Female Counselling in Albany Creek, QLD

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Healing Connections Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
We are innately equipped for both struggle and connection, essential for enhancing our life experiences in areas like relationships, work, parenting, and beyond. Recognising the impact of adversity, it's important to understand how it shapes our emotional experiences and reactions. Adversity manifests in various ways, influencing our ability to express and process emotions across the spectrum - from joy and happiness to sadness and fear. Our team provides a supportive space that fosters a safe, warm, and empathetic environment where you can openly explore and discuss your personal experiences, through trauma-informed perspectives.
We are innately equipped for both struggle and connection, essential for enhancing our life experiences in areas like relationships, work, parenting, and beyond. Recognising the impact of adversity, it's important to understand how it shapes our emotional experiences and reactions. Adversity manifests in various ways, influencing our ability to express and process emotions across the spectrum - from joy and happiness to sadness and fear. Our team provides a supportive space that fosters a safe, warm, and empathetic environment where you can openly explore and discuss your personal experiences, through trauma-informed perspectives.
(07) 3062 8591 View (07) 3062 8591
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Holistic Wellness Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Johanna Badenhorst is a Brisbane-based holistic psychologist who supports clients with general wellbeing, perinatal and infant mental health, and women's health concerns. Clients may be experiencing various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, ADHD or Autism, an eating disorder, or parenting concerns. They may seek to address emotional struggles, healthy parent-child attachment, and enhance their own self-care practices. Client goals may include finding effective coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, fostering a positive parenting experience, and optimising their mental health.
Johanna Badenhorst is a Brisbane-based holistic psychologist who supports clients with general wellbeing, perinatal and infant mental health, and women's health concerns. Clients may be experiencing various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, ADHD or Autism, an eating disorder, or parenting concerns. They may seek to address emotional struggles, healthy parent-child attachment, and enhance their own self-care practices. Client goals may include finding effective coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, fostering a positive parenting experience, and optimising their mental health.
(07) 3608 1663 View (07) 3608 1663
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Kerry Jones Women's Wellness Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Creek, QLD 4035  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Kerry. I am a women's wellness counsellor and I would love to journey alongside you to help you build a flourishing life. I work with you to help you move from chaos to calm and to reduce stress, build resilience and coping skills, strengthen relationships and find inner peace. I have experience supporting individuals with a range of issues including grief & loss, separation & divorce, parenting, stress & burnout, work-related issues, periods of transitions and am able to offer Christian counselling.
Hi, I’m Kerry. I am a women's wellness counsellor and I would love to journey alongside you to help you build a flourishing life. I work with you to help you move from chaos to calm and to reduce stress, build resilience and coping skills, strengthen relationships and find inner peace. I have experience supporting individuals with a range of issues including grief & loss, separation & divorce, parenting, stress & burnout, work-related issues, periods of transitions and am able to offer Christian counselling.
(07) 2000 5535 View (07) 2000 5535
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Mindful Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
As your Psychologist, I aim to provide you with an environment that fosters safety, empathy and collaboration. My therapeutic style is compassionate, warm, and down to earth. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, to ensure that we work together  throughout the process towards your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is an integrative form of psychotherapy, using the most current evidenced-based techniques. My practice is based off of the core belief that each individual has the inherent capacity to not only overcome adversity, but to also live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
As your Psychologist, I aim to provide you with an environment that fosters safety, empathy and collaboration. My therapeutic style is compassionate, warm, and down to earth. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, to ensure that we work together  throughout the process towards your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is an integrative form of psychotherapy, using the most current evidenced-based techniques. My practice is based off of the core belief that each individual has the inherent capacity to not only overcome adversity, but to also live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
0423 942 396 View 0423 942 396
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Patricia Nadia Boucher
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
All ages adults with special interest for seniors and women in difficult relationships.
You are not alone anymore. Right now you may feel stressed, anxious, sad, unsure, ashamed, unloved....I get it, I've been there. For 30 years+ I learned about human psychology, therapies, neuroscience as well as metabolic health and nutrition. I use that knowledge and my qualifications to offer in-person counselling at Radius Medical Centre, YHB Clinic, Albany Creek. In the body and mind connection I mostly deal with the mind. The rest of the time i provide counselling online with early morning, late evening and weekend appointments. Be Seen , Heard and Understood... Friendly approach...we may even laugh together.
All ages adults with special interest for seniors and women in difficult relationships.
You are not alone anymore. Right now you may feel stressed, anxious, sad, unsure, ashamed, unloved....I get it, I've been there. For 30 years+ I learned about human psychology, therapies, neuroscience as well as metabolic health and nutrition. I use that knowledge and my qualifications to offer in-person counselling at Radius Medical Centre, YHB Clinic, Albany Creek. In the body and mind connection I mostly deal with the mind. The rest of the time i provide counselling online with early morning, late evening and weekend appointments. Be Seen , Heard and Understood... Friendly approach...we may even laugh together.
(07) 2100 4908 View (07) 2100 4908
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Allied Health Centre Mooloolaba
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
I feel great compassion for people who struggle with change and adaptation to new circumstances and have spent my professional career working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, adjustment disorder(s), sleep dysfunction, emotional regulation difficulties, identity instability, communication challenges, complex and chronic medical concerns and trauma. No matter what challenges people are faced with I believe that all people have the ability to create a life they would rather be living and I enjoy helping work out how to move towards that.
I feel great compassion for people who struggle with change and adaptation to new circumstances and have spent my professional career working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, adjustment disorder(s), sleep dysfunction, emotional regulation difficulties, identity instability, communication challenges, complex and chronic medical concerns and trauma. No matter what challenges people are faced with I believe that all people have the ability to create a life they would rather be living and I enjoy helping work out how to move towards that.
(07) 3185 2392 View (07) 3185 2392
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Leanne Heffernan Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Immediate availability at Albany Creek, Warner and Brendale - if you are struggling with depression, anxiety or with the day-to-day pressures of work/study or are having family and/or relationship difficulties I can help you. I have over 20 years experience and I am trained in many different approaches. I have a family and have worked in large organisations as well my own business and understand many of life's challenges. I pride myself on making clients feel comfortable and heard in their first session and will work collaboratively with you. Book directly online now through leanneheffernan.com or call my reception to book
Immediate availability at Albany Creek, Warner and Brendale - if you are struggling with depression, anxiety or with the day-to-day pressures of work/study or are having family and/or relationship difficulties I can help you. I have over 20 years experience and I am trained in many different approaches. I have a family and have worked in large organisations as well my own business and understand many of life's challenges. I pride myself on making clients feel comfortable and heard in their first session and will work collaboratively with you. Book directly online now through leanneheffernan.com or call my reception to book
(07) 2000 5537 View (07) 2000 5537
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Kelli-Anne Trims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Kelli-Anne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who uses evidence-based techniques to work with clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, managing stress, improving social skills, self-esteem and behaviour change. Kelli-Anne also works with parents to support their children with their child's mental health. Kelli-Anne works with individuals over the age of 12 and families using evidence based therapies, in addition to couples regarding relationship issues.
Kelli-Anne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who uses evidence-based techniques to work with clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, managing stress, improving social skills, self-esteem and behaviour change. Kelli-Anne also works with parents to support their children with their child's mental health. Kelli-Anne works with individuals over the age of 12 and families using evidence based therapies, in addition to couples regarding relationship issues.
(07) 3214 3694 View (07) 3214 3694
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Shareen Taylor - Child Psychologist
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
I have over 20 years experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents and families. I support neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc), mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation) and social difficulties (e.g. social skill delay, low self esteem and self confidence). I believe in working holistically with families to offer support to children and parents, providing strategies and support to improve functioning, resilience and relationships. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding and private health insurance.
I have over 20 years experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents and families. I support neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc), mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation) and social difficulties (e.g. social skill delay, low self esteem and self confidence). I believe in working holistically with families to offer support to children and parents, providing strategies and support to improve functioning, resilience and relationships. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding and private health insurance.
(07) 4243 4911 View (07) 4243 4911
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Sasha Brittain
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
My name is Sasha Brittain, and I'm a master's degree qualified ACA Registered Counsellor. I also have level 2 clinical training in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. I provide client-centred and evidence-based counselling for individuals and couples. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach and have experience supporting clients with a variety of life's challenges such as trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity and existential issues, adjusting to life transitions and grief and loss. I tailor all appointments to client needs, using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
My name is Sasha Brittain, and I'm a master's degree qualified ACA Registered Counsellor. I also have level 2 clinical training in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. I provide client-centred and evidence-based counselling for individuals and couples. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach and have experience supporting clients with a variety of life's challenges such as trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity and existential issues, adjusting to life transitions and grief and loss. I tailor all appointments to client needs, using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
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Monarch Psychology and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Our ideal client is someone seeking compassionate, evidence-based support to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or needing assistance with behavioural or developmental concerns, we welcome individuals of all ages. We offer a safe, inclusive space for adults, teens, children, and families to navigate life's challenges with the help of our experienced team of psychologists and allied health professionals. Whether you seek therapy, assessments, or guidance in improving your overall quality of life, we're here to help you achieve your goals.
Our ideal client is someone seeking compassionate, evidence-based support to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or needing assistance with behavioural or developmental concerns, we welcome individuals of all ages. We offer a safe, inclusive space for adults, teens, children, and families to navigate life's challenges with the help of our experienced team of psychologists and allied health professionals. Whether you seek therapy, assessments, or guidance in improving your overall quality of life, we're here to help you achieve your goals.
(07) 3608 1672 View (07) 3608 1672
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Reflective Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
(07) 2100 4402 View (07) 2100 4402
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Adele O'Hare
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
I work with adults who are experiencing emotional pain associated with patterns in their relationships with themselves and others. We all form such patterns through what we learn implicitly in our earliest attachments. My patients are reflective, and they want support to make sense of how their patterns of behaviour are linked to events and unmet needs in their family of origin. The reflective work of therapy can help people access much more choice in how they respond to life's challenges and how they show up in their present relationships.
I work with adults who are experiencing emotional pain associated with patterns in their relationships with themselves and others. We all form such patterns through what we learn implicitly in our earliest attachments. My patients are reflective, and they want support to make sense of how their patterns of behaviour are linked to events and unmet needs in their family of origin. The reflective work of therapy can help people access much more choice in how they respond to life's challenges and how they show up in their present relationships.
(07) 2000 4523 View (07) 2000 4523
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Sharyn Ferris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Therapy is a very intimate experience. In my work with people I strive for a personal connection with my clients from the get-go. Through that relationship, I am better able to understand the motivations, hidden struggles and impulses that drive my clients, and in turn, help them to utilize their own strengths and learned techniques to successfully address the difficulties being experienced by them. I have assisted clients who are going through or preparing for life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety or mood disorders, or recovering from trauma or loss.
Therapy is a very intimate experience. In my work with people I strive for a personal connection with my clients from the get-go. Through that relationship, I am better able to understand the motivations, hidden struggles and impulses that drive my clients, and in turn, help them to utilize their own strengths and learned techniques to successfully address the difficulties being experienced by them. I have assisted clients who are going through or preparing for life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety or mood disorders, or recovering from trauma or loss.
(07) 3184 4591 View (07) 3184 4591
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Naomi Norman
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
I view mental health concerns and recovery as a normal part of life, and my clients as the experts in their own lives. I help people tailor proven strategies for growth and recovery that are individual to them. I work with adults of all ages, older adolescents (16+), women, men, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. My areas of interest include: depressio, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal mental health, sleep conditions, life transitions and personal goals, and grief and loss.
I view mental health concerns and recovery as a normal part of life, and my clients as the experts in their own lives. I help people tailor proven strategies for growth and recovery that are individual to them. I work with adults of all ages, older adolescents (16+), women, men, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. My areas of interest include: depressio, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal mental health, sleep conditions, life transitions and personal goals, and grief and loss.
(07) 3179 6755 View (07) 3179 6755
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Tracey Howard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Tracey is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in working with people who are experiencing mental health problems, helping them to develop the skills needed to improve functioning and to prevent ongoing problems. She has extensive training and experience in treating adults with a broad range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition issues, pregnancy support, post-natal depression, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain management, adjustment to injury, workplace bullying and stress management.
Tracey is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in working with people who are experiencing mental health problems, helping them to develop the skills needed to improve functioning and to prevent ongoing problems. She has extensive training and experience in treating adults with a broad range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition issues, pregnancy support, post-natal depression, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain management, adjustment to injury, workplace bullying and stress management.
(07) 3608 1923 View (07) 3608 1923
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Heather Joy Murr
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
(07) 3608 1027 View (07) 3608 1027
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Involve Health Hub
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
(07) 3608 1336 View (07) 3608 1336
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Brooke Jericho at The Golden Hour
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
I am passionate and committed to supporting women and their families in all areas related to the perinatal period. I often support families with the transition to parenthood and the day to day juggling of family life. Areas of special interest include: Preconception, including fertility issues, Childless not by choice, Pregnancy, Fetal Diagnosis of Anomaly, Termination for medical reasons, Perinatal loss, Antenatal depression and anxiety, Birth trauma, Premature Birth & the NICU experience, Postnatal depression and anxiety, Parent-infant attachment and adjustment issues.
I am passionate and committed to supporting women and their families in all areas related to the perinatal period. I often support families with the transition to parenthood and the day to day juggling of family life. Areas of special interest include: Preconception, including fertility issues, Childless not by choice, Pregnancy, Fetal Diagnosis of Anomaly, Termination for medical reasons, Perinatal loss, Antenatal depression and anxiety, Birth trauma, Premature Birth & the NICU experience, Postnatal depression and anxiety, Parent-infant attachment and adjustment issues.
(07) 3608 1464 View (07) 3608 1464
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Tracy Sweeny-Ward
Verified Verified
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
Are you facing challenges in your life which seem impossible to overcome? Maybe you cannot identify what is troubling you, but just know that things don't seem right. Hi, I’m Tracy and I have over 27 years' experience working as a therapist and credentialed mental health nurse with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief & loss and relationship challenges. In session I utilise animal assisted therapy (AAT) with my dog Beau to help those who are finding it difficult to cope and find a way forward.
Are you facing challenges in your life which seem impossible to overcome? Maybe you cannot identify what is troubling you, but just know that things don't seem right. Hi, I’m Tracy and I have over 27 years' experience working as a therapist and credentialed mental health nurse with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief & loss and relationship challenges. In session I utilise animal assisted therapy (AAT) with my dog Beau to help those who are finding it difficult to cope and find a way forward.
(07) 2000 4634 View (07) 2000 4634
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.