Marriage Counselling Therapists in Saint Lucia, QLD
Shine Xiao - Complex Trauma (CPTSD) Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame).
With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame).
With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples and families' to explore their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. I integrate systemmic frameworks, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness based techniques and cognitive behaviour therapy into my practice.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples and families' to explore their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. I integrate systemmic frameworks, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness based techniques and cognitive behaviour therapy into my practice.
Do you want to try one session to get a ‘life consult’ for yourself or someone you care about? I offer Single Session Therapy as well as ongoing counselling. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, distressed, burdened or alone with your problems? I can help you connect the dots to see a bigger picture. Do you need help getting through a difficult time? Will it help to feel heard, supported and explore creative solutions to feeling better? I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families. Maya Angelou said, “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud”. That is what I aim to be.
Do you want to try one session to get a ‘life consult’ for yourself or someone you care about? I offer Single Session Therapy as well as ongoing counselling. Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, distressed, burdened or alone with your problems? I can help you connect the dots to see a bigger picture. Do you need help getting through a difficult time? Will it help to feel heard, supported and explore creative solutions to feeling better? I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families. Maya Angelou said, “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud”. That is what I aim to be.
People navigating cultural and relationship and family conflict who want a clear, culturally aware space to organise their thinking, stay constructive, and use practical positive psychology strategies for real, everyday changes.帮助在文化冲突、人际关系冲突和家庭冲突中摸索前行的客户，理解留学生和亚洲移民背景的客户，一个清晰、尊重您的咨询，以便整理思路，并运用心理学的实用策略来带来切实可行的日常改变，Also offering Budget-friendly counseling —Cafe Or Park sessions -More relaxed, less anxiety, natural setting 户外心理咨询｜咖啡馆/公园咨询 更放松、更自在、更贴近自然，让心理咨询不再拘束!
People navigating cultural and relationship and family conflict who want a clear, culturally aware space to organise their thinking, stay constructive, and use practical positive psychology strategies for real, everyday changes.帮助在文化冲突、人际关系冲突和家庭冲突中摸索前行的客户，理解留学生和亚洲移民背景的客户，一个清晰、尊重您的咨询，以便整理思路，并运用心理学的实用策略来带来切实可行的日常改变，Also offering Budget-friendly counseling —Cafe Or Park sessions -More relaxed, less anxiety, natural setting 户外心理咨询｜咖啡馆/公园咨询 更放松、更自在、更贴近自然，让心理咨询不再拘束!
Stress and trauma affect the way in which we all think and behave. Our mind often gets stuck in this response and it is difficult to think and behave the way we want to. I work with how the mind, brain and body responds to stress and trauma. I work from a whole person perspective in ways we can improve everyday mood, emotional responses and the impact our personal distress has on relationships.
Stress and trauma affect the way in which we all think and behave. Our mind often gets stuck in this response and it is difficult to think and behave the way we want to. I work with how the mind, brain and body responds to stress and trauma. I work from a whole person perspective in ways we can improve everyday mood, emotional responses and the impact our personal distress has on relationships.
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am a Brisbane-based psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice, working with individuals (16+ years) and couples.
In working with couples, I use an attachment-focused, experiential approach. This involves gently exploring the vulnerable emotions beneath conflict and the unmet needs for closeness that are hard to express. As these are understood, partners can respond with greater sensitivity, fostering deeper connection, safety, and acceptance.
I am a Brisbane-based psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice, working with individuals (16+ years) and couples.
In working with couples, I use an attachment-focused, experiential approach. This involves gently exploring the vulnerable emotions beneath conflict and the unmet needs for closeness that are hard to express. As these are understood, partners can respond with greater sensitivity, fostering deeper connection, safety, and acceptance.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or the impact of past experiences?
Many people carry emotional pain in their bodies without realising how deeply it affects their daily lives.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals reconnect with their nervous system, process difficult experiences, and develop tools to feel more grounded and resilient.Low self-esteem
Personal growth and self-discovery
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or the impact of past experiences?
Many people carry emotional pain in their bodies without realising how deeply it affects their daily lives.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals reconnect with their nervous system, process difficult experiences, and develop tools to feel more grounded and resilient.Low self-esteem
Personal growth and self-discovery
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is grounded in deep compassion and a belief in your innate capacity for healing and growth. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your struggles, uncover your strengths, and create meaningful change—helping you reconnect with yourself, others, and the world around you in a more fulfilling way.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My approach is grounded in deep compassion and a belief in your innate capacity for healing and growth. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your struggles, uncover your strengths, and create meaningful change—helping you reconnect with yourself, others, and the world around you in a more fulfilling way.
I’m a mental health occupational therapist, individual, couples and family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change.
Areas of interest include anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, self worth, perfectionism and over-functioning, big life transitions and situational stressors (such as relationship breakdowns, career change or parenthood), parenting and carer support and resolving relationship difficulties.
I’m a mental health occupational therapist, individual, couples and family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change.
Areas of interest include anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, self worth, perfectionism and over-functioning, big life transitions and situational stressors (such as relationship breakdowns, career change or parenthood), parenting and carer support and resolving relationship difficulties.
MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Counselling ( Marriage and Relationship) and Certified Logotherapist (USA).
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 15 years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy, Diploma in Counselling ( Marriage and Relationship) and Certified Logotherapist (USA).
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 15 years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
If you're committed to a better world and struggling with the emotional and psychological toll that comes with that, contact me now. Whether it's the isolation of seeing what others can't, the exhaustion of trying to keep up, or the frustration with your limited influence, I'm here to help. You don't need therapy that adjusts you to a world you're trying to change, you need a therapist who gets it.
If you're committed to a better world and struggling with the emotional and psychological toll that comes with that, contact me now. Whether it's the isolation of seeing what others can't, the exhaustion of trying to keep up, or the frustration with your limited influence, I'm here to help. You don't need therapy that adjusts you to a world you're trying to change, you need a therapist who gets it.
With 15 years of experience as a counsellor, I support teens and adults who are navigating life’s major transitions. I work with all forms of grief and loss, including death, separation, identity shifts, adoption, and the often-unspoken impacts of abortion for both men and women.
I support young people, parents and caregivers, and individuals seeking clarity in their relationships, whether navigating new connections, long-term partnerships, or endings that no longer fit. I also work with those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next during times of change.
With 15 years of experience as a counsellor, I support teens and adults who are navigating life’s major transitions. I work with all forms of grief and loss, including death, separation, identity shifts, adoption, and the often-unspoken impacts of abortion for both men and women.
I support young people, parents and caregivers, and individuals seeking clarity in their relationships, whether navigating new connections, long-term partnerships, or endings that no longer fit. I also work with those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next during times of change.
My ideal client is an adult experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, or feeling unsettled during a life transition. They may be managing work, relationships, or recovery on the surface while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck internally. Many have a history of complex stress, trauma, or mental health challenges and want support that feels grounded, respectful, and non-judgemental. Their goal is to better understand themselves, feel more emotionally steady, and reconnect with their values and sense of agency.
My ideal client is an adult experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, or feeling unsettled during a life transition. They may be managing work, relationships, or recovery on the surface while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck internally. Many have a history of complex stress, trauma, or mental health challenges and want support that feels grounded, respectful, and non-judgemental. Their goal is to better understand themselves, feel more emotionally steady, and reconnect with their values and sense of agency.
She is committed to providing client-centered care and works with individuals and couples.
Based in Baringa (Caloundra West). Nicola has a special interest in supporting clients heal from trauma support, as well as perinatal mental health and couples counselling. Interventions include: EMDR therapy, psychoeducation; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy; mindfulness skills; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); values based and positive psychology.
She is committed to providing client-centered care and works with individuals and couples.
Based in Baringa (Caloundra West). Nicola has a special interest in supporting clients heal from trauma support, as well as perinatal mental health and couples counselling. Interventions include: EMDR therapy, psychoeducation; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy; mindfulness skills; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); values based and positive psychology.
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.
Greetings, I work with a variety of issues that clients present with - Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Adjustment issues, Grief, workplace issues, chronic pain and injury management, coping with disease and other health conditions, career transition, intergenerational trauma, as well as many other presenting issues. As a Sport & Exercise Psychologist, I am motivated to work with athletes and people striving to achieve goals in life. Having been a Police Officer int he past, I am most pleased to welcome Police and other Military and Emergency Services personnel.
Greetings, I work with a variety of issues that clients present with - Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Adjustment issues, Grief, workplace issues, chronic pain and injury management, coping with disease and other health conditions, career transition, intergenerational trauma, as well as many other presenting issues. As a Sport & Exercise Psychologist, I am motivated to work with athletes and people striving to achieve goals in life. Having been a Police Officer int he past, I am most pleased to welcome Police and other Military and Emergency Services personnel.
I want to hear what you have to say and welcome conversations with anyone who might be feeling stuck, lost, challenged or unsettled in their life. I am passionate about stories of being human and how tough that can be!
Together, we will collaboratively explore power dynamics, personal agency, and the ideas shaping your experiences, with the aim of fostering insight, hope, and meaningful change.
My aim is to support you in realising what is possible for you and locate your strength and capacity to move forward.
I want to hear what you have to say and welcome conversations with anyone who might be feeling stuck, lost, challenged or unsettled in their life. I am passionate about stories of being human and how tough that can be!
Together, we will collaboratively explore power dynamics, personal agency, and the ideas shaping your experiences, with the aim of fostering insight, hope, and meaningful change.
My aim is to support you in realising what is possible for you and locate your strength and capacity to move forward.
Nearby Marriage Counselling Therapists Searches for Saint Lucia
- Annerley
- Auchenflower
- Highgate Hill
- Indooroopilly
- Milton
- Paddington
- South Brisbane
- Taringa
- Toowong
- West End
- Woolloongabba
- Yeronga
FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling in Australia is usually paid for privately. Medicare rebates generally do not apply to couples or marriage counselling, although some private health insurance plans may cover part of the cost. If you are unsure whether your plan offers a marriage counselling benefit, you can inquire with your insurance provider about any available rebates or coverage options. When paid for privately, sessions often cost around AUD $150 to $250 or more. Fees depend on location, counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. Lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community services or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.