Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Redcliffe, QLD

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Arahura Counselling - Tracey Rehe
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
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.
(07) 3186 5649 View (07) 3186 5649
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Brilliance Counselling and Consultancy
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
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.
(07) 3186 9761 View (07) 3186 9761
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Lisa Johnson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We use a holistic approach to enhance your health and happiness. If your feeling sad, anxious, depressed, run down, anger or upset about your life, wellbeing, relationship or workplace we are here to assist.
We use a holistic approach to enhance your health and happiness. If your feeling sad, anxious, depressed, run down, anger or upset about your life, wellbeing, relationship or workplace we are here to assist.
(07) 3063 4009 View (07) 3063 4009
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Holistic Psychology Brisbane
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Holly. Seeking support for psychological wellbeing can be daunting. At Holistic Psychology Brisbane I hope to provide a safe, empathetic and collaborative space to unpack your emotional, cognitive and behavioural concerns. My areas of interest are predominately military health, mood fluctuations, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, attachment, and personality traits.
Hi, I'm Holly. Seeking support for psychological wellbeing can be daunting. At Holistic Psychology Brisbane I hope to provide a safe, empathetic and collaborative space to unpack your emotional, cognitive and behavioural concerns. My areas of interest are predominately military health, mood fluctuations, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, attachment, and personality traits.
(07) 2100 4787 View (07) 2100 4787
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Wendy Margaret Norman
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I am trained in psychodynamic, narrative and collaborative modalities using client centered/solution focused approaches.
Are you dealing with issues that you just can't talk over with friends or family? Sitting or walking and talking might help untangle those complicated situations that life brings us. I listen and support you so that you can find the way forward that feels right for you. An investment in your mental health? A person to witness what others might not be able to? A professional. Trained to be there to help you through whatever you may be facing. Alongside. Caring.
I am trained in psychodynamic, narrative and collaborative modalities using client centered/solution focused approaches.
Are you dealing with issues that you just can't talk over with friends or family? Sitting or walking and talking might help untangle those complicated situations that life brings us. I listen and support you so that you can find the way forward that feels right for you. An investment in your mental health? A person to witness what others might not be able to? A professional. Trained to be there to help you through whatever you may be facing. Alongside. Caring.
(07) 3477 9631 View (07) 3477 9631
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Meran McKenzie
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I offer a unique blend of traditional and creative methods grounded in deep professional expertise and heartfelt care. Whether your navigating relationship changes including parenting stress, or the impact of trauma, neurodiversity or conflict. I provide a safe,supportive space to explore and heal.
I offer a unique blend of traditional and creative methods grounded in deep professional expertise and heartfelt care. Whether your navigating relationship changes including parenting stress, or the impact of trauma, neurodiversity or conflict. I provide a safe,supportive space to explore and heal.
(07) 3608 1264 View (07) 3608 1264
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Kelly Luisa Bagshaw
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Relationship Therapy, Separation Support, Anxiety, Trauma, Attachment & Nervous System counselling for individuals and couples. Combining psychotherapy with somatic, nervous system and evidence-informed holistic approaches, I help clients move beyond insight to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, chronic stress, low self-worth or repeating the same cycles, we'll work together to understand the root cause, build emotional resilience and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Relationship Therapy, Separation Support, Anxiety, Trauma, Attachment & Nervous System counselling for individuals and couples. Combining psychotherapy with somatic, nervous system and evidence-informed holistic approaches, I help clients move beyond insight to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, chronic stress, low self-worth or repeating the same cycles, we'll work together to understand the root cause, build emotional resilience and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
(07) 3608 1765 View (07) 3608 1765

More Therapists Nearby

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Sherine Badawy
Counsellor
Serves Area
Offering 22 years of experience in supporting couples and individuals to build fulfilling and authentic relationships. Services are available Australia-wide via Zoom, providing flexibility and accessibility. Supporting those navigating, trauma, relational disconnection, intimacy issues, and life transitions while ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all clients.
Offering 22 years of experience in supporting couples and individuals to build fulfilling and authentic relationships. Services are available Australia-wide via Zoom, providing flexibility and accessibility. Supporting those navigating, trauma, relational disconnection, intimacy issues, and life transitions while ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all clients.
(08) 7008 9224 View (08) 7008 9224
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Scott Jordan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
1300 252 064 View 1300 252 064
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Sayaka Sayeed
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults who may appear to be coping externally but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally. Many are navigating ADHD or neurodivergence, identity, queerness, cultural experiences, relationship patterns, burnout, or life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neuro-affirming, integrating CBT, ACT, IFS parts work, attachment-based therapy, and practical ADHD coaching. Using collaborative intersectional frameworks while maintaining authenticity, empathy and curiosity, we make sense of patterns, reduce shame, and build realistic, sustainable ways of moving forward.
I work with adults who may appear to be coping externally but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally. Many are navigating ADHD or neurodivergence, identity, queerness, cultural experiences, relationship patterns, burnout, or life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neuro-affirming, integrating CBT, ACT, IFS parts work, attachment-based therapy, and practical ADHD coaching. Using collaborative intersectional frameworks while maintaining authenticity, empathy and curiosity, we make sense of patterns, reduce shame, and build realistic, sustainable ways of moving forward.
(03) 7003 2356 View (03) 7003 2356
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Belinda Smith
Psychologist
1 Endorsed
Aspley, QLD 4034
Belinda works with adults experiencing a range of psychological, physical, and complex life challenges. Many clients are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, OCD), navigating hormonal transitions (including perimenopause, menopause, and other hormone-related challenges), or living with chronic illness, disability, trauma, anxiety, or long-standing patterns of overwhelm, burnout, or emotional dysregulation. Clients often seek support when multiple factors are interacting and impacting identity, wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning.
Belinda works with adults experiencing a range of psychological, physical, and complex life challenges. Many clients are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, OCD), navigating hormonal transitions (including perimenopause, menopause, and other hormone-related challenges), or living with chronic illness, disability, trauma, anxiety, or long-standing patterns of overwhelm, burnout, or emotional dysregulation. Clients often seek support when multiple factors are interacting and impacting identity, wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning.
(07) 3186 9459 View (07) 3186 9459
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VIPfamily
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Mackenzie, QLD 4156
Connie is a Clinical Counsellor & Family Therapist who understands your culture and language. Fluency in English, Mandarin & Cantonese. Being an Asian parent raised up three adults kids, she understands the challenges of marriage and parenthood. Her passion is to see her clients' marriages restored, and experience a fulfilling marriage and parenthood. She also works effectively with young adults and parents who have mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and spiritual orientation. She offers individual counselling, couple counselling , pre-marriage counselling and parenting training.
Connie is a Clinical Counsellor & Family Therapist who understands your culture and language. Fluency in English, Mandarin & Cantonese. Being an Asian parent raised up three adults kids, she understands the challenges of marriage and parenthood. Her passion is to see her clients' marriages restored, and experience a fulfilling marriage and parenthood. She also works effectively with young adults and parents who have mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and spiritual orientation. She offers individual counselling, couple counselling , pre-marriage counselling and parenting training.
(07) 3184 4298 View (07) 3184 4298
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Mindful Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Ferny Grove, QLD 4055
I especially connect with and enjoy providing support to people who struggle because they are highly-sensitive (hsperson.com), perfectionists, over-thinkers, anxious/worriers, or they have a history of trauma (from childhood, or from adult experiences, such as military service, miscarriage, violent assault, workplace bullying). I enjoy complex presentations, where there may be PTSD, anxiety, attachment issues, perfectionism, where the person's goal is to create an inner peace, fulfilment and live a more contented life. With couples, I can help you learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts and improve your connection.
I especially connect with and enjoy providing support to people who struggle because they are highly-sensitive (hsperson.com), perfectionists, over-thinkers, anxious/worriers, or they have a history of trauma (from childhood, or from adult experiences, such as military service, miscarriage, violent assault, workplace bullying). I enjoy complex presentations, where there may be PTSD, anxiety, attachment issues, perfectionism, where the person's goal is to create an inner peace, fulfilment and live a more contented life. With couples, I can help you learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts and improve your connection.
(07) 2000 4279 View (07) 2000 4279
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Brisbane City Psychologists
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
(07) 3184 2390 View (07) 3184 2390
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Marta Kawka
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
For artists, researchers, art teachers, and others whose lives are shaped by imagination, reflection, and intense inward questioning. You may find that most helping conversations move too quickly toward solutions or emotional management, while what you seek is a space for sustained thinking, symbolic exploration, and deeper forms of understanding. This practice is held within a counselling frame, but the conversation is closer to spiritual dialogos: a reflective encounter where intellectual, artistic, psychological, and spiritual questions can unfold without pressure toward normalisation.
For artists, researchers, art teachers, and others whose lives are shaped by imagination, reflection, and intense inward questioning. You may find that most helping conversations move too quickly toward solutions or emotional management, while what you seek is a space for sustained thinking, symbolic exploration, and deeper forms of understanding. This practice is held within a counselling frame, but the conversation is closer to spiritual dialogos: a reflective encounter where intellectual, artistic, psychological, and spiritual questions can unfold without pressure toward normalisation.
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Esther Ogilvie
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
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Laurie Marsden
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Clayfield, QLD 4011
I also use a psychodynamic approach, as well as look at a person’s health and social impacts on a person's life.
In my 24 years as a mental health provider, I have taken great pride in helping people through a variety of challenges and life events. To me, therapy is about become whole again, healing current issues and past traumas, (even the ones we don’t remember, but our bodies and psyche does). Most often clients present with one issue and the connections we make during our work together show many layers and exactly why these situations arise. I help my clients not only understand where they are and why they are there, but also what they must do to change their lives, heal, and move forward a happier and healthier person.
I also use a psychodynamic approach, as well as look at a person’s health and social impacts on a person's life.
In my 24 years as a mental health provider, I have taken great pride in helping people through a variety of challenges and life events. To me, therapy is about become whole again, healing current issues and past traumas, (even the ones we don’t remember, but our bodies and psyche does). Most often clients present with one issue and the connections we make during our work together show many layers and exactly why these situations arise. I help my clients not only understand where they are and why they are there, but also what they must do to change their lives, heal, and move forward a happier and healthier person.
(07) 3106 3425 View (07) 3106 3425
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Ashlee Young
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Offering telehealth individual sessions to adolescents and adults of all walks of life. My practice is rooted in the belief that counselling should be comfortable and collaborative. I hope to provide each client with a safe and non-judgemental space to empower people in their journeys. Specialising in women’s counselling, youth wellbeing, substance use and social/ emotional stressors, I provide clients an individualised approach so they can get the most out of their sessions. Each session is client led and grounded in empathy and compassion.
Offering telehealth individual sessions to adolescents and adults of all walks of life. My practice is rooted in the belief that counselling should be comfortable and collaborative. I hope to provide each client with a safe and non-judgemental space to empower people in their journeys. Specialising in women’s counselling, youth wellbeing, substance use and social/ emotional stressors, I provide clients an individualised approach so they can get the most out of their sessions. Each session is client led and grounded in empathy and compassion.
(08) 6837 9083 View (08) 6837 9083
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Viviane Golan
Psychotherapist, PhD, AASW
Online Only
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
(08) 9126 9057 View (08) 9126 9057
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Meet Ur Therapy | Bilingual Counseling Service
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Online Only
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist from Taiwan and based in Australia. Prior to settling in Australia, I had worked as a therapist for 10 years. I have both master's degree in Counselling from the United States and in Psychology in Australia. I am dedicated to helping Mandarin and English speakers and individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with their struggles in life, including children, adults, couples and families in Australia. LGBTQIA+ groups are welcome.
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist from Taiwan and based in Australia. Prior to settling in Australia, I had worked as a therapist for 10 years. I have both master's degree in Counselling from the United States and in Psychology in Australia. I am dedicated to helping Mandarin and English speakers and individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with their struggles in life, including children, adults, couples and families in Australia. LGBTQIA+ groups are welcome.
(07) 3179 6972 View (07) 3179 6972
Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.