I am a Registered Practicing Counsellor and Member of the Psychotherapy and Federation of Australia (PACFA) and a Bach Flower Essence Practitioner.
My personal and professional experience has led me to be passionate about supporting people to heal complex trauma and increase capacity to live vibrant and fulfilling lives. This includes supporting parents to work through, process and resolve childhood attachment trauma that has led them to having difficulties in their own parenting. I have supported many clients on this healing journey which has resulted in them changing the trajectory of their lives, the lives of their children and potentially the lives of family members for generations to come. I welcome new clients and their vast potential for living life to the fullest.
My personal and professional experience has led me to be passionate about supporting people to heal complex trauma and increase capacity to live vibrant and fulfilling lives. This includes supporting parents to work through, process and resolve childhood attachment trauma that has led them to having difficulties in their own parenting. I have supported many clients on this healing journey which has resulted in them changing the trajectory of their lives, the lives of their children and potentially the lives of family members for generations to come. I welcome new clients and their vast potential for living life to the fullest.
James specialises in creating clarity where none exists. Clarity can help when we feel confused or energy and interests have fallen away. And it can help when we encounter a large obstacle and can’t see a way forward. James believes that once we have clarity we can then determine what is within our control and what is not. James is primarily a solution focused therapist and believes that we will benefit from finding a way forward. He likes to break the journey down into a step by step path into a better future. He promotes self expression and the creation of personal boundaries for safety.
James specialises in creating clarity where none exists. Clarity can help when we feel confused or energy and interests have fallen away. And it can help when we encounter a large obstacle and can’t see a way forward. James believes that once we have clarity we can then determine what is within our control and what is not. James is primarily a solution focused therapist and believes that we will benefit from finding a way forward. He likes to break the journey down into a step by step path into a better future. He promotes self expression and the creation of personal boundaries for safety.
Thrive Institute of Performance & Wellbeing
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
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Family Systems Counsellors
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.