Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Kangaroo Point, QLD

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Jade Watts
Counsellor, MPsych, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Additionally, I have extensive experience in working with those who have suffered significant trauma such as sexual assault, domestic violence and addiction.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and offer a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, working holistically and relationally with my clients and their life experiences. I provide a relaxed space of acceptance and non-judgment, and strive to offer trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and inclusive therapy, with a strong awareness of the systems of power and oppression that shape and impact our lives. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and see my primary role as working to truly understand your individual experience. I am guided by each individual’s goals and needs, and use an integrated experiential approach to therapy.
Additionally, I have extensive experience in working with those who have suffered significant trauma such as sexual assault, domestic violence and addiction.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and offer a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, working holistically and relationally with my clients and their life experiences. I provide a relaxed space of acceptance and non-judgment, and strive to offer trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and inclusive therapy, with a strong awareness of the systems of power and oppression that shape and impact our lives. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and see my primary role as working to truly understand your individual experience. I am guided by each individual’s goals and needs, and use an integrated experiential approach to therapy.
(07) 2100 4576 View (07) 2100 4576
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Penny Williams
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Hello... I am a Gestalt Therapist with an interest in nature based therapy. I believe in empowering clients through developing awareness of your personal truth through a creative and deeply relational interaction. I use techniques intended to enhance your holistic understanding of self through exploring physical and emotional sensations that arise through engaging in the therapeutic encounter. I work with young people and adults. I particularly value supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent or experience life in a unique manner. My hope is to support you to feel empowered to be a deeply authentic version of yourself
Hello... I am a Gestalt Therapist with an interest in nature based therapy. I believe in empowering clients through developing awareness of your personal truth through a creative and deeply relational interaction. I use techniques intended to enhance your holistic understanding of self through exploring physical and emotional sensations that arise through engaging in the therapeutic encounter. I work with young people and adults. I particularly value supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent or experience life in a unique manner. My hope is to support you to feel empowered to be a deeply authentic version of yourself
(07) 2100 4364 View (07) 2100 4364
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Bridie Stewart
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi there, thanks for exploring my profile. Since the beginning of my career, I have provided evidence-based therapy and psychological assessments for clients presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism and procrastination. I have a particular interest in supporting clients who experience anxiety, worry, and rumination, helping them develop practical tools to keep anxiety from holding them back from what matters most.
Hi there, thanks for exploring my profile. Since the beginning of my career, I have provided evidence-based therapy and psychological assessments for clients presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism and procrastination. I have a particular interest in supporting clients who experience anxiety, worry, and rumination, helping them develop practical tools to keep anxiety from holding them back from what matters most.
(07) 2100 4554 View (07) 2100 4554
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Christophe Cosson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My passion is to help clients transform their lives and transcend by breaking old habits and limiting belief structures to truly live a life of happiness and freedom. I’m determined to help those break free from their patterns, barriers, to develop self-acceptance, and embody living a life to their fullest potential. I'm not content with merely addressing the symptoms you present; my focus is on tackling the very root causes that created those challenges in the first place.
My passion is to help clients transform their lives and transcend by breaking old habits and limiting belief structures to truly live a life of happiness and freedom. I’m determined to help those break free from their patterns, barriers, to develop self-acceptance, and embody living a life to their fullest potential. I'm not content with merely addressing the symptoms you present; my focus is on tackling the very root causes that created those challenges in the first place.
(07) 3062 6822 View (07) 3062 6822
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Brisbane City Psychologists
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
(07) 3184 2390 View (07) 3184 2390
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Gabrielle Volovsky
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Online Only
I’m a PACFA-registered counsellor, and founder of Becoming On Point. I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy, and support adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship strain, self-worth, AOD challenges, trauma-related patterns, grief, stress and life transitions. Some clients come because they feel stuck or overwhelmed; others appear high-functioning but feel stretched underneath. My approach is warm, practical and collaborative, helping clients better understand their patterns, regulate emotions and move toward sustainable change.
I’m a PACFA-registered counsellor, and founder of Becoming On Point. I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy, and support adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship strain, self-worth, AOD challenges, trauma-related patterns, grief, stress and life transitions. Some clients come because they feel stuck or overwhelmed; others appear high-functioning but feel stretched underneath. My approach is warm, practical and collaborative, helping clients better understand their patterns, regulate emotions and move toward sustainable change.
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Renee Louise Brown
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Renee - a clinical psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner offering individual therapy to adults with complex/post-traumatic stress disorders, attachment difficulties, and phobias. I use an integrative approach to developing tailored treatment plans, also drawing upon ACT, CBT, and Schema Therapy interventions. Appointments are available via Telehealth or in Spring Hill, Brisbane.
Hi! I'm Renee - a clinical psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner offering individual therapy to adults with complex/post-traumatic stress disorders, attachment difficulties, and phobias. I use an integrative approach to developing tailored treatment plans, also drawing upon ACT, CBT, and Schema Therapy interventions. Appointments are available via Telehealth or in Spring Hill, Brisbane.
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My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a PACFA-certified professional counsellor who works mostly with international clients, with over ten years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are conducted online. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a PACFA-certified professional counsellor who works mostly with international clients, with over ten years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are conducted online. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
(02) 9100 0570 View (02) 9100 0570
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Francesca Palazzolo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few.
If you are struggling with any addictive behaviours, (or have concerns about a partner/family member) please reach out for non-judgemental support. Or if you are concerned about anxiety, depression, experiencing loss or are impacted by trauma, I can help. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and a PACFA Clinical Supervisor.
I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few.
If you are struggling with any addictive behaviours, (or have concerns about a partner/family member) please reach out for non-judgemental support. Or if you are concerned about anxiety, depression, experiencing loss or are impacted by trauma, I can help. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and a PACFA Clinical Supervisor.
(03) 6411 0202 View (03) 6411 0202
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Cynthia Dunn
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Springwood, QLD 4127
You may be experiencing: Anxiety and chronic stress PTSD Complex trauma Dissociation or Substance use Burnout AuDHD-related challenges.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone. At Artemis Psychology Services, we provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, veterans, health professionals and neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change.
You may be experiencing: Anxiety and chronic stress PTSD Complex trauma Dissociation or Substance use Burnout AuDHD-related challenges.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone. At Artemis Psychology Services, we provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, veterans, health professionals and neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change.
(07) 2100 4051 View (07) 2100 4051
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Your Choice Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction.
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) including RoDBT and the Brunet Method of Reconsolidation Therapy. I’m also family sensitive in my practice and will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships with the important people in your life.
I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction.
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) including RoDBT and the Brunet Method of Reconsolidation Therapy. I’m also family sensitive in my practice and will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships with the important people in your life.
(07) 3185 2368 View (07) 3185 2368
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Embrace the Journey
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ormeau Hills, QLD 4208
My area's of interest including parenting and parental capacity building, chronic and complex mental health, addictions and relapse prevention planning and recovery coaching underpinned by a harm reduction, safer use philosophy.
I began my career as a lived experience worker within Qld Health over 15years ago and so I understand first hand the challenges that can come from navigating the mental health systems and accessing appropriate supports, particularly when unwell. My own lived experience of chronic ill mental health has heavily influenced my career and the way I engage with those I support. I whole heartedly believe that while we can have very similar experiences, the way those experiences impact and shape us are completely different and so too is the journey to mental wellbeing.
My area's of interest including parenting and parental capacity building, chronic and complex mental health, addictions and relapse prevention planning and recovery coaching underpinned by a harm reduction, safer use philosophy.
I began my career as a lived experience worker within Qld Health over 15years ago and so I understand first hand the challenges that can come from navigating the mental health systems and accessing appropriate supports, particularly when unwell. My own lived experience of chronic ill mental health has heavily influenced my career and the way I engage with those I support. I whole heartedly believe that while we can have very similar experiences, the way those experiences impact and shape us are completely different and so too is the journey to mental wellbeing.
(07) 2801 6005 View (07) 2801 6005
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Mat Tibbenham
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people understand emotional patterns, undiscovered needs, and past experiences that shape struggles like anxiety, perfectionism, loneliness, or coping habits (pornography, substance use, social media).
Coping rather than living? And old patterns no longer work the way they used to? You may feel overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. These experiences are more common than most people realise, and they often reflect a deeper internal shift or life reassessment. With over a decade of experience in mental health in Australia and the UK, I’ve seen how common these turning points are and how much relief comes from having a grounded, genuine space to talk about them.
I help people understand emotional patterns, undiscovered needs, and past experiences that shape struggles like anxiety, perfectionism, loneliness, or coping habits (pornography, substance use, social media).
Coping rather than living? And old patterns no longer work the way they used to? You may feel overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. These experiences are more common than most people realise, and they often reflect a deeper internal shift or life reassessment. With over a decade of experience in mental health in Australia and the UK, I’ve seen how common these turning points are and how much relief comes from having a grounded, genuine space to talk about them.
(02) 5135 5340 View (02) 5135 5340
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YourSpace Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are Queensland based registered telehealth psychologists with a wealth of experience and training in psychological/psychometric assessments, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intervention, Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
We work with people experiencing multiple and complex needs. We have worked in a variety of settings in Australia and the United Kingdom including custodial centres, not for profit mental health care services, the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Corrective Services and with voluntary early intervention programs through a number of courts.
We are Queensland based registered telehealth psychologists with a wealth of experience and training in psychological/psychometric assessments, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intervention, Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
We work with people experiencing multiple and complex needs. We have worked in a variety of settings in Australia and the United Kingdom including custodial centres, not for profit mental health care services, the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Corrective Services and with voluntary early intervention programs through a number of courts.
(07) 3113 9923 View (07) 3113 9923
Photo of Natalie Thelwell - Castlewell Counselling and Psychotherapy, Counsellor, PACFA
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, domestic and family violence, neurodivergence (ADHD and autism), disordered eating, addiction, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming support for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent individuals, helping clients build self-understanding, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, domestic and family violence, neurodivergence (ADHD and autism), disordered eating, addiction, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming support for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent individuals, helping clients build self-understanding, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
(07) 3477 9571 View (07) 3477 9571
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Mike Carroll, MC Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges.
MC Counselling provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to talk openly about your concerns. Together we work to reduce feelings of shame and stigma while building understanding and self-compassion. I specialise in helping people make sense of their experiences and process what they are going through.
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges.
MC Counselling provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to talk openly about your concerns. Together we work to reduce feelings of shame and stigma while building understanding and self-compassion. I specialise in helping people make sense of their experiences and process what they are going through.
(03) 6419 9437 View (03) 6419 9437
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Healing Centred Counselling
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Healing Centred Counselling provides support for people 18+ who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence; addiction, and other traumas.
Healing Centred Counselling provides support for people 18+ who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence; addiction, and other traumas.
(02) 5133 6271 View (02) 5133 6271
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Brad Middleton
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a trained Sex Addiction Therapist, I understand the processes of addiction and the cycle of shame and isolation.
While it's natural to engage in pleasurable activities & behaviours, when that engagement becomes compulsive, overwhelming, and out-of-control, the negative consequences can become destructive & unmanageable, especially when addicted to Sex & Porn. We sometimes adopt these behaviours as a means of gaining momentary relief from any pain, anxiety, or trauma that exists in our lives, but regularly feel intense shame and despair after acting out sexually. Then, shame & isolation serve to maintain the addictive cycle, as the problem becomes more complex & often impacts our intimate partner. Don't despair: Help and recovery is available!
As a trained Sex Addiction Therapist, I understand the processes of addiction and the cycle of shame and isolation.
While it's natural to engage in pleasurable activities & behaviours, when that engagement becomes compulsive, overwhelming, and out-of-control, the negative consequences can become destructive & unmanageable, especially when addicted to Sex & Porn. We sometimes adopt these behaviours as a means of gaining momentary relief from any pain, anxiety, or trauma that exists in our lives, but regularly feel intense shame and despair after acting out sexually. Then, shame & isolation serve to maintain the addictive cycle, as the problem becomes more complex & often impacts our intimate partner. Don't despair: Help and recovery is available!
(08) 6118 7606 View (08) 6118 7606
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Wendy Corliss
Psychotherapist, MSc, ANZAP Graduate
Serves Area
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
(02) 9158 6638 View (02) 9158 6638
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Kent Cheney
Counsellor
Online Only
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
0494 587 298 View 0494 587 298
Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.