Female Psychologists and Therapists in Ripley, QLD

Photo of Leanne Williams - 3 Minds - Proudly Neurodivergent, Social Worker, AMHSW
3 Minds - Proudly Neurodivergent
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Do you need a therapist who gets Autism & ADHD? I work with: Neurodivergent trauma & domestic abuse survivors Autistic/ADHD couples navigating relationships ND teens - relationships, dating, safety, & launching into adulthood ND adults dealing with burnout, identity, life transitions & parenting NDIS participants seeking genuine support What I offer: EMDR & trauma-informed therapies designed for your brain Neuro-affirming approach (no masking required) ADOS-2 & ADI-R autism assessments (teens & adults)
Do you need a therapist who gets Autism & ADHD? I work with: Neurodivergent trauma & domestic abuse survivors Autistic/ADHD couples navigating relationships ND teens - relationships, dating, safety, & launching into adulthood ND adults dealing with burnout, identity, life transitions & parenting NDIS participants seeking genuine support What I offer: EMDR & trauma-informed therapies designed for your brain Neuro-affirming approach (no masking required) ADOS-2 & ADI-R autism assessments (teens & adults)
(07) 3060 8362 View (07) 3060 8362
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Connections Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children). Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children. Family counselling. Neuro-affirming Therapist. Perinatal Mental Health for parents with newborns to 2 years old - COPE Registered. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. ACT for young people DNA-v and positive psychology.
Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children). Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children. Family counselling. Neuro-affirming Therapist. Perinatal Mental Health for parents with newborns to 2 years old - COPE Registered. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. ACT for young people DNA-v and positive psychology.
(07) 2801 6141 View (07) 2801 6141
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Jo Buzza
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I’m an accredited mental health social worker and hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters of Counselling (Advanced Practice). I work with individuals aged 15 and over addressing general mental health and wellbeing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health and can offer support with pre- and post-natal periods, transition into motherhood, separation or divorce, perimenopause and menopause as well women seeking to enhance their self-esteem and confidence. I also offer couples therapy and professional supervision.
I’m an accredited mental health social worker and hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters of Counselling (Advanced Practice). I work with individuals aged 15 and over addressing general mental health and wellbeing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health and can offer support with pre- and post-natal periods, transition into motherhood, separation or divorce, perimenopause and menopause as well women seeking to enhance their self-esteem and confidence. I also offer couples therapy and professional supervision.
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UnifiedLife Health & Wellbeing Supports
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with people who feel overwhelmed by life’s emotional demands. Parents may be supporting neurodivergent children and seeking calm and confidence. Teens want to feel heard and understood. Women often carry burnout or trauma and are ready to reconnect with themselves. Children may struggle to express big feelings, needing a safe space to explore and grow. My clients seek more than relief, they want connection, clarity, and lasting change. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where healing and hope feel possible.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed by life’s emotional demands. Parents may be supporting neurodivergent children and seeking calm and confidence. Teens want to feel heard and understood. Women often carry burnout or trauma and are ready to reconnect with themselves. Children may struggle to express big feelings, needing a safe space to explore and grow. My clients seek more than relief, they want connection, clarity, and lasting change. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where healing and hope feel possible.
(07) 2801 6581 View (07) 2801 6581
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Limestone Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I have over fifteen years of experience listening to clients who feel unheard, confused, angry, disheartened or hopeless about past or current difficulties in their life. Difficulties may be related to loss, relationship breakdown, parenting, children, life transitions, daily family struggles, health issues, or stress management. Perhaps there is something specific they would like to change, or they may need to explore before being ready to discover some goals and options. People are generally seeking to feel heard, validated, and guided, while having their individual perspectives and preferences valued.
I have over fifteen years of experience listening to clients who feel unheard, confused, angry, disheartened or hopeless about past or current difficulties in their life. Difficulties may be related to loss, relationship breakdown, parenting, children, life transitions, daily family struggles, health issues, or stress management. Perhaps there is something specific they would like to change, or they may need to explore before being ready to discover some goals and options. People are generally seeking to feel heard, validated, and guided, while having their individual perspectives and preferences valued.
(07) 3050 0778 View (07) 3050 0778
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New Life Counselling & Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hello my name is Nicole and have I been providing Counselling for over 17yrs working within a CBT and Solution Focussed Therapy framework. My particular focus is in the Psychosocial space which looks at individuals in the context of combined factors of individuals, their mental health and interaction with their social environment and relationships. Working on aspects of our own mental health such as anxiety, stress, self esteem and relational skills enriches our own lives, as well as relationships. Studies show this contributes significantly to our sense of happiness and fulfillment. Workcover, NDIS, DVA and Victims Assist welcome !
Hello my name is Nicole and have I been providing Counselling for over 17yrs working within a CBT and Solution Focussed Therapy framework. My particular focus is in the Psychosocial space which looks at individuals in the context of combined factors of individuals, their mental health and interaction with their social environment and relationships. Working on aspects of our own mental health such as anxiety, stress, self esteem and relational skills enriches our own lives, as well as relationships. Studies show this contributes significantly to our sense of happiness and fulfillment. Workcover, NDIS, DVA and Victims Assist welcome !
(07) 2801 5903 View (07) 2801 5903
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Tracey Louise Counselling with Heart
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a passionate Registered Clinical Counsellor. My personal mission involves nurturing and counselling clients from diverse backgrounds, with a view to rewriting and improving upon my client’s individual life stories. Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. I understand that sometimes life is complex experiencing a loss of identity and self. This creates confusion and poor decision-making at times. I assist and offer an action plan to enhance and empower my clients to experience genuine lasting positive change.
I am a passionate Registered Clinical Counsellor. My personal mission involves nurturing and counselling clients from diverse backgrounds, with a view to rewriting and improving upon my client’s individual life stories. Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. I understand that sometimes life is complex experiencing a loss of identity and self. This creates confusion and poor decision-making at times. I assist and offer an action plan to enhance and empower my clients to experience genuine lasting positive change.
(07) 2801 5023 View (07) 2801 5023

More Therapists Nearby

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Bronte Purcell
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Online Only
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? What I offer is a somatic approach to sustainable nervous system resilience. I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans to access truth, authenticity and freedom from within. I help you develop a safe, loving relationship with your body & mind so that you can transform your relationship to yourself, and embrace the wholeness of this human experience. The approach taken is person-centred, trauma-informed, non-pathological and built on a foundation of openness, acceptance, curiosity & compassion.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? What I offer is a somatic approach to sustainable nervous system resilience. I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans to access truth, authenticity and freedom from within. I help you develop a safe, loving relationship with your body & mind so that you can transform your relationship to yourself, and embrace the wholeness of this human experience. The approach taken is person-centred, trauma-informed, non-pathological and built on a foundation of openness, acceptance, curiosity & compassion.
(02) 5943 7272 View (02) 5943 7272
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Jannette McDonald
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Paddington, QLD 4064
Thoughtful psychological care grounded in insight, dignity, and compassion - I work with adults (18+) experiencing complex psychological concerns affecting health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. This includes neurodiversity (ADHD and dyslexia), anxiety and mood difficulties, life transitions, health challenges, and the emotional impact of change and stress.
Thoughtful psychological care grounded in insight, dignity, and compassion - I work with adults (18+) experiencing complex psychological concerns affecting health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. This includes neurodiversity (ADHD and dyslexia), anxiety and mood difficulties, life transitions, health challenges, and the emotional impact of change and stress.
(07) 2100 4597 View (07) 2100 4597
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Nanaki K Bhatti
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Online Only
I offer caring, confidential counselling through Telehealth to make support more accessible, wherever you live in Australia. You can connect from the comfort of your home, without the stress of travel or long wait times. Additionally, I provide counselling support to people living in rural or regional areas as I care about people having access to the high quality service and being able to find mental health support when they need it, and in a way they can access it.
I offer caring, confidential counselling through Telehealth to make support more accessible, wherever you live in Australia. You can connect from the comfort of your home, without the stress of travel or long wait times. Additionally, I provide counselling support to people living in rural or regional areas as I care about people having access to the high quality service and being able to find mental health support when they need it, and in a way they can access it.
(03) 8203 5794 View (03) 8203 5794
Photo of Jeanette Dixon, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Jeanette Dixon
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Zillmere, QLD 4034
Helping You Live a More Harmonious Life Individual Counselling: Listening to your thoughts, feelings, and experiences Helping you accept yourself for who you are Guiding you to find clarity with making decisions to improve your life Assisting you to create ways to live a more harmonious and balanced life Available to Discuss Concerns with: Grief and loss Anxiety Responding to change Trauma Well-being and empowerment Body image Family or work Depression Self-esteem Feeling Disconnected Hoarding And any other aspect of your life that you would like clarity, and a helpful listening ear
Helping You Live a More Harmonious Life Individual Counselling: Listening to your thoughts, feelings, and experiences Helping you accept yourself for who you are Guiding you to find clarity with making decisions to improve your life Assisting you to create ways to live a more harmonious and balanced life Available to Discuss Concerns with: Grief and loss Anxiety Responding to change Trauma Well-being and empowerment Body image Family or work Depression Self-esteem Feeling Disconnected Hoarding And any other aspect of your life that you would like clarity, and a helpful listening ear
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Louise Nenasheff
Counsellor, ACA-L3
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma. My approach is grounded in empathy and uses Patrick Carnes’ model of addiction recovery.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma. My approach is grounded in empathy and uses Patrick Carnes’ model of addiction recovery.
(08) 7184 4804 View (08) 7184 4804
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Safe Now Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with lived experience, supporting individuals through a wide range of life stages and challenges. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely supported. Your experiences matter, and you deserve to be heard and understood.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist with lived experience, supporting individuals through a wide range of life stages and challenges. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely supported. Your experiences matter, and you deserve to be heard and understood.
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Katrina Sheehan
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Teneriffe, QLD 4005
As a qualified and experienced counsellor, I understand that each person's challenges are unique, and within my relationship counseling, I use proven and integrative approaches in empowering couples to foster more collaborative and harmonious relationships. I help partners make sense of what they are experiencing by feeling heard and understood, and to feel genuinely motivated to make positive changes for themselves and their relationships. My goal for couples is to create and maintain strong and satisfying relationships, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background or relationship status.
As a qualified and experienced counsellor, I understand that each person's challenges are unique, and within my relationship counseling, I use proven and integrative approaches in empowering couples to foster more collaborative and harmonious relationships. I help partners make sense of what they are experiencing by feeling heard and understood, and to feel genuinely motivated to make positive changes for themselves and their relationships. My goal for couples is to create and maintain strong and satisfying relationships, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background or relationship status.
(03) 7037 8342 View (03) 7037 8342
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Mei Wang
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an integrative arts psychotherapist, companioning adults from diverse backgrounds and life stages, in coming home to themselves for healing, growth, self-development and change. Some common themes we tend to are depression, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, grief, dreams and nightmares, and spiritual and existential concerns. Drawing from multiple modalities, I practise with a blend of traditional and contemporary Talk Therapy, Arts Therapy and Dreamwork, with creative and experiential approaches, through a psycho-spiritual lens. I am guided by my clients and their present moment experiences.
I am an integrative arts psychotherapist, companioning adults from diverse backgrounds and life stages, in coming home to themselves for healing, growth, self-development and change. Some common themes we tend to are depression, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, grief, dreams and nightmares, and spiritual and existential concerns. Drawing from multiple modalities, I practise with a blend of traditional and contemporary Talk Therapy, Arts Therapy and Dreamwork, with creative and experiential approaches, through a psycho-spiritual lens. I am guided by my clients and their present moment experiences.
(03) 7003 2268 View (03) 7003 2268
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Michelle Engel
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
Hi, I'm Michelle. I am a holistic Clinical Psychologist and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, eating disorders, body image issues, perimenopause and menopause support, life transitions, complex trauma and loss, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem.
Hi, I'm Michelle. I am a holistic Clinical Psychologist and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, eating disorders, body image issues, perimenopause and menopause support, life transitions, complex trauma and loss, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem.
(07) 3130 0513 View (07) 3130 0513
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Bonacci Practice - Psychology Care
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi, I’m Lorin. Therapy is a collaborative journey between therapist and client, and while it can sometimes be confronting, my primary role is to cultivate a secure and open environment for us to address the concerns that have led you to seek support. We will work together to understand and manage these concerns in a way that is effective for you. I have experience in both not-for-profit and private practice. My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, developmental trauma, grief and loss, postnatal depression, interpersonal issues and reframing unhelpful beliefs.
Hi, I’m Lorin. Therapy is a collaborative journey between therapist and client, and while it can sometimes be confronting, my primary role is to cultivate a secure and open environment for us to address the concerns that have led you to seek support. We will work together to understand and manage these concerns in a way that is effective for you. I have experience in both not-for-profit and private practice. My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, developmental trauma, grief and loss, postnatal depression, interpersonal issues and reframing unhelpful beliefs.
0494 316 395 View 0494 316 395
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Fernanda Megda
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Fernanda! I’m a compassionate counsellor and somatic therapist passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, heal from the past, and step into their fullest potential. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique journey. Many of my clients come to me seeking support with: Relationship challenges Anxiety or depression Childhood trauma Phobias and OCD Parenting struggles Low self-esteem Personal growth and self-discovery
Hi, I’m Fernanda! I’m a compassionate counsellor and somatic therapist passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, heal from the past, and step into their fullest potential. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique journey. Many of my clients come to me seeking support with: Relationship challenges Anxiety or depression Childhood trauma Phobias and OCD Parenting struggles Low self-esteem Personal growth and self-discovery
(02) 9100 0179 View (02) 9100 0179
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Raquel McConnell
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Raquel McConnell offers Counselling, Consultancy, Advocacy, Professional Development, and Clinical Supervision, focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing. Working with an holistic approach, care is tailored to support people with multiple, and complex needs.
Raquel McConnell offers Counselling, Consultancy, Advocacy, Professional Development, and Clinical Supervision, focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing. Working with an holistic approach, care is tailored to support people with multiple, and complex needs.
(03) 7302 2973 View (03) 7302 2973
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Lena Lundell
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Windsor, QLD 4030
I believe in collaborative and person-focused counselling, and I work to tailor my approach to fit your strength in order to bring understanding, meaning, and fulfilment to both the therapeutic process and your ongoing life. My key strength as a counsellor is my authenticity, as this drives the connection and trust that underpins a successful session. I support people to access their
I believe in collaborative and person-focused counselling, and I work to tailor my approach to fit your strength in order to bring understanding, meaning, and fulfilment to both the therapeutic process and your ongoing life. My key strength as a counsellor is my authenticity, as this drives the connection and trust that underpins a successful session. I support people to access their
(07) 3186 5685 View (07) 3186 5685
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.