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Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
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Lou Aylward

Psychotherapist (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Galleon Lane, Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483
Let's Connect (02) 5657 0925
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I'm a Gestalt therapist committed to providing therapy that is inclusive, non-pathologising, trauma-informed & attuned to your unique needs. I bring safety, warmth, & care to our work together. I create space for you to feel heard & understood so you can make sense of your feelings & behaviours. Together we explore your experiences at your pace, uncover new perspectives & find ways of living that feel more grounded & connected. My approach is relational & holistic. This means I see you as a whole person. With respect & deep listening, I support you to ease your struggles and rediscover your capacity for resilience & wholeness.
My work is collaborative and accessible. I work with you to discover the approaches that best support your needs. Together, we’ll focus on strengthening your capacity to meet life’s challenges, while building the confidence and tools that help you create the changes you’re seeking.
I understand life can be challenging - it takes courage to seek support. Here you’ll find a confidential, safe space to be met just as you are. This is a place to feel understood, respected and supported as you take steps toward what matters most. Together, we can explore your way forward at a pace that feels right for you. You don't have to do this alone.
Call or Lou Aylward now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5657 0925

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Goodness Gallery

Galleon Lane

Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483 map

(02) 5657 0925

The Place Within

79 Vulture Street

West End, QLD 4101 map

I offer sessions in-person in Lismore & Brunswick Heads - Nth NSW, West End - Brisbane QLD & online. I'm available weekdays & some evenings.
I focus on Climate Change/Polycrisis Support & Grief Rituals, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (02) 5657 0925
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Goodness Gallery

Galleon Lane

Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483 map

(02) 5657 0925

The Place Within

79 Vulture Street

West End, QLD 4101 map

I offer sessions in-person in Lismore & Brunswick Heads - Nth NSW, West End - Brisbane QLD & online. I'm available weekdays & some evenings.
I focus on Climate Change/Polycrisis Support & Grief Rituals, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash
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Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist
Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Lou Aylward
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I hold a Masters in Gestalt Therapy, a 4yr training grounded in relational, holistic, experiential practice. My lived experience with people facing addiction, suicidality, eating disorders, complex mental health challenges, loss, & chronic pain informs the care and presence I bring to my clients.
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist
Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5657 0925
"
I hold a Masters in Gestalt Therapy, a 4yr training grounded in relational, holistic, experiential practice. My lived experience with people facing addiction, suicidality, eating disorders, complex mental health challenges, loss, & chronic pain informs the care and presence I bring to my clients.
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist
Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5657 0925

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Climate Change/Polycrisis Support & Grief Rituals
  • Women's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 5657 0925
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Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 5657 0925

2 Endorsements

Elan Zavelsky
Elan Zavelsky
CounsellorACA-L3
Lou's warm, caring presence invites all of me into the room. With her, I feel safe enough to share even the hardest parts of my story, things I'd typically keep hidden. That sense of safety has been truly life-giving, and I couldn't recommend her more.
Lukas Starling
Lukas Starling
PsychotherapistPACFA
Lou is deeply committed to the people she supports. She is wise to matters of heart and soul; I believe this gives her great capacity to lovingly hold people in times of vulnerability, grief, joy and happiness. I recommend her on your path to growth.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 5657 0925
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist
Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 5657 0925

Location

Primary Location

Goodness Gallery

Galleon Lane

Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483

(02) 5657 0925

Additional Location

The Place Within

79 Vulture Street

West End, QLD 4101

(02) 5657 0925
"
I offer sessions in-person in Lismore & Brunswick Heads - Nth NSW, West End - Brisbane QLD & online. I'm available weekdays & some evenings.
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist
Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5657 0925
"
I offer sessions in-person in Lismore & Brunswick Heads - Nth NSW, West End - Brisbane QLD & online. I'm available weekdays & some evenings.
Photo of Lou Aylward, Psychotherapist
Lou Aylward
Psychotherapist
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5657 0925