Counselling in Laidley, QLD
Engage Psychology has clinicians with experience from a range of areas. Our clinicians can help with everything from therapy, to assessment, to positive behaviour support. We are dedicated to offering the highest level of client care.
Engage Psychology has clinicians with experience from a range of areas. Our clinicians can help with everything from therapy, to assessment, to positive behaviour support. We are dedicated to offering the highest level of client care.

My team and I are dedicated to helping clients improve their relationships, outlook on life and overall wellbeing and offer a setting that is accepting, caring, safe and private. My deep commitment is supporting clients in developing the confidence, resilience and insight necessary to transition through life’s challenges with genuinely positive outcomes. The experience of my own private counselling practice, delivery of mental health programs in rural and remote areas of Australia, and conducting psychotherapy services for a significant regional Employee Assistance Program enables me to reach out to people from all walks of life.
My team and I are dedicated to helping clients improve their relationships, outlook on life and overall wellbeing and offer a setting that is accepting, caring, safe and private. My deep commitment is supporting clients in developing the confidence, resilience and insight necessary to transition through life’s challenges with genuinely positive outcomes. The experience of my own private counselling practice, delivery of mental health programs in rural and remote areas of Australia, and conducting psychotherapy services for a significant regional Employee Assistance Program enables me to reach out to people from all walks of life.

Life often has unexpected twists & turns; we can feel like we're stumbling on the path, uncertain of which way to go. But with support, difficult roads can lead to beautiful destinations. With over 5 years of counselling experience & incorporating insights from lived experience of specialty topics, I'm here to support you whenever your path goes a little crooked too.
Life often has unexpected twists & turns; we can feel like we're stumbling on the path, uncertain of which way to go. But with support, difficult roads can lead to beautiful destinations. With over 5 years of counselling experience & incorporating insights from lived experience of specialty topics, I'm here to support you whenever your path goes a little crooked too.

As a registered counsellor and neurotherapist in Plainland servicing Gatton, Laidley and the wider Lockyer Valley, I provide tailored counselling services to support individuals in overcoming mental health issues. With over 10 years of experience, I specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. At MelinaJBW we take a client-centred approach, which means that we will work with you to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our counselling approach to meet them. From age five to ninety-five we can help individuals, couples and families to heal and look forward to the future together.
As a registered counsellor and neurotherapist in Plainland servicing Gatton, Laidley and the wider Lockyer Valley, I provide tailored counselling services to support individuals in overcoming mental health issues. With over 10 years of experience, I specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. At MelinaJBW we take a client-centred approach, which means that we will work with you to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our counselling approach to meet them. From age five to ninety-five we can help individuals, couples and families to heal and look forward to the future together.

Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children). Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children. Family counselling. Neuro-affirming Therapist. Perinatal Mental Health for parents with newborns to 2 years old - COPE Registered. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. ACT for young people DNA-v and positive psychology.
Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children). Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children. Family counselling. Neuro-affirming Therapist. Perinatal Mental Health for parents with newborns to 2 years old - COPE Registered. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. ACT for young people DNA-v and positive psychology.
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Kristen is an empathetic and dedicated general psychologist who utilises an evidence-based approach to help clients gain meaning from their experiences, understand and overcome challenges that interfere with their wellbeing, and learn skills to improve their quality of life. She is passionate about building a collaborative relationship with her clients to develop personalised treatment goals, provides education and relevant skills to each individual and integrates a number of therapeutic styles to ensure each person's needs are met.
Kristen is an empathetic and dedicated general psychologist who utilises an evidence-based approach to help clients gain meaning from their experiences, understand and overcome challenges that interfere with their wellbeing, and learn skills to improve their quality of life. She is passionate about building a collaborative relationship with her clients to develop personalised treatment goals, provides education and relevant skills to each individual and integrates a number of therapeutic styles to ensure each person's needs are met.

Andrew Bell
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Ipswich, QLD 4305
Andrew is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He uses a person-centred, strengths-based approach that is non-judgemental in nature and seeks to empower people to achieve their best. Andrew has worked with clients across the lifespan and from a variety of cultures. He has experience working with a variety of mental health conditions and has a special interest in mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), relationships difficulties and trauma.
Andrew is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He uses a person-centred, strengths-based approach that is non-judgemental in nature and seeks to empower people to achieve their best. Andrew has worked with clients across the lifespan and from a variety of cultures. He has experience working with a variety of mental health conditions and has a special interest in mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), relationships difficulties and trauma.

We were each made to be someone with something unique and wonderful to bring to the world. However, things can happen that cause us to become disappointed, hurt and confused. We can carry wounds from the past. We can develop patterns of relating to ourselves and others that keep us stuck and unhappy. We have a yearning for a better life but we aren’t sure how to achieve it. I have a passion for helping individuals become the person they were meant to be.
We were each made to be someone with something unique and wonderful to bring to the world. However, things can happen that cause us to become disappointed, hurt and confused. We can carry wounds from the past. We can develop patterns of relating to ourselves and others that keep us stuck and unhappy. We have a yearning for a better life but we aren’t sure how to achieve it. I have a passion for helping individuals become the person they were meant to be.

Life is often challenging. We can face difficulties with work, with our relationships, with our own internal struggles, but we don't need to face them alone. We need each other. I work alongside clients with a variety of issues: grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles etc, and I offer a tailored approach to support you in your journey to better cope with what life throws at you.
Life is often challenging. We can face difficulties with work, with our relationships, with our own internal struggles, but we don't need to face them alone. We need each other. I work alongside clients with a variety of issues: grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles etc, and I offer a tailored approach to support you in your journey to better cope with what life throws at you.

Dr Gary Wohlman (PhD & Coach) has created a unique form of Body Psychotherapy over 50 years, specialising w/ people in transition ready to let go of relationships no longer working & releasing patterns of holding back from moving in one's most fulfilling life direction.Online, he expertly guides clients on a multi-sensory journey to re-set self talk. In person,he stretches muscles &speaking in matching affirmations in RHYME at the same time- like the whimsical,witty&wise Dr Seuss- swiftly transforming people's relationships w/ their bodies, partners, communication, creativity & contribution to humanity. NOT a registered psychologist
Dr Gary Wohlman (PhD & Coach) has created a unique form of Body Psychotherapy over 50 years, specialising w/ people in transition ready to let go of relationships no longer working & releasing patterns of holding back from moving in one's most fulfilling life direction.Online, he expertly guides clients on a multi-sensory journey to re-set self talk. In person,he stretches muscles &speaking in matching affirmations in RHYME at the same time- like the whimsical,witty&wise Dr Seuss- swiftly transforming people's relationships w/ their bodies, partners, communication, creativity & contribution to humanity. NOT a registered psychologist

Amber Rose Counselling Trauma, Identity Anxiety
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and welcome. You're here because you want change, growth and to re-connect with 'you'. You have spent far too long prioritising everyone (and everything) but yourself. You are seeking to break that harmful cycle of self-neglect and self-abandonment. You have Hope and you are ready for change. You want to work with those people-pleasing, fawning, over-thinking and anxious parts and create new patterns in your life and relationships that lead you to greater fulfillment and sense of self. You are in the right place. Let's start this important work together. You don't have to do this alone (I know you're used to that!).
Hello and welcome. You're here because you want change, growth and to re-connect with 'you'. You have spent far too long prioritising everyone (and everything) but yourself. You are seeking to break that harmful cycle of self-neglect and self-abandonment. You have Hope and you are ready for change. You want to work with those people-pleasing, fawning, over-thinking and anxious parts and create new patterns in your life and relationships that lead you to greater fulfillment and sense of self. You are in the right place. Let's start this important work together. You don't have to do this alone (I know you're used to that!).

Hi, thanks for taking the time to look at my profile and see if we might connect. I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability. Some of the issues that people bring to their sessions with me include - gender, sex and sexuality, religious trauma, parenting, relationships, family, mental health, and coping with daily life. Many of my clients are seeking a new perspective on challenges they've been managing for some time. Other times a difficult event, loss or personal crisis has occurred. My teen and young adult clients often need support with exploring identity, healthy relationships, self care and independence.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to look at my profile and see if we might connect. I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability. Some of the issues that people bring to their sessions with me include - gender, sex and sexuality, religious trauma, parenting, relationships, family, mental health, and coping with daily life. Many of my clients are seeking a new perspective on challenges they've been managing for some time. Other times a difficult event, loss or personal crisis has occurred. My teen and young adult clients often need support with exploring identity, healthy relationships, self care and independence.

I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support tailored to people with a diverse range of needs, including Disability along with neurodivergent conditions such as ASD, ADHD, and Dementia, as well as those experiencing Loss and Grief, Depression & Anxiety along with female Counselling. Having extensive experience in the mental health field including disability, along with inclusion and experience with the LGBTQIA+ culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, Cultural (CALD) participants and their families, reflects a deep commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support tailored to people with a diverse range of needs, including Disability along with neurodivergent conditions such as ASD, ADHD, and Dementia, as well as those experiencing Loss and Grief, Depression & Anxiety along with female Counselling. Having extensive experience in the mental health field including disability, along with inclusion and experience with the LGBTQIA+ culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, Cultural (CALD) participants and their families, reflects a deep commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
East Ipswich, QLD 4305
PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health is an Ipswich based multidisciplinary mental health and well-being clinic. The PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health clinicians highly consider the association between mental health (well-being) and mental illness and work collaboratively with their clients to reduces symptoms of mental illness and increase their clients’ emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our clinicians use evidence-based treatment approaches and are committed to tracking progress during therapy and utilise a range of outcome measures to monitor changes in our clients’ symptomatology over time.
PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health is an Ipswich based multidisciplinary mental health and well-being clinic. The PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health clinicians highly consider the association between mental health (well-being) and mental illness and work collaboratively with their clients to reduces symptoms of mental illness and increase their clients’ emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our clinicians use evidence-based treatment approaches and are committed to tracking progress during therapy and utilise a range of outcome measures to monitor changes in our clients’ symptomatology over time.

I believe that a huge part of my job is to be able to sit with a client in the hardest of times, and allow them the space and support to get up by themselves. I take a very client centred approach to care and believe that the client is the expertise in their own lives. I use a basis of ACT, Narrative Therapy, EFT and SFT to drive my practice from evidence based models and enjoy working with clients from a multitude of different backgrounds. I believe in the power of creating a safe space for people to share and be vulnerable, the ability to do this is one of our great human gifts.
I believe that a huge part of my job is to be able to sit with a client in the hardest of times, and allow them the space and support to get up by themselves. I take a very client centred approach to care and believe that the client is the expertise in their own lives. I use a basis of ACT, Narrative Therapy, EFT and SFT to drive my practice from evidence based models and enjoy working with clients from a multitude of different backgrounds. I believe in the power of creating a safe space for people to share and be vulnerable, the ability to do this is one of our great human gifts.

Honni Hayton Counselling and EMDR Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boonah, QLD 4310
Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, depression or troubled by past experiences? Are your relationships not what you'd like them to be? If so, please know, there is hope. Imagine finding relief from the burdens that weigh you down! As a dedicated counsellor, my goal is to help you overcome life's challenges and rediscover inner strength. Where appropriate I will use EMDR therapy, to reprocess old memories that may be negatively affecting your present. EMDR is a safe and effective therapy, that can help you have inner peace, emotional wellbeing and a renewed hope for the future.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, depression or troubled by past experiences? Are your relationships not what you'd like them to be? If so, please know, there is hope. Imagine finding relief from the burdens that weigh you down! As a dedicated counsellor, my goal is to help you overcome life's challenges and rediscover inner strength. Where appropriate I will use EMDR therapy, to reprocess old memories that may be negatively affecting your present. EMDR is a safe and effective therapy, that can help you have inner peace, emotional wellbeing and a renewed hope for the future.

Andrew is a board-registered psychologist and couples therapist who works with individuals and couples seeking support at different life stages. He has experience working with a wide-range of mental health concerns and is passionate about supporting people to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. Andrew’s approach creates a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can feel empowered to explore and remain curious to possibilities. It is within this non-judgemental space that a person can begin to reflect, heal and move towards growth and change.
Andrew is a board-registered psychologist and couples therapist who works with individuals and couples seeking support at different life stages. He has experience working with a wide-range of mental health concerns and is passionate about supporting people to improve their mental well-being and quality of life. Andrew’s approach creates a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can feel empowered to explore and remain curious to possibilities. It is within this non-judgemental space that a person can begin to reflect, heal and move towards growth and change.

Sharna has eperience working with adults and teenagers of all genders, and have knowledge and experience within certain populations including veterans, NDIS participants, the queer community, and both perpetrators and victims of crime. She currently works with a range of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Sharna has eperience working with adults and teenagers of all genders, and have knowledge and experience within certain populations including veterans, NDIS participants, the queer community, and both perpetrators and victims of crime. She currently works with a range of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.

When things change inside you, things change around you.
Are You Ready to Take the First Step?
Life can be challenging and overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry these burdens alone. At Your New Beginnings Counselling, we provide strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered counselling. We listen with empathy and non-judgment, to help you heal, grow and thrive.
Services Offered:
Specialization in Domestic & Family Violence
Individual counselling
Trauma recovery
Stress & Anxiety Management
Grief & Loss support.
When things change inside you, things change around you.
Are You Ready to Take the First Step?
Life can be challenging and overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry these burdens alone. At Your New Beginnings Counselling, we provide strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered counselling. We listen with empathy and non-judgment, to help you heal, grow and thrive.
Services Offered:
Specialization in Domestic & Family Violence
Individual counselling
Trauma recovery
Stress & Anxiety Management
Grief & Loss support.
Welcome to the Chat Room, I am here to help. Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or need someone to debrief with? The chat room provides, accessible, non-judgemental, professional support to help you with any counselling needs you may have. Whether you have experienced trauma in your background or just need a solution-focused approach to counselling, grief counselling, marriage counselling, family, and individual counselling are all available to you.
Welcome to the Chat Room, I am here to help. Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or need someone to debrief with? The chat room provides, accessible, non-judgemental, professional support to help you with any counselling needs you may have. Whether you have experienced trauma in your background or just need a solution-focused approach to counselling, grief counselling, marriage counselling, family, and individual counselling are all available to you.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Laidley, QLD
< 10
Counsellors in Laidley, QLD who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
80% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Bereavement |
80% | Trauma and PTSD |
80% | Family Conflict |
80% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Bupa |
100% | ACA Health |
100% | Teachers Health |
How Counsellors in Laidley, QLD see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
20% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Laidley?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, suburb, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.