Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Chelmer, QLD
My counseling practice has a diverse client-base ranging from children to adults.
My counseling practice has a diverse client-base ranging from children to adults.
I have expertise in diverse fields, including women’s wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health, parenting, gender and sexual diversity, grief and loss, addiction, life transitions and ageing.
Change can be frightening or exhilarating - or both. Whatever challenges come your way, and however you feel about them, having the support of a trusted counsellor can make a difference. Over thirty years in the mental health space, I have worked across diverse roles supporting people to navigate challenging situations and make life changes that are meaningful and sustainable. My counselling practice is founded on warmth and kindness, creating a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe and comfortable enough to explore what really matters.
I have expertise in diverse fields, including women’s wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health, parenting, gender and sexual diversity, grief and loss, addiction, life transitions and ageing.
Change can be frightening or exhilarating - or both. Whatever challenges come your way, and however you feel about them, having the support of a trusted counsellor can make a difference. Over thirty years in the mental health space, I have worked across diverse roles supporting people to navigate challenging situations and make life changes that are meaningful and sustainable. My counselling practice is founded on warmth and kindness, creating a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe and comfortable enough to explore what really matters.
She has a special interest in supporting parents and children as well as adults with neuro-developmental conditions and can support plan managed and self-manage NDIS participants.
Jenny uses a play-based narrative approach to intervention with children to treat social interaction problems, emotional regulation issues and other challenging behaviours. She also accepts referrals for children and adults from GPs under Mental Health Treatment Plans.
She has a special interest in supporting parents and children as well as adults with neuro-developmental conditions and can support plan managed and self-manage NDIS participants.
Jenny uses a play-based narrative approach to intervention with children to treat social interaction problems, emotional regulation issues and other challenging behaviours. She also accepts referrals for children and adults from GPs under Mental Health Treatment Plans.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
Together we’ll work to address the problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & sensations) resulting from trauma & other adverse life events. You’ll learn to replace harmful coping behaviours with more effective ways of responding to challenges. We will use evidence based strategies to help you build a life you think is worth living. I have worked for 15+ years across youth, adult & family/carer (inpatient and community) settings. I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction. I’m also passionate about accessible therapy for people with ASD, ADHD & SPD.
Together we’ll work to address the problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & sensations) resulting from trauma & other adverse life events. You’ll learn to replace harmful coping behaviours with more effective ways of responding to challenges. We will use evidence based strategies to help you build a life you think is worth living. I have worked for 15+ years across youth, adult & family/carer (inpatient and community) settings. I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction. I’m also passionate about accessible therapy for people with ASD, ADHD & SPD.
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I offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and adolescents, families, and people experiencing workplace-related concerns, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WorkSafe Victoria clients. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Malay, and provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration, helping clients build resilience, improve wellbeing, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and work towards their personal goals while creating lasting positive change.
I offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and adolescents, families, and people experiencing workplace-related concerns, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WorkSafe Victoria clients. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Malay, and provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration, helping clients build resilience, improve wellbeing, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and work towards their personal goals while creating lasting positive change.
I have an interest in all general adult psychological presentations, especially mood disorders, trauma related difficulties, interpersonal and relationship stressors, existential concerns, life transitions and adjustment including the psychological development and adjustment within and across specialist work roles and settings, health behaviour change and adjustment to injury.
I have an interest in all general adult psychological presentations, especially mood disorders, trauma related difficulties, interpersonal and relationship stressors, existential concerns, life transitions and adjustment including the psychological development and adjustment within and across specialist work roles and settings, health behaviour change and adjustment to injury.
I will support you to prepare for birth and parenthood; manage anxiety and depression; improve sleep (yours and your child's); process your birth experience; support your decisions around feeding, and address mental health, parenting and relationship issues as they arise.
I have twenty years social work and counselling experience supporting adults with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. With a calm presence, I offer compassion, warmth and validation to all people. I provide a safe space where you can process your thoughts, emotions and experiences, and learn evidence-based strategies to stop the mind-chatter, make positive changes, and create a life you enjoy.
I will support you to prepare for birth and parenthood; manage anxiety and depression; improve sleep (yours and your child's); process your birth experience; support your decisions around feeding, and address mental health, parenting and relationship issues as they arise.
I have twenty years social work and counselling experience supporting adults with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. With a calm presence, I offer compassion, warmth and validation to all people. I provide a safe space where you can process your thoughts, emotions and experiences, and learn evidence-based strategies to stop the mind-chatter, make positive changes, and create a life you enjoy.
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
Many clients know the past is over, yet respond as if danger remains. Subtle cues may trigger intense distress or a push-pull around closeness. This may relate to prolonged neglect, abuse, coercion or relational harm. Alongside core PTSD symptoms, some face difficulties with emotion regulation, negative self-concept and relationships—additional domains in CPTSD. I support adults, couples, young people, migrants and cross-cultural families. My background spans disability, Australian Red Cross multicultural work, Lifeline crisis support, Drug ARM recovery and community corrections. This breadth informs safe, practical next steps.
Many clients know the past is over, yet respond as if danger remains. Subtle cues may trigger intense distress or a push-pull around closeness. This may relate to prolonged neglect, abuse, coercion or relational harm. Alongside core PTSD symptoms, some face difficulties with emotion regulation, negative self-concept and relationships—additional domains in CPTSD. I support adults, couples, young people, migrants and cross-cultural families. My background spans disability, Australian Red Cross multicultural work, Lifeline crisis support, Drug ARM recovery and community corrections. This breadth informs safe, practical next steps.
I have extensive experience in supporting people impacted by a range of issues, including trauma, attachment issues, adjustment to parenting, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist and will provide you non-judgmental support with kindness, empathy and humour. I primarily work from a relational stance, which means I understand people in the context of their most important relationships. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist providing therapeutic support since 2013.
I have extensive experience in supporting people impacted by a range of issues, including trauma, attachment issues, adjustment to parenting, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist and will provide you non-judgmental support with kindness, empathy and humour. I primarily work from a relational stance, which means I understand people in the context of their most important relationships. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist providing therapeutic support since 2013.
I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions.
I am trained in using a range of interventions and integrate mindfulness into my therapeutic approach. I can also conduct a variety of psychological assessments, such as cognitive assessment, personality assessment, vocational assessment, and diagnostic assessment for psychological disorders.
I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions.
I am trained in using a range of interventions and integrate mindfulness into my therapeutic approach. I can also conduct a variety of psychological assessments, such as cognitive assessment, personality assessment, vocational assessment, and diagnostic assessment for psychological disorders.
Shanling is endorsed in Educational & Developmental and Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in diverse settings, including Indigenous health, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health. She specialises in assisting young people with developmental differences and complex trauma, providing tailored psychometric assessments for learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD, and offering neuroaffirming recommendations for community and home environments.
Shanling is endorsed in Educational & Developmental and Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in diverse settings, including Indigenous health, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health. She specialises in assisting young people with developmental differences and complex trauma, providing tailored psychometric assessments for learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD, and offering neuroaffirming recommendations for community and home environments.
I exclusively offer services to parents & carers of PDA kids & teens and can offer parent coaching, counselling, EMDR Therapy and school advocacy support.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 20 years of experience as well as a lived experience of having PDA as well as parenting two PDA kids. My website details exactly how I can assist. My practice name is Mending Memories for PDA Families.
I exclusively offer services to parents & carers of PDA kids & teens and can offer parent coaching, counselling, EMDR Therapy and school advocacy support.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 20 years of experience as well as a lived experience of having PDA as well as parenting two PDA kids. My website details exactly how I can assist. My practice name is Mending Memories for PDA Families.
Behavioural support and intervention, school issues, anxiety and depression, mental health, parenting support, perinatal, attachment and bonding, life changes and challenges, ASD and neurodivergent support, child safety advocacy, domestic violence, and trauma psychotherapy are among the issues that Psych'd specialises in.
Psych'd is a Clinical Psychotherapy and Counselling service located at Burpengary and caters for children, teenagers and adults. Psych'd offers strength-based, trauma informed, individualised therapy to meet clients where they are at, in their therapeutic journey. Psych'd offers a range of therapeutic interventions depending on the needs of the client. Private clients, clients with NDIS plans (self managed, plan managed and NDIA managed), Private Health, EPA and Workcover QLD welcome.
Behavioural support and intervention, school issues, anxiety and depression, mental health, parenting support, perinatal, attachment and bonding, life changes and challenges, ASD and neurodivergent support, child safety advocacy, domestic violence, and trauma psychotherapy are among the issues that Psych'd specialises in.
Psych'd is a Clinical Psychotherapy and Counselling service located at Burpengary and caters for children, teenagers and adults. Psych'd offers strength-based, trauma informed, individualised therapy to meet clients where they are at, in their therapeutic journey. Psych'd offers a range of therapeutic interventions depending on the needs of the client. Private clients, clients with NDIS plans (self managed, plan managed and NDIA managed), Private Health, EPA and Workcover QLD welcome.
I am non-judgemental in nature and can offer trauma debriefing and parenting support, along with individual person-centred and strength-based approaches to bring about positive change and growth.
Are you in need of some extra emotional support? I look forward to working with people who are ready to be agents of change in their own lives. The possibility of attending counselling may have appeared in your life as an option after or during a period of loss, trauma, or a life transition. I am prepared to walk alongside people to gently allow them to tell their story for the purpose of emotional growth and self-empowerment. My goal is to help you live a more full and enjoyable life, more attuned to your values.
I am non-judgemental in nature and can offer trauma debriefing and parenting support, along with individual person-centred and strength-based approaches to bring about positive change and growth.
Are you in need of some extra emotional support? I look forward to working with people who are ready to be agents of change in their own lives. The possibility of attending counselling may have appeared in your life as an option after or during a period of loss, trauma, or a life transition. I am prepared to walk alongside people to gently allow them to tell their story for the purpose of emotional growth and self-empowerment. My goal is to help you live a more full and enjoyable life, more attuned to your values.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Imagine feeling more secure and at home in yourself, more compassionate, and more aligned with what truly matters to you. I support people to heal and recover from a range of experiences, including: anxiety; depression; sleep issues; relationship challenges; challenges in pregnancy, birth or the postnatal period; perimenopause; late-identified neurodivergence; childhood trauma; sexual violence; intimate partner violence; and other trauma. Using EMDR alongside somatic and creative approaches, I help you process and integrate these experiences at a pace that feels safe for you.
Imagine feeling more secure and at home in yourself, more compassionate, and more aligned with what truly matters to you. I support people to heal and recover from a range of experiences, including: anxiety; depression; sleep issues; relationship challenges; challenges in pregnancy, birth or the postnatal period; perimenopause; late-identified neurodivergence; childhood trauma; sexual violence; intimate partner violence; and other trauma. Using EMDR alongside somatic and creative approaches, I help you process and integrate these experiences at a pace that feels safe for you.
As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm and empathetic therapeutic space for healing and growth. I believe that building a strong connection infused with humour and understanding is key to facilitating the counselling process. It is a true honour to be invited into your most personal cognitive and emotional experiences, and I hold that privilege with deep respect.
As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm and empathetic therapeutic space for healing and growth. I believe that building a strong connection infused with humour and understanding is key to facilitating the counselling process. It is a true honour to be invited into your most personal cognitive and emotional experiences, and I hold that privilege with deep respect.
Perhaps you're feeling the pressure of your circumstances, or your relationship with your partner, children, or family is becoming fractured. You love your family, want to turn things around, but maybe you aren't sure where to start. If that sounds like you, then this is your starting point!
Perhaps you're feeling the pressure of your circumstances, or your relationship with your partner, children, or family is becoming fractured. You love your family, want to turn things around, but maybe you aren't sure where to start. If that sounds like you, then this is your starting point!
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.