Chronic Pain Counselling in Coolum Beach, QLD

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Boundless Counselling and Consultancy
Psychotherapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
'The courage it takes to come talk to a stranger still fills me with awe'. (2018). Leisha Townson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor with extensive experience working alongside individuals & families from different cultural/religious/spiritual backgrounds and who live/have lived a life challenged by complex trauma. Ie: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Veterans, Refugees, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Renal Failure, Disability, Advocacy and Carers. Over 25 years has developed an extensive 'toolbox' of techniques for relaxation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc.
'The courage it takes to come talk to a stranger still fills me with awe'. (2018). Leisha Townson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor with extensive experience working alongside individuals & families from different cultural/religious/spiritual backgrounds and who live/have lived a life challenged by complex trauma. Ie: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Veterans, Refugees, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Renal Failure, Disability, Advocacy and Carers. Over 25 years has developed an extensive 'toolbox' of techniques for relaxation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc.
(07) 4132 8510 View (07) 4132 8510
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Marc de Bruin
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
If you're looking for a run of the mill counsellor or mental health professional to assist with your mental health queries, feel free to contact one of my very capable colleagues. I look at life through a different lens, with a transpersonal -even spiritual- mindfulness-based filter. Expect to see life from a broader perspective, while still being very practical. Expect to work from the inside out: YOU will change, and then your circumstances will. Understanding how you (and your brain) operate will help you manage your emotions and behaviour more effectively. This, in turn, will make you less sensitive to (negative) emotion-shifts.
If you're looking for a run of the mill counsellor or mental health professional to assist with your mental health queries, feel free to contact one of my very capable colleagues. I look at life through a different lens, with a transpersonal -even spiritual- mindfulness-based filter. Expect to see life from a broader perspective, while still being very practical. Expect to work from the inside out: YOU will change, and then your circumstances will. Understanding how you (and your brain) operate will help you manage your emotions and behaviour more effectively. This, in turn, will make you less sensitive to (negative) emotion-shifts.
(07) 5408 4047 View (07) 5408 4047
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HandinHand Mental Health & Disability
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
As an experienced therapist I will be there, walking beside you, providing tools to assist you to become aware of your inner strength. Develop strategies to manage life’s challenges, creating more meaning to gain personal growth. ​ Offering professionalism and non-judgement from a holistic, biopsychosocial model mixed with neuroscience, ensures meaningful change. ​
As an experienced therapist I will be there, walking beside you, providing tools to assist you to become aware of your inner strength. Develop strategies to manage life’s challenges, creating more meaning to gain personal growth. ​ Offering professionalism and non-judgement from a holistic, biopsychosocial model mixed with neuroscience, ensures meaningful change. ​
(07) 5241 4981 View (07) 5241 4981
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Victoria Matthews
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
You're looking for change, but not the same old, same old. You're looking for someone a little different, with a different approach. You're looking to understand, deeply, how you came to be where you are, and which direction to go from here. My work is designed to provide my clients with clarity, meaning and direction. I work with men, women, couples, families, teens and children, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and personality disorders. I have a specialty area in supporting adolescents and my focus is on working with these issues within the context of the family structure.
You're looking for change, but not the same old, same old. You're looking for someone a little different, with a different approach. You're looking to understand, deeply, how you came to be where you are, and which direction to go from here. My work is designed to provide my clients with clarity, meaning and direction. I work with men, women, couples, families, teens and children, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and personality disorders. I have a specialty area in supporting adolescents and my focus is on working with these issues within the context of the family structure.
(07) 3184 4337 View (07) 3184 4337
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Reflective Practices & Supervision - Lisa King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
(07) 5240 9006 View (07) 5240 9006

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Matt Vance
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified Verified
Buderim, QLD 4556
Chronic Pain release techniques.
20 years experience as psychologist. Clinic located at Flaxton (near Montville). Want to try something different from the usual talk therapy. I still do that as well, but I also work with your unconscious mind to assist with new habit development and to let go of past learnt behaviours. Specialize in Gambling Addiction and Alcohol Addiction. The ability to understand your own story and being able to share that with others in whatever form that takes is what I consider to be aligned to the path of finding your true purpose.
Chronic Pain release techniques.
20 years experience as psychologist. Clinic located at Flaxton (near Montville). Want to try something different from the usual talk therapy. I still do that as well, but I also work with your unconscious mind to assist with new habit development and to let go of past learnt behaviours. Specialize in Gambling Addiction and Alcohol Addiction. The ability to understand your own story and being able to share that with others in whatever form that takes is what I consider to be aligned to the path of finding your true purpose.
(07) 5451 4089 View (07) 5451 4089
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JCM Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Doonan, QLD 4562
JCM Psychology is a boutique private practice based in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. As the clinical director, Jessie McDonald is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, persistent pain and personality disorders. She has a warm & empathic approach, with a focus on providing a safe and trusting space for all people she works with. Jessie enjoys working with adults seeking to gain insight, develop adaptive coping strategies, break self-defeating patterns, process trauma, & move toward new areas of self awareness and growth.
JCM Psychology is a boutique private practice based in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. As the clinical director, Jessie McDonald is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, persistent pain and personality disorders. She has a warm & empathic approach, with a focus on providing a safe and trusting space for all people she works with. Jessie enjoys working with adults seeking to gain insight, develop adaptive coping strategies, break self-defeating patterns, process trauma, & move toward new areas of self awareness and growth.
(07) 5230 8931 View (07) 5230 8931
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Inner Solutions Counselling & Social Work Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
I provide emotional and practical support to adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, stress, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, family issues, and parenting strategies. I work with my clients to establish treatment goals in order to resolve presenting psychological problems, associated social and environmental problems and improve quality of life. All sessions are tailored to the needs of each client, and I am bound by a code of ethics, which includes maintaining confidentiality.
I provide emotional and practical support to adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, stress, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, family issues, and parenting strategies. I work with my clients to establish treatment goals in order to resolve presenting psychological problems, associated social and environmental problems and improve quality of life. All sessions are tailored to the needs of each client, and I am bound by a code of ethics, which includes maintaining confidentiality.
(07) 5240 3485 View (07) 5240 3485
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Holistic Therapy and Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
I have years of experience supporting people with mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, parenting, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sleep and much more. I aim to provide a positive experience within the mental health space, you will feel heard and seen, your story matters, you matter, and change is always possible.
I have years of experience supporting people with mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, parenting, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sleep and much more. I aim to provide a positive experience within the mental health space, you will feel heard and seen, your story matters, you matter, and change is always possible.
(07) 5240 5771 View (07) 5240 5771
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Nicola Albery - Stepped Care Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Nicola is an accredited mental health social worker who has over fourteen years’ experience. Her focus is primarily working with primary school age children and within perinatal mental health who have experienced birth trauma. She takes a compassionate, practical, evidence-based approach in her practice and has clinics in both Caloundra (Blackbird House) and Birtinya. When working with children, Nicola integrates a play, games and art-based approach. She also has experience working as a neurodiversity-affirming counsellor. Medicare rebates available/NDIS self or plan managed clients welcome. Web: www.steppedcarecounselling.com.au
Nicola is an accredited mental health social worker who has over fourteen years’ experience. Her focus is primarily working with primary school age children and within perinatal mental health who have experienced birth trauma. She takes a compassionate, practical, evidence-based approach in her practice and has clinics in both Caloundra (Blackbird House) and Birtinya. When working with children, Nicola integrates a play, games and art-based approach. She also has experience working as a neurodiversity-affirming counsellor. Medicare rebates available/NDIS self or plan managed clients welcome. Web: www.steppedcarecounselling.com.au
(07) 5230 5230 View (07) 5230 5230
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Soul Creative Art Therapy
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
More than just a Sunshine Coast Art Therapist; we’re a hub of soulful expression dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through the unique powers of Art Therapy and Nature Therapy. We understand life can be a complex canvas, and not everyone feels like an artist. That’s why Art Therapy sessions are designed for everyone - whether you’re an experienced creator or someone who’s never seen themselves as creative or ‘artistic.’ It's less about what you make in Art Therapy and more about the journey of creative expression and discovery that you embark on. Nature creates art every day just by being as it is, and so can we.
More than just a Sunshine Coast Art Therapist; we’re a hub of soulful expression dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through the unique powers of Art Therapy and Nature Therapy. We understand life can be a complex canvas, and not everyone feels like an artist. That’s why Art Therapy sessions are designed for everyone - whether you’re an experienced creator or someone who’s never seen themselves as creative or ‘artistic.’ It's less about what you make in Art Therapy and more about the journey of creative expression and discovery that you embark on. Nature creates art every day just by being as it is, and so can we.
0435 837 555 View 0435 837 555
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Heather Woodford
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
Heather is a Psychologist at Nurturing Minds, a local clinic on the Sunshine Coast. We have a less clinical feel and focus on providing our clients with a warm and welcoming environment. Heather spent over 20 years working for Government Health Services, Private Hospital settings, and Not-For-Profit organisations, before deciding to focus fully on her private work. She strives to offer a warm, empathic approach as a therapist, as she knows it can be difficult to make that step to see someone. She is non-judgmental and down to earth and her main goal is to assist people to feel at ease and make sense of their issues.
Heather is a Psychologist at Nurturing Minds, a local clinic on the Sunshine Coast. We have a less clinical feel and focus on providing our clients with a warm and welcoming environment. Heather spent over 20 years working for Government Health Services, Private Hospital settings, and Not-For-Profit organisations, before deciding to focus fully on her private work. She strives to offer a warm, empathic approach as a therapist, as she knows it can be difficult to make that step to see someone. She is non-judgmental and down to earth and her main goal is to assist people to feel at ease and make sense of their issues.
(07) 5224 2062 View (07) 5224 2062
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Ocean Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Ocean Grace offers support to children, adults and couples to help improve their mental health and relationships. There are many funding options, including part and full fee coverage for eligible clients. We are happy to help you access the relevant funding to get the support that you need. Through our services we aim to help you to have stronger, healthier and more connected relationships and work through difficult times in your life.
Ocean Grace offers support to children, adults and couples to help improve their mental health and relationships. There are many funding options, including part and full fee coverage for eligible clients. We are happy to help you access the relevant funding to get the support that you need. Through our services we aim to help you to have stronger, healthier and more connected relationships and work through difficult times in your life.
(07) 5240 9998 View (07) 5240 9998
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Goodsky Mental Health Retreat - Holistic, Natural
Verified Verified
Marcoola, QLD 4564
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
(07) 4243 4810 View (07) 4243 4810
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Amber Dodds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558  (Online Only)
Amber is an online psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate the many obstacles of life and believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on warmth and compassion to help connect with and support her clients. She takes a holistic approach to her practice guided by evidence-based psychological techniques tailored to meet her client’s specific needs. Amber works with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, addictions, anger, interpersonal difficulties, and grief/ loss.
Amber is an online psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate the many obstacles of life and believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on warmth and compassion to help connect with and support her clients. She takes a holistic approach to her practice guided by evidence-based psychological techniques tailored to meet her client’s specific needs. Amber works with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, addictions, anger, interpersonal difficulties, and grief/ loss.
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Paula Bessems
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
I am a compassionate, trauma-informed and strength-based psychologist with a background in Mental Health, Functional Recovery, Disabilities and Behaviour Support. I am able to assist with difficulties across a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and relationship difficulties. I offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth appointments from Tuesday to Saturday.
I am a compassionate, trauma-informed and strength-based psychologist with a background in Mental Health, Functional Recovery, Disabilities and Behaviour Support. I am able to assist with difficulties across a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and relationship difficulties. I offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth appointments from Tuesday to Saturday.
(07) 5241 1100 View (07) 5241 1100
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Awakened Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Counselling done differently! It's important to me to take the 'clinical' aspect out of counselling, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgement space to support my clients. You'll be welcomed into an understanding space that not only accepts but celebrates who you are, while building your unique strengths and resilience. My goal is to assist my clients to work through their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity as they move forward to their preferred future. I believe my job is to facilitate your own innate ability to grow and evolve.
Counselling done differently! It's important to me to take the 'clinical' aspect out of counselling, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgement space to support my clients. You'll be welcomed into an understanding space that not only accepts but celebrates who you are, while building your unique strengths and resilience. My goal is to assist my clients to work through their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity as they move forward to their preferred future. I believe my job is to facilitate your own innate ability to grow and evolve.
(07) 5224 2081 View (07) 5224 2081
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Rachel Aves
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Buderim, QLD 4556
Rachel moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast from the UK in 2016 to complete her psychology training and become acquainted with the community. She has worked in a variety of clinical, research, and community-based roles with an array of client presentations. She is a warm, compassionate psychologist who believes that the therapeutic alliance is a key component of successful therapy. She enjoys finding creative ways to connect with clients and endeavours to provide a safe space to collaboratively explore and work towards clients' goals.
Rachel moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast from the UK in 2016 to complete her psychology training and become acquainted with the community. She has worked in a variety of clinical, research, and community-based roles with an array of client presentations. She is a warm, compassionate psychologist who believes that the therapeutic alliance is a key component of successful therapy. She enjoys finding creative ways to connect with clients and endeavours to provide a safe space to collaboratively explore and work towards clients' goals.
(07) 5224 2163 View (07) 5224 2163
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Brionie Fryer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
Brionie is the Clinic Director at Nurturing Minds, a local Psychology Clinic on the Sunshine Coast. Her focus is to provide a less 'clinical' feel for therapy in a warm and welcoming environment. She develops a strong alliance with clients, using her friendly and non-judgemental approach to create a safe environment for clients to disclose their concerns. Her special interest areas include trauma and PTSD, anxiety and workplace issues.
Brionie is the Clinic Director at Nurturing Minds, a local Psychology Clinic on the Sunshine Coast. Her focus is to provide a less 'clinical' feel for therapy in a warm and welcoming environment. She develops a strong alliance with clients, using her friendly and non-judgemental approach to create a safe environment for clients to disclose their concerns. Her special interest areas include trauma and PTSD, anxiety and workplace issues.
(07) 5329 7951 View (07) 5329 7951
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Love and Light Healing Sunshine Coast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AASW
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Medical science research and mental health counselling is probably the most fulfilling job I’ve ever had. I love what am doing. Hello, my name is Thu. I am a social worker and the Director of Love and Light Healing Sunshine Coast. Besides mental health counselling, I also do research in neuroscience and medical science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. My current research focuses on mindfulness, neuroscience, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Medical science research and mental health counselling is probably the most fulfilling job I’ve ever had. I love what am doing. Hello, my name is Thu. I am a social worker and the Director of Love and Light Healing Sunshine Coast. Besides mental health counselling, I also do research in neuroscience and medical science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. My current research focuses on mindfulness, neuroscience, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
(07) 5240 9983 View (07) 5240 9983

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Chronic Pain Counsellors

How does chronic pain therapy work?

Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?

Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?

Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.