Self Esteem Psychologists and Therapists in Indooroopilly, QLD

Robert Sayers
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counselling can be a way to gently bring difficult experiences into the light, without judgement, and understand what may be happening beneath the surface. The difficulties we experience often make more sense when we understand the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped us. I support people with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, and more to develop greater self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and move towards meaningful change. Where helpful I incorporate nervous system awareness and regulation to help people feel more able to manage what life brings with steadiness and choice.
Counselling can be a way to gently bring difficult experiences into the light, without judgement, and understand what may be happening beneath the surface. The difficulties we experience often make more sense when we understand the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped us. I support people with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, and more to develop greater self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and move towards meaningful change. Where helpful I incorporate nervous system awareness and regulation to help people feel more able to manage what life brings with steadiness and choice.
(07) 2100 4268 View (07) 2100 4268
Blue Healers Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Blue Healers Counselling is Brisbane’s trusted service for mental health and couples counselling. We provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and partners navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, communication issues, relationship challenges and life transitions. Our approach is warm, professional and grounded in genuine care. Clients choose Blue Healers because they feel understood, respected and supported to make meaningful change. We offer clear guidance, calm emotional space and skilled therapeutic support so people can reconnect with themselves and each other.
Blue Healers Counselling is Brisbane’s trusted service for mental health and couples counselling. We provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and partners navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, communication issues, relationship challenges and life transitions. Our approach is warm, professional and grounded in genuine care. Clients choose Blue Healers because they feel understood, respected and supported to make meaningful change. We offer clear guidance, calm emotional space and skilled therapeutic support so people can reconnect with themselves and each other.
(07) 2100 4494 View (07) 2100 4494
Webb Lin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
(07) 3132 3263 View (07) 3132 3263
Dr Emma Harley
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with common issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, loneliness, workplace issues, and self-esteem.
I work with people who appreciate inner-work and creative understanding and want to integrate a deeper level of soul and meaning into their lives. Many people I see have reached a point of seeing how old conditioning and patterns have been limiting their inner and outer lives and are wanting to make significant changes. Many people are at a crossroads, undergoing real loss, grief, or disappointment, and needing to find new meaning and direction.
I work with common issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, loneliness, workplace issues, and self-esteem.
I work with people who appreciate inner-work and creative understanding and want to integrate a deeper level of soul and meaning into their lives. Many people I see have reached a point of seeing how old conditioning and patterns have been limiting their inner and outer lives and are wanting to make significant changes. Many people are at a crossroads, undergoing real loss, grief, or disappointment, and needing to find new meaning and direction.
(07) 2100 4467 View (07) 2100 4467
Growth in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
(07) 2100 4845 View (07) 2100 4845
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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Your Choice Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
Together we'll address problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & behaviours) & we will explore the underlying causes of psychological distress. 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 address problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & behaviours) & we will explore the underlying causes of psychological distress. 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
Vara Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
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.
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
Softfall Counselling - Julia Banks
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Online Only
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, workplace challenges, burnout, trauma, and issues relating to self-worth, identity, and purpose.
I'm a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed counsellor who creates a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients feel truly heard and supported as they explore their experiences, develop practical strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I have over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across counselling, community development, education, and advocacy. Drawing on evidence-based, person-centred, and strengths-based approaches, I tailor support to each client’s unique goals and circumstances.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, workplace challenges, burnout, trauma, and issues relating to self-worth, identity, and purpose.
I'm a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed counsellor who creates a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients feel truly heard and supported as they explore their experiences, develop practical strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I have over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across counselling, community development, education, and advocacy. Drawing on evidence-based, person-centred, and strengths-based approaches, I tailor support to each client’s unique goals and circumstances.
(07) 2100 4540 View (07) 2100 4540
Kate Altizer
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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
Belindah Makombe
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA Prov
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns you don’t fully understand. Perhaps anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, or relationship difficulties are weighing on you. You might notice yourself becoming reactive, shutting down in conflict, or repeating dynamics that leave you feeling frustrated or hurt. You may be wanting relief, but also deeper clarity — to better understand yourself, feel more emotionally steady, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater confidence. Most of all, you may be looking for a space where you can feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood without judgment
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns you don’t fully understand. Perhaps anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, or relationship difficulties are weighing on you. You might notice yourself becoming reactive, shutting down in conflict, or repeating dynamics that leave you feeling frustrated or hurt. You may be wanting relief, but also deeper clarity — to better understand yourself, feel more emotionally steady, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater confidence. Most of all, you may be looking for a space where you can feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood without judgment
(07) 2100 4524 View (07) 2100 4524
Complete Wellness Counselling (Michelle)
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Facing addiction, dealing with mental health barriers to employment, or navigating the criminal justice system can feel incredibly isolating. I bring a specialised, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic practice. I specialise in working with clients who are navigating complex, multi-layered challenges. My areas of practice include - substance use & addiction: evidence-based support for recovery, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation. Justice system involvement: therapeutic support for individuals currently involved with, or transitioning back from, the criminal justice system. Employment, disability barriers & mental health.
Facing addiction, dealing with mental health barriers to employment, or navigating the criminal justice system can feel incredibly isolating. I bring a specialised, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic practice. I specialise in working with clients who are navigating complex, multi-layered challenges. My areas of practice include - substance use & addiction: evidence-based support for recovery, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation. Justice system involvement: therapeutic support for individuals currently involved with, or transitioning back from, the criminal justice system. Employment, disability barriers & mental health.
(07) 2801 5699 View (07) 2801 5699
Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Online Only
self-care and self-esteem.
My background is in psychology/coaching (wellness and life/career), business, health, mediation, nursing, neurolinguistics' and nutraceutical science. I work with people across a range of issues and concerns using a wholistic approach. Highly skilled in CBT, ACT, DBT, NLP, psychodynamic, humanistic, biological, social, emotional and developmental theories.
self-care and self-esteem.
My background is in psychology/coaching (wellness and life/career), business, health, mediation, nursing, neurolinguistics' and nutraceutical science. I work with people across a range of issues and concerns using a wholistic approach. Highly skilled in CBT, ACT, DBT, NLP, psychodynamic, humanistic, biological, social, emotional and developmental theories.
(07) 3132 0790 View (07) 3132 0790
Lucia Do
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
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 primarily from an attachment perspective and am undertaking advanced training in a short-term dynamic psychotherapy called Affect-State Therapy (AST). AST helps people identify, understand, and address deep-seated beliefs and learned behaviour patterns that stem from early attachment experiences and the fundamental need to feel accepted and worthy.
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 primarily from an attachment perspective and am undertaking advanced training in a short-term dynamic psychotherapy called Affect-State Therapy (AST). AST helps people identify, understand, and address deep-seated beliefs and learned behaviour patterns that stem from early attachment experiences and the fundamental need to feel accepted and worthy.
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Mathew Heilig
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
On Leave 30/09 - 19/10. 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. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
On Leave 30/09 - 19/10. 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. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
(07) 3186 5678 View (07) 3186 5678
Naomi Griffin
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be experiencing an anxiety disorder or OCD, depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, or a loss of confidence and self-esteem.
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.
You may be experiencing an anxiety disorder or OCD, depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, or a loss of confidence and self-esteem.
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
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
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.
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.
(07) 2100 4146 View (07) 2100 4146
Wellbeing in Mind Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Wellbeing in Mind has clinics conveniently located in both Kenmore and Woolloongabba. Our psychologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of developmental disorders and neurological conditions, and provide personalised, evidence-based psychological care in a warm and supportive environment.
Wellbeing in Mind has clinics conveniently located in both Kenmore and Woolloongabba. Our psychologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of developmental disorders and neurological conditions, and provide personalised, evidence-based psychological care in a warm and supportive environment.
(07) 3186 6038 View (07) 3186 6038
Peaceful Mind Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
(07) 3088 9155 View (07) 3088 9155
Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.