Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Auchenflower

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Sandy Hunter
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples and families' to explore their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. I integrate systemmic frameworks, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness based techniques and cognitive behaviour therapy into my practice.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples and families' to explore their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. I integrate systemmic frameworks, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness based techniques and cognitive behaviour therapy into my practice.
(07) 2100 4627 View (07) 2100 4627
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Webb Lin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties.
Webb has training and experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gestalt Therapy. He also trained in mindfulness body-oriented/somatic therapies such as Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT).
Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties.
Webb has training and experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gestalt Therapy. He also trained in mindfulness body-oriented/somatic therapies such as Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT).
(07) 3132 3263 View (07) 3132 3263
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Brisbane Couples Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Many are couples without children yet, whether they’re childfree by choice, still deciding, or preparing for the transition to parenthood and wanting to get their relationship solid first.
I specialise in affair recovery, infidelity, betrayal trauma and rebuilding trust after cheating. I also work with couples stuck in constant fighting and communication breakdown, and couples navigating the childfree decision or transition to parenthood. Gottman-trained, PACFA Clinical Member. 90-minute sessions in Paddington Brisbane and online across Austra
Many are couples without children yet, whether they’re childfree by choice, still deciding, or preparing for the transition to parenthood and wanting to get their relationship solid first.
I specialise in affair recovery, infidelity, betrayal trauma and rebuilding trust after cheating. I also work with couples stuck in constant fighting and communication breakdown, and couples navigating the childfree decision or transition to parenthood. Gottman-trained, PACFA Clinical Member. 90-minute sessions in Paddington Brisbane and online across Austra
(07) 3608 1482 View (07) 3608 1482
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Dr Pauline Baleta
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Serves Area
Pauline provides individual therapy for clients 14 years and over, adults as well as couples and family therapy.
Pauline is a clinical psychologist in Paddington with over 15 years experience, initially in South Africa and more recently in Australia. She has a broad range of expertise in treating multiple psychiatric conditions including depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar. She also provides therapy for the day-to-day challenges of life, death, loss and separation as well as domestic violence.
Pauline provides individual therapy for clients 14 years and over, adults as well as couples and family therapy.
Pauline is a clinical psychologist in Paddington with over 15 years experience, initially in South Africa and more recently in Australia. She has a broad range of expertise in treating multiple psychiatric conditions including depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar. She also provides therapy for the day-to-day challenges of life, death, loss and separation as well as domestic violence.
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Renee Ryan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
It's important to me to create a meaningful & therapeutic relationship where the client feels safe in the space of my beautifully presented rooms & engage in self-reflection & exploration.
Taking a collaborative approach, we'll utilise evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs. This may include integrating CBT with mindfulness skills & strategies, DBT informed approaches ACT or Gottman . I've discovered the positive impact of Compassion Focused Therapy in reducing distress and bringing understanding and acceptance to life events.
It's important to me to create a meaningful & therapeutic relationship where the client feels safe in the space of my beautifully presented rooms & engage in self-reflection & exploration.
Taking a collaborative approach, we'll utilise evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs. This may include integrating CBT with mindfulness skills & strategies, DBT informed approaches ACT or Gottman . I've discovered the positive impact of Compassion Focused Therapy in reducing distress and bringing understanding and acceptance to life events.
(07) 3113 9935 View (07) 3113 9935

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Blake Edward Penland
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, burnout, or a major life transition. Maybe it's a divorce, career stress, or emotional exhaustion. I can help you take the next step toward healing. Together, we’ll work through the tough emotions, develop tools to manage anxiety, and move beyond survival mode. I blend therapeutic counselling and coaching with real-life experience and practical strategies. You’ll learn how to recover with strength, rebuild your resilience and rediscover your sense of purpose through a grounded approach that includes elements of positive psychology, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and coaching.
I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, burnout, or a major life transition. Maybe it's a divorce, career stress, or emotional exhaustion. I can help you take the next step toward healing. Together, we’ll work through the tough emotions, develop tools to manage anxiety, and move beyond survival mode. I blend therapeutic counselling and coaching with real-life experience and practical strategies. You’ll learn how to recover with strength, rebuild your resilience and rediscover your sense of purpose through a grounded approach that includes elements of positive psychology, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and coaching.
(02) 4075 5799 View (02) 4075 5799
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Jo Cartledge
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
I work with adults and couples across Australia experiencing grief, relationship strain, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and major life stressors.
I provide online counselling and telehealth therapy for adults and couples across Australia. I support people experiencing grief, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationship difficulties to improve emotional regulation, strengthen connection, and manage daily life more effectively, including NDIS participants.
I work with adults and couples across Australia experiencing grief, relationship strain, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and major life stressors.
I provide online counselling and telehealth therapy for adults and couples across Australia. I support people experiencing grief, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and relationship difficulties to improve emotional regulation, strengthen connection, and manage daily life more effectively, including NDIS participants.
(02) 8403 2225 View (02) 8403 2225
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Sally Walsh
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Relationship struggles
I am Trauma Informed Certified in some latest research, well tested and evidence based models which are useful many ways including BPD and DID, addressing the affects of a lifetime of trauma. Includes sexual health. I am also Victim Services Provider.
Relationship struggles
I am Trauma Informed Certified in some latest research, well tested and evidence based models which are useful many ways including BPD and DID, addressing the affects of a lifetime of trauma. Includes sexual health. I am also Victim Services Provider.
(02) 9100 0123 View (02) 9100 0123
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Living Dreams Disability Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
West End, QLD 4101
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem.
Maria utilises a person-centered and strengths based approach whilst tailoring the treatment to the unique needs of the individual. She has extensive experience utilising evidence based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy and Mindfulness.
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem.
Maria utilises a person-centered and strengths based approach whilst tailoring the treatment to the unique needs of the individual. She has extensive experience utilising evidence based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy and Mindfulness.
(03) 7500 5891 View (03) 7500 5891
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Sharon has worked with children, teens, families and individuals for over 30 years, and is the founder and director of Out of the Ashes Counselling Australia, a private counselling practice. She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy. Some therapies Sharon uses include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Core Value Therapy.
Sharon has worked with children, teens, families and individuals for over 30 years, and is the founder and director of Out of the Ashes Counselling Australia, a private counselling practice. She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy. Some therapies Sharon uses include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Core Value Therapy.
(07) 3184 4302 View (07) 3184 4302
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Sharp Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist.
We support individuals, families, and communities experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship issues (including polyamory and queer dynamics), burnout, identity exploration, and life transitions.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist.
We support individuals, families, and communities experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship issues (including polyamory and queer dynamics), burnout, identity exploration, and life transitions.
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Eden Dywer
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Eden (he/they), a Registered Psychologist deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a trans and neurodivergent person, I bring a lived understanding of how stigma, systemic barriers, and discrimination can affect mental health and identity. I am dedicated to providing trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and gender and sexuality-affirming care, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Hi, I’m Eden (he/they), a Registered Psychologist deeply committed to improving mental health outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a trans and neurodivergent person, I bring a lived understanding of how stigma, systemic barriers, and discrimination can affect mental health and identity. I am dedicated to providing trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and gender and sexuality-affirming care, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
(02) 9420 3143 View (02) 9420 3143
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Genie Hj Lee
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Annerley, QLD 4103
My practice supports children, adolescents, and adults, including those navigating ADHD, anxiety, cultural identity, trauma, and relationship challenges.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck between cultures, carrying trauma, or navigating complex systems alone. Many of my clients are international students, migrants, professionals in demanding roles, or individuals facing grief, burnout, family conflict, or identity struggles. They want clarity, emotional safety, and practical strategies to move forward, not just someone who listens, but someone who truly understands their lived experience.
My practice supports children, adolescents, and adults, including those navigating ADHD, anxiety, cultural identity, trauma, and relationship challenges.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck between cultures, carrying trauma, or navigating complex systems alone. Many of my clients are international students, migrants, professionals in demanding roles, or individuals facing grief, burnout, family conflict, or identity struggles. They want clarity, emotional safety, and practical strategies to move forward, not just someone who listens, but someone who truly understands their lived experience.
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Vivian Huang (English & Mandarin)
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
I understand that this involves not only language differences but also shifts in values, relationship patterns, and identity.
As a Postmodernist counsellor, I take an integrative approach across multiple therapeutic models, applying them flexibly according to each client's needs. These include: Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I uphold the core principle that "The person is not the problem; the problem is the problem," exploring alongside clients and moving towards their desired life direction.
I understand that this involves not only language differences but also shifts in values, relationship patterns, and identity.
As a Postmodernist counsellor, I take an integrative approach across multiple therapeutic models, applying them flexibly according to each client's needs. These include: Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I uphold the core principle that "The person is not the problem; the problem is the problem," exploring alongside clients and moving towards their desired life direction.
(07) 2801 6629 View (07) 2801 6629
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Rakib Islam
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
7 Endorsed
Forest Lake, QLD 4078
I specialise in trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, exploring masculinity, relationships, self-esteem, and narcissistic abuse.
I offer person-centred counselling and psychotherapy services tailored to individuals from all walks of life. I use an integrative approach, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), somatic techniques, IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), expressive arts, existential, narrative, and feminist therapy.
I specialise in trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, exploring masculinity, relationships, self-esteem, and narcissistic abuse.
I offer person-centred counselling and psychotherapy services tailored to individuals from all walks of life. I use an integrative approach, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), somatic techniques, IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), expressive arts, existential, narrative, and feminist therapy.
(02) 9100 0026 View (02) 9100 0026
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Receptive Minds
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
I bring experience working with ADHD, Autism, PDA, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and the grief or acceptance that can accompany a diagnosis.
I offer a safe, confidential space to explore what matters to you. My approach is person-centred—I show up without an agenda or a script, meeting you where you are. With empathy and broad experience, I support clients facing behavioural challenges, neurodivergence, trauma, relationship issues, and layered life experiences.
I bring experience working with ADHD, Autism, PDA, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and the grief or acceptance that can accompany a diagnosis.
I offer a safe, confidential space to explore what matters to you. My approach is person-centred—I show up without an agenda or a script, meeting you where you are. With empathy and broad experience, I support clients facing behavioural challenges, neurodivergence, trauma, relationship issues, and layered life experiences.
(02) 5657 8106 View (02) 5657 8106
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Clinton Power
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
“I’m so over hurtful relationships.
Since 2003, I have specialised in working with relationship issues. My passion is helping couples create loving and long-lasting relationships. I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same-sex couples. My extensive experience in couples therapy sets me apart from most other therapists.
“I’m so over hurtful relationships.
Since 2003, I have specialised in working with relationship issues. My passion is helping couples create loving and long-lasting relationships. I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same-sex couples. My extensive experience in couples therapy sets me apart from most other therapists.
(02) 8188 3842 View (02) 8188 3842
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Anita Bonollo - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents.
Anita has specialist knowledge and has in-depth experience working with clients experiencing drug and alcohol abuse, cigarette smoking, gambling and other addictions. She can help you to build assertiveness, confidence, self-esteem and better communications.
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents.
Anita has specialist knowledge and has in-depth experience working with clients experiencing drug and alcohol abuse, cigarette smoking, gambling and other addictions. She can help you to build assertiveness, confidence, self-esteem and better communications.
(03) 9068 5232 View (03) 9068 5232
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Heidi Ruef
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Ormiston, QLD 4160
I address anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, including pet loss, personal and work related relationships, traumatic events, loss, stress, and addiction.
With 20+ years of professional experience, extensive life experience and maturity, I address anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, including pet loss, personal and work related relationships, traumatic events, loss, stress, and addiction. I create a safe environment where change can be explored.
I address anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, including pet loss, personal and work related relationships, traumatic events, loss, stress, and addiction.
With 20+ years of professional experience, extensive life experience and maturity, I address anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, including pet loss, personal and work related relationships, traumatic events, loss, stress, and addiction. I create a safe environment where change can be explored.
(07) 3477 9767 View (07) 3477 9767
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Esther Ogilvie
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions.
I use a combination of holistic trauma informed strategies to safely support clients with processing their trauma and shifting unhelpful beliefs and unconscious patterns of behaviour. My unique approach is tailored to each individual and includes somatic embodiment, somatic experiencing, mindfulness based therapies, ACT and EFT to achieve the best outcome.
This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions.
I use a combination of holistic trauma informed strategies to safely support clients with processing their trauma and shifting unhelpful beliefs and unconscious patterns of behaviour. My unique approach is tailored to each individual and includes somatic embodiment, somatic experiencing, mindfulness based therapies, ACT and EFT to achieve the best outcome.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.