Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Alexandra Hills, QLD

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Chloe Hartshorn
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161
I offer counselling to adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, family change, grief and loss, those struggling with identity, self-value and life transitions. I am strengths based and focussed on supporting clients to develop ways to live a fulfilling life. I have supported many clients to work through experiences of trauma, relationship breakdown and personal crisis. I am a clinically registered therapist with 20 years’ experience supporting the holistic wellbeing of my clients.
I offer counselling to adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, family change, grief and loss, those struggling with identity, self-value and life transitions. I am strengths based and focussed on supporting clients to develop ways to live a fulfilling life. I have supported many clients to work through experiences of trauma, relationship breakdown and personal crisis. I am a clinically registered therapist with 20 years’ experience supporting the holistic wellbeing of my clients.
(07) 3477 9834 View (07) 3477 9834
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Courtney King-Hawke
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
In addition to my tertiary qualifications, I am also trained in EMDR therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, and attachment-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it. I work with Bloom Well-being in Brisbane, and support teens, adults, and families affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as domestic, family, and sexual violence. I also support people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, perinatal mental health concerns, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, life transitions, and PTSD.
In addition to my tertiary qualifications, I am also trained in EMDR therapy, DBT, TF-CBT, and attachment-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it. I work with Bloom Well-being in Brisbane, and support teens, adults, and families affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as domestic, family, and sexual violence. I also support people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, perinatal mental health concerns, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, life transitions, and PTSD.
(07) 2100 4664 View (07) 2100 4664
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Ali Ponturo
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
(07) 3477 9943 View (07) 3477 9943
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Patricia Please
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
• Patty primarily works with individuals. The main focus of her private practice is with adults, older adults, those with health capacity challenges (for example post-accident, mobility, and fatigue issues), and loss and grief. She is open to working with people with other issues as well, if they think they will work well with her.
• Patty primarily works with individuals. The main focus of her private practice is with adults, older adults, those with health capacity challenges (for example post-accident, mobility, and fatigue issues), and loss and grief. She is open to working with people with other issues as well, if they think they will work well with her.
(07) 2801 6576 View (07) 2801 6576
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Janice Rees Counselling and Family Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Janice Rees is a passionate and emphatic counsellor who has a deep love for people and humanity. Janice has had great success supporting people for 18 years in the community and is committed to empowering individuals to change their lives. It is important to Janice that she creates a comfortable, culturally aware, inclusive, safe, and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports the needs of all individuals who seek her expertise for counselling including individuals, couples, teenagers, and families. Janice specialises in Individuals, Couples / Marriage and Grief Counselling.
Janice Rees is a passionate and emphatic counsellor who has a deep love for people and humanity. Janice has had great success supporting people for 18 years in the community and is committed to empowering individuals to change their lives. It is important to Janice that she creates a comfortable, culturally aware, inclusive, safe, and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports the needs of all individuals who seek her expertise for counselling including individuals, couples, teenagers, and families. Janice specialises in Individuals, Couples / Marriage and Grief Counselling.
(07) 2801 5099 View (07) 2801 5099

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Sarah Lee
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Morningside, QLD 4170
Sarah is a registered clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adults, couples, and families. She works from a person-centred, strengths-based approach and believes in the capacity of each and every client to self-actualise in the right environment. She harnesses a range of evidence-based therapies, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and will collaboratively work with her clients to determine the best approach for them.
Sarah is a registered clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adults, couples, and families. She works from a person-centred, strengths-based approach and believes in the capacity of each and every client to self-actualise in the right environment. She harnesses a range of evidence-based therapies, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and will collaboratively work with her clients to determine the best approach for them.
(07) 3555 7553 View (07) 3555 7553
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Melissa Connell
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
I’m a clinical psychologist offering in-person and telehealth therapy for adults experiencing trauma and its after-effects, anxiety, stress, and difficulties in relationships or with self-worth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and understanding each person’s unique history.
I’m a clinical psychologist offering in-person and telehealth therapy for adults experiencing trauma and its after-effects, anxiety, stress, and difficulties in relationships or with self-worth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and understanding each person’s unique history.
(07) 3113 9157 View (07) 3113 9157
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Michelle Engel
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
Hi, I'm Michelle, a holistic clinical psychologist and credentialed eating disorder clinician. I am dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, attachment difficulties, perimenopause and menopause support, complex trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. I aim for us to work together to help you make meaningful changes that lead to a happier and healthier life.
Hi, I'm Michelle, a holistic clinical psychologist and credentialed eating disorder clinician. I am dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, attachment difficulties, perimenopause and menopause support, complex trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. I aim for us to work together to help you make meaningful changes that lead to a happier and healthier life.
(07) 3130 0513 View (07) 3130 0513
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Fiona Thomson - Blooming Lotus Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Online Only
Working with the mind and the body is the key to true healing and transformation. You've possibly done lots of therapy, you have so much awareness but things still are not changing. Maybe it feels like you're going around in circles, even like you're back at square one. It's not that what you've been doing isn't working, but awareness alone isn't enough. Awareness without embodiment will keep us stuck in those same patterns and cycles of stress, anxiety, burnout, unfulfilling relationships, etc. - this is particularly true for those with C-PTSD when those patterns have been learnt early and are deeply ingrained.
Working with the mind and the body is the key to true healing and transformation. You've possibly done lots of therapy, you have so much awareness but things still are not changing. Maybe it feels like you're going around in circles, even like you're back at square one. It's not that what you've been doing isn't working, but awareness alone isn't enough. Awareness without embodiment will keep us stuck in those same patterns and cycles of stress, anxiety, burnout, unfulfilling relationships, etc. - this is particularly true for those with C-PTSD when those patterns have been learnt early and are deeply ingrained.
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Young Minds Health & Development Network
Psychologist, PsyBA General
North Lakes, QLD 4509
Combining our knowledge of how the brain works with a variety of evidence-based therapuetic models, we equip our clients with the best tools to approach their challenges with understanding and confidence.
Combining our knowledge of how the brain works with a variety of evidence-based therapuetic models, we equip our clients with the best tools to approach their challenges with understanding and confidence.
(07) 3608 1390 View (07) 3608 1390
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Amanda Stacey
Counsellor, PACFA
Tamborine, QLD 4270
Having supported people recovering from natural disasters in Queensland, I understand how a “final straw” often leads someone to seek help. You may be facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or stress; exploring neurodivergence and seeking clarity around ADHD or Autism; working through relationship issues, separation, or divorce; or pursuing personal growth in a new life season. I work with adults in Brisbane, Scenic Rim, the Gold Coast, and online. Whatever brings you here—you are welcome.
Having supported people recovering from natural disasters in Queensland, I understand how a “final straw” often leads someone to seek help. You may be facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or stress; exploring neurodivergence and seeking clarity around ADHD or Autism; working through relationship issues, separation, or divorce; or pursuing personal growth in a new life season. I work with adults in Brisbane, Scenic Rim, the Gold Coast, and online. Whatever brings you here—you are welcome.
(07) 5606 8217 View (07) 5606 8217
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Brilliance Counselling and Consultancy
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
Individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy that supports clarity and calm, builds constructive patterns and empowers with healthy thoughts. Couple for couples, highly successful Gottman Therapy. Packages available. Call to us to discuss. Psychological strategies incl. EMDR, EFT, traditional and modern approaches for sound mental health and sustainable relationships for all genders and cultures. Offering professional supervision, reports, speaking and consultation. Embrace hope and change with real skills, optimism and understanding. LGBTIQA allies. Choose combination natural therapies and counselling for holistic health.
Individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy that supports clarity and calm, builds constructive patterns and empowers with healthy thoughts. Couple for couples, highly successful Gottman Therapy. Packages available. Call to us to discuss. Psychological strategies incl. EMDR, EFT, traditional and modern approaches for sound mental health and sustainable relationships for all genders and cultures. Offering professional supervision, reports, speaking and consultation. Embrace hope and change with real skills, optimism and understanding. LGBTIQA allies. Choose combination natural therapies and counselling for holistic health.
(07) 3186 9761 View (07) 3186 9761
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Darren Rose
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
(03) 9068 5778 View (03) 9068 5778
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Therese Price
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
I enjoy working with individuals who are highly empathetic, and capable, but who often place significant pressure on themselves. They may experience anxiety, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm. Many women I work with are pregnant or in the postpartum period and have long-standing patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or over-responsibility. Some may also experience disordered eating or body image concerns. These patterns are often linked to a strong desire for control, certainty, or to feel “good enough,” particularly during periods of transition such as motherhood.
I enjoy working with individuals who are highly empathetic, and capable, but who often place significant pressure on themselves. They may experience anxiety, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm. Many women I work with are pregnant or in the postpartum period and have long-standing patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or over-responsibility. Some may also experience disordered eating or body image concerns. These patterns are often linked to a strong desire for control, certainty, or to feel “good enough,” particularly during periods of transition such as motherhood.
(07) 2100 4738 View (07) 2100 4738
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Amy Brown
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I support sensitive, driven humans who struggle with overwhelm, burnout, anxiety or feeling disconnected from themselves and uncertain about their direction. I specialise in ADHD, high-masking and internalised autism presentations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stress. My approach is modern, collaborative and grounded in evidence based care, a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with who you are, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and with a life that feels more like you. In person in Sydney’s East and online Australia wide.
I support sensitive, driven humans who struggle with overwhelm, burnout, anxiety or feeling disconnected from themselves and uncertain about their direction. I specialise in ADHD, high-masking and internalised autism presentations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stress. My approach is modern, collaborative and grounded in evidence based care, a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with who you are, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and with a life that feels more like you. In person in Sydney’s East and online Australia wide.
(02) 8000 1360 View (02) 8000 1360
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This Gentle Hour - Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Morningside, QLD 4170
At This Gentle Hour, my hope is to offer a soft place to land - a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore your story with clarity and support. Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. My approach is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and genuine connection. I blend evidence-based frameworks with intuitive, holistic practices to meet you exactly where you are.
At This Gentle Hour, my hope is to offer a soft place to land - a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore your story with clarity and support. Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. My approach is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and genuine connection. I blend evidence-based frameworks with intuitive, holistic practices to meet you exactly where you are.
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Janet O'Sullivan
Psychologist, MPsych
I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to be vulnerable, to be honest with yourself and to be brave. My experience as a psychologist has been in the public and private sector, including a specialty background of working with forensic clients (e.g., victims of crime, child protection referrals, and those who’ve been convicted of crime). I have over 7+ years’ experience in trauma-informed care with individuals and families. I work closely with my clients to help them feel empowered to navigate their challenges.
I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to be vulnerable, to be honest with yourself and to be brave. My experience as a psychologist has been in the public and private sector, including a specialty background of working with forensic clients (e.g., victims of crime, child protection referrals, and those who’ve been convicted of crime). I have over 7+ years’ experience in trauma-informed care with individuals and families. I work closely with my clients to help them feel empowered to navigate their challenges.
(07) 3519 5629 View (07) 3519 5629
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Coralie Ponsinet
Counsellor, ACA-L1
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
(03) 7003 2464 View (03) 7003 2464
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Care To Bloom
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Care To Bloom a practice that hears, sees & validates you. A place to feel nurtured & supported which enables clients to develop trust, so they can focus on their healing journey. As a therapist, I have dedicated my practice to applying the most proven and effective methods by undertaking constant on-going learning to stay abreast of all the current modalities within my practice. I assist clients to better manage symptoms giving clients hope to go forward with a greater sense of peace & renewed self confidence. Care To Bloom is a 5 star reviewed practice on Google. A Quality Business Award winner for 2025 for couples counselling
Care To Bloom a practice that hears, sees & validates you. A place to feel nurtured & supported which enables clients to develop trust, so they can focus on their healing journey. As a therapist, I have dedicated my practice to applying the most proven and effective methods by undertaking constant on-going learning to stay abreast of all the current modalities within my practice. I assist clients to better manage symptoms giving clients hope to go forward with a greater sense of peace & renewed self confidence. Care To Bloom is a 5 star reviewed practice on Google. A Quality Business Award winner for 2025 for couples counselling
(08) 5122 5016 View (08) 5122 5016
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Mood and Method Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, or complex mental health challenges, and looking for compassionate, evidence-based support. I am a registered psychologist with a Master’s degree, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. I provide a calm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming space to build skills, reduce distress, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, structured, and practical, with a focus on empowering you with tools you can use in everyday life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, or complex mental health challenges, and looking for compassionate, evidence-based support. I am a registered psychologist with a Master’s degree, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. I provide a calm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming space to build skills, reduce distress, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, structured, and practical, with a focus on empowering you with tools you can use in everyday life.
(07) 5651 0670 View (07) 5651 0670
Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.