Attachment-based Counselling in South East Queensland, QLD
I have extensive experience providing counselling support to individuals addressing their mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, personality disorders, alcohol/ drugs, family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and general overwhelm. Specific areas of interest is supporting people with their well-being and resilience, managing relationships, parenting and attachment, as well as working with children and teenagers.
I have extensive experience providing counselling support to individuals addressing their mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, personality disorders, alcohol/ drugs, family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and general overwhelm. Specific areas of interest is supporting people with their well-being and resilience, managing relationships, parenting and attachment, as well as working with children and teenagers.
I believe most cases of anxiety, depression and addiction are symptoms of underlying complex trauma (CPTSD), originating from a wounded attachment system in childhood. My aim is to help people address the root of their trauma through therapy that is present and attuned to your needs while implementing IFS and Somatic approaches. Our work will effectively treat issues relating to self-worth, self-criticism and emotional self-regulation. Ultimately, therapy is about repairing the relationship you have with yourself, freeing you from the systems of internal conflict.
I believe most cases of anxiety, depression and addiction are symptoms of underlying complex trauma (CPTSD), originating from a wounded attachment system in childhood. My aim is to help people address the root of their trauma through therapy that is present and attuned to your needs while implementing IFS and Somatic approaches. Our work will effectively treat issues relating to self-worth, self-criticism and emotional self-regulation. Ultimately, therapy is about repairing the relationship you have with yourself, freeing you from the systems of internal conflict.
My experiential, bottom-up, attachment-based IFS-based therapy will help you recognise and transform the adaptations that were helpful responses to threats in the past but no longer serve you.
Having harsh inner critics, addictions, being afraid of rejection, needing to be perfect, feeling numb or anxious are all symptoms of trauma, not signs of weakness or personality flaws. Not disorders, but our minds' best effort to keep our heads above water. Trauma is often caused not by a single event, but by a mix of overwhelm and powerlessness over time. Removal of love, constant criticism, excessive expectations or parents who struggled with their issues when we were young led to adaptations necessary for our survival. If any of these resonate, you are not alone. I talk to people like you. And like them, you, too, can heal.
My experiential, bottom-up, attachment-based IFS-based therapy will help you recognise and transform the adaptations that were helpful responses to threats in the past but no longer serve you.
Having harsh inner critics, addictions, being afraid of rejection, needing to be perfect, feeling numb or anxious are all symptoms of trauma, not signs of weakness or personality flaws. Not disorders, but our minds' best effort to keep our heads above water. Trauma is often caused not by a single event, but by a mix of overwhelm and powerlessness over time. Removal of love, constant criticism, excessive expectations or parents who struggled with their issues when we were young led to adaptations necessary for our survival. If any of these resonate, you are not alone. I talk to people like you. And like them, you, too, can heal.
At Life in Colour we believe that you, the client, are the expert in your life. Coming from a holistic, client-centred framework we aim to help you discover the barriers that are holding you back from leading a life full of colour and fulfilment. We understand that therapy can be painful, scary, and overwhelming at times, but we are here to allow you the space explore your emotions, thoughts and life experience in a safe environment, to challenge you to reflect and grow out of your comfort zone in a supportive and caring way.
At Life in Colour we believe that you, the client, are the expert in your life. Coming from a holistic, client-centred framework we aim to help you discover the barriers that are holding you back from leading a life full of colour and fulfilment. We understand that therapy can be painful, scary, and overwhelming at times, but we are here to allow you the space explore your emotions, thoughts and life experience in a safe environment, to challenge you to reflect and grow out of your comfort zone in a supportive and caring way.
I offer an integrative therapeutic approach of psychodynamic & attachment-based modalities with somatic ad cognitive behavioural therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working in community, public and inpatient mental health and drug and alcohol services, as well as a university counselling setting. Largely my clinical experience has been working with anxiety, mood issues, self esteem, relationship concerns, and drug and alcohol concerns. I have also worked within perinatal mental health settings including inpatient support for parents of babies in NICU.
I offer an integrative therapeutic approach of psychodynamic & attachment-based modalities with somatic ad cognitive behavioural therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working in community, public and inpatient mental health and drug and alcohol services, as well as a university counselling setting. Largely my clinical experience has been working with anxiety, mood issues, self esteem, relationship concerns, and drug and alcohol concerns. I have also worked within perinatal mental health settings including inpatient support for parents of babies in NICU.
Marina Collins - Couples Therapy & EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Birtinya, QLD 4575
Trained in advanced EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and offering a range of trauma-focused treatments, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Couples EMDR Protocol.
As a Medicare provider, Marina accepts GP Mental Health Care Plans and most private health insurances, making therapy more accessible and affordable. She brings a warm, client-centred approach to every session, creating a safe and supportive environment where healing and personal growth can thrive.
Trained in advanced EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and offering a range of trauma-focused treatments, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Couples EMDR Protocol.
As a Medicare provider, Marina accepts GP Mental Health Care Plans and most private health insurances, making therapy more accessible and affordable. She brings a warm, client-centred approach to every session, creating a safe and supportive environment where healing and personal growth can thrive.
I incorporate evidence-based psychotherapy including Attachment-based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapy, ACT and Solution Focused Therapy.
Life can be challenging! Some may want to seek help but feel uncertain about it or ashamed to do so. Many don't realise that empathic and nonjudgemental support can go a long way in helping them. You may feel stuck in life struggling to move forward. You may feel like you are losing it no matter how hard you try or you may just be surviving.
I incorporate evidence-based psychotherapy including Attachment-based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapy, ACT and Solution Focused Therapy.
Life can be challenging! Some may want to seek help but feel uncertain about it or ashamed to do so. Many don't realise that empathic and nonjudgemental support can go a long way in helping them. You may feel stuck in life struggling to move forward. You may feel like you are losing it no matter how hard you try or you may just be surviving.
Emily tailors her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Emily has a strong interest in trauma-related presentations, including PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, and psychological assessment. Additionally, she works with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. She offers psychological assessments for clients of all ages and presentations (e.g., ADHD, ASD, personality, intellectual, etc.).
Emily tailors her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Emily has a strong interest in trauma-related presentations, including PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, and psychological assessment. Additionally, she works with neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. She offers psychological assessments for clients of all ages and presentations (e.g., ADHD, ASD, personality, intellectual, etc.).
I blend therapeutic styles like attachment-based, internal family systems, and somatic therapy for a unique, tailored experience.
Hello! Thank you so much for being here.
I offer a personalised, holistic and non-clinical approach to therapy - fostering a safe and supportive space to explore and discover what is happening for you on a deeper level. Through authentic connection and individualised care, we work together to understand your concerns on a deeper level and discover the root cause of them through deepening the connection of your mind, body and emotions. I naturally integrate a sense of openness, playfulness and humour into our sessions all the while upholding a grounded, respectful, and focused approach within the therapeutic process.
I blend therapeutic styles like attachment-based, internal family systems, and somatic therapy for a unique, tailored experience.
Hello! Thank you so much for being here.
I offer a personalised, holistic and non-clinical approach to therapy - fostering a safe and supportive space to explore and discover what is happening for you on a deeper level. Through authentic connection and individualised care, we work together to understand your concerns on a deeper level and discover the root cause of them through deepening the connection of your mind, body and emotions. I naturally integrate a sense of openness, playfulness and humour into our sessions all the while upholding a grounded, respectful, and focused approach within the therapeutic process.
I understand psychological difficulties from psychodynamic theory including attachment-based theories within an interpersonal therapy framework
I am a registered psychologist with over 16 years of experience. Assisting adults and adolescents over 17 with:
Depression, anxiety, stress, grief, workplace stress, ASD/ADHD, neurodiversity, trauma, immigration stress, self esteem, relationship issues, processing trauma from sexual abuse and/or domestic violence.
I offer face to face appointments in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast as well as telehealth/online appointments. Working with: Medicare, WorkCover, private health, Open Arms/DVA, NDIS
I understand psychological difficulties from psychodynamic theory including attachment-based theories within an interpersonal therapy framework
I am a registered psychologist with over 16 years of experience. Assisting adults and adolescents over 17 with:
Depression, anxiety, stress, grief, workplace stress, ASD/ADHD, neurodiversity, trauma, immigration stress, self esteem, relationship issues, processing trauma from sexual abuse and/or domestic violence.
I offer face to face appointments in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast as well as telehealth/online appointments. Working with: Medicare, WorkCover, private health, Open Arms/DVA, NDIS
I integrate mind and body approaches to tailor treatment to each person's context and have invested in extensive professional development including narrative, somatic and attachment-based treatment modalities.
As your therapist, I bring the transformative power of a warm, knowledgeable and professional relationship. As a Registered Clinical Member of PACFA, I work with children, young people and adult women across a range of issues. I have specialist training and professional experience in supporting people who have survived complex, early developmental, relational abuse, neglect and trauma. Together, we can navigate your path towards new possibilities.
I integrate mind and body approaches to tailor treatment to each person's context and have invested in extensive professional development including narrative, somatic and attachment-based treatment modalities.
As your therapist, I bring the transformative power of a warm, knowledgeable and professional relationship. As a Registered Clinical Member of PACFA, I work with children, young people and adult women across a range of issues. I have specialist training and professional experience in supporting people who have survived complex, early developmental, relational abuse, neglect and trauma. Together, we can navigate your path towards new possibilities.
We take a person-centered approach, combining attachment-based and psychodynamic modalities to offer well-rounded, therapeutic, and educational support.
Hi, my name is Nadia, and I am a passionate parent educator, school teacher, and counsellor. I founded Behaviour Boost with a vision to provide meaningful support to families and young people, particularly in rural and remote settings, through an accessible online platform. Our goal is to create a safe, engaging, and familiar space where young people can grow and thrive. Over the years, our team has expanded to include like-minded professionals—teachers, tutors, parent educators, psychotherapists, and counsellors—all committed to empowering families and helping them flourish.
We take a person-centered approach, combining attachment-based and psychodynamic modalities to offer well-rounded, therapeutic, and educational support.
Hi, my name is Nadia, and I am a passionate parent educator, school teacher, and counsellor. I founded Behaviour Boost with a vision to provide meaningful support to families and young people, particularly in rural and remote settings, through an accessible online platform. Our goal is to create a safe, engaging, and familiar space where young people can grow and thrive. Over the years, our team has expanded to include like-minded professionals—teachers, tutors, parent educators, psychotherapists, and counsellors—all committed to empowering families and helping them flourish.
We are Queensland based registered telehealth psychologists with a wealth of experience and training in psychological/psychometric assessments, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intervention, Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
We work with people experiencing multiple and complex needs. We have worked in a variety of settings in Australia and the United Kingdom including custodial centres, not for profit mental health care services, the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Corrective Services and with voluntary early intervention programs through a number of courts.
We are Queensland based registered telehealth psychologists with a wealth of experience and training in psychological/psychometric assessments, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intervention, Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
We work with people experiencing multiple and complex needs. We have worked in a variety of settings in Australia and the United Kingdom including custodial centres, not for profit mental health care services, the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Corrective Services and with voluntary early intervention programs through a number of courts.
Now I'm a Mum & DV survivor I've dived deep into the world of attachment-based parenting & developing safe, secure relationships.
As a holistic therapist & coach my aim is to help my clients foster the skills that lead to growth, discovery & self-efficacy. My special interest areas are emotional balance, parenting, and sports psychology. I offer you a non-judgemental, safe space to talk and explore what's going on in your world, and the opportunity to try out new skills and develop self-knowledge. I want my clients to enjoy and embrace the journey of healing, so much so that eventually I become redundant! My foundational framework includes reflection, awareness, emotional balance, and psychoeducation practices.
Now I'm a Mum & DV survivor I've dived deep into the world of attachment-based parenting & developing safe, secure relationships.
As a holistic therapist & coach my aim is to help my clients foster the skills that lead to growth, discovery & self-efficacy. My special interest areas are emotional balance, parenting, and sports psychology. I offer you a non-judgemental, safe space to talk and explore what's going on in your world, and the opportunity to try out new skills and develop self-knowledge. I want my clients to enjoy and embrace the journey of healing, so much so that eventually I become redundant! My foundational framework includes reflection, awareness, emotional balance, and psychoeducation practices.
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.
Looking for a practical approach to psychology and getting your life back on track?
Looking for a practical approach to psychology and getting your life back on track?
I am Director and Principal Psychologist of Your Psych Centre. We are an affirming clinic who works with individuals across the lifespan. We recognise individuals and parents are the experts - we are here to help make sense of it all. Our diverse clinicians are passionate about empowering all individuals, particularly those within the LGBTIQ+, Neurodivergent, and Culturally and Linguistic Diverse communities.
I am Director and Principal Psychologist of Your Psych Centre. We are an affirming clinic who works with individuals across the lifespan. We recognise individuals and parents are the experts - we are here to help make sense of it all. Our diverse clinicians are passionate about empowering all individuals, particularly those within the LGBTIQ+, Neurodivergent, and Culturally and Linguistic Diverse communities.
I am passionate about helping you to find freedom, authenticity and connection, through resolving patterns that may be limiting you. The therapeutic process can help you to make sense of, adapt to, and heal from difficult life experiences. Therapy can also be a reflective space to get clearer on your values and directions in life; to connect with your innermost wishes for your future and bring these into being. I have great respect for the courage involved in seeking support and aim to provide a non-judgemental space where you can safely explore what's on your mind.
I am passionate about helping you to find freedom, authenticity and connection, through resolving patterns that may be limiting you. The therapeutic process can help you to make sense of, adapt to, and heal from difficult life experiences. Therapy can also be a reflective space to get clearer on your values and directions in life; to connect with your innermost wishes for your future and bring these into being. I have great respect for the courage involved in seeking support and aim to provide a non-judgemental space where you can safely explore what's on your mind.
Nicole is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based client-centric interventions for a range of psychological presentations including trauma (PTSD, complex trauma/PTSD), psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), addictions, mood disorders, stress and burnout, anxiety, and life transitions. She also works with athletes and professionals who need support for their wellbeing and development of mental skills to improve performance.
Nicole is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based client-centric interventions for a range of psychological presentations including trauma (PTSD, complex trauma/PTSD), psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), addictions, mood disorders, stress and burnout, anxiety, and life transitions. She also works with athletes and professionals who need support for their wellbeing and development of mental skills to improve performance.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.