Counselling in Bardon, QLD

I offer respectful, compassionate support and guidance to those experiencing physical and emotional discomfort, anxiety, loss, depression, relationship and sexual issues, or feel stuck or limited in decision making, creativity or moving forward in life.
I offer respectful, compassionate support and guidance to those experiencing physical and emotional discomfort, anxiety, loss, depression, relationship and sexual issues, or feel stuck or limited in decision making, creativity or moving forward in life.

Tom's areas of practice include anxiety & depression, parenting & attachment, family relationships, sexuality & identity, resilience & self-esteem, and school engagement/ refusal difficulties. Additionally, Tom has a particular passion for helping families manage difficulties relating to video gaming, social media use, and screen addiction.
Tom's areas of practice include anxiety & depression, parenting & attachment, family relationships, sexuality & identity, resilience & self-esteem, and school engagement/ refusal difficulties. Additionally, Tom has a particular passion for helping families manage difficulties relating to video gaming, social media use, and screen addiction.

My ideal client is going through a difficult period, experiencing anxiety or depression or experiencing change which may include grief, loss, or relationship breakdown. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward, and are seeking a safe space to work through their emotions, gain clarity, and rebuild their new life. Their goals are to build resilience, understand unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change. They value practical tools and compassionate support to rebuild their sense of self and their new chapter with strength and purpose, aligned with their values.
My ideal client is going through a difficult period, experiencing anxiety or depression or experiencing change which may include grief, loss, or relationship breakdown. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward, and are seeking a safe space to work through their emotions, gain clarity, and rebuild their new life. Their goals are to build resilience, understand unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change. They value practical tools and compassionate support to rebuild their sense of self and their new chapter with strength and purpose, aligned with their values.

Hi, I understand trying to find a therapist can be overwhelming, especially at a time when you may be stressed. I have worked with adults from various backgrounds and life situations for the past 20yrs. I understand the importance of improving your mental health and how life changing it can be. My main aim is to empower my clients by increasing their awareness of themselves and others, and identifying new perspectives or strategies. I treat each client with compassion, and customize strategies to suit their distinctive needs. I look forward to speaking with you.
Hi, I understand trying to find a therapist can be overwhelming, especially at a time when you may be stressed. I have worked with adults from various backgrounds and life situations for the past 20yrs. I understand the importance of improving your mental health and how life changing it can be. My main aim is to empower my clients by increasing their awareness of themselves and others, and identifying new perspectives or strategies. I treat each client with compassion, and customize strategies to suit their distinctive needs. I look forward to speaking with you.

I am passionate about enhancing people’s joy and engagement in life. I am a warm and empathic clinician whose primary focus is to create a safe and secure environment where people can freely embrace their pain and discomfort so they can lead a life that is rich and meaningful for them.
I am passionate about enhancing people’s joy and engagement in life. I am a warm and empathic clinician whose primary focus is to create a safe and secure environment where people can freely embrace their pain and discomfort so they can lead a life that is rich and meaningful for them.

I can offer you an inclusive, client focused practice with a practical, real world approach. Therapy is most helpful when the tools extend beyond the time spent in session. I focus on counselling aimed at increasing self awareness and self confidence. I am dedicated to providing the best possible therapy service bound by ethical codes of conduct and a high standard of training. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and Evidence Based Emotional Freedom Technique (EBEFT or Tapping). I have completed certifications in Gottman’s Bringing Baby Home program and the Circle of Security Parenting program.
I can offer you an inclusive, client focused practice with a practical, real world approach. Therapy is most helpful when the tools extend beyond the time spent in session. I focus on counselling aimed at increasing self awareness and self confidence. I am dedicated to providing the best possible therapy service bound by ethical codes of conduct and a high standard of training. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT and Evidence Based Emotional Freedom Technique (EBEFT or Tapping). I have completed certifications in Gottman’s Bringing Baby Home program and the Circle of Security Parenting program.

To be deeply seen and understood while at our most vulnerable is a powerful experience that can open the door to profound change and transformation. I offer a gentle yet powerful partnership approach that enables us to find creative ways to navigate the places where you feel stuck - feeling into and exploring your 'edges', listening deeply to your own internal wisdom, and experimenting with new ways of thinking and being. This process allows the possibility of meaningful change that can reverberate throughout many areas of your life.
To be deeply seen and understood while at our most vulnerable is a powerful experience that can open the door to profound change and transformation. I offer a gentle yet powerful partnership approach that enables us to find creative ways to navigate the places where you feel stuck - feeling into and exploring your 'edges', listening deeply to your own internal wisdom, and experimenting with new ways of thinking and being. This process allows the possibility of meaningful change that can reverberate throughout many areas of your life.

The right therapy is gold. I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind deeply heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more. Trauma is more common than we think and individualised therapy can really make a difference.
The right therapy is gold. I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind deeply heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more. Trauma is more common than we think and individualised therapy can really make a difference.

Offering both therapy and social work supervision I work with a variety of issues including problematic substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and disordered eating. My focus is on assisting my clients to live their life more fully wherever they are. This includes those who are struggling with significant mental health issues to those who feel they shorter term effective and professional support. I am an ANZAED credentialed Eating Disorder Practioner which recognises my training, skills and experience to provide eating disorder treatment.
Offering both therapy and social work supervision I work with a variety of issues including problematic substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and disordered eating. My focus is on assisting my clients to live their life more fully wherever they are. This includes those who are struggling with significant mental health issues to those who feel they shorter term effective and professional support. I am an ANZAED credentialed Eating Disorder Practioner which recognises my training, skills and experience to provide eating disorder treatment.

Counselling is a collaborative exploration and unwinding of life's challenges. Frequently people find me because they have tried traditional methods of talk therapy with moderate to limited success. With a strong foundation in working with the nervous system I combine talk therapy with EMDR and TRE to support change at a deeply implicit level.
Counselling is a collaborative exploration and unwinding of life's challenges. Frequently people find me because they have tried traditional methods of talk therapy with moderate to limited success. With a strong foundation in working with the nervous system I combine talk therapy with EMDR and TRE to support change at a deeply implicit level.

Sometimes challenging life experiences undermine our usual coping abilities. Although we can’t avoid pain, we can learn new ways to handle it so that even in the presence of the difficult stuff, we're able to shape a life that is rich, meaningful and well worth living.
Sometimes challenging life experiences undermine our usual coping abilities. Although we can’t avoid pain, we can learn new ways to handle it so that even in the presence of the difficult stuff, we're able to shape a life that is rich, meaningful and well worth living.
Meet Our Counsellors

If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.

Brett is deeply committed to helping couples achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their relationships. His approach is centred on facilitating growth and repair, and enabling couples to build a more fulfilling and supportive partnership. He does this by creating positive, transformative experiences that address underlying issues and foster genuine connection. By guiding couples through conflict resolution, improving communication, and enhancing intimacy, Brett aims to build stronger, more resilient relationships.
Brett is deeply committed to helping couples achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their relationships. His approach is centred on facilitating growth and repair, and enabling couples to build a more fulfilling and supportive partnership. He does this by creating positive, transformative experiences that address underlying issues and foster genuine connection. By guiding couples through conflict resolution, improving communication, and enhancing intimacy, Brett aims to build stronger, more resilient relationships.

Larne Wellington - Positive Families Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Larne is an experienced and accomplished Child, Adult, and Family Psychologist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Parent Coordinator. She is the founder and Principal Psychologist at Positive Families Psychology and the creator of the Confident Kids and Teens program. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in psychology and mediation, Larne possesses exceptional knowledge in child development and adult mental health.
Larne is an experienced and accomplished Child, Adult, and Family Psychologist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Parent Coordinator. She is the founder and Principal Psychologist at Positive Families Psychology and the creator of the Confident Kids and Teens program. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in psychology and mediation, Larne possesses exceptional knowledge in child development and adult mental health.

I work with clients who feel stuck in personal challenges that they cannot control or understand. I can help you to get the root of your story, and allow fundamental change to your sense of self, so that you can grow and overcome the challenges of life.
I work with clients who feel stuck in personal challenges that they cannot control or understand. I can help you to get the root of your story, and allow fundamental change to your sense of self, so that you can grow and overcome the challenges of life.

Do you want to try one session to get a ‘life consult’ for yourself or someone you care about? I offer Single Session Therapy as well as ongoing counselling. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, distressed, burdened or alone with your problems? I can help you connect the dots to see a bigger picture. Do you need help getting through a difficult time? Will it help to feel heard, supported and explore creative solutions to feeling better? I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families. Maya Angelou said, “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud”. That is what I aim to be.
Do you want to try one session to get a ‘life consult’ for yourself or someone you care about? I offer Single Session Therapy as well as ongoing counselling. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, distressed, burdened or alone with your problems? I can help you connect the dots to see a bigger picture. Do you need help getting through a difficult time? Will it help to feel heard, supported and explore creative solutions to feeling better? I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families. Maya Angelou said, “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud”. That is what I aim to be.

Sunrise Peak Psychology and Adventure Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Sunrise Peak Psychology, we support adults, adolescents and children seeking meaningful change in their lives. If you feel overwhelmed by difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or the impacts of neurosensitivities, we are here to walk beside you in your life journey. Whether navigating life transitions, leadership challenges, or recovering from experiences like post-concussion impacts we can help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered.
At Sunrise Peak Psychology, we support adults, adolescents and children seeking meaningful change in their lives. If you feel overwhelmed by difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or the impacts of neurosensitivities, we are here to walk beside you in your life journey. Whether navigating life transitions, leadership challenges, or recovering from experiences like post-concussion impacts we can help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed and don't understand why or know how to feel better? I am passionate in making a meaningful difference in client's lives by providing an inviting, empathic, safe space to explore experiences, assist learning and understanding themselves, patterns of thinking and behaviour. Together I work with clients in understanding where their patterns of thinking came from and develop strategies to assist healing and growth.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed and don't understand why or know how to feel better? I am passionate in making a meaningful difference in client's lives by providing an inviting, empathic, safe space to explore experiences, assist learning and understanding themselves, patterns of thinking and behaviour. Together I work with clients in understanding where their patterns of thinking came from and develop strategies to assist healing and growth.

Gretta O'Hagan Counselling, Coaching & Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Gretta. I have over 20+ years of experience providing counselling to adults. I have a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced relational trauma. Do you experience, for example, confusion; trust issues; excessive thinking, stress or worry; communication issues; tiredness; sleep issues; feeling withdrawn and/or on alert? Would you prefer to slow down, explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences, and develop skills to more effectively manage them? Working with a professionally trained counsellor allows you to work towards the changes you are seeking within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I'm Gretta. I have over 20+ years of experience providing counselling to adults. I have a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced relational trauma. Do you experience, for example, confusion; trust issues; excessive thinking, stress or worry; communication issues; tiredness; sleep issues; feeling withdrawn and/or on alert? Would you prefer to slow down, explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences, and develop skills to more effectively manage them? Working with a professionally trained counsellor allows you to work towards the changes you are seeking within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.

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 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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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Bardon, QLD
30+
Average cost per session
$205
Counsellors in Bardon, QLD who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
84% | Trauma and PTSD |
81% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
78% | Stress |
73% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | Medicare Rebates |
71% | Bupa |
62% | Medibank Private |
How Counsellors in Bardon, QLD see their clients
84% | In Person and Online | |
16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
92% | Female | |
8% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Bardon?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, suburb, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.