Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Saint Lucia, QLD

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Sandy Hunter
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also provide support to couples and families to explore: Life Stage Adjustments, Conflict, Communication Difficulties, Relationship Difficulties and Parenting concerns.
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.
I also provide support to couples and families to explore: Life Stage Adjustments, Conflict, Communication Difficulties, Relationship Difficulties and Parenting concerns.
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.
(07) 2100 4627 View (07) 2100 4627
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Dr Kimberley Cunial
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
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.
(07) 3132 3831 View (07) 3132 3831
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Deanne Hawkins
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have an interest in all general adult psychological presentations, especially mood disorders, trauma related difficulties, interpersonal and relationship stressors, existential concerns, life transitions and adjustment including the psychological development and adjustment within and across specialist work roles and settings, health behaviour change and adjustment to injury.
I have an interest in all general adult psychological presentations, especially mood disorders, trauma related difficulties, interpersonal and relationship stressors, existential concerns, life transitions and adjustment including the psychological development and adjustment within and across specialist work roles and settings, health behaviour change and adjustment to injury.
(07) 3113 9110 View (07) 3113 9110
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Dr Coralia Machatch - Unique Nous Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Online Only
I provide neuroaffirming telehealth psychology and speech pathology services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer evidence-based therapy and comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments, with a specialist focus on autistic girls and women. I support NDIS participants, private clients, and referring professionals across Australia and internationally.
I provide neuroaffirming telehealth psychology and speech pathology services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer evidence-based therapy and comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments, with a specialist focus on autistic girls and women. I support NDIS participants, private clients, and referring professionals across Australia and internationally.
(07) 2100 4825 View (07) 2100 4825
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Growth in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
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.
While I enjoy working across the lifespan, I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents and their families, young adults, parents ( parenting) and parents during the perinatal period. I am also experienced and interested in Psycho-educational Assessment and I am an Ed&Dev endorsed board approved supervisor.
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.
While I enjoy working across the lifespan, I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents and their families, young adults, parents ( parenting) and parents during the perinatal period. I am also experienced and interested in Psycho-educational Assessment and I am an Ed&Dev endorsed board approved supervisor.
(07) 2100 4845 View (07) 2100 4845
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Nicole Lawrence
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Special interests: ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Disordered eating & body image concerns, Perinatal mental health, Sleep difficulties, Supporting parents with positive parenting and attachment strategies, Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, Trauma & Work/study related stress & career development.
I have more than twenty years of experience working with people with complex care needs. Earlier in my career I worked in community mental health, disability services and statutory child protection. For the past ten years I have worked in private practice, providing psychological services to people across the lifespan.
Special interests: ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Disordered eating & body image concerns, Perinatal mental health, Sleep difficulties, Supporting parents with positive parenting and attachment strategies, Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, Trauma & Work/study related stress & career development.
I have more than twenty years of experience working with people with complex care needs. Earlier in my career I worked in community mental health, disability services and statutory child protection. For the past ten years I have worked in private practice, providing psychological services to people across the lifespan.
(07) 2100 4141 View (07) 2100 4141
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Jennifer Spencer
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She has a special interest in supporting parents and children as well as adults with neuro-developmental conditions and can support plan managed and self-manage NDIS participants.
Jenny uses a play-based narrative approach to intervention with children to treat social interaction problems, emotional regulation issues and other challenging behaviours. She also accepts referrals for children and adults from GPs under Mental Health Treatment Plans.
She has a special interest in supporting parents and children as well as adults with neuro-developmental conditions and can support plan managed and self-manage NDIS participants.
Jenny uses a play-based narrative approach to intervention with children to treat social interaction problems, emotional regulation issues and other challenging behaviours. She also accepts referrals for children and adults from GPs under Mental Health Treatment Plans.
(07) 3555 7971 View (07) 3555 7971
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Now For you
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
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!
(07) 2100 4112 View (07) 2100 4112
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Dylan Arnot
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Hi, I'm Dylan, a Performance and Clinical Psychologist. I support clients to connect with their meaning, purpose, and values, while managing complex challenges. I work with a diverse array of adult and adolescent clients, including high performing athletes, creatives and leaders, as well as those experiencing challenges such as burnout, life transitions, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD and ASD. In high performance psychology, I work with AFL players, A-league, Olympians and Paralympians, professional tennis, surfing, basketball, endurance sports, to name a few.
Hi, I'm Dylan, a Performance and Clinical Psychologist. I support clients to connect with their meaning, purpose, and values, while managing complex challenges. I work with a diverse array of adult and adolescent clients, including high performing athletes, creatives and leaders, as well as those experiencing challenges such as burnout, life transitions, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD and ASD. In high performance psychology, I work with AFL players, A-league, Olympians and Paralympians, professional tennis, surfing, basketball, endurance sports, to name a few.
(08) 6219 3777 View (08) 6219 3777
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Karen van Huffel
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to navigate life's challenges. Many clients seek support for anxiety, emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, burnout, identity exploration, family challenges, or life transitions. Using a neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred approach, I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can better understand themselves, build on their strengths, develop practical strategies, and create meaningful change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling to navigate life's challenges. Many clients seek support for anxiety, emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, burnout, identity exploration, family challenges, or life transitions. Using a neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred approach, I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can better understand themselves, build on their strengths, develop practical strategies, and create meaningful change.
(07) 3132 1510 View (07) 3132 1510
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Reflections Psychology Services Pty ltd
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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.
(07) 3088 9252 View (07) 3088 9252
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Kate Altizer
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(07) 3063 4761 View (07) 3063 4761
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Your Choice Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Together we’ll work to address the problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & sensations) resulting from trauma & other adverse life events. You’ll learn to replace harmful coping behaviours with more effective ways of responding to challenges. We will use evidence based strategies to help you build a life you think is worth living. I have worked for 15+ years across youth, adult & family/carer (inpatient and community) settings. I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction. I’m also passionate about accessible therapy for people with ASD, ADHD & SPD.
Together we’ll work to address the problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & sensations) resulting from trauma & other adverse life events. You’ll learn to replace harmful coping behaviours with more effective ways of responding to challenges. We will use evidence based strategies to help you build a life you think is worth living. I have worked for 15+ years across youth, adult & family/carer (inpatient and community) settings. I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction. I’m also passionate about accessible therapy for people with ASD, ADHD & SPD.
(07) 3185 2368 View (07) 3185 2368
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Kimbali Wild
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep disruption, as well as those living with chronic health conditions, burnout, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses (including ADHD and Autism). Many are managing strain across work or study, relationships, and daily functioning, often alongside patterns of sustained effort, high standards, and self-reliance. While effective in the short term, these patterns can become difficult to maintain, contributing to exhaustion, disrupted sleep, reduced capacity, and difficulty with decision-making or maintaining momentum.
I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep disruption, as well as those living with chronic health conditions, burnout, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses (including ADHD and Autism). Many are managing strain across work or study, relationships, and daily functioning, often alongside patterns of sustained effort, high standards, and self-reliance. While effective in the short term, these patterns can become difficult to maintain, contributing to exhaustion, disrupted sleep, reduced capacity, and difficulty with decision-making or maintaining momentum.
(07) 2100 4659 View (07) 2100 4659

More Therapists Nearby

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Bold Beginnings
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Booval, QLD 4304
As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm and empathetic therapeutic space for healing and growth. I believe that building a strong connection infused with humour and understanding is key to facilitating the counselling process. It is a true honour to be invited into your most personal cognitive and emotional experiences, and I hold that privilege with deep respect.
As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm and empathetic therapeutic space for healing and growth. I believe that building a strong connection infused with humour and understanding is key to facilitating the counselling process. It is a true honour to be invited into your most personal cognitive and emotional experiences, and I hold that privilege with deep respect.
(07) 2801 7335 View (07) 2801 7335
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VIPfamily
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Mackenzie, QLD 4156
Being an Asian parent raised up three adults kids, she understands the challenges of marriage and parenthood.
With her multi-cultural background, she is particularly effective in working with Chinese-speaking clients or Australia Born Chinese ( ABC). She is also a certified trainer of Nurtured Heart Approach, which is an effective tool in building and restoring any inter-personal relationship. She specialises in helping Chinese parents with difficult children.
Being an Asian parent raised up three adults kids, she understands the challenges of marriage and parenthood.
With her multi-cultural background, she is particularly effective in working with Chinese-speaking clients or Australia Born Chinese ( ABC). She is also a certified trainer of Nurtured Heart Approach, which is an effective tool in building and restoring any inter-personal relationship. She specialises in helping Chinese parents with difficult children.
(07) 3184 4298 View (07) 3184 4298
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Thelma Nascimento
Social Worker, AASW
Online Only
Many clients experience increased clarity, calmer responses and more confidence in themselves and their parenting.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
Many clients experience increased clarity, calmer responses and more confidence in themselves and their parenting.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
(07) 4428 2807 View (07) 4428 2807
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Kate Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents.
I have many years of experience supporting individuals, parents, and families with neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, attachment disruption, and trauma. My sessions draw from IFS, Schema, DBT, ACT, and CBT. In simple terms, we understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools that genuinely fit your life.
I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents.
I have many years of experience supporting individuals, parents, and families with neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, attachment disruption, and trauma. My sessions draw from IFS, Schema, DBT, ACT, and CBT. In simple terms, we understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools that genuinely fit your life.
(02) 4214 4553 View (02) 4214 4553
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Sharon Atkinson
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Clontarf, QLD 4019
I will support you to prepare for birth and parenthood; manage anxiety and depression; improve sleep (yours and your child's); process your birth experience; support your decisions around feeding, and address mental health, parenting and relationship issues as they arise.
I have twenty years social work and counselling experience supporting adults with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. With a calm presence, I offer compassion, warmth and validation to all people. I provide a safe space where you can process your thoughts, emotions and experiences, and learn evidence-based strategies to stop the mind-chatter, make positive changes, and create a life you enjoy.
I will support you to prepare for birth and parenthood; manage anxiety and depression; improve sleep (yours and your child's); process your birth experience; support your decisions around feeding, and address mental health, parenting and relationship issues as they arise.
I have twenty years social work and counselling experience supporting adults with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. With a calm presence, I offer compassion, warmth and validation to all people. I provide a safe space where you can process your thoughts, emotions and experiences, and learn evidence-based strategies to stop the mind-chatter, make positive changes, and create a life you enjoy.
(07) 3477 9405 View (07) 3477 9405
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Strong Space - Counselling for Men & Fathers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
(02) 5135 1111 View (02) 5135 1111
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.