Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in North Lakes, QLD
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or tired of holding everything together. They may come to counselling for anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, or life transitions. I also welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and people seeking kink-aware, BDSM-aware, polyamory or ethically non-monogamy affirming counselling. I help clients understand patterns, build regulation skills, and move toward more connected, authentic lives.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or tired of holding everything together. They may come to counselling for anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, or life transitions. I also welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and people seeking kink-aware, BDSM-aware, polyamory or ethically non-monogamy affirming counselling. I help clients understand patterns, build regulation skills, and move toward more connected, authentic lives.
I pride myself in being able to cater to the individual needs of my clients to help them to make the changes they are looking for. The values of trust, respect and recognition of difference are very important in my practice and every endeavour will be made to help clients feel safe in a confidential and supportive environment.
I pride myself in being able to cater to the individual needs of my clients to help them to make the changes they are looking for. The values of trust, respect and recognition of difference are very important in my practice and every endeavour will be made to help clients feel safe in a confidential and supportive environment.
When stress, anxiety, or past trauma begin to take over, it can feel exhausting and confusing — like your mind won’t slow down, your body won’t relax, and you’ve somehow lost touch with yourself. Many people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, even when they’re doing their best to cope. I offer a gentle, grounded approach to counselling that helps you feel safe in your body again, calms your nervous system, & helps you reconnect with yourself. My work integrates a mindfulness & somatic (body awareness) based approach that recognises stress & trauma are held in the body, heart, & mind.
When stress, anxiety, or past trauma begin to take over, it can feel exhausting and confusing — like your mind won’t slow down, your body won’t relax, and you’ve somehow lost touch with yourself. Many people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, even when they’re doing their best to cope. I offer a gentle, grounded approach to counselling that helps you feel safe in your body again, calms your nervous system, & helps you reconnect with yourself. My work integrates a mindfulness & somatic (body awareness) based approach that recognises stress & trauma are held in the body, heart, & mind.
Sharon has worked with children, teens, families and individuals for over 30 years, and is the founder and director of Out of the Ashes Counselling Australia, a private counselling practice. She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy. Some therapies Sharon uses include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Core Value Therapy.
Sharon has worked with children, teens, families and individuals for over 30 years, and is the founder and director of Out of the Ashes Counselling Australia, a private counselling practice. She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy. Some therapies Sharon uses include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Core Value Therapy.
I am passionate about inspiring you to achieve optimal levels of mental health and wellbeing and to support your personal growth and adaptability to life’s challenges. I practice from a holistic and whole-person approach that looks at physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual/authentic parts. I comprehensively look at presenting symptoms and assist getting to the root cause of your struggles. I use a compassionate, strengths-based, non-judgemental approach. I offer a calming environment for you to feel comfortable. I offer therapy and assessments for children, adults, and parents. I work by telehealth/online and home visits.
I am passionate about inspiring you to achieve optimal levels of mental health and wellbeing and to support your personal growth and adaptability to life’s challenges. I practice from a holistic and whole-person approach that looks at physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual/authentic parts. I comprehensively look at presenting symptoms and assist getting to the root cause of your struggles. I use a compassionate, strengths-based, non-judgemental approach. I offer a calming environment for you to feel comfortable. I offer therapy and assessments for children, adults, and parents. I work by telehealth/online and home visits.
Leonie Schilling Leonie is a very experienced Counsellor, Teacher, Trainer, Assessor, Mediator and Early childhood Educator who is also a Justice of the Peace. Specialising in Relationship Counselling, Personal Counselling and Grief and Loss. In addition to running her private practice, Leonie currently teaches the Diploma of Counselling, Life Coaching and various psychology short courses at three Learning organisations. Leonie has a strong media presence including radio and magazines. Leonie is also the published author of “Relationship Intensive Care” and writes a weekly column “Conversations with Leonie”
Leonie Schilling Leonie is a very experienced Counsellor, Teacher, Trainer, Assessor, Mediator and Early childhood Educator who is also a Justice of the Peace. Specialising in Relationship Counselling, Personal Counselling and Grief and Loss. In addition to running her private practice, Leonie currently teaches the Diploma of Counselling, Life Coaching and various psychology short courses at three Learning organisations. Leonie has a strong media presence including radio and magazines. Leonie is also the published author of “Relationship Intensive Care” and writes a weekly column “Conversations with Leonie”
Whitney works with clients of all ages as they go through various life stages and transitions, to develop secure attachment, healthy connections, and meaningful lives. She helps clients learn emotional and behavioural regulation, build up self-esteem and a sense of identity, and improve social and communication skills.
Whitney is particularly interested in helping clients managing complex or overlapping concerns, such as neurodiversity, complex trauma, mood and personality disorders.
Whitney works with clients of all ages as they go through various life stages and transitions, to develop secure attachment, healthy connections, and meaningful lives. She helps clients learn emotional and behavioural regulation, build up self-esteem and a sense of identity, and improve social and communication skills.
Whitney is particularly interested in helping clients managing complex or overlapping concerns, such as neurodiversity, complex trauma, mood and personality disorders.
Recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. You may be recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic pain and feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what’s next. Life may feel disrupted, and you might be struggling to regain confidence, balance, or purpose. You want understanding, guidance, and practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Together, we can focus on your goals, help you feel heard, and support you in rebuilding resilience, hope, and control in your life and work.
Recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. You may be recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic pain and feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what’s next. Life may feel disrupted, and you might be struggling to regain confidence, balance, or purpose. You want understanding, guidance, and practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Together, we can focus on your goals, help you feel heard, and support you in rebuilding resilience, hope, and control in your life and work.
Does your child come home from school and unleash a meltdown worthy of an Oscar? Homework battles? Friendship dramas? Or maybe it’s you—lying awake at 2am, overthinking everything, and surviving on caffeine. You’ve tried pep talks, deep breaths, and maybe even bribery… but nothing sticks. What you really want is less chaos, more calm, and to feel like yourself (and your family) again. We get it—we’re parents and humans too, and we know life doesn’t always go to plan.
Does your child come home from school and unleash a meltdown worthy of an Oscar? Homework battles? Friendship dramas? Or maybe it’s you—lying awake at 2am, overthinking everything, and surviving on caffeine. You’ve tried pep talks, deep breaths, and maybe even bribery… but nothing sticks. What you really want is less chaos, more calm, and to feel like yourself (and your family) again. We get it—we’re parents and humans too, and we know life doesn’t always go to plan.
Hey I’m Sheena Schuy. I am a Holistic Therapist (BPsych, MCoun, MSW). We are a womens mental health online practice - we specialise in helping high-achieving women create balance in their life so that can be the best leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, mothers, and friends - without the burnout. We help women go from exhausted, tired, and strung out to calm, clear and content with our psychology and life coaching services. The main issues we work with are anxiety, burnout, relationships, ADHD and depression but can also help with career development, mindset, personal development, leadership, business strategy and entrepreneurship.
Hey I’m Sheena Schuy. I am a Holistic Therapist (BPsych, MCoun, MSW). We are a womens mental health online practice - we specialise in helping high-achieving women create balance in their life so that can be the best leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, mothers, and friends - without the burnout. We help women go from exhausted, tired, and strung out to calm, clear and content with our psychology and life coaching services. The main issues we work with are anxiety, burnout, relationships, ADHD and depression but can also help with career development, mindset, personal development, leadership, business strategy and entrepreneurship.
I support adults and adolescents through life’s challenges. My passion lies in working collaboratively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. I believe healing and growth happen when you feel safe to show up as your authentic self.
That’s why I provide inclusive, affirming and non-pathologising counselling tailored to your unique lived experience.
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I support adults and adolescents through life’s challenges. My passion lies in working collaboratively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. I believe healing and growth happen when you feel safe to show up as your authentic self.
That’s why I provide inclusive, affirming and non-pathologising counselling tailored to your unique lived experience.
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
My name is Elisha Balfour, and I am a registered Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience assisting individuals in addressing a diverse range of mental health issues. I offer personalised psychological counselling for adults, and adolescents, focusing on tailored strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes together.
My name is Elisha Balfour, and I am a registered Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience assisting individuals in addressing a diverse range of mental health issues. I offer personalised psychological counselling for adults, and adolescents, focusing on tailored strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes together.
You want authenticity but the fear of judgement and rejection is real.
You want a more meaningful & loving relationship but feel stuck in the conflict.
You want freedom from the limitations of the past, to truly heal from trauma.
There’s more to life than coping and Kylie is the therapeutic coach who can guide you to become the version of YOU who’s empowered, fulfilled and connected.
Kylie’s unique blend of therapeutic coaching, breathwork & meditation facilitation and retreats has resulted in hundreds of people finding a depth of self-expression they had not previously experienced.
You want authenticity but the fear of judgement and rejection is real.
You want a more meaningful & loving relationship but feel stuck in the conflict.
You want freedom from the limitations of the past, to truly heal from trauma.
There’s more to life than coping and Kylie is the therapeutic coach who can guide you to become the version of YOU who’s empowered, fulfilled and connected.
Kylie’s unique blend of therapeutic coaching, breathwork & meditation facilitation and retreats has resulted in hundreds of people finding a depth of self-expression they had not previously experienced.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, neurodivergence(ADHD/Autism), gender dysphoria or ongoing sexual functioning concerns(vaginismus, painful-sex, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulties) that are affecting your wellbeing, relationships, or sense of self. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your body, or unsure why things haven’t improved despite trying to cope. You’re looking for understanding, practical support, and a space that feels safe, respectful, and tailored to you.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, neurodivergence(ADHD/Autism), gender dysphoria or ongoing sexual functioning concerns(vaginismus, painful-sex, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulties) that are affecting your wellbeing, relationships, or sense of self. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your body, or unsure why things haven’t improved despite trying to cope. You’re looking for understanding, practical support, and a space that feels safe, respectful, and tailored to you.
My name is Sasha Brittain, and I'm a master's degree qualified ACA Registered Counsellor. I provide integrative, depth-oriented trauma counselling for adults. I provide a compassionate space for clients to understand, process, and heal past emotional wounds that are impacting the present. I work collaboratively with clients to address what is 'seen', such as symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as the 'unseen' and unresolved trauma, grief, and shame. I support adults who have experienced childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect or family of origin wounds.
My name is Sasha Brittain, and I'm a master's degree qualified ACA Registered Counsellor. I provide integrative, depth-oriented trauma counselling for adults. I provide a compassionate space for clients to understand, process, and heal past emotional wounds that are impacting the present. I work collaboratively with clients to address what is 'seen', such as symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as the 'unseen' and unresolved trauma, grief, and shame. I support adults who have experienced childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect or family of origin wounds.
Counselling done differently! It's important to me to take the 'clinical' aspect out of counselling, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgement space to support my clients. You'll be welcomed into an understanding space that not only accepts but celebrates who you are, while building your unique strengths and resilience. My goal is to assist my clients to work through their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity as they move forward to their preferred future. I believe my job is to facilitate your own innate ability to grow and evolve.
Counselling done differently! It's important to me to take the 'clinical' aspect out of counselling, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgement space to support my clients. You'll be welcomed into an understanding space that not only accepts but celebrates who you are, while building your unique strengths and resilience. My goal is to assist my clients to work through their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity as they move forward to their preferred future. I believe my job is to facilitate your own innate ability to grow and evolve.
People often seek therapy when anxiety, relationship stress, health challenges, or major life changes begin to feel difficult to navigate alone. My work focuses on helping clients make sense of their inner world, understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and build practical tools for meaningful and lasting change.
People often seek therapy when anxiety, relationship stress, health challenges, or major life changes begin to feel difficult to navigate alone. My work focuses on helping clients make sense of their inner world, understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and build practical tools for meaningful and lasting change.
We all know that feeling when something precious slips and breaks. Life can take unexpected turns, leaving us feeling a bit shattered, overwhelmed, or stuck. If you are navigating a difficult season, please know that you do not have to pick up the pieces alone.
I am Adrina, the heart behind Fruit of Life Counselling. Whether you are dealing with a major life transition, managing daily anxiety, or walking through the heavy landscape of grief, you will find a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment here. I deeply believe that everyone possesses an inner capacity to flourish and build a fulfilling life.
We all know that feeling when something precious slips and breaks. Life can take unexpected turns, leaving us feeling a bit shattered, overwhelmed, or stuck. If you are navigating a difficult season, please know that you do not have to pick up the pieces alone.
I am Adrina, the heart behind Fruit of Life Counselling. Whether you are dealing with a major life transition, managing daily anxiety, or walking through the heavy landscape of grief, you will find a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment here. I deeply believe that everyone possesses an inner capacity to flourish and build a fulfilling life.
Individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy that supports clarity and calm, builds constructive patterns and empowers with healthy thoughts. Couple for couples, highly successful Gottman Therapy. Packages available. Call to us to discuss. Psychological strategies incl. EMDR, EFT, traditional and modern approaches for sound mental health and sustainable relationships for all genders and cultures. Offering professional supervision, reports, speaking and consultation. Embrace hope and change with real skills, optimism and understanding. LGBTIQA allies. Choose combination natural therapies and counselling for holistic health.
Individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy that supports clarity and calm, builds constructive patterns and empowers with healthy thoughts. Couple for couples, highly successful Gottman Therapy. Packages available. Call to us to discuss. Psychological strategies incl. EMDR, EFT, traditional and modern approaches for sound mental health and sustainable relationships for all genders and cultures. Offering professional supervision, reports, speaking and consultation. Embrace hope and change with real skills, optimism and understanding. LGBTIQA allies. Choose combination natural therapies and counselling for holistic health.
Lauren is a Psychologist who works with toddlers, children, teens and adults. She is experienced working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, self esteem/ confidence, trauma, friendships & socialising, and offers parenting support among other presenting concerns. Lauren thoroughly enjoys facilitating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their goals and work toward meaningful change.
Lauren is a Psychologist who works with toddlers, children, teens and adults. She is experienced working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, self esteem/ confidence, trauma, friendships & socialising, and offers parenting support among other presenting concerns. Lauren thoroughly enjoys facilitating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their goals and work toward meaningful change.
Nearby Women's Issues Therapists Searches for North Lakes
- Clontarf
- Deception Bay
- Kallangur
- Mango Hill
- Murrumba Downs
- Narangba
- Petrie
- Redcliffe
- Rothwell
- Sandgate
- Scarborough
- Strathpine
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.