Counselling in Central Queensland, QLD

I specialise in working with women who are struggling with their "not good enough" story. I work to help you unpack the journey that has brought you to this point where you are seeking support and guidance to move forward in your life. My role is to hold the space for you while you face the darkest and most rejected parts of yourself. Then, using a person-centred approach that focuses on your strengths, we work together to help you craft the rich, full and meaningful life you have always known you are capable of living. I use a holistic approach to support you in all facets of your mental well-being.

My methodology aims to explore deeper insights into the self to help clients make more informed and healthier decisions about their present and future. Through the client and psychologist working together, meaningful growth is possible. As a psychologist, I provide a secure environment in which to turn your mental health concerns into opportunities for well-being.

I assist women who are struggling with the day to day challenges and demands of parenting, personal and professional lives to achieve goals of fulfilment, contentment and autonomy. I believe we all possess all that is required to reach our full potential but also that we struggle to do this alone. I believe that I am able to support and assist in the areas of parenting, personal and professional lives.

Life can be difficult at the best of times. Sometimes it's plain overwhelming. If you're reading this you may be feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or maybe just a bit confused. It's not easy being you. And yet, you are unique. There's no-one on Earth the same. That means you probably already hold the key to making the changes you want to make in your life. Everyone has the capacity for growth, and for the meaningful connection with others we need to achieve that. But we also need someone who will listen to us without judgment, help us feel safe and understood, and make sense of what is going on for us so we can move forward.

My name is Sophie Ryan and I'm online counsellor that helps people to heal and transform their lives. Whether you're suffering from trauma, struggling to make an important decision, or maybe looking to take your life to the next level, I can help you get out of your own way. I believe everyone has the ability to heal themselves with appropriate guidance and support, and that all men and women have the power to achieve self-actualisation (realise fully one's potential), via expansion of consciousness.

Hello and welcome to my site. Little did I realise how much my life would change during my journey to becoming a qualified Gestalt psychotherapist, recovering from a life-changing illness 22 years ago. It meant that I could not live as I was living anymore. From a background in the military, and being involved in business and community events to becoming a Gestalt therapist was a monumental shift in leaving the old way of life behind and being able to explore an alternative way of living my truth. I use this lived experience in my work as a therapist with people of all ages and ethnicity.

My ideal client is ready to make positive change in their life. They want to connect deeply to their unique purpose and uncover the dysfunction that is holding them back from this. I offer a style of counselling and psychotherapy that combines the teaching of concepts that support deep change, with compassionate communication, to address personal difficulties. These difficulties limit your ability to experience life positively and stem from unresolved upsets, trauma, inter-generational trauma and limiting cultural mis-information.

I draw on a strengths-based perspective to bring guidance, clarity and encouragement to the education journey. I provide an empathic and welcoming space for all, using evidence-based practice to meet the individual needs of families and children. I work in partnership with families and love seeing children thrive and supporting them to develop skills for success in life and learning.

Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.

I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.

Our organisation supports children and families across Queensland and Victoria who are struggling with challenges in their lives to make sense of their experiences through a supportive therapeutic setting. We specialise in a range of presenting issues for children including anxiety, depression, self esteem, social skills, attachment issues and trauma experiences. We work collaboratively with families to provide a holistic and supportive approach to resolving difficulties for children and empowering parents with effective skills to build positive relationships with their child.

Bianca is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, eligible to provide psychological services with Medicare rebates. Bianca enjoys supporting children, adolescents and young adults. Bianca practices a range of therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychoeducation. Bianca strives to understand each client’s unique situation and provides tailored, evidence-based practices to support them. Outside of work Bianca enjoys nature camping and beach days.

After planning suicide at 18, Kerrie walked through the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous and since that day 40 years ago, has remained clean and sober. Over the past 30 years, Kerrie has worked in the business and community sector helping those who are struggling with the issues of life find Hope. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast 17 years ago she has worked in a voluntary capacity in the community as well as private practice for the past 15 years as a professional counsellor specialising in addictions recovery, trauma, PTSD. She is also an author, Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Ambassador for the Fearless PTSD national organisation

I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals and couples to address the underlying causes of a range of mental health conditions. As adults, clients may fail to cope with early childhood trauma resulting in poor coping strategies that disrupt normal daily functioning. An educational-based approach is used where clients get to know themselves better understanding below the surface triggers. A flexible approach to help clients suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, post suicide support, domestic violence, social anxiety, and difficulty in forming relationships.

Life is not always as we imagined it. It can be hard to live life to the fullest. I’m here to help you navigate a fuller, meaningful life in whatever circumstances you might face right now. This might be a difficult season but it is not the end yet. There is always hope.

Kiia is a Registered Clinical Psychologist after completing her Master's Degree in Finland and worked there as a psychologist for a couple of years before coming to Australia. Kiia has experience working as a psychologist in many different settings with people from all walks of life.

Special interest areas: Parenting, attachment and relationships, self esteem and body image Jess is a registered psychologist who provides holistic client care with a non-judgemental approach to therapy. Jess has over 10 years’ experience within the childcare protection sector and private practice. Jess has experience working with childhood trauma, complex presentations including self-harm and suicide, relationship difficulties and issues with self esteem and self-worth. Jess is passionate about working with adolescents and adults and providing parenting support to help raise resilient happy children.

If your relationship is under pressure because of the stresses in your family, your role as a parent or balancing work, relationships and lifestyle, I can help you. Are you tired of the same arguments and feeling stuck and wishing that life was happier. If you feel personally rejected by your teenagers and feel like you have little influence or worry that kids at school have more of an impact on their opinions than you do, I can help. Wanting connection with your partner and family, while understanding yourself, increases resilience and defense against everyday life and future challenges.

Hi, thanks for taking the time to look at my profile and see if we might connect. I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability. Some of the issues that people bring to their sessions with me include - gender, sex and sexuality, religious trauma, parenting, relationships, family, mental health, and coping with daily life. Many of my clients are seeking a new perspective on challenges they've been managing for some time. Other times a difficult event, loss or personal crisis has occurred. My teen and young adult clients often need support with exploring identity, healthy relationships, self care and independence.