Female Counselling in Hawthorne, QLD

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Kirsteen Bostock
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I use a holistic strengths-based approach in supporting my clients, couples and families to support personal goal achievement and improve overall wellbeing. Life throws us all kinds of challenges including particular traumatic events and experiences that we may need support with. I know that my clients are the experts in what they need and I use my skills and clinical training to help them achieve their wellbeing goals.
I use a holistic strengths-based approach in supporting my clients, couples and families to support personal goal achievement and improve overall wellbeing. Life throws us all kinds of challenges including particular traumatic events and experiences that we may need support with. I know that my clients are the experts in what they need and I use my skills and clinical training to help them achieve their wellbeing goals.
(07) 2100 4922 View (07) 2100 4922
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Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, QLD 4171
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship + attachment concerns. My approach is warm, person-centred, and grounded in genuine compassion. I specialise in supporting adolescents, young adults, and individuals seeking clarity, purpose, and deeper connection in their relationships and day-to-day lives. I work with clients aged 12 years and older. My areas of interest include: Mood Concerns, Emotional Regulation Difficulties, Self-esteem & Self-worth, Life transitions & purpose, Relationship difficulties
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship + attachment concerns. My approach is warm, person-centred, and grounded in genuine compassion. I specialise in supporting adolescents, young adults, and individuals seeking clarity, purpose, and deeper connection in their relationships and day-to-day lives. I work with clients aged 12 years and older. My areas of interest include: Mood Concerns, Emotional Regulation Difficulties, Self-esteem & Self-worth, Life transitions & purpose, Relationship difficulties
(07) 2100 4456 View (07) 2100 4456
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Catalina Castellanos
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Hawthorne, QLD 4171
I am a clinical psychologist and the founder of Knitting Paths Psychology. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. I also offer therapy to children presenting with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ​
I am a clinical psychologist and the founder of Knitting Paths Psychology. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. I also offer therapy to children presenting with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ​
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Papernook Arts Therapy & Wellness
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Arts Therapy is a professional clinical health service. This is an arts-based approach to therapy, incorporating modality into the interventions. Sessions are experiential, embodied and use all of the verbal and non-verbal cues to build a more informed picture and sense of awareness about our situations and relationships. You may want to take a step towards bettering your own mental health and wellbeing, support your team or colleagues in their professional development, or simply embark on a new journey with a loved one or family to improve your connections and awareness of one another.
Arts Therapy is a professional clinical health service. This is an arts-based approach to therapy, incorporating modality into the interventions. Sessions are experiential, embodied and use all of the verbal and non-verbal cues to build a more informed picture and sense of awareness about our situations and relationships. You may want to take a step towards bettering your own mental health and wellbeing, support your team or colleagues in their professional development, or simply embark on a new journey with a loved one or family to improve your connections and awareness of one another.
(07) 3185 2381 View (07) 3185 2381
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True Anxiety Clinic - Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Katie Waller. My mission is simple: to help you reclaim your peace of mind and live your life to the fullest. No jargon, no judgement, just practical advice, and a sprinkle of humour along the way. Welcome to my practice, where I am dedicated to equipping you to manage your mental health, guide you to the tools that work, and support you through life’s challenges.
Hello, I’m Katie Waller. My mission is simple: to help you reclaim your peace of mind and live your life to the fullest. No jargon, no judgement, just practical advice, and a sprinkle of humour along the way. Welcome to my practice, where I am dedicated to equipping you to manage your mental health, guide you to the tools that work, and support you through life’s challenges.
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Kathryn Hendry
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Kathryn is a warm, understanding and compassionate clinical psychologist who utilises a tailored, strength-based and collaborative approach to therapy. Kathryn is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and holds an endorsement in Clinical Psychology. She holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. During her post-graduate studies she completed placements in the education and health settings. In her practice Kathryn draws on a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches to support clients to overcome their challenges and reach their goals.
Kathryn is a warm, understanding and compassionate clinical psychologist who utilises a tailored, strength-based and collaborative approach to therapy. Kathryn is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and holds an endorsement in Clinical Psychology. She holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. During her post-graduate studies she completed placements in the education and health settings. In her practice Kathryn draws on a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches to support clients to overcome their challenges and reach their goals.
(07) 2100 4147 View (07) 2100 4147
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Lillian Flanagan supervision &
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
(07) 2801 5472 View (07) 2801 5472
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Danielle vonlandkammer
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Hi I’m Danielle! Im a registered trauma informed psychotherapist with a special interest in grief, relationships, attachment and developmental trauma. As a therapist with lived experience of grief, loss and trauma my practice is influenced with understanding and supported by therapeutic interventions to ensure the best outcomes for my clients. I practice from a person-centred approach and utilise frameworks from psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive behavioural theories. In collaboration with you, I approach sessions with a gentle curiosity, ensuring comfortability and prioritising your safety.
Hi I’m Danielle! Im a registered trauma informed psychotherapist with a special interest in grief, relationships, attachment and developmental trauma. As a therapist with lived experience of grief, loss and trauma my practice is influenced with understanding and supported by therapeutic interventions to ensure the best outcomes for my clients. I practice from a person-centred approach and utilise frameworks from psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive behavioural theories. In collaboration with you, I approach sessions with a gentle curiosity, ensuring comfortability and prioritising your safety.
(07) 3088 9287 View (07) 3088 9287
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Patti Dainton
Counsellor
Serves Area
I work with adults and couples, face-to-face in Brisbane or via telehealth, who are navigating the impacts of trauma, attachment wounds, neurodivergence, and relationship stress. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that make sense, but no longer feel sustainable. I offer trauma-informed, person-centred, relational therapy with a steady focus on safety, pacing, and long-term change. I also have training in Havening and Flash EMDR. I specialise in long-term therapeutic treatment for complex trauma, including sexual trauma, relational trauma, and recovery from chronic stress and burnout.
I work with adults and couples, face-to-face in Brisbane or via telehealth, who are navigating the impacts of trauma, attachment wounds, neurodivergence, and relationship stress. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that make sense, but no longer feel sustainable. I offer trauma-informed, person-centred, relational therapy with a steady focus on safety, pacing, and long-term change. I also have training in Havening and Flash EMDR. I specialise in long-term therapeutic treatment for complex trauma, including sexual trauma, relational trauma, and recovery from chronic stress and burnout.
(03) 4328 0288 View (03) 4328 0288
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Kali Lohman
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of us come to a time in our lives when we know we want things to be different. We may be tired of suffering and struggling, but need support to move forwards. I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy. I also have a strong interest in cultivating and teaching mindfulness, which I see as a profound way to enhance psychological resilience and feelings of happiness and contentment for a broad range of people – including myself!
Many of us come to a time in our lives when we know we want things to be different. We may be tired of suffering and struggling, but need support to move forwards. I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy. I also have a strong interest in cultivating and teaching mindfulness, which I see as a profound way to enhance psychological resilience and feelings of happiness and contentment for a broad range of people – including myself!
(07) 3184 4367 View (07) 3184 4367
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Sarah Tuckett Somatic Psychotherapy & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Try a somatic approach to recover from anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and relationship issues. Trauma-informed and neurodiverse-friendly. I help you reduce the symptoms you are experiencing, regulate your emotions, and process the historical hurts your body may have been holding. Empowering you to find your own inner strength and resilience, express your feelings and hold boundaries in relationships. Please note I work with adults over 21 as my therapy requires a level of emotional maturity. I do not offer couples-counselling or the Mental Health Care Plan under Medicare.
Try a somatic approach to recover from anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and relationship issues. Trauma-informed and neurodiverse-friendly. I help you reduce the symptoms you are experiencing, regulate your emotions, and process the historical hurts your body may have been holding. Empowering you to find your own inner strength and resilience, express your feelings and hold boundaries in relationships. Please note I work with adults over 21 as my therapy requires a level of emotional maturity. I do not offer couples-counselling or the Mental Health Care Plan under Medicare.
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Brooke Shelton
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Serves Area
I offer therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and family’s that are experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties and mental health related concerns. I regularly see people with difficulties conceiving, unwanted pregnancies, parenting concerns, couples in crisis, and family’s that are struggling. I work with individuals and family’s of all shapes and sizes, genders and sexualities. I am also a 'Possums' accredited practitioner.
I offer therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and family’s that are experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties and mental health related concerns. I regularly see people with difficulties conceiving, unwanted pregnancies, parenting concerns, couples in crisis, and family’s that are struggling. I work with individuals and family’s of all shapes and sizes, genders and sexualities. I am also a 'Possums' accredited practitioner.
(07) 4843 4950 View (07) 4843 4950
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Lisa Schubert
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a psychotherapist working with the Gestalt approach. I provide trauma-informed and body-positive therapy to preteens, teens and adults. My priority in working together is to co-create a safe and supportive space in which you are seen and deeply listened to, and to offer therapy that is relational, creative and present-focused. I also bring in embodied recovery (somatic) techniques which I find can be very helpful for building resilience and resetting the nervous system.
I am a psychotherapist working with the Gestalt approach. I provide trauma-informed and body-positive therapy to preteens, teens and adults. My priority in working together is to co-create a safe and supportive space in which you are seen and deeply listened to, and to offer therapy that is relational, creative and present-focused. I also bring in embodied recovery (somatic) techniques which I find can be very helpful for building resilience and resetting the nervous system.
(07) 2100 4425 View (07) 2100 4425
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Ashley Glennie
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My approach is warm, relaxed, and down to earth, no judgment, just genuine care and practical support. I’m a generally registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults around concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, emotional regulation, stress, and major life transitions. I also work with neurodivergent individuals and those exploring their identity, strengths, and challenges in a world that doesn’t always make space for how their brains work.
My approach is warm, relaxed, and down to earth, no judgment, just genuine care and practical support. I’m a generally registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults around concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, emotional regulation, stress, and major life transitions. I also work with neurodivergent individuals and those exploring their identity, strengths, and challenges in a world that doesn’t always make space for how their brains work.
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Patricia Lewis
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
(02) 9100 0165 View (02) 9100 0165
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Jessica Martens
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Burpengary, QLD 4505
I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciate each client’s uniqueness. I view therapy as a collaborative process between the client and myself where the client is respected as the expert in their own life. I work within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciate each client’s uniqueness. I view therapy as a collaborative process between the client and myself where the client is respected as the expert in their own life. I work within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
(07) 5236 0934 View (07) 5236 0934
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Women In Mind
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
(02) 4058 4435 View (02) 4058 4435
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First Step Counselling & Wellbeing
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Caboolture, QLD 4510
Welcome, my name is Maggie Miller and I am Director and Counsellor at First Step Counselling & Wellbeing. My passion lies in supporting those with disabilities and those facing cancer or who have previously faced cancer. First Step Counselling & Wellbeing is a private counselling practice located on the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Region. The modalities of counselling used within our sessions are based on a pluralistic, integrative and collaborative approach. We focus on you the client and what style of counselling suits you and the challenges or goals you are currently working on.
Welcome, my name is Maggie Miller and I am Director and Counsellor at First Step Counselling & Wellbeing. My passion lies in supporting those with disabilities and those facing cancer or who have previously faced cancer. First Step Counselling & Wellbeing is a private counselling practice located on the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Region. The modalities of counselling used within our sessions are based on a pluralistic, integrative and collaborative approach. We focus on you the client and what style of counselling suits you and the challenges or goals you are currently working on.
(07) 5241 4178 View (07) 5241 4178
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Emily Lewis - Neuro-affirming Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hello! I’m Emily Lewis, an online neurodivergent psychologist, counsellor and coach. I support Autistic, ADHD or AuDHD women, and those beyond the binary, who feel exhausted from years of masking, burnout, or trying to live by expectations that never fit. You may be seeking to explore your neurodivergent identity after self-identification or a diagnosis, or looking for support with executive function, emotional regulation, sensory needs or self-compassion.
Hello! I’m Emily Lewis, an online neurodivergent psychologist, counsellor and coach. I support Autistic, ADHD or AuDHD women, and those beyond the binary, who feel exhausted from years of masking, burnout, or trying to live by expectations that never fit. You may be seeking to explore your neurodivergent identity after self-identification or a diagnosis, or looking for support with executive function, emotional regulation, sensory needs or self-compassion.
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Danielle Bell
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hello! I am a psychodynamic psychologist practicing in Brisbane. My therapeutic style is integrative and flexible, adopting a client-centred approach. I provide a warm, authentic and compassionate therapeutic experience where, through attentive presence, deep listening and curiosity, you can grow in ways that support the change you want in your life.
Hello! I am a psychodynamic psychologist practicing in Brisbane. My therapeutic style is integrative and flexible, adopting a client-centred approach. I provide a warm, authentic and compassionate therapeutic experience where, through attentive presence, deep listening and curiosity, you can grow in ways that support the change you want in your life.
(07) 2100 4966 View (07) 2100 4966
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

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 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.