Female Counselling in Chermside, QLD

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Dr Alyssa Ryan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chermside, QLD 4032  (Online Only)
Alyssa approaches her work with professionalism and kindness. She creates a warm, accepting space for clients to explore difficult issues. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and many years of experience and additional training, she is highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health. Alyssa sees her role as collaborating with her clients to develop a personalised approach to address the client’s concerns. Often, this begins with a focus on surviving, and moves into thriving.
Alyssa approaches her work with professionalism and kindness. She creates a warm, accepting space for clients to explore difficult issues. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and many years of experience and additional training, she is highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health. Alyssa sees her role as collaborating with her clients to develop a personalised approach to address the client’s concerns. Often, this begins with a focus on surviving, and moves into thriving.
(07) 3226 1822 View (07) 3226 1822
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Jess Pascoe Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
When life is overwhelming, finding a sense of calm can feel impossible. Battling stress is exhausting and painful. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, facing relationship challenges, dealing with life transitions, or simply seeking a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, I am here to offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and healing space.
When life is overwhelming, finding a sense of calm can feel impossible. Battling stress is exhausting and painful. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, facing relationship challenges, dealing with life transitions, or simply seeking a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, I am here to offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and healing space.
(07) 3214 3649 View (07) 3214 3649
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Chloe Balmer
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Chloe is truly passionate about working with individuals seeking to better understand themselves and their experiences, to grow in their sense of self-acceptance, become more authentic and improve their overall wellbeing. Chloe works with individuals aged 16 and above, presenting with, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, burnout, neurodivergence, trauma and stressor related disorders, attachment and interpersonal concerns, and emotional dysregulation. Chloe has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing life transition challenges and acute trauma presentations in first responders.
Chloe is truly passionate about working with individuals seeking to better understand themselves and their experiences, to grow in their sense of self-acceptance, become more authentic and improve their overall wellbeing. Chloe works with individuals aged 16 and above, presenting with, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, burnout, neurodivergence, trauma and stressor related disorders, attachment and interpersonal concerns, and emotional dysregulation. Chloe has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing life transition challenges and acute trauma presentations in first responders.
(07) 3132 0140 View (07) 3132 0140
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Belinda Smith
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chermside, QLD 4032
Having worked in the health and disability sector for over a decade, Belinda is passionate about working collaboratively with people to reach their full potential. She brings a wealth of experience working with clients over 16 year of age presenting with a range of psychological, physical and personal challenges. Belinda has particular experience in neurodiversity, gender and sexual diversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, persisting pain, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, workplace stressors, career counselling, and self-care. Belinda welcomes anyone who is keen to improve their mental health.
Having worked in the health and disability sector for over a decade, Belinda is passionate about working collaboratively with people to reach their full potential. She brings a wealth of experience working with clients over 16 year of age presenting with a range of psychological, physical and personal challenges. Belinda has particular experience in neurodiversity, gender and sexual diversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, persisting pain, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, workplace stressors, career counselling, and self-care. Belinda welcomes anyone who is keen to improve their mental health.
(07) 3186 9459 View (07) 3186 9459
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The Feeling Factor
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Family life can present many challenges over time, as each member experiences life hurdles. I can help with Parent stress, overwhelm, feeling stuck or feeling lost. Confidence, decision making, empowerment and a calm happy family environment can soon return- surprisingly quickly! Check out the Feeling Factor website (Australia) for booking times to suit you.
Family life can present many challenges over time, as each member experiences life hurdles. I can help with Parent stress, overwhelm, feeling stuck or feeling lost. Confidence, decision making, empowerment and a calm happy family environment can soon return- surprisingly quickly! Check out the Feeling Factor website (Australia) for booking times to suit you.
(07) 3608 1029 View (07) 3608 1029
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Louise Smith
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
(07) 4843 4909 View (07) 4843 4909
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Heather Joy Murr
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chermside, QLD 4032
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.
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.
(07) 3608 1027 View (07) 3608 1027
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Shanling Su
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Shanling is a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist with extensive experience supporting children and families across diverse settings, including indigenous health communities, education, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Her special interests are supporting children and adolescents with developmental differences and/or complex trauma backgrounds. Shanling holds an interest in neurodiversity. She can provide psychometric assessments tailored specifically to identify learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD and provide relevant recommendations for neuroaffirming adjustments in the school environment.
Shanling is a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist with extensive experience supporting children and families across diverse settings, including indigenous health communities, education, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Her special interests are supporting children and adolescents with developmental differences and/or complex trauma backgrounds. Shanling holds an interest in neurodiversity. She can provide psychometric assessments tailored specifically to identify learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD and provide relevant recommendations for neuroaffirming adjustments in the school environment.
(07) 3179 6878 View (07) 3179 6878
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Reflective Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
(07) 2100 4402 View (07) 2100 4402
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North Brisbane Psychologists
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
(07) 3485 0793 View (07) 3485 0793
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Tracey Howard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Tracey is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in working with people who are experiencing mental health problems, helping them to develop the skills needed to improve functioning and to prevent ongoing problems. She has extensive training and experience in treating adults with a broad range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition issues, pregnancy support, post-natal depression, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain management, adjustment to injury, workplace bullying and stress management.
Tracey is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in working with people who are experiencing mental health problems, helping them to develop the skills needed to improve functioning and to prevent ongoing problems. She has extensive training and experience in treating adults with a broad range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition issues, pregnancy support, post-natal depression, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain management, adjustment to injury, workplace bullying and stress management.
(07) 3608 1923 View (07) 3608 1923
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Liane Stuart
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chermside, QLD 4032
Hello! My name is Liane, I am a Psychologist. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate and overcome the challenges they face in order to build a better, more fulfilling life. In our collaborative sessions, we work together to identify and set meaningful goals tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. I take a holistic and client-centered approach, ensuring that the strategies and interventions we use are specifically designed to resonate with your personal experiences and aspirations
Hello! My name is Liane, I am a Psychologist. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate and overcome the challenges they face in order to build a better, more fulfilling life. In our collaborative sessions, we work together to identify and set meaningful goals tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. I take a holistic and client-centered approach, ensuring that the strategies and interventions we use are specifically designed to resonate with your personal experiences and aspirations
(07) 3184 8316 View (07) 3184 8316
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Helen Nguyen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Hello! My name is Helen and I am a General Psychologist. I have worked in the mental health space for over ten years and have experience with PTSD, Complex trauma, attachment difficulties, mood instabilities, sensory sensitivities, relationships, attention-difficulties, self-esteem and burnout. I am a warm and attuned, and work from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens. I enjoy meeting and learning about people, and together, finding out what could help improve one's quality of life. I am gentle, open-minded, reflective and non-directive. I enjoy working with both male and female adults.
Hello! My name is Helen and I am a General Psychologist. I have worked in the mental health space for over ten years and have experience with PTSD, Complex trauma, attachment difficulties, mood instabilities, sensory sensitivities, relationships, attention-difficulties, self-esteem and burnout. I am a warm and attuned, and work from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens. I enjoy meeting and learning about people, and together, finding out what could help improve one's quality of life. I am gentle, open-minded, reflective and non-directive. I enjoy working with both male and female adults.
(07) 2100 4265 View (07) 2100 4265
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Shareen Taylor - Child Psychologist
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
I have over 20 years experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents and families. I support neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc), mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation) and social difficulties (e.g. social skill delay, low self esteem and self confidence). I believe in working holistically with families to offer support to children and parents, providing strategies and support to improve functioning, resilience and relationships. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding and private health insurance.
I have over 20 years experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents and families. I support neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc), mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation) and social difficulties (e.g. social skill delay, low self esteem and self confidence). I believe in working holistically with families to offer support to children and parents, providing strategies and support to improve functioning, resilience and relationships. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding and private health insurance.
(07) 4243 4911 View (07) 4243 4911
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Cherie Sonnenburg
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Hello, my name is Cherie. I am a registered psychologist and work with adults and young people (16+) who are seeking to understand themselves better, overcome distress, and form new patterns of relating to themselves and others. I have experience working with people with complex trauma, sexual trauma, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, relationship difficulties, perinatal mental health concerns, parenting difficulties, personality vulnerabilities/disorders, OCD, anger regulation difficulties, and bipolar disorder.
Hello, my name is Cherie. I am a registered psychologist and work with adults and young people (16+) who are seeking to understand themselves better, overcome distress, and form new patterns of relating to themselves and others. I have experience working with people with complex trauma, sexual trauma, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, relationship difficulties, perinatal mental health concerns, parenting difficulties, personality vulnerabilities/disorders, OCD, anger regulation difficulties, and bipolar disorder.
(07) 3132 3435 View (07) 3132 3435
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Involve Health Hub
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
(07) 3608 1336 View (07) 3608 1336
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Kelli-Anne Trims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Kelli-Anne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who uses evidence-based techniques to work with clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, managing stress, improving social skills, self-esteem and behaviour change. Kelli-Anne also works with parents to support their children with their child's mental health. Kelli-Anne works with individuals over the age of 12 and families using evidence based therapies, in addition to couples regarding relationship issues.
Kelli-Anne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who uses evidence-based techniques to work with clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, managing stress, improving social skills, self-esteem and behaviour change. Kelli-Anne also works with parents to support their children with their child's mental health. Kelli-Anne works with individuals over the age of 12 and families using evidence based therapies, in addition to couples regarding relationship issues.
(07) 3214 3694 View (07) 3214 3694
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Kristie Clarke
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients to integrate both past and present experiences, to assist clients to gain awareness and insight to better understanding of themselves, to promote growth, contentment with self and and reaching your potential to be your best self! This is achieved through individualised plans with an approach of doing “whatever works” for the client. The individual plans can be very specific or cover a range of treatment modalities and techniques. I work with across the spectrum from complex mental health presentations to optimal performance and well-being.
I work with clients to integrate both past and present experiences, to assist clients to gain awareness and insight to better understanding of themselves, to promote growth, contentment with self and and reaching your potential to be your best self! This is achieved through individualised plans with an approach of doing “whatever works” for the client. The individual plans can be very specific or cover a range of treatment modalities and techniques. I work with across the spectrum from complex mental health presentations to optimal performance and well-being.
(07) 3113 9128 View (07) 3113 9128
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Brooke Jericho at The Golden Hour
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chermside, QLD 4032
I am passionate and committed to supporting women and their families in all areas related to the perinatal period. I often support families with the transition to parenthood and the day to day juggling of family life. Areas of special interest include: Preconception, including fertility issues, Childless not by choice, Pregnancy, Fetal Diagnosis of Anomaly, Termination for medical reasons, Perinatal loss, Antenatal depression and anxiety, Birth trauma, Premature Birth & the NICU experience, Postnatal depression and anxiety, Parent-infant attachment and adjustment issues.
I am passionate and committed to supporting women and their families in all areas related to the perinatal period. I often support families with the transition to parenthood and the day to day juggling of family life. Areas of special interest include: Preconception, including fertility issues, Childless not by choice, Pregnancy, Fetal Diagnosis of Anomaly, Termination for medical reasons, Perinatal loss, Antenatal depression and anxiety, Birth trauma, Premature Birth & the NICU experience, Postnatal depression and anxiety, Parent-infant attachment and adjustment issues.
(07) 3608 1464 View (07) 3608 1464
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Alison Keane
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
I am a highly-experienced relationship counsellor having worked with couples for more than 20 years. Effective results from relationship counselling happen when the therapist is able to quickly get a handle of the difficulties in a way that is impartial, skilled, informative and supportive. Only then are both partners in the best position to find long-lasting and loving ways forward together.
I am a highly-experienced relationship counsellor having worked with couples for more than 20 years. Effective results from relationship counselling happen when the therapist is able to quickly get a handle of the difficulties in a way that is impartial, skilled, informative and supportive. Only then are both partners in the best position to find long-lasting and loving ways forward together.
(07) 3214 3609 View (07) 3214 3609
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.