Depression Counselling in Brisbane, QLD
For individuals struggling with depression, relationship difficulties (including sexual dysfunction), managing stress, anxiety, or navigating major life transitions, I provide individualised support tailored to their personal needs.
My approach is down-to-earth, practical, and deeply supportive, with the aim of creating meaningful change for clients. I translate complex psychological principles into simple, actionable strategies that empower clients to overcome roadblocks and achieve personal growth.
For individuals struggling with depression, relationship difficulties (including sexual dysfunction), managing stress, anxiety, or navigating major life transitions, I provide individualised support tailored to their personal needs.
My approach is down-to-earth, practical, and deeply supportive, with the aim of creating meaningful change for clients. I translate complex psychological principles into simple, actionable strategies that empower clients to overcome roadblocks and achieve personal growth.
I use a warm and empathic therapist style, with a practical focus on collaboratively helping my clients move towards meaningful and achievable goals" Areas I am passionate to work with: Anxiety Disorders such as Social Phobia & Panic Disorder, Depression and Low self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Work/Life stressors, Self- improvement, Assertiveness and effective communication skills, Adjustment issues, Grief and loss, Interpersonal and family difficulties.
I am experienced in working with individuals across the lifespan and enjoy working with adolescents, adults and older adults. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including primary schools and high schools as a School Psychologist, in rehabilitation and WorkCover as well as a Psychologist at a University Psychology Clinic.
I use a warm and empathic therapist style, with a practical focus on collaboratively helping my clients move towards meaningful and achievable goals" Areas I am passionate to work with: Anxiety Disorders such as Social Phobia & Panic Disorder, Depression and Low self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Work/Life stressors, Self- improvement, Assertiveness and effective communication skills, Adjustment issues, Grief and loss, Interpersonal and family difficulties.
I am experienced in working with individuals across the lifespan and enjoy working with adolescents, adults and older adults. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including primary schools and high schools as a School Psychologist, in rehabilitation and WorkCover as well as a Psychologist at a University Psychology Clinic.
I am passionate about helping people with a broad range of difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as issues relating to forensic psychology, human factors and performance psychology.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and researched with 35 years of experience in individual, family and couples, forensic, military mental health. My research has focused on complex depression and anxiety and more recently into resistant depression with a focus on cellular metabolism and the microbiome. I am an experienced supervisor for clinical psychologists.
I am passionate about helping people with a broad range of difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as issues relating to forensic psychology, human factors and performance psychology.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and researched with 35 years of experience in individual, family and couples, forensic, military mental health. My research has focused on complex depression and anxiety and more recently into resistant depression with a focus on cellular metabolism and the microbiome. I am an experienced supervisor for clinical psychologists.
Special interest areas: Anxiety, Autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cross-cultural experiences, Depression, Emotion regulation, Grief and loss, Managing relationships and friendships (social skills), Post-migration difficulties, Sleep difficulties, Trauma and more!
Calm Space Psychology Services aims to provide assessment and therapy services to individuals, couples, and groups with a warm, caring, and empathetic approach. We are a team underpinned by advocacy and dedication to creating a safe, inclusive space where diversity is accepted and celebrated; respect, compassion, and collaboration are fostered; and where every client experiences a felt sense of safety, calm, and genuine support. Our team of experienced clinicians is committed to providing a safe, Calm Space using therapeutic approaches that promote healing, growth, and resilience.
Special interest areas: Anxiety, Autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cross-cultural experiences, Depression, Emotion regulation, Grief and loss, Managing relationships and friendships (social skills), Post-migration difficulties, Sleep difficulties, Trauma and more!
Calm Space Psychology Services aims to provide assessment and therapy services to individuals, couples, and groups with a warm, caring, and empathetic approach. We are a team underpinned by advocacy and dedication to creating a safe, inclusive space where diversity is accepted and celebrated; respect, compassion, and collaboration are fostered; and where every client experiences a felt sense of safety, calm, and genuine support. Our team of experienced clinicians is committed to providing a safe, Calm Space using therapeutic approaches that promote healing, growth, and resilience.
No matter what your experience, whether it be depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, personality issues, eating issues, grief, substance misuse or sleep, I can help.
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
No matter what your experience, whether it be depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, personality issues, eating issues, grief, substance misuse or sleep, I can help.
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
I specialise in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, narcissistic abuse, and more.
Holistic trauma-informed therapist. Have you suffered emotional trauma, and do you think this is holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals heal from the impacts of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual, physical, and narcissistic abuse, as well as abandonment. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, connection with your authenticity, and healthier relationships, ultimately enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to make your dreams come true. Please Visit my website and contact me for a free 15-minute consultation
I specialise in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, narcissistic abuse, and more.
Holistic trauma-informed therapist. Have you suffered emotional trauma, and do you think this is holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals heal from the impacts of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual, physical, and narcissistic abuse, as well as abandonment. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, connection with your authenticity, and healthier relationships, ultimately enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to make your dreams come true. Please Visit my website and contact me for a free 15-minute consultation
My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
I’m a practical and down-to-earth experienced Counsellor. I acknowledge the importance of recognizing the lived experiences of the individuals and respect their personal resourcefulness, individuality, strengths, and abilities. I believe you are the “expert” in your own situation. Providing a person-cantered approach that maximizes involvement in therapy.
My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
I’m a practical and down-to-earth experienced Counsellor. I acknowledge the importance of recognizing the lived experiences of the individuals and respect their personal resourcefulness, individuality, strengths, and abilities. I believe you are the “expert” in your own situation. Providing a person-cantered approach that maximizes involvement in therapy.
We work with all ages and specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, substance use, work-related problems, concerns relating to relationships and criminal justice.
We work with people experiencing multiple and complex needs. We have worked in a variety of settings in Australia and the United Kingdom including custodial centres, not for profit mental health care services, the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Corrective Services and with voluntary early intervention programs through a number of courts.
We work with all ages and specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, substance use, work-related problems, concerns relating to relationships and criminal justice.
We work with people experiencing multiple and complex needs. We have worked in a variety of settings in Australia and the United Kingdom including custodial centres, not for profit mental health care services, the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Corrective Services and with voluntary early intervention programs through a number of courts.
My areas include anxiety, panic and phobia; PTSD, depression; stress; fatherhood concerns; intimacy, sexual functioning and relationship challenges; anger management; self-worth and self-esteem; and substance use that is not the primary presenting problem.
In-Person (Mount Gravatt QLD) or online Australia Wide. I am dedicated to improving men's mental health through empowering you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a way that enables you to live a higher life. Through engaging in therapy, you can feel heard, understood and helped, with a focus on developing practical tools to help you manage the challenges of life. I have 15 plus years of experience supporting men in Defence, hospitals, the veteran's community and in private practice, and believe that gaining insight into your own experience can lead to new ways of living.
My areas include anxiety, panic and phobia; PTSD, depression; stress; fatherhood concerns; intimacy, sexual functioning and relationship challenges; anger management; self-worth and self-esteem; and substance use that is not the primary presenting problem.
In-Person (Mount Gravatt QLD) or online Australia Wide. I am dedicated to improving men's mental health through empowering you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a way that enables you to live a higher life. Through engaging in therapy, you can feel heard, understood and helped, with a focus on developing practical tools to help you manage the challenges of life. I have 15 plus years of experience supporting men in Defence, hospitals, the veteran's community and in private practice, and believe that gaining insight into your own experience can lead to new ways of living.
We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts.
We offer strategies and therapies for anxiety, depression, addiction, ASD and ADHD in teens and adults and relationships counselling.
We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts.
We offer strategies and therapies for anxiety, depression, addiction, ASD and ADHD in teens and adults and relationships counselling.
I am experienced in treating a range of psychological concerns, with special interests in depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, resilience building, performance coaching, and burnout prevention.
At Kia Psychology, I offer accessible telehealth services Australia-wide, providing flexible after-hours appointments to accommodate diverse schedules.
I am experienced in treating a range of psychological concerns, with special interests in depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, resilience building, performance coaching, and burnout prevention.
At Kia Psychology, I offer accessible telehealth services Australia-wide, providing flexible after-hours appointments to accommodate diverse schedules.
I provide counselling and support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, anger management, pre-teen issues, adolescence, adults, elderly concerns, loneliness, or whatever life challenges you are going through.
My approach is a holistic, person-centred therapy with a strict no judgment policy. We are all only human, we all make mistakes, we all have lived different lives with different experiences, we have different traumas, and we all think differently as we each are unique individuals, and no-one can stand in our shoes.
I provide counselling and support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, anger management, pre-teen issues, adolescence, adults, elderly concerns, loneliness, or whatever life challenges you are going through.
My approach is a holistic, person-centred therapy with a strict no judgment policy. We are all only human, we all make mistakes, we all have lived different lives with different experiences, we have different traumas, and we all think differently as we each are unique individuals, and no-one can stand in our shoes.
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.
Jannikka has a client-focused approach, taking a warm, compassionate and open therapeutic approach to assist clients to make sense of and develop strategies to manage their life experiences. Jannikka believes the best outcomes are achieved when treatment is designed to meet client needs and sets up individuals for long-term success.
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.
Jannikka has a client-focused approach, taking a warm, compassionate and open therapeutic approach to assist clients to make sense of and develop strategies to manage their life experiences. Jannikka believes the best outcomes are achieved when treatment is designed to meet client needs and sets up individuals for long-term success.
I use practical strategies to create change in symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, lack of life purpose, ADHD, and trauma.
I help people experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, impostor syndrome, depression, stress, overwhelm. I'm a compassionate, honest psychologist who uses approaches from CBT, ACT, positive psychology and compassion-focussed therapy. Benefits from sessions may include new coping strategies, practical tips and tools, and personal growth.
I use practical strategies to create change in symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, lack of life purpose, ADHD, and trauma.
I help people experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, impostor syndrome, depression, stress, overwhelm. I'm a compassionate, honest psychologist who uses approaches from CBT, ACT, positive psychology and compassion-focussed therapy. Benefits from sessions may include new coping strategies, practical tips and tools, and personal growth.
Our psychological services will help with your mental health, anxiety and depression.
We are a Practice in Kenmore providing professional counselling and therapy for adults & children. Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) & NDIS Participants, Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Functional Capacity Assessment, We are a registered Medicare provider providing services for people with a GP Mental Health Care Plans and medicare rebates apply. Our Social Work empathetic & compassionate counsellor's & therapists have a passion for mental health & emotional well-being. We provide holistic and client centred strengths-based positive psychological counselling and therapy and empower you to reach your own individual personal goals.
Our psychological services will help with your mental health, anxiety and depression.
We are a Practice in Kenmore providing professional counselling and therapy for adults & children. Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) & NDIS Participants, Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Functional Capacity Assessment, We are a registered Medicare provider providing services for people with a GP Mental Health Care Plans and medicare rebates apply. Our Social Work empathetic & compassionate counsellor's & therapists have a passion for mental health & emotional well-being. We provide holistic and client centred strengths-based positive psychological counselling and therapy and empower you to reach your own individual personal goals.
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, depression, and trauma.
Many of her clients have experienced workplace bullying, high job demands, family pressures, or uncertainty about the future. Her integrated approach combines therapeutic care with practical strategies to build resilience and support long-term wellbeing.
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, depression, and trauma.
Many of her clients have experienced workplace bullying, high job demands, family pressures, or uncertainty about the future. Her integrated approach combines therapeutic care with practical strategies to build resilience and support long-term wellbeing.
If your feeling sad, anxious, depressed, run down, anger or upset about your life, wellbeing, relationship or workplace we are here to assist.
We help by building a caring, supportive and trusted therapeutic alliance, so you feel safe to explore a range of stresses or emotional pains that are holding you back in your life, relationships 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 help by building a caring, supportive and trusted therapeutic alliance, so you feel safe to explore a range of stresses or emotional pains that are holding you back in your life, relationships and happiness.
Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues (+ others) and have been on a waitlist and it's taking forever to see someone?
Our Psychologists are down to earth and we're available every day for video and telephone counselling. There’s $0 to $25 gap fee for anyone with an Australian Medicare, and a Mental Health Care Plan referral from your GP.
Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues (+ others) and have been on a waitlist and it's taking forever to see someone?
Our Psychologists are down to earth and we're available every day for video and telephone counselling. There’s $0 to $25 gap fee for anyone with an Australian Medicare, and a Mental Health Care Plan referral from your GP.
I offer counselling to children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, family change, grief and loss, those struggling with identity, self-value and life transitions.
I am non diagnostic and while I understand mental health conditions my goal is to support clients navigate those life experiences and circumstances which are causing personal difficulty. Not to only survive but to live a life of fulness, connection and joy.
I offer counselling to children, teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, family change, grief and loss, those struggling with identity, self-value and life transitions.
I am non diagnostic and while I understand mental health conditions my goal is to support clients navigate those life experiences and circumstances which are causing personal difficulty. Not to only survive but to live a life of fulness, connection and joy.
We support our clients in dealing with a variety of conditions, examples are anxiety, depression, Alcohol and Drug use, LGBTIQ+ issues, stress, trauma and relationship problems.
Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTIQ+, Transgender, NDIS
We support our clients in dealing with a variety of conditions, examples are anxiety, depression, Alcohol and Drug use, LGBTIQ+ issues, stress, trauma and relationship problems.
Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTIQ+, Transgender, NDIS
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.