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Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
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Inner Play Counselling & Well-being

Counsellor, ACA-L2

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Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Available both in-person and online
12 Discovery Drive Shop 4 North Lakes, QLD 4509
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I work with clients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I have a strong interest in strengthening the caregiver-child relationship, social and emotional development in children, reshaping the lens we view masculinity, and building protective behaviours to prevent harm. I believe each person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change when provided with safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environments. Through collaboration, I work alongside you towards your unique goals.
I provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can speak openly and work through difficulties at your own pace. My approach is person-centred and eclectic, drawing from evidence-based approaches with a focus on understanding your experiences and developing strategies you can use in everyday life to improve stability, functioning, and well-being.
Choosing a counsellor can be difficult, as the therapeutic relationship is crucial to working through personal challenges. Taking the first step can be daunting, which is why I offer a 15-minute complimentary meeting so you can get to know me before deciding on your next steps. I appreciate that it is essential to feel comfortable before making a decision.
Call or Inner Play Counselling & Well-being now for a free 15 minute consultation - (07) 3608 1993

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12 Discovery Drive

Shop 4

North Lakes, QLD 4509 map

 (07) 3608 1993

Redcliffe Uniting Community Hub

1 Richens Street

Redcliffe, QLD 4020 map
Website
I offer in-person and online therapy, providing outreach support in nature or private offices in the community and convenient video sessions
$130 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (07) 3608 1993
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12 Discovery Drive

Shop 4

North Lakes, QLD 4509 map

 (07) 3608 1993

Redcliffe Uniting Community Hub

1 Richens Street

Redcliffe, QLD 4020 map
Website
I offer in-person and online therapy, providing outreach support in nature or private offices in the community and convenient video sessions
$130 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Accepts Private funded or NDIS self-managed and plan-managed. Mental Health Care Plans for Medicare rebates are not currently available for registered counsellors. However, counselling fees are often less than the 'gap' of psychology fees. I offer Health Care Card & Pension Discounts.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993
"
Accepts Private funded or NDIS self-managed and plan-managed. Mental Health Care Plans for Medicare rebates are not currently available for registered counsellors. However, counselling fees are often less than the 'gap' of psychology fees. I offer Health Care Card & Pension Discounts.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Zara Kitchingman
  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Zara Kitchingman

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, Diploma of Counselling CHC51015, Graduated 2019

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Australian Child Care Career Options Cert. III Early Childhood Education & Care / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from Australian Collage of Applied Professionals University in Psychology Science & Counselling (In Progress) (BPsySciCou) Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling CRICOS0101844 / 2026
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My experiences spans across the community, child protection, disability, crisis intervention, and in private practice. I have worked will individuals across the lifespan, offering child, adolescent, and adult counselling services. My practice is person-centred, neuro-affirming, and trauma-informed.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993
"
My experiences spans across the community, child protection, disability, crisis intervention, and in private practice. I have worked will individuals across the lifespan, offering child, adolescent, and adult counselling services. My practice is person-centred, neuro-affirming, and trauma-informed.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with clients to strengthen social and emotional skills, enhance relationships, develop coping skills to address anxiety, stress, and depression, and to understand behavioural communication to support caregiver-child attachments. During our initial sessions, we will explore the challenges at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them that helps you get back on track.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993
"
I work with clients to strengthen social and emotional skills, enhance relationships, develop coping skills to address anxiety, stress, and depression, and to understand behavioural communication to support caregiver-child attachments. During our initial sessions, we will explore the challenges at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them that helps you get back on track.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I apply an eclectic approach, combining a range of evidence-based techniques including traditional talk and expressive therapies, CBT, Solution-Focused, and Positive Psychology to support your unique needs, goals, interests, and circumstances. This allows therapy to be adapted if you prefer more direct, structured guidance or a more non-directive, reflective, and exploratory style of support.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993
"
I apply an eclectic approach, combining a range of evidence-based techniques including traditional talk and expressive therapies, CBT, Solution-Focused, and Positive Psychology to support your unique needs, goals, interests, and circumstances. This allows therapy to be adapted if you prefer more direct, structured guidance or a more non-directive, reflective, and exploratory style of support.
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 3608 1993

Location

Primary Location

12 Discovery Drive

Shop 4

North Lakes, QLD 4509

(07) 3608 1993

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

Redcliffe Uniting Community Hub

1 Richens Street

Redcliffe, QLD 4020

(07) 3608 1993

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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I offer in-person and online therapy, providing outreach support in nature or private offices in the community and convenient video sessions
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 3608 1993
"
I offer in-person and online therapy, providing outreach support in nature or private offices in the community and convenient video sessions
Photo of Zara Kitchingman - Inner Play Counselling & Well-being, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Inner Play Counselling & Well-being
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 3608 1993