Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Peregian Springs, QLD
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.
Hi, my name is Tyrone. I am a clinical psychologist and nutritionist with a passion for helping clients with range of difficulties such as sleeping problems, anxiety, depression, disordered eating patterns, weight management, stress, trauma, and poor self-esteem. Together, we will understand YOU on a deeper level. We will identify and address the automatic defences that cause you problems (e.g., anxiety, emotional numbness, depression, self-criticism, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and self-destructing behaviour). You will have a safe space to get in touch with your emotions and express yourself as you truly are.
Hi, my name is Tyrone. I am a clinical psychologist and nutritionist with a passion for helping clients with range of difficulties such as sleeping problems, anxiety, depression, disordered eating patterns, weight management, stress, trauma, and poor self-esteem. Together, we will understand YOU on a deeper level. We will identify and address the automatic defences that cause you problems (e.g., anxiety, emotional numbness, depression, self-criticism, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and self-destructing behaviour). You will have a safe space to get in touch with your emotions and express yourself as you truly are.
I work with clients across the lifespan and am passionate about offering support to a wide age range. I have experience supporting people from childhood through to older adulthood, and currently offer therapy to individuals aged 14 years and older, of all genders and backgrounds. People often seek my support during periods of transition or when life feels overwhelming. I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, family and relationship challenges, social difficulties, and overall wellbeing. If you are feeling stuck, seeking clarity around life goals, or simply needing space to pause and reflect, this space is for you.
I work with clients across the lifespan and am passionate about offering support to a wide age range. I have experience supporting people from childhood through to older adulthood, and currently offer therapy to individuals aged 14 years and older, of all genders and backgrounds. People often seek my support during periods of transition or when life feels overwhelming. I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, family and relationship challenges, social difficulties, and overall wellbeing. If you are feeling stuck, seeking clarity around life goals, or simply needing space to pause and reflect, this space is for you.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I am passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigmas of mental health and choosing to see a psychologist. I provide care that is scientifically evidenced based, friendly and caring, laid back and no nonsense. I appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to seek help and aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and supportive whilst enhancing a client’s independence.
Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I am passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigmas of mental health and choosing to see a psychologist. I provide care that is scientifically evidenced based, friendly and caring, laid back and no nonsense. I appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to seek help and aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and supportive whilst enhancing a client’s independence.
I work with couples experiencing relationship distress who would like to explore repairing and reconnecting their relationship, develop better communication skills and learn to manage conflict in a more positive way and find that they need some help in achieving these goals.
I work with couples experiencing relationship distress who would like to explore repairing and reconnecting their relationship, develop better communication skills and learn to manage conflict in a more positive way and find that they need some help in achieving these goals.
When things are difficult, you want someone in your corner who has the skills to help you find your way to an easier path. I'm honoured to support individuals, families and couples to find their feet and move forward in ways that matter to them. I work adults and with adolescents and young people.
When things are difficult, you want someone in your corner who has the skills to help you find your way to an easier path. I'm honoured to support individuals, families and couples to find their feet and move forward in ways that matter to them. I work adults and with adolescents and young people.
Katrina is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She provides both short- and long-term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals.
Katrina welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients into her practice, and also works with NDIS participants. She supports adults and young people aged 13+, offering counselling via face-to-face appointments, online sessions, and walk-and-talk therapy.
Katrina is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She provides both short- and long-term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals.
Katrina welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients into her practice, and also works with NDIS participants. She supports adults and young people aged 13+, offering counselling via face-to-face appointments, online sessions, and walk-and-talk therapy.
I (Anita Fleming) am a Registered Psychologist and Founder of Alba Psychology. My life experience across countries increased my passion to ensure that diversity is considered and respected in my therapeutic model. I welcome everyone and am skilled in assisting people across the life span. I have supported children, young people and adults within early intervention, forensic, disability, community, inpatient and private practice settings. I have also undertaken specialist training in working with children and young people.
I (Anita Fleming) am a Registered Psychologist and Founder of Alba Psychology. My life experience across countries increased my passion to ensure that diversity is considered and respected in my therapeutic model. I welcome everyone and am skilled in assisting people across the life span. I have supported children, young people and adults within early intervention, forensic, disability, community, inpatient and private practice settings. I have also undertaken specialist training in working with children and young people.
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Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or supporting others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that still feel close. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and informal space where you can feel safe, heard and supported during vulnerable times.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or supporting others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that still feel close. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and informal space where you can feel safe, heard and supported during vulnerable times.
Beyond my formal qualifications and in addition to my clinical and teaching work, I have spent the past eight years working on research trials in Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Diabetes.
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.
Beyond my formal qualifications and in addition to my clinical and teaching work, I have spent the past eight years working on research trials in Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Diabetes.
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 am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
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.
You may be a woman aged 14 years and over who is used to coping, managing and keeping life moving, yet beginning to notice early signs that things feel heavier or less sustainable.
Stress or anxiety may be building, your nervous system may feel more sensitive, or your confidence may be less steady. You may still be functioning day to day, but sense that familiar ways of coping are no longer working.
You might be navigating changes in relationships, study or work, health or energy levels, family roles, hormones, or simply wanting space to pause, reflect and reconnect before things become overwhelming.
You may be a woman aged 14 years and over who is used to coping, managing and keeping life moving, yet beginning to notice early signs that things feel heavier or less sustainable.
Stress or anxiety may be building, your nervous system may feel more sensitive, or your confidence may be less steady. You may still be functioning day to day, but sense that familiar ways of coping are no longer working.
You might be navigating changes in relationships, study or work, health or energy levels, family roles, hormones, or simply wanting space to pause, reflect and reconnect before things become overwhelming.
Andrew holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He takes an evidence-based approach to therapy, grounded in warmth, safety, and a deep respect for each client's unique experiences. His work focuses on empowering individuals to heal, grow, and navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.
Telehealth appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, in the afternoons and evenings.
To make a new booking, please contact Andrew via email or through the contact form on his website.
Andrew holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He takes an evidence-based approach to therapy, grounded in warmth, safety, and a deep respect for each client's unique experiences. His work focuses on empowering individuals to heal, grow, and navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.
Telehealth appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, in the afternoons and evenings.
To make a new booking, please contact Andrew via email or through the contact form on his website.
Hello! I provide ongoing telehealth therapy and mobile psychological assessments for diagnosis and functional capacity. I travel throughout SE Queensland to complete assessments in your home or another suitable location. I complete assessments for the NDIS, schools, Centrelink, private purposes, and personal reports. I don't prescribe medication but can liaise with your GP or psychiatrist if needed. I see people aged 3 years and older. Appointments are usually available within 7–10 days, with reports provided within 2–3 business days of assessment. Telehealth therapy appointments are usually possible within 2-7 business days.
Hello! I provide ongoing telehealth therapy and mobile psychological assessments for diagnosis and functional capacity. I travel throughout SE Queensland to complete assessments in your home or another suitable location. I complete assessments for the NDIS, schools, Centrelink, private purposes, and personal reports. I don't prescribe medication but can liaise with your GP or psychiatrist if needed. I see people aged 3 years and older. Appointments are usually available within 7–10 days, with reports provided within 2–3 business days of assessment. Telehealth therapy appointments are usually possible within 2-7 business days.
I am a Wiradjuri woman, PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Supervisor. I offer culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those healing from systemic, intergenerational, ancestral, or race-based trauma, so we can live with pride, confidence, and joy. I also enjoy supporting non-Indigenous clients from all walks of life with issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe, respectful space for healing.
I am a Wiradjuri woman, PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Supervisor. I offer culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those healing from systemic, intergenerational, ancestral, or race-based trauma, so we can live with pride, confidence, and joy. I also enjoy supporting non-Indigenous clients from all walks of life with issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe, respectful space for healing.
www.objectivepsychology.com.au - I consider my approach to my clients as warm, understanding, compassionate, and client-centred. I try to focus on empowering the individual and providing tools to help improve resilience and overall emotional, mental, and physical well-being. I also try to bring in an element of humour and wit, often with a different perspective than many would expect in a traditional therapy session. I use an evidence based, scientific approach to help my clients first to understand what they are dealing with, and then to try and improve their lives in the most efficacious way.
www.objectivepsychology.com.au - I consider my approach to my clients as warm, understanding, compassionate, and client-centred. I try to focus on empowering the individual and providing tools to help improve resilience and overall emotional, mental, and physical well-being. I also try to bring in an element of humour and wit, often with a different perspective than many would expect in a traditional therapy session. I use an evidence based, scientific approach to help my clients first to understand what they are dealing with, and then to try and improve their lives in the most efficacious way.
I support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and life transitions. My clients often describe feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. They’re seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater self-compassion, and the tools to create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based treatment with a deep respect for each person's unique story. I work with clients who are ready to move forward, at their own pace, toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
I support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and life transitions. My clients often describe feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. They’re seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater self-compassion, and the tools to create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based treatment with a deep respect for each person's unique story. I work with clients who are ready to move forward, at their own pace, toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
Hi, I'm Bri (they/them) — a counselling social worker and relationships therapist, and Director of Reravel, with 20+ years' experience in mental health, disability and community work. I work with queer adults, neurodivergent adults (autistic, ADHD, AuDHD), and people in relationships of all shapes — couples, polyamorous and ENM, queer relationships, neurodivergent partnerships. I'm queer nonbinary and neurodivergent myself, so you won't have to explain the basics of your identity, your relationship structure, or how your brain works.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, and can offer Medicare rebates with a GP referral.
Hi, I'm Bri (they/them) — a counselling social worker and relationships therapist, and Director of Reravel, with 20+ years' experience in mental health, disability and community work. I work with queer adults, neurodivergent adults (autistic, ADHD, AuDHD), and people in relationships of all shapes — couples, polyamorous and ENM, queer relationships, neurodivergent partnerships. I'm queer nonbinary and neurodivergent myself, so you won't have to explain the basics of your identity, your relationship structure, or how your brain works.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, and can offer Medicare rebates with a GP referral.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.