Relationship Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Brisbane, QLD
Heather's broad range of knowledge and experience allows her to therapeutically and compassionately work with people with various issues, such as - relationships, abuse, trauma, separation/divorce, grief & loss, parenting, sibling rivalry, adolescence, low self-esteem, workplace difficulties, disability, conflict management, anxiety, depression, and stress.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
Heather's broad range of knowledge and experience allows her to therapeutically and compassionately work with people with various issues, such as - relationships, abuse, trauma, separation/divorce, grief & loss, parenting, sibling rivalry, adolescence, low self-esteem, workplace difficulties, disability, conflict management, anxiety, depression, and stress.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.
At my private practice, I offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore whatever is weighing on your mind. With over three decades of clinical experience, I am committed to walking alongside you with respect and empathy, supporting you to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.
At my private practice, I offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore whatever is weighing on your mind. With over three decades of clinical experience, I am committed to walking alongside you with respect and empathy, supporting you to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward.
I feel privileged to be in a position of trust that enables me to help people to change their relationship with difficult feelings and difficult thoughts and to develop awareness of longstanding, problematic behaviour patterns that can be changed in order to achieve and maintain recovery.
I truly enjoy supporting clients to overcome common and not so common problems including adjustment difficulties, mood and behavioural dysregulation, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, anger management, drug & alcohol dependence, loss and grief, interpersonal/ relationship issues, and symptoms of trauma.
I feel privileged to be in a position of trust that enables me to help people to change their relationship with difficult feelings and difficult thoughts and to develop awareness of longstanding, problematic behaviour patterns that can be changed in order to achieve and maintain recovery.
I truly enjoy supporting clients to overcome common and not so common problems including adjustment difficulties, mood and behavioural dysregulation, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, anger management, drug & alcohol dependence, loss and grief, interpersonal/ relationship issues, and symptoms of trauma.
But adverse childhood experiences or attachment trauma, as well as neuro-divergence, can make it hard to feel safe and calm in our relationships with others.
Informed by evidence-based approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and an attachment and trauma-sensitive lens, my focus is creating a safe, supportive space for individuals and partners to step into the courageous conversations that lead to deeper, closer emotional connection.
But adverse childhood experiences or attachment trauma, as well as neuro-divergence, can make it hard to feel safe and calm in our relationships with others.
Informed by evidence-based approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and an attachment and trauma-sensitive lens, my focus is creating a safe, supportive space for individuals and partners to step into the courageous conversations that lead to deeper, closer emotional connection.
Maybe you can’t find ease in yourself, you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or you’re tired of managing life while feeling disconnected from it.
We focus less on labels and quick fixes, and more on what your symptoms or stuck patterns have been doing for you - often as hard-earned adaptations - and what they’re now costing you. From there, we build meaningful, practical change: clearer self-understanding, more choice in key moments, and steadier ways of being with yourself and others.
Maybe you can’t find ease in yourself, you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or you’re tired of managing life while feeling disconnected from it.
We focus less on labels and quick fixes, and more on what your symptoms or stuck patterns have been doing for you - often as hard-earned adaptations - and what they’re now costing you. From there, we build meaningful, practical change: clearer self-understanding, more choice in key moments, and steadier ways of being with yourself and others.
Jo supports individuals and families to strengthen their relationships and build a strong sense of emotional security and resilience.
At RAISE Counselling and Therapy, Jo is guided by Respect, Autonomy, Integrity, Safety and Empathy (RAISE). Her warm, collaborative and human-centred approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space so you can reflect, discover your strengths, and move toward self-determination.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected & stuck in painful patterns. For some, they carry experiences they’ve had to survive alone. Jo will support you to make sense of difficult experiences, and discover new ways of moving forward in a way that helps you stay connected to your strengths, what matters most to you, and your authentic self.
Jo supports individuals and families to strengthen their relationships and build a strong sense of emotional security and resilience.
At RAISE Counselling and Therapy, Jo is guided by Respect, Autonomy, Integrity, Safety and Empathy (RAISE). Her warm, collaborative and human-centred approach creates a safe, non-judgmental space so you can reflect, discover your strengths, and move toward self-determination.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected & stuck in painful patterns. For some, they carry experiences they’ve had to survive alone. Jo will support you to make sense of difficult experiences, and discover new ways of moving forward in a way that helps you stay connected to your strengths, what matters most to you, and your authentic self.
I specialise in working with couples, and those experiencing stress and mental health challenges (including drug/alcohol issues).
Supporting those seeking help for overwhelming stress or their mental health is a passion. Whether stress/anxiety/depression or alcohol/drug issues, I can help you identify goals and work towards mental and physical wellbeing - which can greatly improve your experience of life. Achieving balance is a key theme in my work.
I specialise in working with couples, and those experiencing stress and mental health challenges (including drug/alcohol issues).
Supporting those seeking help for overwhelming stress or their mental health is a passion. Whether stress/anxiety/depression or alcohol/drug issues, I can help you identify goals and work towards mental and physical wellbeing - which can greatly improve your experience of life. Achieving balance is a key theme in my work.
As part of normal life we all have to face challenges from time to time. Over 30 years in private practice, helping people overcome their challenges, has taught me a lot about human resilience and capacity for change. But for most people, knowing how to tackle life’s challenges is not the end goal. Beyond that, they also want their life to feel meaningful!
As part of normal life we all have to face challenges from time to time. Over 30 years in private practice, helping people overcome their challenges, has taught me a lot about human resilience and capacity for change. But for most people, knowing how to tackle life’s challenges is not the end goal. Beyond that, they also want their life to feel meaningful!
I use a somatic & relational approaches to address the psychological and physiological effects of trauma.
Please note: My books are currently closed and I have a 6-12 month waitlist. You can add your details to my waitlist via my website. Hi, I’m Natajsa. I am Clinical Psychotherapist, Supervisor & educator working with complex trauma, dissociation and attachment challenges.
As a somatic therapist my approach is focused on with the body and nervous system.
I support people in healing from the impacts of unresolved developmental trauma through safe, supportive and non judgemental therapy. The values that underpin my practice are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment and anti-oppression.
I use a somatic & relational approaches to address the psychological and physiological effects of trauma.
Please note: My books are currently closed and I have a 6-12 month waitlist. You can add your details to my waitlist via my website. Hi, I’m Natajsa. I am Clinical Psychotherapist, Supervisor & educator working with complex trauma, dissociation and attachment challenges.
As a somatic therapist my approach is focused on with the body and nervous system.
I support people in healing from the impacts of unresolved developmental trauma through safe, supportive and non judgemental therapy. The values that underpin my practice are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment and anti-oppression.
I work with individuals and couples seeking support for a wide range of concerns.
I have 25 years of experience and knowledge in working with people, predominately in the domestic violence and trauma area with women, men and couples. I have had many life experiences and I am a compassionate and mature woman who can work with whatever is important to you, and to the depth you want with whatever you discover in the counselling process.
I work with individuals and couples seeking support for a wide range of concerns.
I have 25 years of experience and knowledge in working with people, predominately in the domestic violence and trauma area with women, men and couples. I have had many life experiences and I am a compassionate and mature woman who can work with whatever is important to you, and to the depth you want with whatever you discover in the counselling process.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed by relationship difficulties, family conflict, workplace stress, grief, trauma, or major life changes, I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space to help you make sense of what’s going on.
As a registered psychologist and accredited mediator, I provide psychological support to individuals, couples, and adolescents (16+) experiencing anxiety, trauma-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I draw on EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, and ACT, tailoring evidence-based approaches to individual needs and goals.
If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed by relationship difficulties, family conflict, workplace stress, grief, trauma, or major life changes, I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space to help you make sense of what’s going on.
As a registered psychologist and accredited mediator, I provide psychological support to individuals, couples, and adolescents (16+) experiencing anxiety, trauma-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I draw on EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, and ACT, tailoring evidence-based approaches to individual needs and goals.
You're good at holding it together on the outside, but privately running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You shrink yourself to keep the peace. You're exhausted by how much space other people's feelings take up in your head.
You might feel disconnected from who you actually are, stuck in patterns you can't quite name, or like something's off but you can't fully explain it. You're not in crisis. You're just tired of carrying so much.
You want to slow down, understand what's been getting in the way, and start making choices that actually feel like yours.
You're good at holding it together on the outside, but privately running on empty. You say yes when you mean no. You shrink yourself to keep the peace. You're exhausted by how much space other people's feelings take up in your head.
You might feel disconnected from who you actually are, stuck in patterns you can't quite name, or like something's off but you can't fully explain it. You're not in crisis. You're just tired of carrying so much.
You want to slow down, understand what's been getting in the way, and start making choices that actually feel like yours.
I also work with couples.
I offer a gentle, person-centred, non-judgemental and holistic service to offer you the skills and tools to assist you on your path towards a rich and meaningful life. We can meet in the therapy room in Capalaba, Redlands or alternatively, telehealth sessions available online and on the phone.
I also work with couples.
I offer a gentle, person-centred, non-judgemental and holistic service to offer you the skills and tools to assist you on your path towards a rich and meaningful life. We can meet in the therapy room in Capalaba, Redlands or alternatively, telehealth sessions available online and on the phone.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples and families' to explore their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. I integrate systemmic frameworks, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness based techniques and cognitive behaviour therapy into my practice.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples and families' to explore their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. I integrate systemmic frameworks, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness based techniques and cognitive behaviour therapy into my practice.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…).
As a qualified clinical naturopath, I can also provide natural medicine to support your mental health holistically, considering the mind/body integration. This involves therapies as diet and lifestyle counselling, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, and giving you knowledge and skills that will empower you to take charge of your own health and wellbeing.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…).
As a qualified clinical naturopath, I can also provide natural medicine to support your mental health holistically, considering the mind/body integration. This involves therapies as diet and lifestyle counselling, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, and giving you knowledge and skills that will empower you to take charge of your own health and wellbeing.
For more than 20 years Victoria has been supporting adults, young people, couples and families.
Areas of her specialization include trauma, stress and burn out, relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety. Victoria uses variety of psychotherapeutic interventions with special interest in brain-body connection, attachment-based approaches, EMDR and internal parts work.
For more than 20 years Victoria has been supporting adults, young people, couples and families.
Areas of her specialization include trauma, stress and burn out, relationship difficulties, depression and anxiety. Victoria uses variety of psychotherapeutic interventions with special interest in brain-body connection, attachment-based approaches, EMDR and internal parts work.
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.
They come to Inner Lab Psychology in Redcliffe struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship breakdowns, or feeling like something is just off but can't explain why.
I offer assessment and therapy for depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, personality disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. Working with adolescents and adults in Redcliffe and Brisbane North, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to you- not a one-size-fits-all formula. GP referrals welcome. Let's figure out what's actually going on and build
They come to Inner Lab Psychology in Redcliffe struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship breakdowns, or feeling like something is just off but can't explain why.
I offer assessment and therapy for depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, personality disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. Working with adolescents and adults in Redcliffe and Brisbane North, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to you- not a one-size-fits-all formula. GP referrals welcome. Let's figure out what's actually going on and build
You want a more meaningful & loving relationship but feel stuck in the conflict.
With Master of Counselling & Bachelor of Social Science, ACA Registration, and over a decade’s experience in a wide range of life challenges, Kylie is a highly-sought therapist with a sensitive and attuned approach to healing and living on purpose.
Kylie specialises in domestic violence, abuse and trauma, guiding victims towards thriving.
You want a more meaningful & loving relationship but feel stuck in the conflict.
With Master of Counselling & Bachelor of Social Science, ACA Registration, and over a decade’s experience in a wide range of life challenges, Kylie is a highly-sought therapist with a sensitive and attuned approach to healing and living on purpose.
Kylie specialises in domestic violence, abuse and trauma, guiding victims towards thriving.
Maybe your relationship looks fine from the outside, but underneath it feels disconnected, reactive or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.
I support individuals and couples to better understand themselves, break unhelpful relational patterns, and build relationships that feel clearer, safer and more aligned. My work is sex-positive, kink-aware and inclusive of LGBTQIA+, polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous clients.
Maybe your relationship looks fine from the outside, but underneath it feels disconnected, reactive or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.
I support individuals and couples to better understand themselves, break unhelpful relational patterns, and build relationships that feel clearer, safer and more aligned. My work is sex-positive, kink-aware and inclusive of LGBTQIA+, polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous clients.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.