Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Indooroopilly, QLD

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Vara Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
If you’re looking for a psychologist who is warm, grounded, and takes your anxiety seriously, I would be glad to work with you.
I provide a welcoming space, for acknowledgment, healing, and growth. My approach is collaborative and practical. I don’t see therapy as something “done to” you, but something we work through together. I’m interested not only in what is happening for you now, but how it makes sense given your history, relationships, and the strategies you’ve used to survive and cope. Many of those strategies were once necessary, even if they’re no longer serving you.
If you’re looking for a psychologist who is warm, grounded, and takes your anxiety seriously, I would be glad to work with you.
I provide a welcoming space, for acknowledgment, healing, and growth. My approach is collaborative and practical. I don’t see therapy as something “done to” you, but something we work through together. I’m interested not only in what is happening for you now, but how it makes sense given your history, relationships, and the strategies you’ve used to survive and cope. Many of those strategies were once necessary, even if they’re no longer serving you.
(07) 2100 4637 View (07) 2100 4637
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Your Choice Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
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.
(07) 3185 2368 View (07) 3185 2368
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Daniel Chen | Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
I understand that something significant has likely brought you here. Perhaps you’ve experienced challenging events in the past, are facing life-changing circumstances, or even though everything seems fine externally, you’re struggling internally. For many, therapy can feel like a last resort. You might have tried other ways to feel better and whilst those steps can be helpful, difficult psychological struggles require specific psychological support. Reaching out to a therapist means sharing deeply personal with a complete stranger. This requires genuine vulnerability and it's natural to feel uncertain about booking a first session.
I understand that something significant has likely brought you here. Perhaps you’ve experienced challenging events in the past, are facing life-changing circumstances, or even though everything seems fine externally, you’re struggling internally. For many, therapy can feel like a last resort. You might have tried other ways to feel better and whilst those steps can be helpful, difficult psychological struggles require specific psychological support. Reaching out to a therapist means sharing deeply personal with a complete stranger. This requires genuine vulnerability and it's natural to feel uncertain about booking a first session.
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Kate Altizer
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Online Only
No wonder you’re stressed, depressed, anxious, sleep deprived, self-medicating, overwhelmed, moody, angry, exhausted.
Do you want to try one session to get a ‘life consult’ for yourself or someone you care about? I offer Single Session Therapy as well as ongoing counselling. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, distressed, burdened or alone with your problems? I can help you connect the dots to see a bigger picture. Do you need help getting through a difficult time? Will it help to feel heard, supported and explore creative solutions to feeling better? I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families. Maya Angelou said, “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud”. That is what I aim to be.
No wonder you’re stressed, depressed, anxious, sleep deprived, self-medicating, overwhelmed, moody, angry, exhausted.
Do you want to try one session to get a ‘life consult’ for yourself or someone you care about? I offer Single Session Therapy as well as ongoing counselling. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, distressed, burdened or alone with your problems? I can help you connect the dots to see a bigger picture. Do you need help getting through a difficult time? Will it help to feel heard, supported and explore creative solutions to feeling better? I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families. Maya Angelou said, “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud”. That is what I aim to be.
(07) 3063 4761 View (07) 3063 4761
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Maggie Maylin
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Gently we can point towards those deeper inner fears and open the heart so they can all be brought home without reliving events.
If you're looking at this site you're probably trying to find something or someone to help you move on from a difficult patch. We can't always change the world or others but we can always, by looking within, reframe circumstances so they more fully reflect a happier and brighter world. We all crave to live in a world where we are more truly aligned with our heart and its deeper longing. We only find that world when we can honestly say we love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love others. What is it that prevents us loving our self? Lets journey in this enquiry together.
Gently we can point towards those deeper inner fears and open the heart so they can all be brought home without reliving events.
If you're looking at this site you're probably trying to find something or someone to help you move on from a difficult patch. We can't always change the world or others but we can always, by looking within, reframe circumstances so they more fully reflect a happier and brighter world. We all crave to live in a world where we are more truly aligned with our heart and its deeper longing. We only find that world when we can honestly say we love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love others. What is it that prevents us loving our self? Lets journey in this enquiry together.
(07) 2100 4298 View (07) 2100 4298
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Peaceful Mind Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you?
I’m a practical and down-to-earth experienced Counsellor. I acknowledge the importance of recognizing the lived experiences of the individuals and respect their personal resourcefulness, individuality, strengths, and abilities. I believe you are the “expert” in your own situation. Providing a person-cantered approach that maximizes involvement in therapy.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you?
I’m a practical and down-to-earth experienced Counsellor. I acknowledge the importance of recognizing the lived experiences of the individuals and respect their personal resourcefulness, individuality, strengths, and abilities. I believe you are the “expert” in your own situation. Providing a person-cantered approach that maximizes involvement in therapy.
(07) 3088 9155 View (07) 3088 9155
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Living Without Worry Health Clinic
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
Serves Area
Assist people in need to better manage their issues and worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
Medicare, NDIS, Workcover, Private health insurance, self fund
Assist people in need to better manage their issues and worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
Medicare, NDIS, Workcover, Private health insurance, self fund
(07) 2100 4146 View (07) 2100 4146
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Stuart Henderson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in your personal or emotional life, I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
Every therapy session is customised to support your individual goals and circumstances. I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Counselling, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method for couples, Narrative Therapy, and Family Therapy.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in your personal or emotional life, I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
Every therapy session is customised to support your individual goals and circumstances. I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Counselling, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method for couples, Narrative Therapy, and Family Therapy.
(07) 4243 4996 View (07) 4243 4996
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Naomi Griffin
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
By providing a safe environment in which you can describe your concerns without fear of judgment, we can identify together your goals for therapy.
With over 20 years of experience in counselling psychology, using psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, Narrative therapy and others, my interests in mental and physical health, career development, interpersonal relationships, and personal/spiritual growth. We can build on your existing skills in self care and communication, building healthier interpersonal boundaries.
By providing a safe environment in which you can describe your concerns without fear of judgment, we can identify together your goals for therapy.
With over 20 years of experience in counselling psychology, using psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, Narrative therapy and others, my interests in mental and physical health, career development, interpersonal relationships, and personal/spiritual growth. We can build on your existing skills in self care and communication, building healthier interpersonal boundaries.
(07) 2100 4961 View (07) 2100 4961
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Blue Healers Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
We provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and partners navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, communication issues, relationship challenges and life transitions.
We support individuals and couples with anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship challenges using evidence-based, practical counselling. Our approach is calm, clear and collaborative, helping you understand emotions, improve communication and build healthier patterns in daily life and relationships.
We provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and partners navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, communication issues, relationship challenges and life transitions.
We support individuals and couples with anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship challenges using evidence-based, practical counselling. Our approach is calm, clear and collaborative, helping you understand emotions, improve communication and build healthier patterns in daily life and relationships.
(07) 2100 4494 View (07) 2100 4494
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Senta Sharp Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I’ll help you cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, difficult relationships, medical issues, chronic pain, weight-loss, identity issues, fertility issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Award-winning in mental health, individual, work and couples therapy, my approach is tailored to your unique needs. I can help you gain hope, optimism, healthy thoughts & behaviours, insight, skills & knowledge to navigate personal, professional, & relationship issues. Whether it’s a new strategy, a new you or the self you’ve lost, we’ll find what you need.
I’ll help you cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, difficult relationships, medical issues, chronic pain, weight-loss, identity issues, fertility issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Award-winning in mental health, individual, work and couples therapy, my approach is tailored to your unique needs. I can help you gain hope, optimism, healthy thoughts & behaviours, insight, skills & knowledge to navigate personal, professional, & relationship issues. Whether it’s a new strategy, a new you or the self you’ve lost, we’ll find what you need.
(07) 3186 9745 View (07) 3186 9745
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Mathew Heilig
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness.
My approach to therapy is to explore and bring awareness to underlying causes of current symptoms/issues, understand their influence on the present, and provide evidence-based skills to cope and change. I practice primarily from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) frameworks.
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness.
My approach to therapy is to explore and bring awareness to underlying causes of current symptoms/issues, understand their influence on the present, and provide evidence-based skills to cope and change. I practice primarily from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) frameworks.
(07) 3186 5678 View (07) 3186 5678
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Chris Chicoteau
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
You are looking for deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and behaviours. You are becoming aware that certain patterns of feeling, behaving and believing are not aligned with who you truely are.
You are looking for deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and behaviours. You are becoming aware that certain patterns of feeling, behaving and believing are not aligned with who you truely are.
(07) 3186 8460 View (07) 3186 8460
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Kristy Wild - Small Steps Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you're coping on the outside, but on the inside, you feel tense, on edge, anxious, overwhelmed or just not quite able to settle.
In our sessions, we work together to understand what’s happening for you; not just in your thoughts, but in how you feel, behave and show up day-to-day. I help you to recognise patterns your system has learned over time and support you to respond in ways that feel safer, more settled, more helpful and more aligned with how and who you want to be.
Maybe you're coping on the outside, but on the inside, you feel tense, on edge, anxious, overwhelmed or just not quite able to settle.
In our sessions, we work together to understand what’s happening for you; not just in your thoughts, but in how you feel, behave and show up day-to-day. I help you to recognise patterns your system has learned over time and support you to respond in ways that feel safer, more settled, more helpful and more aligned with how and who you want to be.
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Alpha Ponce
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in helping individuals who feel “stuck,” are hyper-vigilant, overthink, lack confidence, fear rejection, struggle with self-worth, feel deeply or numb, experience relationship challenges, dissociation, shame, guilt, chronic illnesses, or ADHD.
Somatic trauma-informed counsellor and therapist helping adults heal from the impacts of childhood and single trauma. I guide clients to release tension held in the body, change their unhealthy patterns, build self-confidence, reconnect with their authentic selves, and cultivate healthier relationships, using body-centred, compassionate approaches.
I specialise in helping individuals who feel “stuck,” are hyper-vigilant, overthink, lack confidence, fear rejection, struggle with self-worth, feel deeply or numb, experience relationship challenges, dissociation, shame, guilt, chronic illnesses, or ADHD.
Somatic trauma-informed counsellor and therapist helping adults heal from the impacts of childhood and single trauma. I guide clients to release tension held in the body, change their unhealthy patterns, build self-confidence, reconnect with their authentic selves, and cultivate healthier relationships, using body-centred, compassionate approaches.
(07) 2100 4837 View (07) 2100 4837
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Diana Earl
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
By understanding your patterns, self-limiting beliefs, the triggers to your anxiety and the health of your relationships, you can make the needed changes to reach your true potential.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Client Centred therapy. I have over a decade of experience having worked with trauma, adults, families, young adults and couples. The combination I bring allows me to be an empathetic, welcoming counsellor who prides herself in my ethical approach to getting the best results for my clients.
By understanding your patterns, self-limiting beliefs, the triggers to your anxiety and the health of your relationships, you can make the needed changes to reach your true potential.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Client Centred therapy. I have over a decade of experience having worked with trauma, adults, families, young adults and couples. The combination I bring allows me to be an empathetic, welcoming counsellor who prides herself in my ethical approach to getting the best results for my clients.
(07) 2100 4270 View (07) 2100 4270
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Dr Kimberley Cunial
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
(07) 3132 3831 View (07) 3132 3831
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Lucia Do
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth and attachment trauma rooted in childhood and family-of-origin relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist working individually with adult clients and am currently accepting new referrals. Appointments can be made by sending me an email. My therapeutic approach goes beyond symptom management, focusing collaboratively on recognising and addressing core issues, including unhelpful thinking patterns and self-limiting behaviour, to facilitate improved self-worth, confidence, motivation for self-care, and healthier interpersonal relationships.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth and attachment trauma rooted in childhood and family-of-origin relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist working individually with adult clients and am currently accepting new referrals. Appointments can be made by sending me an email. My therapeutic approach goes beyond symptom management, focusing collaboratively on recognising and addressing core issues, including unhelpful thinking patterns and self-limiting behaviour, to facilitate improved self-worth, confidence, motivation for self-care, and healthier interpersonal relationships.
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Mary A McIntyre
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more.
Anxiety, Trauma resolution therapy, Persistent pain , Post-traumatic stress, depression, body-mind disregulation. I employ evidence-based approaches including somatic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing , Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness training (MBSR /MBCT) , inner child work, expressive therapies, symbol work. This approach is person-centered.
I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more.
Anxiety, Trauma resolution therapy, Persistent pain , Post-traumatic stress, depression, body-mind disregulation. I employ evidence-based approaches including somatic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing , Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness training (MBSR /MBCT) , inner child work, expressive therapies, symbol work. This approach is person-centered.
(07) 3186 8568 View (07) 3186 8568
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Shine Xiao - Complex Trauma (CPTSD) Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame). With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame). With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
(07) 3608 1469 View (07) 3608 1469
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.