Medication Management Psychologists and Therapists in Brisbane City, QLD
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BA of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BA of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and offer nationwide telehealth counselling for adults who are experiencing anxiety/depression, relationship stress/conflict, job or career discontent, addictions (of any type) and other life-related challenges. I welcome the opportunity to help you overcome these struggles. See my Halaxy website link to making a booking!
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and offer nationwide telehealth counselling for adults who are experiencing anxiety/depression, relationship stress/conflict, job or career discontent, addictions (of any type) and other life-related challenges. I welcome the opportunity to help you overcome these struggles. See my Halaxy website link to making a booking!
Feeling overwhelmed, angry, alone, sad or burned out can happen to us all, no matter how successful you are. As a counsellor, I offer support and help to understand your issues, find clarity, make a plan, change direction, feel stronger, and more resilient. I’ll help you cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, difficult relationships, medical issues, chronic pain, weight-loss, identity issues, fertility issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Take time to focus on you & your mental health. No referral or health care plan needed, just connect and start this week to live a better, calmer, happier life.
Feeling overwhelmed, angry, alone, sad or burned out can happen to us all, no matter how successful you are. As a counsellor, I offer support and help to understand your issues, find clarity, make a plan, change direction, feel stronger, and more resilient. I’ll help you cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, difficult relationships, medical issues, chronic pain, weight-loss, identity issues, fertility issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Take time to focus on you & your mental health. No referral or health care plan needed, just connect and start this week to live a better, calmer, happier life.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
My ideal client is someone who might feel like they’ve tried to cope on their own for a long time and are now ready to take a step toward change — even if they’re not sure what that change looks like yet. They want to feel more in control, improve their wellbeing, and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Deep down, their goal is to move beyond just “getting by” and toward truly thriving in their daily life.
My ideal client is someone who might feel like they’ve tried to cope on their own for a long time and are now ready to take a step toward change — even if they’re not sure what that change looks like yet. They want to feel more in control, improve their wellbeing, and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Deep down, their goal is to move beyond just “getting by” and toward truly thriving in their daily life.
Jannikka Balko is a clinical psychologist registered with AHPRA with a particular interest in treating anxiety and depression through life transitions (e.g. relationships and relationship separations, moving through grief and loss, balancing work and study, returning to the workforce, transition to retirement) for young people, adults and older adults.
Urgent appointments accommodated!
Jannikka Balko is a clinical psychologist registered with AHPRA with a particular interest in treating anxiety and depression through life transitions (e.g. relationships and relationship separations, moving through grief and loss, balancing work and study, returning to the workforce, transition to retirement) for young people, adults and older adults.
Urgent appointments accommodated!
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or going through life transitions uncertain about what’s next? I’m here to support you to not just cope but live your best life. I specialise in anxiety, trauma and depression, working with adults, teens, and families, offering a safe, compassionate, and empowering space to explore issues, challenges and uncover solutions. Whether you’re struggling with high stress, limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, I’ll meet you where you are and guide you toward clarity, healing, and lasting change empowering you to heal, grow and thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or going through life transitions uncertain about what’s next? I’m here to support you to not just cope but live your best life. I specialise in anxiety, trauma and depression, working with adults, teens, and families, offering a safe, compassionate, and empowering space to explore issues, challenges and uncover solutions. Whether you’re struggling with high stress, limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, I’ll meet you where you are and guide you toward clarity, healing, and lasting change empowering you to heal, grow and thrive.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
Finding your path to mental wellness shouldn't be a journey you take alone. I believe that true healing happens when we create space for both understanding and growth, recognising that each person's experience is unique and deserving of compassionate, individualised care. With over a decade of specialised experience in mental health nursing across acute care, community settings, and forensic environments, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of evidence-based, person-centered treatment.
Finding your path to mental wellness shouldn't be a journey you take alone. I believe that true healing happens when we create space for both understanding and growth, recognising that each person's experience is unique and deserving of compassionate, individualised care. With over a decade of specialised experience in mental health nursing across acute care, community settings, and forensic environments, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of evidence-based, person-centered treatment.
My interest and passion for health care began in my early adolescence as a volunteer at a school for children with special needs. In the years that followed I worked with people on the spectrum with high behavioural needs and also in group homes for people with chronic and severe mental illness. I then trained as a Clinical Psychologist and continued to deepen my experience and passion in the 20+ years I have worked with NSW Health in a number of different of roles. I now work with people across a broad range of issues as listed.
My interest and passion for health care began in my early adolescence as a volunteer at a school for children with special needs. In the years that followed I worked with people on the spectrum with high behavioural needs and also in group homes for people with chronic and severe mental illness. I then trained as a Clinical Psychologist and continued to deepen my experience and passion in the 20+ years I have worked with NSW Health in a number of different of roles. I now work with people across a broad range of issues as listed.
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
Recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. You may be recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic pain and feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what’s next. Life may feel disrupted, and you might be struggling to regain confidence, balance, or purpose. You want understanding, guidance, and practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Together, we can focus on your goals, help you feel heard, and support you in rebuilding resilience, hope, and control in your life and work.
Recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. You may be recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic pain and feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what’s next. Life may feel disrupted, and you might be struggling to regain confidence, balance, or purpose. You want understanding, guidance, and practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Together, we can focus on your goals, help you feel heard, and support you in rebuilding resilience, hope, and control in your life and work.
You’ve spent years caring for others—whether in emergency rooms, aged care, ambulances, or community health. You carry the weight of what you’ve seen: stress, exhaustion, trauma, and disconnection. You need a safe, compassionate space to make sense of it all, rebuild your inner strength, and learn to care for yourself as deeply as you care for others. Whether preventing burnout or processing difficult experiences, your goal is to feel whole again—not just functioning, but truly grounded and supported by someone who understands your journey.
You’ve spent years caring for others—whether in emergency rooms, aged care, ambulances, or community health. You carry the weight of what you’ve seen: stress, exhaustion, trauma, and disconnection. You need a safe, compassionate space to make sense of it all, rebuild your inner strength, and learn to care for yourself as deeply as you care for others. Whether preventing burnout or processing difficult experiences, your goal is to feel whole again—not just functioning, but truly grounded and supported by someone who understands your journey.
I'm a mental health counsellor with years of experience working with people who are experiencing mood disorders in the wild range population. I provide client-centred psychotherapies to my clients, as they are masters of themselves. Unlike some professionals, we listen deeply, not guess, so that we can assist you better. I work with Adults (16+). I also assist overseas students and migrants regarding mental health issues, coping strategies, or any other issues. Additionally, I also endeavour in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) counselling, and I can also provide counselling in Mandarin (Chinese).
I'm a mental health counsellor with years of experience working with people who are experiencing mood disorders in the wild range population. I provide client-centred psychotherapies to my clients, as they are masters of themselves. Unlike some professionals, we listen deeply, not guess, so that we can assist you better. I work with Adults (16+). I also assist overseas students and migrants regarding mental health issues, coping strategies, or any other issues. Additionally, I also endeavour in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) counselling, and I can also provide counselling in Mandarin (Chinese).
Overwhelmed? I have lived experience & extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Issues, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain. My unique life with exposure to diversity and unexpected curveballs has shaped me into an insightful, reflective & understanding counsellor. My thirst for knowledge, hyper-focus skills and resolve to fight led to me seeking out my own answers surrounding my health. It paid off, & I hope it can now help you. I'm now mentored/supervised & trained by the MVPs in Neurodivergence & its heath complexities. I do not refuse vulnerable & complex clients; I used to be one.
Overwhelmed? I have lived experience & extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Issues, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain. My unique life with exposure to diversity and unexpected curveballs has shaped me into an insightful, reflective & understanding counsellor. My thirst for knowledge, hyper-focus skills and resolve to fight led to me seeking out my own answers surrounding my health. It paid off, & I hope it can now help you. I'm now mentored/supervised & trained by the MVPs in Neurodivergence & its heath complexities. I do not refuse vulnerable & complex clients; I used to be one.
Discover a new approach to ADHD diagnosis and counselling at OzPsych. Specializing in adult ADHD, I am a compassionate professional who not only understands ADHD from a clinical perspective but also from personal experience. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your unique journey with ADHD &/or Adult ASD. Services are available Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Website www.ozpsych.com.au. In an emergency, please contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at 1800 512 348 or 000.
Discover a new approach to ADHD diagnosis and counselling at OzPsych. Specializing in adult ADHD, I am a compassionate professional who not only understands ADHD from a clinical perspective but also from personal experience. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your unique journey with ADHD &/or Adult ASD. Services are available Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Website www.ozpsych.com.au. In an emergency, please contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at 1800 512 348 or 000.
Facing addiction, dealing with mental health barriers to employment, or navigating the criminal justice system can feel incredibly isolating. I bring a specialised, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic practice. I specialise in working with clients who are navigating complex, multi-layered challenges.
My areas of practice include - substance use & addiction: evidence-based support for recovery, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation. Justice system involvement: therapeutic support for individuals currently involved with, or transitioning back from, the criminal justice system. Employment, disability barriers & mental health.
Facing addiction, dealing with mental health barriers to employment, or navigating the criminal justice system can feel incredibly isolating. I bring a specialised, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic practice. I specialise in working with clients who are navigating complex, multi-layered challenges.
My areas of practice include - substance use & addiction: evidence-based support for recovery, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation. Justice system involvement: therapeutic support for individuals currently involved with, or transitioning back from, the criminal justice system. Employment, disability barriers & mental health.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organiser can be useful for memory and organisation. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganisation is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.