Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Peregian Springs, QLD
With a background in child development, neurodiversity, and expressive therapies, I offer a thoughtful, personalised approach—whether working with a young child developing emotional regulation skills, or an adult managing stress, anxiety, grief, or the complexities of parenting.
I provide compassionate, evidence-informed support to children, adults, and families navigating emotional and relational challenges.
My practice is grounded in empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique story. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where meaningful change can unfold, at a pace that feels right for you.
With a background in child development, neurodiversity, and expressive therapies, I offer a thoughtful, personalised approach—whether working with a young child developing emotional regulation skills, or an adult managing stress, anxiety, grief, or the complexities of parenting.
I provide compassionate, evidence-informed support to children, adults, and families navigating emotional and relational challenges.
My practice is grounded in empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique story. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where meaningful change can unfold, at a pace that feels right for you.
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.
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.
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 (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.
Specialised couples and relationship therapist offering both onsite and Telehealth appointments. Most commonly working with couples experiencing ruptures such as infidelity, trust issues, lack of empathy/ compassion for each other, negative communication cycles and a loss of intimacy within the relationship. My clients experience an integrative approach that is moulded to suit their needs, working on working on both the individuals and the couple to go on a journey of self awareness, healing and building strong and deep lasting connections. My practice is grounded in attachment work, healing and connecting with yourself and others.
Specialised couples and relationship therapist offering both onsite and Telehealth appointments. Most commonly working with couples experiencing ruptures such as infidelity, trust issues, lack of empathy/ compassion for each other, negative communication cycles and a loss of intimacy within the relationship. My clients experience an integrative approach that is moulded to suit their needs, working on working on both the individuals and the couple to go on a journey of self awareness, healing and building strong and deep lasting connections. My practice is grounded in attachment work, healing and connecting with yourself and others.
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I provide emotional and practical support to adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, stress, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, family issues, and parenting strategies.
I have a special interest and experience in providing support to victims of domestic and family violence. I work from a trauma-informed, feminist, client-centred, strengths-based approach whilst utilising a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
I provide emotional and practical support to adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing issues such as anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, stress, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, family issues, and parenting strategies.
I have a special interest and experience in providing support to victims of domestic and family violence. I work from a trauma-informed, feminist, client-centred, strengths-based approach whilst utilising a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Elizabeth Eaton Counselling & Parenting Support
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, parenting concerns, grief and loss, relationship changes, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, or neurodivergence.
I believe each person has unique strengths and resilience. As a Social Worker and Counsellor with over 20 years of experience, I tailor therapy to your individual needs. Drawing on counselling, expressive therapies, play-based approaches, psychoeducation, and practical strategies. I help clients build confidence and create meaningful change.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, parenting concerns, grief and loss, relationship changes, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, or neurodivergence.
I believe each person has unique strengths and resilience. As a Social Worker and Counsellor with over 20 years of experience, I tailor therapy to your individual needs. Drawing on counselling, expressive therapies, play-based approaches, psychoeducation, and practical strategies. I help clients build confidence and create meaningful change.
I also offer neuroaffirming therapy for autistic and/ or ADHD adult, teens, a children any parenting support.
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is challenging! As someone late diagnosed with ADHD I know the feeling well.
I work with children, adolescence, adults and families across Australia (Telehealth) offering a space where neurodivergent minds are not just accommodated but genuinely understood and celebrated.
Whether you’re seeking an ADHD assessment, autism assessment or support navigating a recent diagnosis I provide thorough compassionate evaluations that go beyond the label and help you understand how your brain actually works.
I also offer neuroaffirming therapy for autistic and/ or ADHD adult, teens, a children any parenting support.
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is challenging! As someone late diagnosed with ADHD I know the feeling well.
I work with children, adolescence, adults and families across Australia (Telehealth) offering a space where neurodivergent minds are not just accommodated but genuinely understood and celebrated.
Whether you’re seeking an ADHD assessment, autism assessment or support navigating a recent diagnosis I provide thorough compassionate evaluations that go beyond the label and help you understand how your brain actually works.
KIDS - toileting, anger, social skills, bullying, ASD, selective mutism, resilience, defiance, sadness, bedwetting, school refusal, worries, sleep, separation anxiety, obsessions, & parenting support.
BULK Billing available for Adults and Children for Telehealth/Phone treatment sessions with a valid referral. Children (0-18 including developmental assessment and treatment of babies, premature infants and toddlers), Teens, Adults and Families. Office sessions available also (Noosaville/Cooroy) along with daycare, kindergarten, and school based sessions.
KIDS - toileting, anger, social skills, bullying, ASD, selective mutism, resilience, defiance, sadness, bedwetting, school refusal, worries, sleep, separation anxiety, obsessions, & parenting support.
BULK Billing available for Adults and Children for Telehealth/Phone treatment sessions with a valid referral. Children (0-18 including developmental assessment and treatment of babies, premature infants and toddlers), Teens, Adults and Families. Office sessions available also (Noosaville/Cooroy) along with daycare, kindergarten, and school based sessions.
I specialise in supporting parents, children and families. I provide individual support and run group programs designed to help parents build loving families and raise responsible, resilient and emotionally healthy kids. I also have particular expertise in issues such as single parenting, supporting children through separation, co- parenting and step-families.
I specialise in supporting parents, children and families. I provide individual support and run group programs designed to help parents build loving families and raise responsible, resilient and emotionally healthy kids. I also have particular expertise in issues such as single parenting, supporting children through separation, co- parenting and step-families.
The Issues I can assist you with include: anxiety, depression and stress, trauma, grief and loss, lifestage transitions, parenting, substance addictions, neurodiversity, family and relationship difficulties .
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.
The Issues I can assist you with include: anxiety, depression and stress, trauma, grief and loss, lifestage transitions, parenting, substance addictions, neurodiversity, family and relationship difficulties .
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.
We all have parts of ourselves that we like, and we have parts of ourselves that frustrate, confuse, or scare us. I’m interested in the whole of a person - both internally and externally - and desire to create a safe space for all parts of my clients. It is my hope to help you create acceptance and safety for these parts of you as well. Being trained in the US as a Marriage and Family Therapist gives me a holistic, systems-focused approach to clients’ lives. My experience with clients has cultivated a passion for trauma-informed, attachment-based, and person-centered care.
We all have parts of ourselves that we like, and we have parts of ourselves that frustrate, confuse, or scare us. I’m interested in the whole of a person - both internally and externally - and desire to create a safe space for all parts of my clients. It is my hope to help you create acceptance and safety for these parts of you as well. Being trained in the US as a Marriage and Family Therapist gives me a holistic, systems-focused approach to clients’ lives. My experience with clients has cultivated a passion for trauma-informed, attachment-based, and person-centered care.
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.
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.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
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.
My special areas of interest are in:
- Play Therapy (Kids)
- Neurodivergence
- Perinatal/postnatal transitions,
- Parenting and
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I work mainly within the models of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)- and attachment models. I also work in the EMDR modality.
- I am a trained facilitator for Circle of Security Parenting programs.
- Have completed the Perinatal & Infant mental health intensive training
- Level 2 trained EMDR Psychologist
My special areas of interest are in:
- Play Therapy (Kids)
- Neurodivergence
- Perinatal/postnatal transitions,
- Parenting and
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I work mainly within the models of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)- and attachment models. I also work in the EMDR modality.
- I am a trained facilitator for Circle of Security Parenting programs.
- Have completed the Perinatal & Infant mental health intensive training
- Level 2 trained EMDR Psychologist
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.