Anxiety Counselling in Kenmore, QLD

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 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.

Are you adjusting to the diagnosis of a chronic health condition, and it seems like you're now different to your peers? Are you feeling anxious about changes in your life to do with aspects of your career, the progress of your studies, or perhaps ongoing tension in professional or personal relationships? Do you doubt your worth, and find you keep comparing yourself with others and come up short?

Life is not straightforward, it throws us winding roads, speed bumps, and unexpected turns. Counselling is a brave step towards a better life. 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 have been successful in helping hundreds of clients to understand and overcome the issues that they are facing. I specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and Workcover. I also work with new parents and professionals going through big life changes and learning how to adapt to these changes.

Do you feel angry and don't know why? Have you lost your self-confidence? Does going to a busy public place give you feelings of anxiety, where the stress just grips you? Have you recently been struggling in your relationship with your partner and feel like you are not being heard? Are you struggling to get out of bed in the morning after enduring a night of negative thoughts that will not go away? If you are currently going through any of the above, then it may help you to know that around 3.2 million Australians between the ages of 16 & 85 have experienced anxiety, depression or another psychological issue in the last 12 months.

Dr Philippa McTaggart is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked for more than 20 years with children and families. She enjoys working with a wide range of presenting problems, and is skilled at developing a treatment plan that is tailored to the needs of your family. Childhood issues such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD, Autism, anger, social skills challenges, learning difficulties, eating problems, sleep difficulties, and recurrent pain are all within Philippa's expertise. She very much enjoys working with older children and teenagers. Parenting support is a key component of her approach.

Hi! I'm Nadine and I am a Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist. My clients often grapple with issues like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem or a lack of direction. I provide a safe space for healing, growth and validation. I facilitate self-resilience, self- awareness and assist my clients in forming genuine connections. I provide the tools for clients to reach their ultimate goals through psycho-education, positive guidance and effective solutions.

If you are looking for help to work through life challenges - I can help. Whether it is concerns about your mood, your relationships, study/work or your identity, we can talk about this in a safe and supported way.

Are you seeking support with: anxiety; depression; sleep issues, relationship challenges; recovery from trauma (childhood abuse/neglect, sexual violence, intimate partner violence); sexuality/intimacy issues; or pregnancy, birth, or postnatal challenges? Are you wanting to be more compassionate towards yourself and reclaim an authentic life that’s aligned to your values? I work with women/folks who are seeking an integrative, holistic (body/mind/spirit) approach to therapy and who are curious about exploring trauma-informed, mindfulness, somatic (body-based) and creative methods of healing.

My commitment is to provide a non-judgmental, engaged, and open-minded space where we proactively work together to change unhealthy behaviours and habits by utilising a range of proven therapeutic modalities. Your unique experiences and preferences lead the way, allowing us to tailor a plan together that aligns with what works best for you. If you're ready to begin this supportive process of change, I warmly invite you to reach out and begin our shared exploration towards a more fulfilled and balanced life.

Sometimes challenging life experiences undermine our usual coping abilities. Although we can’t avoid pain, we can learn new ways to handle it so that even in the presence of the difficult stuff, we're able to shape a life that is rich, meaningful and well worth living.

Are you looking for support to navigate life's big impactful events? Someone to be your cheerleader, a kind listening ear & to help you with resources to process the hard times and make the most out of life. I am most passionate about working with people who feel like they are stuck or worry about how big life events will define them. We can work together to help you find purpose and meaning with a true sense of knowing who you are. My clients often feel overwhelmed and confused as they go through life's transitions and challenges. I am here to offer compassion, connection & hope.

You might be someone who feels trapped in a cycle of recurring patterns, struggling with unresolved traumas and complex mental health problems. Perhaps you're navigating relationship challenges, facing life transitions, or wrestling with self-doubt. You could be feeling overwhelmed by the weight of past decisions or anxious about the uncertainty of the future. Each day might seem like a battle, where you're constantly trying to find balance and peace amidst the chaos. You desire clarity, understanding, and a sense of purpose in your life.

My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.

I am a UK-trained and registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am AHPRA-registered and have dual registration and licences to practice in Australia and the UK. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as the National Health Service, Education, and the Voluntary sector and in various roles, as a psychologist, consultant, trainer and manager of a university counselling service. I have been providing psychological support to adults for the past 10 years and managed my own private practice for 6 years.

Hi, I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and have gained a broad base of knowledge over 13 years of therapy.The vast majority of my experience has been in the private practice field, treating both individuals & couples. Clients generally find me to be a warm and caring psychologist, with a strong desire to understand and help them to move forwards in their life.

Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.

I mainly work with clients who suffer from anxiety and/or depression. These two illnesses rob a person of so much of life - it is wonderful to start shifting some of the symptoms and bring back a sense of joy. Together, my clients and I work on what a happier life would look like, and what is needed to get there. We usually do this by looking at strengths and values, and by exploring underlying beliefs that may hold you back. It is an in-depth look at what makes you who you are.

A private, safe & confidential space to talk with qualified & experienced practitioners who listen to you with Compassion, Understanding, Patience. ” Therapy should be interesting & enjoyable, you should look forward to attending every single time. Seeing a Trauma Informed Therapist regularly is an investment in yourself. It is true self-care. Guarantees success in your life. Improves your relationships & learn boundaries.