Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Bracken Ridge, QLD

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Brittany Williams
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Bracken Ridge, QLD 4017
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and life transitions—providing a space that is safe, collaborative, and attuned to the unique contexts of each person’s life.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and life transitions—providing a space that is safe, collaborative, and attuned to the unique contexts of each person’s life.
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Lisa Johnson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We use a holistic approach to enhance your health and happiness. If your feeling sad, anxious, depressed, run down, anger or upset about your life, wellbeing, relationship or workplace we are here to assist.
We use a holistic approach to enhance your health and happiness. If your feeling sad, anxious, depressed, run down, anger or upset about your life, wellbeing, relationship or workplace we are here to assist.
(07) 3063 4009 View (07) 3063 4009
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Arise Counselling & Wellness
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Life can change in ways that leave you feeling unsettled, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are becoming. You may be navigating changing relationships, unmet expectations, shifting identities, migration, faith transitions, betrayal, or realising that life has not unfolded the way you hoped. I support women navigating accumulated grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also work with ministry leaders, pastors, chaplains, and those in caring roles who may be carrying the emotional and spiritual weight of supporting others while neglecting their own wellbeing.
Life can change in ways that leave you feeling unsettled, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are becoming. You may be navigating changing relationships, unmet expectations, shifting identities, migration, faith transitions, betrayal, or realising that life has not unfolded the way you hoped. I support women navigating accumulated grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also work with ministry leaders, pastors, chaplains, and those in caring roles who may be carrying the emotional and spiritual weight of supporting others while neglecting their own wellbeing.
(07) 3608 1941 View (07) 3608 1941

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Kristie Clarke
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Zillmere, QLD 4034
Waitlist for new clients
Women: Working with amazing mid life women to navigate the challenges of the peri-menopause and menopausal transitions. I bring lived experience and the latest up to date information on assisting women navigate this transition. From relationships issues, sexual intimacy, seeking appropriate treatment, losing identity, loss of confidence, mood swings, mental health issues, exercise and diet. I bring my own lived experience along with providing a holistic outlook to assisting women transition through this period, to be content and comfortable within themselves, to thriving and loving life!
Women: Working with amazing mid life women to navigate the challenges of the peri-menopause and menopausal transitions. I bring lived experience and the latest up to date information on assisting women navigate this transition. From relationships issues, sexual intimacy, seeking appropriate treatment, losing identity, loss of confidence, mood swings, mental health issues, exercise and diet. I bring my own lived experience along with providing a holistic outlook to assisting women transition through this period, to be content and comfortable within themselves, to thriving and loving life!
(07) 3113 9128 View (07) 3113 9128
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Her ADHD Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi. I'm a Sioban Laffey a women's ADHD specialist - who also has AuDHD! Evening Sessions Available. I’m a psychologist with 25 years’ experience and offer ADHD assessments, therapy, and one-off strategy sessions. Many women ask, “Do I have ADHD?” or wonder about therapy vs medication. I offer support with overwhelm, impulsivity, time blindness, rejection sensitivity (RSD), burnout and much more. I use a holistic approach that blends modern research with practical tools. Evening sessions available. Ask your questions on a free 20-min Connection Call today.
Hi. I'm a Sioban Laffey a women's ADHD specialist - who also has AuDHD! Evening Sessions Available. I’m a psychologist with 25 years’ experience and offer ADHD assessments, therapy, and one-off strategy sessions. Many women ask, “Do I have ADHD?” or wonder about therapy vs medication. I offer support with overwhelm, impulsivity, time blindness, rejection sensitivity (RSD), burnout and much more. I use a holistic approach that blends modern research with practical tools. Evening sessions available. Ask your questions on a free 20-min Connection Call today.
0415 257 155 View 0415 257 155
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Northground
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert. When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response. My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert. When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response. My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
0411 607 463 View 0411 607 463
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Dr Kelly Elizabeth Green
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Relationships shape how safe we feel in the world. When conflict, separation, burnout, or parenting stress arise, the impact can ripple through identity, work, and family life. I focus on women’s wellbeing, couples therapy, and support during separation and co-parenting transitions. I work with couples seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, navigate parenting stress, or gain clarity about the future of their relationship. I also support couples who are separating and want to do so with integrity mutual respect that honours their shared history and values.
Relationships shape how safe we feel in the world. When conflict, separation, burnout, or parenting stress arise, the impact can ripple through identity, work, and family life. I focus on women’s wellbeing, couples therapy, and support during separation and co-parenting transitions. I work with couples seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, navigate parenting stress, or gain clarity about the future of their relationship. I also support couples who are separating and want to do so with integrity mutual respect that honours their shared history and values.
(08) 7008 9285 View (08) 7008 9285
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Jesica Lule
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
(07) 2100 4449 View (07) 2100 4449
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Kendall Buckley
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
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Laurie Marsden
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Morningside, QLD 4170
In my 29 years as a mental health provider, I have taken great pride in helping people through a variety of challenges and life events. To me, therapy is about become whole again, healing current issues and past traumas, (even the ones we don’t remember, but our bodies and psyche does). Most often clients present with one issue and the connections we make during our work together show many layers and exactly why these situations arise. I help my clients not only understand where they are and why they are there, but also what they must do to change their lives, heal, and move forward a happier and healthier person.
In my 29 years as a mental health provider, I have taken great pride in helping people through a variety of challenges and life events. To me, therapy is about become whole again, healing current issues and past traumas, (even the ones we don’t remember, but our bodies and psyche does). Most often clients present with one issue and the connections we make during our work together show many layers and exactly why these situations arise. I help my clients not only understand where they are and why they are there, but also what they must do to change their lives, heal, and move forward a happier and healthier person.
(07) 3106 3425 View (07) 3106 3425
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Counselling and Wellbeing
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Online Only
With more than 23 years in the helping professions in the UK and Australia, in various health, education, mental health areas across the lifespan, I'm able to support people with a wide range of presenting issues to support people navigating life's challenges. It can feel like no one gets it sometimes, even those closest to you. Wanting someone to listen to you who really gets it, I truly do and I know how to support you. I provide an opportunity to explore what you're experiencing with compassion focused on guiding you towards health and wellbeing.
With more than 23 years in the helping professions in the UK and Australia, in various health, education, mental health areas across the lifespan, I'm able to support people with a wide range of presenting issues to support people navigating life's challenges. It can feel like no one gets it sometimes, even those closest to you. Wanting someone to listen to you who really gets it, I truly do and I know how to support you. I provide an opportunity to explore what you're experiencing with compassion focused on guiding you towards health and wellbeing.
(08) 6206 8179 View (08) 6206 8179
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Refocus child and family therapy
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Sometimes life goes out of focus, or gets blurry, or we can’t focus on anything and that is when we need to REFOCUS and get perspective. I would like to encourage and empower you to overcome obstacles in your life or relationships in order to enjoy living your life and being you. I would like to help your child heal from pain and be equipped to deal with life issues. If you or your child have suffered any trauma, struggling with attachment or relationships, have anxiety or depression, suffers from grief and loss, I can help you. Let's journey together and find HOPE .
Sometimes life goes out of focus, or gets blurry, or we can’t focus on anything and that is when we need to REFOCUS and get perspective. I would like to encourage and empower you to overcome obstacles in your life or relationships in order to enjoy living your life and being you. I would like to help your child heal from pain and be equipped to deal with life issues. If you or your child have suffered any trauma, struggling with attachment or relationships, have anxiety or depression, suffers from grief and loss, I can help you. Let's journey together and find HOPE .
(07) 4243 4742 View (07) 4243 4742
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Christine Bagley-Jones
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
West End, QLD 4101
Are you looking for more out of life but not sure how to get it? Whether you are struggling with unhealthy habits that are holding you back or deep issues from the past that still need to be resolved, counselling can be the key to recovery. Its not necessary to live with Depression, Anxiety and general disappointment. You deserve to enjoy your time engaging with people you love and love you in return. Find meaning in your pursuits and most of all learn how to have more fun and joy so that every day is not a grind. Don’t let time slip by with you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Learn how to make the changes to deepen your awareness.
Are you looking for more out of life but not sure how to get it? Whether you are struggling with unhealthy habits that are holding you back or deep issues from the past that still need to be resolved, counselling can be the key to recovery. Its not necessary to live with Depression, Anxiety and general disappointment. You deserve to enjoy your time engaging with people you love and love you in return. Find meaning in your pursuits and most of all learn how to have more fun and joy so that every day is not a grind. Don’t let time slip by with you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Learn how to make the changes to deepen your awareness.
(07) 3184 8546 View (07) 3184 8546
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Axis Within Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
New Farm, QLD 4005
Axis Within Psychology supports women navigating anxiety, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, emotional overwhelm and the mental load of modern life. Many women appear highly capable externally while privately struggling with chronic stress, exhaustion, perfectionism or overwhelm. Our approach focuses on understanding the broader picture, including the interaction between emotional wellbeing, stress, sleep, nutrition, hormonal changes and everyday demands. Together, we make sense of what may be contributing to how you feel and identify practical, sustainable ways forward.
Axis Within Psychology supports women navigating anxiety, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, emotional overwhelm and the mental load of modern life. Many women appear highly capable externally while privately struggling with chronic stress, exhaustion, perfectionism or overwhelm. Our approach focuses on understanding the broader picture, including the interaction between emotional wellbeing, stress, sleep, nutrition, hormonal changes and everyday demands. Together, we make sense of what may be contributing to how you feel and identify practical, sustainable ways forward.
(02) 5760 1589 View (02) 5760 1589
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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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Diane Hanna
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Hello, I'm Diane. I've been helping people with their mental health issues for over 20 years, focussing on ADHD, peri-menopause & menopause, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationships, as well as stress, life transitions, and trauma. I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. I have used CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational interviewing, STSFT, art therapy, and more. I have lived experience as an army veteran and humanitarian aid worker in Iraq. I welcome adults, couples, young people, LGBTQIA+, veterans, students, and seniors.
Hello, I'm Diane. I've been helping people with their mental health issues for over 20 years, focussing on ADHD, peri-menopause & menopause, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationships, as well as stress, life transitions, and trauma. I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. I have used CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational interviewing, STSFT, art therapy, and more. I have lived experience as an army veteran and humanitarian aid worker in Iraq. I welcome adults, couples, young people, LGBTQIA+, veterans, students, and seniors.
(07) 3130 0402 View (07) 3130 0402
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Katie Crompton
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Albany Creek, QLD 4035
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self harming, mood instability, stress/burnout, trauma, disordered eating, bullying, school "can't" or relationship challenges. Feeling heard and understood is essential; I will help you to build trust and feel accepted and supported. I don't pretend to be the expert of your life - you are. We will work on your goals, striving to achieve meaningful change in your life. I value your feedback and collaboration along the way.
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self harming, mood instability, stress/burnout, trauma, disordered eating, bullying, school "can't" or relationship challenges. Feeling heard and understood is essential; I will help you to build trust and feel accepted and supported. I don't pretend to be the expert of your life - you are. We will work on your goals, striving to achieve meaningful change in your life. I value your feedback and collaboration along the way.
(07) 2000 5869 View (07) 2000 5869
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Josephine Lapthorn, Semper Amore
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
D'Aguilar, QLD 4514
Hi, my name is Jo. There may be many reasons or things going on for you that brings you to this site and my profile in particular. You may be experiencing a difficult time in your life and you realise you don’t need to do it alone? There are three factors considered essential for effective therapy - the quality of the therapeutic relationship; the goals of therapy and the skills and knowledge of the practitioner.
Hi, my name is Jo. There may be many reasons or things going on for you that brings you to this site and my profile in particular. You may be experiencing a difficult time in your life and you realise you don’t need to do it alone? There are three factors considered essential for effective therapy - the quality of the therapeutic relationship; the goals of therapy and the skills and knowledge of the practitioner.
(07) 3050 0656 View (07) 3050 0656
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Jo Buzza
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ipswich, QLD 4305
I’m an accredited mental health social worker and hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters of Counselling (Advanced Practice). I work with individuals aged 15 and over addressing general mental health and wellbeing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health and can offer support with pre- and post-natal periods, transition into motherhood, separation or divorce, perimenopause and menopause as well women seeking to enhance their self-esteem and confidence. I also offer couples therapy and professional supervision.
I’m an accredited mental health social worker and hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters of Counselling (Advanced Practice). I work with individuals aged 15 and over addressing general mental health and wellbeing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health and can offer support with pre- and post-natal periods, transition into motherhood, separation or divorce, perimenopause and menopause as well women seeking to enhance their self-esteem and confidence. I also offer couples therapy and professional supervision.
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Barbara Nicholls
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Burpengary, QLD 4505
I pride myself in being able to cater to the individual needs of my clients to help them to make the changes they are looking for. The values of trust, respect and recognition of difference are very important in my practice and every endeavour will be made to help clients feel safe in a confidential and supportive environment.
I pride myself in being able to cater to the individual needs of my clients to help them to make the changes they are looking for. The values of trust, respect and recognition of difference are very important in my practice and every endeavour will be made to help clients feel safe in a confidential and supportive environment.
(07) 3184 8504 x041895 View (07) 3184 8504 x041895
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.