Intervention Psychologists and Therapists in Paddington, QLD

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Rachel D'Alessio
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Paddington, QLD 4064
I am deeply committed to supporting people with eating disorders because I believe that everyone deserves to feel free in their body and at peace in their mind. Eating disorders often take hold quietly yet powerfully, leaving people feeling alone and disconnected from themselves. My work focuses on helping adolescents and adults return to a life grounded in self-worth and no longer defined by food, numbers, or appearance. Recovery is possible, and it begins with feeling truly understood, supported, and safe.
I am deeply committed to supporting people with eating disorders because I believe that everyone deserves to feel free in their body and at peace in their mind. Eating disorders often take hold quietly yet powerfully, leaving people feeling alone and disconnected from themselves. My work focuses on helping adolescents and adults return to a life grounded in self-worth and no longer defined by food, numbers, or appearance. Recovery is possible, and it begins with feeling truly understood, supported, and safe.
(07) 2100 4930 View (07) 2100 4930
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Integrated Wellness Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
(07) 5230 8737 View (07) 5230 8737
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Marta Tonelli
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Serves Area
Hi there! My name is Marta. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore and better understand yourself, your emotions, thoughts, and relationships, without judgment. I am Fluent in both English and Italian, I welcome adults and adolescents including from diverse cultural backgrounds and individuals who may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, or significant life transitions and challenges. My patients often feel overwhelmed or unsure about their next steps but are motivated to explore these feelings in a safe and supportive space.
Hi there! My name is Marta. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore and better understand yourself, your emotions, thoughts, and relationships, without judgment. I am Fluent in both English and Italian, I welcome adults and adolescents including from diverse cultural backgrounds and individuals who may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulties, or significant life transitions and challenges. My patients often feel overwhelmed or unsure about their next steps but are motivated to explore these feelings in a safe and supportive space.
(07) 2100 4879 View (07) 2100 4879
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Geoff Cox
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have over 30 years’ experience supporting adults and adolescents across diverse life and work contexts, including elite sport, emergency services, defence, government, private industry, and education. I provide calm, practical support for those experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, work stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, or major life changes. I offer evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs, helping you build resilience, manage stress, and create meaningful change. Sessions provide a safe, collaborative space where you can be honest, set the pace, and focus on what matters most.
I have over 30 years’ experience supporting adults and adolescents across diverse life and work contexts, including elite sport, emergency services, defence, government, private industry, and education. I provide calm, practical support for those experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, work stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, or major life changes. I offer evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs, helping you build resilience, manage stress, and create meaningful change. Sessions provide a safe, collaborative space where you can be honest, set the pace, and focus on what matters most.
(07) 2100 4370 View (07) 2100 4370

More Therapists Nearby

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Georgia Ray
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Above my knowledge and many years of experience within private practice and luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres; I believe the relationship with the client is the greatest determinant for treatment success. The connection & trust we establish and build together is a privilege and I look forward to holding space for you.
Above my knowledge and many years of experience within private practice and luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres; I believe the relationship with the client is the greatest determinant for treatment success. The connection & trust we establish and build together is a privilege and I look forward to holding space for you.
0413 285 859 View 0413 285 859
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Natalee Cooper
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
(07) 4243 4377 View (07) 4243 4377
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Chris Franck
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate in helping people of all genders and standing in life, with a focus on men in need of direction in life, recover from traumatic events and adjustment to life challenges and changes, struggling with high prevalence disorders and AOD / changes related to addictions. Being a Veteran myself, I strongly align practices for people in active or former services.
I am passionate in helping people of all genders and standing in life, with a focus on men in need of direction in life, recover from traumatic events and adjustment to life challenges and changes, struggling with high prevalence disorders and AOD / changes related to addictions. Being a Veteran myself, I strongly align practices for people in active or former services.
(07) 5451 4034 View (07) 5451 4034
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Inside Out Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Capalaba, QLD 4157
A psychology practice that provides a creative, professional, empathic, inclusive and diverse range of interventions to assist children, adolecents, families and adults to enhance their lives and reach their full potential.
A psychology practice that provides a creative, professional, empathic, inclusive and diverse range of interventions to assist children, adolecents, families and adults to enhance their lives and reach their full potential.
(07) 3477 9352 View (07) 3477 9352
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Mike Carroll, MC Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges. This lived experience has given me a unique perspective that I bring into my counselling practice. Alongside my professional training, it allows me to connect with clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate. I understand that recovery and personal growth are not always straightforward, and that everyone’s journey is different. My role is not to judge or tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges. This lived experience has given me a unique perspective that I bring into my counselling practice. Alongside my professional training, it allows me to connect with clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate. I understand that recovery and personal growth are not always straightforward, and that everyone’s journey is different. My role is not to judge or tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
(03) 6419 9437 View (03) 6419 9437
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Access Health Online BULK BiLLING (Telehealth)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Free Bulk Billed Psychology sessions for all Australians via Telehealth or Video. Many clinicians to chose from, all with their own areas of specialities. No wait times! Get your MHCP referral from us too with our Bulk Billed Telehealth GP.
Free Bulk Billed Psychology sessions for all Australians via Telehealth or Video. Many clinicians to chose from, all with their own areas of specialities. No wait times! Get your MHCP referral from us too with our Bulk Billed Telehealth GP.
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Yuying Zhao
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Chinese-speaking psychotherapist/ couples therapist; most private insurances are accepted. I work with teenagers, adults, couples, and families to overcome issues related to psychological concerns, emotional disorders, personal development, relationship conflicts, and parenting skills. 微信:auxinli 澳洲注册心理咨询师、婚姻伴侣咨询师, 以及催眠治疗师。服务青少年及成人的焦虑、抑郁、厌学、强迫,创伤和情感关系等问题,接受线上和线下咨询。
I am a Chinese-speaking psychotherapist/ couples therapist; most private insurances are accepted. I work with teenagers, adults, couples, and families to overcome issues related to psychological concerns, emotional disorders, personal development, relationship conflicts, and parenting skills. 微信:auxinli 澳洲注册心理咨询师、婚姻伴侣咨询师, 以及催眠治疗师。服务青少年及成人的焦虑、抑郁、厌学、强迫,创伤和情感关系等问题,接受线上和线下咨询。
(03) 8771 4121 View (03) 8771 4121
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Bernadette Eze
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an Australian Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult transitions. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, focusing on how early relationships and past experiences shape current emotions, relationships, and coping patterns. I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we explore the deeper roots of distress, moving beyond symptom management to create meaningful and lasting change. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the emotional com
I am an Australian Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult transitions. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, focusing on how early relationships and past experiences shape current emotions, relationships, and coping patterns. I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we explore the deeper roots of distress, moving beyond symptom management to create meaningful and lasting change. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the emotional com
(08) 7184 5166 View (08) 7184 5166
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Life brings challenges in many forms. Whether it is navigating family and relationship difficulties, coping with stress or trauma, supporting a teenager through a tough stage, or adapting to a new culture and environment, at times, these experiences can feel overwhelming. Counselling offers a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly, be heard without judgment, and explore new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships.I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to provide personalised support tailored to each client’s needs.
Life brings challenges in many forms. Whether it is navigating family and relationship difficulties, coping with stress or trauma, supporting a teenager through a tough stage, or adapting to a new culture and environment, at times, these experiences can feel overwhelming. Counselling offers a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly, be heard without judgment, and explore new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships.I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to provide personalised support tailored to each client’s needs.
(03) 4051 1625 View (03) 4051 1625
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Georgina McKavanagh
Counsellor, ACA-L1
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
If you’ve spent most of your life holding it together for everyone else, it can be hard to know what you actually need. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Together we explore where these patterns began and how to start changing them.
If you’ve spent most of your life holding it together for everyone else, it can be hard to know what you actually need. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Together we explore where these patterns began and how to start changing them.
0406 093 429 View 0406 093 429
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The Serotonin Suite
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
The Serotonin Suite provides personable and professional telehealth psychology services for individuals of all ages across Australia. Flexible, private, and accessible psychology sessions ensure your mental wellbeing is supported wherever you are!
The Serotonin Suite provides personable and professional telehealth psychology services for individuals of all ages across Australia. Flexible, private, and accessible psychology sessions ensure your mental wellbeing is supported wherever you are!
(07) 2801 5357 View (07) 2801 5357
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Peaceful Mind Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Kenmore, QLD 4069
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
(07) 3088 9155 View (07) 3088 9155
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Our Space Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
As the lead psychologist at The Salvation Army Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Facility, and the Principle Psychologist at Our Space Psychology, I specialise in delivering comprehensive cognitive, functional, and behavioural assessments for educational institutions and supporting NDIS funding application processes. In my leadership role at the rehabilitation facility, I oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions for those confronting substance use. In my role at Our Space Psychology, I also provide individualised therapeutic interventions, incorporating the support of two certified therapy dogs, Ably and Honey.
As the lead psychologist at The Salvation Army Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Facility, and the Principle Psychologist at Our Space Psychology, I specialise in delivering comprehensive cognitive, functional, and behavioural assessments for educational institutions and supporting NDIS funding application processes. In my leadership role at the rehabilitation facility, I oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions for those confronting substance use. In my role at Our Space Psychology, I also provide individualised therapeutic interventions, incorporating the support of two certified therapy dogs, Ably and Honey.
(07) 3477 9071 View (07) 3477 9071
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The Bendigo Rainbow Hub
Psychiatrist, FRANZCP
Serves Area
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
(03) 5449 7610 View (03) 5449 7610
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Thrive within Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals who are ready — whether confidently or cautiously — to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or difficulties with identity and relationships. I often support people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community seeking a safe and supportive space. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we work at your pace using evidence-based strategies to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported
I work with individuals who are ready — whether confidently or cautiously — to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or difficulties with identity and relationships. I often support people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community seeking a safe and supportive space. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we work at your pace using evidence-based strategies to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported
(08) 7110 0028 View (08) 7110 0028
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Leah Walker
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
(02) 5016 3145 View (02) 5016 3145
Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.