Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Lutwyche, QLD
We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts.
We offer strategies and therapies for anxiety, depression, addiction, ASD and ADHD in teens and adults and relationships counselling.
We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts.
We offer strategies and therapies for anxiety, depression, addiction, ASD and ADHD in teens and adults and relationships counselling.
Balancing a demanding career, managing a health condition, or navigating the complexities of modern life can leave you feeling stretched thin. At Socra Hub, Gordon’s mission is to create a space where you feel supported and free to be yourself. Together, we’ll explore what brought you to therapy and turn challenges into opportunities, helping you feel grounded and in control. Humans are built to grow, adapt, and evolve—and you’re no exception. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or lost, we’ll identify patterns, build on your strengths, and create a path forward that feels right for you.
Balancing a demanding career, managing a health condition, or navigating the complexities of modern life can leave you feeling stretched thin. At Socra Hub, Gordon’s mission is to create a space where you feel supported and free to be yourself. Together, we’ll explore what brought you to therapy and turn challenges into opportunities, helping you feel grounded and in control. Humans are built to grow, adapt, and evolve—and you’re no exception. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or lost, we’ll identify patterns, build on your strengths, and create a path forward that feels right for you.
I believe in collaborative and person-focused counselling, and I work to tailor my approach to fit your strength in order to bring understanding, meaning, and fulfilment to both the therapeutic process and your ongoing life. My key strength as a counsellor is my authenticity, as this drives the connection and trust that underpins a successful session. I support people to access their
I believe in collaborative and person-focused counselling, and I work to tailor my approach to fit your strength in order to bring understanding, meaning, and fulfilment to both the therapeutic process and your ongoing life. My key strength as a counsellor is my authenticity, as this drives the connection and trust that underpins a successful session. I support people to access their
Brisbane Centre for Psychology is a team of experienced Clinical and Registered Psychologists providing evidence-based psychological support for children, adolescents and adults across Brisbane.
Our practice offers a calm, welcoming environment where individuals, couples and families can explore challenges, build resilience and work toward meaningful change. Our psychologists work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and tailor therapy to individual needs and goals.
Brisbane Centre for Psychology is a team of experienced Clinical and Registered Psychologists providing evidence-based psychological support for children, adolescents and adults across Brisbane.
Our practice offers a calm, welcoming environment where individuals, couples and families can explore challenges, build resilience and work toward meaningful change. Our psychologists work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and tailor therapy to individual needs and goals.
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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.
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.
I am also experienced in the field of addiction and have a deep understanding of the connection between trauma and substance abuse and the need to address both in a parallel process.
I work within a trauma informed practice model and use a three phase approach based on stabilization, processing and integration. In working with issues of addiction, I work with an integrative treatment of PTSD and substance abuse. I focus on what is important to you and follow your lead in deciding which direction to take in your recovery journey.
I am also experienced in the field of addiction and have a deep understanding of the connection between trauma and substance abuse and the need to address both in a parallel process.
I work within a trauma informed practice model and use a three phase approach based on stabilization, processing and integration. In working with issues of addiction, I work with an integrative treatment of PTSD and substance abuse. I focus on what is important to you and follow your lead in deciding which direction to take in your recovery journey.
For over twenty-five years, Andrew has worked closely with people in private practice and in residential treatment centres helping them recover from addiction related concerns and complex mental health presentations.
Reset Therapies' principle therapist (Andrew Dib) is dedicated to being with you on your journey of healing, self-discovery and integration. We are committed to assisting your development of greater awareness and helping you access your resource needs and strategies, those internal and beyond. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals, empowering you to heal, thrive and develop greater capacity. By creating a safe and supportive space, we seek to empower those on their therapeutic journey to explore themselves and their world more fully and to live more satisfying and meaningful lives.
For over twenty-five years, Andrew has worked closely with people in private practice and in residential treatment centres helping them recover from addiction related concerns and complex mental health presentations.
Reset Therapies' principle therapist (Andrew Dib) is dedicated to being with you on your journey of healing, self-discovery and integration. We are committed to assisting your development of greater awareness and helping you access your resource needs and strategies, those internal and beyond. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals, empowering you to heal, thrive and develop greater capacity. By creating a safe and supportive space, we seek to empower those on their therapeutic journey to explore themselves and their world more fully and to live more satisfying and meaningful lives.
These behavioural or “process” addictions bring short‑term relief but often create more secrecy, disconnection, and repeated relationship struggles.
With over a decade supporting people in addiction recovery, I'm passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives. I specialise in behavioural/process addictions, compulsive sexual behaviour, love and relationship addiction, codependency, shame, and intimacy difficulties.
These behavioural or “process” addictions bring short‑term relief but often create more secrecy, disconnection, and repeated relationship struggles.
With over a decade supporting people in addiction recovery, I'm passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives. I specialise in behavioural/process addictions, compulsive sexual behaviour, love and relationship addiction, codependency, shame, and intimacy difficulties.
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use?
In therapy we focus on practical strategies and psychological tools to reduce distress, manage anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviours, and regain control over your life. In a safe, supportive Telehealth environment, I tailor sessions to your needs, helping you navigate life transitions and move from short-term coping to lasting, values-driven change.
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use?
In therapy we focus on practical strategies and psychological tools to reduce distress, manage anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviours, and regain control over your life. In a safe, supportive Telehealth environment, I tailor sessions to your needs, helping you navigate life transitions and move from short-term coping to lasting, values-driven change.
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.
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.
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.
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, domestic and family violence, 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.
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, domestic and family violence, 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.
Kali Lohman
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
2 Endorsed
West End, QLD 4101
I have undertaken extensive training (including EMDR) in treating clients with trauma histories and and have significant expertise in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
Many of us come to a time in our lives when we know we want things to be different. We may be tired of suffering and struggling, but need support to move forwards. I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present trauma and other difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy. I'm a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience, an accredited EMDR practitioner, and I have a strong interest in cultivating and teaching mindfulness. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
I have undertaken extensive training (including EMDR) in treating clients with trauma histories and and have significant expertise in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
Many of us come to a time in our lives when we know we want things to be different. We may be tired of suffering and struggling, but need support to move forwards. I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present trauma and other difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy. I'm a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience, an accredited EMDR practitioner, and I have a strong interest in cultivating and teaching mindfulness. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
I provide a warm, attuned space where you can bring whatever you’re going through, whether it’s; anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions, relationship issues, sexuality, identity or that you're simply feeling stuck in life.
My approach is person-centred, psychodynamic and process-oriented. My work is about helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself—your patterns, emotions, and the unconscious dynamics shaping your life. It's about creating real change and helping you on your evolutionary path.
I provide a warm, attuned space where you can bring whatever you’re going through, whether it’s; anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions, relationship issues, sexuality, identity or that you're simply feeling stuck in life.
My approach is person-centred, psychodynamic and process-oriented. My work is about helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself—your patterns, emotions, and the unconscious dynamics shaping your life. It's about creating real change and helping you on your evolutionary path.
My practice focuses on supporting young adults, adults, and couples, offering support for various issues including Trauma Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self Harm and Relationship issues.
My primary therapeutic approach is the Internal Family System Therapy (IFS), which aims to restore trust in self-leadership, achieve harmony and balance, and bring self-energy to the system. I also integrate Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Mindfulness Based Therapies (MBT) to provide a holistic approach to healing.
My practice focuses on supporting young adults, adults, and couples, offering support for various issues including Trauma Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self Harm and Relationship issues.
My primary therapeutic approach is the Internal Family System Therapy (IFS), which aims to restore trust in self-leadership, achieve harmony and balance, and bring self-energy to the system. I also integrate Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Mindfulness Based Therapies (MBT) to provide a holistic approach to healing.
Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
My name is Aracely Duran and I work with clients that seek support for complex issues like trauma, anxiety, or family dynamics. They value a therapist who listens without judgment and offers practical strategies for coping and growth. Their goals include healing, improving relationships, and finding inner peace. They want to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Ultimately, they seek a path to emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections.
My name is Aracely Duran and I work with clients that seek support for complex issues like trauma, anxiety, or family dynamics. They value a therapist who listens without judgment and offers practical strategies for coping and growth. Their goals include healing, improving relationships, and finding inner peace. They want to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Ultimately, they seek a path to emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist and consultant specialising in mental health and addiction support.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist and consultant specialising in mental health and addiction support.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
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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.