Personality Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Noosa Heads, QLD

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Christine Davies
Counsellor
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space. Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space. Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
(03) 4320 5110 View (03) 4320 5110
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Jana Maddock Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Online Only
Hi there, I'm Jana, a registered Psychotherapist/Counsellor with a B.Couns. and M.A.C.A. level 4 certification. 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.
Hi there, I'm Jana, a registered Psychotherapist/Counsellor with a B.Couns. and M.A.C.A. level 4 certification. 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.
(07) 5241 1842 View (07) 5241 1842
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Victoria Matthews
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
I work with men, women, couples, families, teens and children, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and personality disorders.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and therefore I am experienced, trained and qualified in working with a range of modalities. I will care deeply about your outcome and I will absolutely be in your corner supporting you – but I will also challenge you to engage with your best self if that's what you need.
I work with men, women, couples, families, teens and children, and support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and personality disorders.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and therefore I am experienced, trained and qualified in working with a range of modalities. I will care deeply about your outcome and I will absolutely be in your corner supporting you – but I will also challenge you to engage with your best self if that's what you need.
(07) 3184 4337 View (07) 3184 4337
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Darren Rose
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
(03) 9068 5778 View (03) 9068 5778
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Dianne Gramp
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Dianne's qualifications include B.A. (Psychology). Dipp.App.Psych. APHRA and has 20 years experience in private practice. Dianne has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with both anxiety and depression mood disorders. Dianne also work extensively with clients (both physical and/or mental trauma) within the work injury and motor vehicle injury insurance schemes, specialising in assessment, treatment, medico-legal reporting and expert witness court appearances.
Dianne's qualifications include B.A. (Psychology). Dipp.App.Psych. APHRA and has 20 years experience in private practice. Dianne has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with both anxiety and depression mood disorders. Dianne also work extensively with clients (both physical and/or mental trauma) within the work injury and motor vehicle injury insurance schemes, specialising in assessment, treatment, medico-legal reporting and expert witness court appearances.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Cecilie O'Toole
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in treating a variety of disorders. The clients I often work with might find themselves being stuck in life for different reasons. It might be trauma, burnout, anxiety or other circumstances that get in the way of living a fulfilling life and they are ready to make some changes. They are curious and interested in learning more about themselves and are motivated and ready to take some practical steps to make changes in their lives.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in treating a variety of disorders. The clients I often work with might find themselves being stuck in life for different reasons. It might be trauma, burnout, anxiety or other circumstances that get in the way of living a fulfilling life and they are ready to make some changes. They are curious and interested in learning more about themselves and are motivated and ready to take some practical steps to make changes in their lives.
(07) 5230 8103 View (07) 5230 8103
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Holly Eva Ratajec
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), cognitive and memory concerns, ADHD and Autism. My approach is personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on improving day-to-day functioning and helping clients develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), cognitive and memory concerns, ADHD and Autism. My approach is personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on improving day-to-day functioning and helping clients develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
0493 907 572 View 0493 907 572
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Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
(02) 4504 0282 View (02) 4504 0282
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Richard Elms Therapy Training Consulting
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
(07) 5241 2997 View (07) 5241 2997
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Minds@Work Counselling - M.A.C.A.
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Caring, mature & responsible multi-level Counsellor providing guidance & working with individuals who have diverse needs in the community regarding life transitions - individual or family orientated, grief & loss, relationships issues, loneliness, stress & anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, abuse - emotional, physical or substance & self-esteem issues. Assisting individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their inner strengths.
Caring, mature & responsible multi-level Counsellor providing guidance & working with individuals who have diverse needs in the community regarding life transitions - individual or family orientated, grief & loss, relationships issues, loneliness, stress & anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, abuse - emotional, physical or substance & self-esteem issues. Assisting individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their inner strengths.
(07) 5300 2851 View (07) 5300 2851
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Rebeccah Evans Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
(07) 5451 4012 View (07) 5451 4012
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Todd Zemek
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
High-performing individuals and couples often look fine on the surface but aren’t. The work begins with a focused assessment and clear recommendations. Then if appropriate, we work with customised full-day couples intensives. Designed for those ready for deep change.
High-performing individuals and couples often look fine on the surface but aren’t. The work begins with a focused assessment and clear recommendations. Then if appropriate, we work with customised full-day couples intensives. Designed for those ready for deep change.
(07) 5211 0449 View (07) 5211 0449

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Paul Gibbons
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
My main focus is helping my clients - through relationship with me - feel more connected to themselves and their lives, loved ones, friends and work. Together we explore present difficulties and discover patterns that may have been there for a long time. This gives access to personal growth and healing. Many of my clients have had psychiatric diagnosis; ASD L2, (C) PTSD, BPD, ADHD. I offer Medicare rebates (10 sessions) and Bulk-Bill (No Gap Fee) as I am committed to making quality therapy accessible to the whole local community. I do offer a telehealth option for sessions but prefer face-to-face when possible.
My main focus is helping my clients - through relationship with me - feel more connected to themselves and their lives, loved ones, friends and work. Together we explore present difficulties and discover patterns that may have been there for a long time. This gives access to personal growth and healing. Many of my clients have had psychiatric diagnosis; ASD L2, (C) PTSD, BPD, ADHD. I offer Medicare rebates (10 sessions) and Bulk-Bill (No Gap Fee) as I am committed to making quality therapy accessible to the whole local community. I do offer a telehealth option for sessions but prefer face-to-face when possible.
(07) 5241 6878 View (07) 5241 6878
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Caraiosa De Burca
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Caloundra, QLD 4551
Hi! I'm a Registered Psychologist and the practice owner behind Clear Wave Psychology. ‘Clear Wave’ reflects a gentle, steady process of finding clarity and moving forward in a more grounded way.
Hi! I'm a Registered Psychologist and the practice owner behind Clear Wave Psychology. ‘Clear Wave’ reflects a gentle, steady process of finding clarity and moving forward in a more grounded way.
(07) 5241 1837 View (07) 5241 1837
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Nicola is an accomplished counsellor and EMDR therapist with over 15 years’ experience in mental health. With an extensive background in providing accessible psychological therapy and psychiatric triage and assessment services, Nicola brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of mental health concerns. She is committed to providing client-centered care and works with individuals and couples. Nicola accepts GP (Medicare rebate available), private and NDIS referrals. She is also an approved counsellor with Victims Services (NSW), QPS SelfRefer, EAP (Telus Health) and Veterans Services (Bupa).
Nicola is an accomplished counsellor and EMDR therapist with over 15 years’ experience in mental health. With an extensive background in providing accessible psychological therapy and psychiatric triage and assessment services, Nicola brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of mental health concerns. She is committed to providing client-centered care and works with individuals and couples. Nicola accepts GP (Medicare rebate available), private and NDIS referrals. She is also an approved counsellor with Victims Services (NSW), QPS SelfRefer, EAP (Telus Health) and Veterans Services (Bupa).
(07) 5230 5230 View (07) 5230 5230
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Christine Andrade
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
Online Only
I am an experienced Australian Counselling Association Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and Supervisor with 35 years experience of working with people with emotional and mental health issues. My clients have found me to be both an empathic listener and an effective therapist. As a Psychotherapist I specialise in working with people who have been impacted by their life journey and would like to learn to live more effectively. The relationship with self is the most important relationship and I can assist my clients to repair this relationship and live a happier life.
I am an experienced Australian Counselling Association Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and Supervisor with 35 years experience of working with people with emotional and mental health issues. My clients have found me to be both an empathic listener and an effective therapist. As a Psychotherapist I specialise in working with people who have been impacted by their life journey and would like to learn to live more effectively. The relationship with self is the most important relationship and I can assist my clients to repair this relationship and live a happier life.
(07) 5241 4828 View (07) 5241 4828
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Elke Ponczek
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
These include: anxiety, panic attacks, worry and perfectionism, social anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, assertive communication, childhood trauma, personality disorders, past sexual assault, and low self-esteem.
Currently accepting new clients. Elke is offering telehealth psychological services (via videoconferencing and telephone). With more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with people from all walks of life. Working collaboratively, she takes a client-centred approach to help individuals identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals. Elke has an accepting and non-judgemental manner. Her friendly and warm approach facilitates openness as people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space. Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
These include: anxiety, panic attacks, worry and perfectionism, social anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, assertive communication, childhood trauma, personality disorders, past sexual assault, and low self-esteem.
Currently accepting new clients. Elke is offering telehealth psychological services (via videoconferencing and telephone). With more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with people from all walks of life. Working collaboratively, she takes a client-centred approach to help individuals identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals. Elke has an accepting and non-judgemental manner. Her friendly and warm approach facilitates openness as people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space. Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
(03) 7003 2763 View (03) 7003 2763
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Laura Scherman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Everyone from time-to-time needs support from a trusted person who knows how to help them move forward. I have a very down-to-earth approach to therapy and love to have a laugh with my clients and create a space which is as comfortable and safe as possible. I work together with my clients to find evidence-based ways that fit them and which will work for their life and particular challenge. I assist people with a wide range of challenges including, but not limited to, various anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, stress, grief, emotion regulation challenges, self-criticism and life-long behaviour patterns they wish to change.
Everyone from time-to-time needs support from a trusted person who knows how to help them move forward. I have a very down-to-earth approach to therapy and love to have a laugh with my clients and create a space which is as comfortable and safe as possible. I work together with my clients to find evidence-based ways that fit them and which will work for their life and particular challenge. I assist people with a wide range of challenges including, but not limited to, various anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, stress, grief, emotion regulation challenges, self-criticism and life-long behaviour patterns they wish to change.
(07) 5230 8064 View (07) 5230 8064
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Anita Balogh
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Peregian Springs, QLD 4573
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain. Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves. I help people who carry similar patterns.
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain. Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves. I help people who carry similar patterns.
(07) 4243 4339 View (07) 4243 4339
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Love and Light Healing Sunshine Coast
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
We offer mental health counseling and therapy with immediate availability. We are based in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, QLD. We have a team of experienced, soulful, and knowledgeable therapists, psychologists, and counsellors who are here to provide you with the support and guidance that you need to transform your life. We speak English, Vietnamese, and Farsi. We accept Mental Health Care Plan, Work Cover, EAP, NDIS, and Private Clients.
We offer mental health counseling and therapy with immediate availability. We are based in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, QLD. We have a team of experienced, soulful, and knowledgeable therapists, psychologists, and counsellors who are here to provide you with the support and guidance that you need to transform your life. We speak English, Vietnamese, and Farsi. We accept Mental Health Care Plan, Work Cover, EAP, NDIS, and Private Clients.
(07) 5240 9983 View (07) 5240 9983

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Personality Disorders Therapists
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.

How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.

Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.