Counselling in South East Queensland, QLD

Photo of JJ's Counselling, Counsellor in South East Queensland, QLD
JJ's Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Southport, QLD 4215
JJ's Counselling is available to offer counselling services to individuals in our community. It is a person-centred therapeutic practice built on the desire to empower people to develop, both personally and professionally, this approach enables the development of a strong rapport with clients, which provides positive results through therapy sessions. JJ's Counselling benefits a diverse number of individuals struggling with a variety of issues which may include: mood disorders, mental health concerns, relationship/social difficulties, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, to name but a few.
JJ's Counselling is available to offer counselling services to individuals in our community. It is a person-centred therapeutic practice built on the desire to empower people to develop, both personally and professionally, this approach enables the development of a strong rapport with clients, which provides positive results through therapy sessions. JJ's Counselling benefits a diverse number of individuals struggling with a variety of issues which may include: mood disorders, mental health concerns, relationship/social difficulties, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, to name but a few.
(07) 5317 1003 View (07) 5317 1003
Photo of Lee Hughes, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Lee Hughes
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Nerang, QLD 4211
Greetings and a warm welcome to you! My name is Lee Hughes and I offer a personalised, evidence-based psychological services grounded in compassion and understanding. If you're navigating through emotional turbulence, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or wrestling with relationship issues, you've already demonstrated courage by considering professional help. Perhaps you're also seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, looking to enrich your relationships, or aspiring to steer your life in a more fulfilling direction. Regardless of your specific concerns, you've taken an important and brave step by seeking assistance.
Greetings and a warm welcome to you! My name is Lee Hughes and I offer a personalised, evidence-based psychological services grounded in compassion and understanding. If you're navigating through emotional turbulence, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or wrestling with relationship issues, you've already demonstrated courage by considering professional help. Perhaps you're also seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, looking to enrich your relationships, or aspiring to steer your life in a more fulfilling direction. Regardless of your specific concerns, you've taken an important and brave step by seeking assistance.
(08) 7813 3689 View (08) 7813 3689
Photo of Will Drotsky, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Will Drotsky
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is the founder and the principal psychologist of the psychology practice, PsychologyCare in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Will is also the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he incorporates an holistic and integrative approach to best meet the needs of his clients. Will also provides supervision to Master and Doctorate students and is an experienced supervisor for Clinical endorsement.
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is the founder and the principal psychologist of the psychology practice, PsychologyCare in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Will is also the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he incorporates an holistic and integrative approach to best meet the needs of his clients. Will also provides supervision to Master and Doctorate students and is an experienced supervisor for Clinical endorsement.
(07) 5391 4245 View (07) 5391 4245
Photo of Clive Jones, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Clive Jones
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bundall, QLD 4217
Waitlist for new clients
I am a counselling psychologist and sport & exercise psychologist with a focus on psychological treatment and the psychology of high-performance. I have combined these two areas through my private practice and university lecturing.
I am a counselling psychologist and sport & exercise psychologist with a focus on psychological treatment and the psychology of high-performance. I have combined these two areas through my private practice and university lecturing.
(07) 5317 6275 View (07) 5317 6275
Photo of Daniel McStay, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Daniel McStay
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Bundall, QLD 4217
Hi, my name's Danny and i'm a Registered Psychologist. Sometimes we all need a little bit of help. My goal is to assist others on their journey towards personal growth, self-discovery and mental wellbeing. I provide a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
Hi, my name's Danny and i'm a Registered Psychologist. Sometimes we all need a little bit of help. My goal is to assist others on their journey towards personal growth, self-discovery and mental wellbeing. I provide a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
(02) 5016 9927 View (02) 5016 9927
Photo of Gregg Palmer, Psychotherapist in South East Queensland, QLD
Gregg Palmer
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nerang, QLD 4211  (Online Only)
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. When we lose our own value and meaning in life we can spiral into a black hole.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. When we lose our own value and meaning in life we can spiral into a black hole.
(07) 2801 6982 View (07) 2801 6982
Photo of Our Space Psychology, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Our Space Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We endeavour to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We endeavour to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be.
(07) 3477 9071 View (07) 3477 9071
Photo of Mark Horsman, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Mark Horsman
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Noosaville, QLD 4566
Often in today's world, we get caught up in so many distractions on the outside that we are not always aware of our internal experiences. We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires. I believe that therapy provides a safe space to step away from all the external distractions and focus on identifying and responding to our emotional world in the most open and connected way, which may have been too painful to do in the past.
Often in today's world, we get caught up in so many distractions on the outside that we are not always aware of our internal experiences. We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires. I believe that therapy provides a safe space to step away from all the external distractions and focus on identifying and responding to our emotional world in the most open and connected way, which may have been too painful to do in the past.
(03) 7003 2065 View (03) 7003 2065
Photo of Trenton Ellwood, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Trenton Ellwood
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Robina, QLD 4226
I value the individuality of each person: respecting diversity, distinct experiences, belief systems, and unique social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through building a therapeutic connection, I attempt to comprehend one’s motivations and catalysts for purposeful change and personal transformation.
I value the individuality of each person: respecting diversity, distinct experiences, belief systems, and unique social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through building a therapeutic connection, I attempt to comprehend one’s motivations and catalysts for purposeful change and personal transformation.
(02) 5657 4716 View (02) 5657 4716
Photo of Andrew Geeves, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Andrew Geeves
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
I work with people who present with a variety of psychological questions, symptoms and difficulties. I adopt a warm, empathic, curious, respectful, open-minded, authentic, client-centred, non-judgmental and dynamic stance as a therapist. I work to establish a genuine and collaborative connection with people that helps build a relationship in which it feels safe and comfortable to speak openly. I also use humour and play in my work. I am drawn to helping people identify the presence of repetitive, maladaptive patterns from their past and lean into the possibilities of new and more effective ways of being in the world.
I work with people who present with a variety of psychological questions, symptoms and difficulties. I adopt a warm, empathic, curious, respectful, open-minded, authentic, client-centred, non-judgmental and dynamic stance as a therapist. I work to establish a genuine and collaborative connection with people that helps build a relationship in which it feels safe and comfortable to speak openly. I also use humour and play in my work. I am drawn to helping people identify the presence of repetitive, maladaptive patterns from their past and lean into the possibilities of new and more effective ways of being in the world.
(07) 4243 4296 View (07) 4243 4296

Online Therapists

Photo of Robin Fraser, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Robin Fraser
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Taringa, QLD 4068
My areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & Complex PTSD, Impulse Control orders & Substance Use Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Hi, I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and have gained a broad base of knowledge over 13 years of therapy.The vast majority of my experience has been in the private practice field, treating both individuals & couples. Clients generally find me to be a warm and caring psychologist, with a strong desire to understand and help them to move forwards in their life.
My areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & Complex PTSD, Impulse Control orders & Substance Use Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Hi, I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and have gained a broad base of knowledge over 13 years of therapy.The vast majority of my experience has been in the private practice field, treating both individuals & couples. Clients generally find me to be a warm and caring psychologist, with a strong desire to understand and help them to move forwards in their life.
(07) 2100 4097 View (07) 2100 4097
Photo of Aaron Ryan, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Aaron Ryan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
Aaron is a warm, empathic and collaborative clinical psychologist who prioritises creating a safe space to explore and work with you through your difficulties. He understands that mental health requires more than the reduction of distress but also the development of feelings of emotional and mental wellbeing through an improved sense of self, a sense of belonging, meaningful relationships and purpose in life. Aaron has experience providing individual and group therapy in private practice and hospitals. He has helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions & relationship difficulties.
Aaron is a warm, empathic and collaborative clinical psychologist who prioritises creating a safe space to explore and work with you through your difficulties. He understands that mental health requires more than the reduction of distress but also the development of feelings of emotional and mental wellbeing through an improved sense of self, a sense of belonging, meaningful relationships and purpose in life. Aaron has experience providing individual and group therapy in private practice and hospitals. He has helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, life transitions & relationship difficulties.
(07) 3113 9006 View (07) 3113 9006
Photo of Eric Tan, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Eric Tan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Sometimes, clients don't really know what they want when they come to therapy, and I make every effort to help them find out. Besides helping with their struggles with relationships and symptoms, I believe that they truly want to be understood, and to be accompanied as they explore their emotional pain. Most of the time, I find that my clients want to reflect on themselves, and need my support to face up to their emotional pain and dilemmas. They might want to know my thoughts about their struggles, so that it triggers their own new thoughts about themselves.
Sometimes, clients don't really know what they want when they come to therapy, and I make every effort to help them find out. Besides helping with their struggles with relationships and symptoms, I believe that they truly want to be understood, and to be accompanied as they explore their emotional pain. Most of the time, I find that my clients want to reflect on themselves, and need my support to face up to their emotional pain and dilemmas. They might want to know my thoughts about their struggles, so that it triggers their own new thoughts about themselves.
(07) 3132 3285 View (07) 3132 3285
Photo of Centre for Human Potential, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Centre for Human Potential
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
We support our clients in dealing with a variety of conditions, examples are anxiety, depression, Alcohol and Drug use, LGBTIQ+ issues, stress, trauma and relationship problems. We offer various modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Emotion Focussed Therapy, we also look after NDIS clients. Psychologists at CFHP can provide services in English, Mandarin Chinese, Sinhalese, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese. 我們有中文心理學家可以提供諮詢與服務
We support our clients in dealing with a variety of conditions, examples are anxiety, depression, Alcohol and Drug use, LGBTIQ+ issues, stress, trauma and relationship problems. We offer various modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Emotion Focussed Therapy, we also look after NDIS clients. Psychologists at CFHP can provide services in English, Mandarin Chinese, Sinhalese, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese. 我們有中文心理學家可以提供諮詢與服務
(07) 3130 0047 View (07) 3130 0047
Photo of Living Without Worry Health Clinic, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in South East Queensland, QLD
Living Without Worry Health Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Stretton, QLD 4116
Assist people in need to better manage their issues and worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
Assist people in need to better manage their issues and worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
(07) 2100 4146 View (07) 2100 4146
Photo of Phillip Samuel: Living Free Psychology, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Phillip Samuel: Living Free Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Browns Plains, QLD 4118  (Online Only)
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "I believe in choice & empowerment, and value respect, honesty, & integrity". "I love the collaborative process of working through life events. It is a pleasure and privilege to experience the emotional journey with people to reach a place that enables greater satisfaction & life enjoyment" I have many years experience working with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma & abuse, stress, eating disorders, chronic health, attentional, personality & dissociative disorders.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "I believe in choice & empowerment, and value respect, honesty, & integrity". "I love the collaborative process of working through life events. It is a pleasure and privilege to experience the emotional journey with people to reach a place that enables greater satisfaction & life enjoyment" I have many years experience working with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma & abuse, stress, eating disorders, chronic health, attentional, personality & dissociative disorders.
0468 887 908 View 0468 887 908
Photo of Brant Maclean, Psychologist in South East Queensland, QLD
Brant Maclean
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wilston, QLD 4051
My name is Brant, and I am a psychologist who provides assessment and therapy to adults in private practice. I am passionate about the positive, transformative effect the therapeutic relationship can have—a sentiment based not only on psychological literature but, more importantly, first-hand experience. Thus, I take a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy based on a mixture of insight, emotional processing, and skill development. My therapeutic style finds its foundation in cognitive behavioural and schema therapy whilst also drawing from dialectical-behavioural and metacognitive perspectives.
My name is Brant, and I am a psychologist who provides assessment and therapy to adults in private practice. I am passionate about the positive, transformative effect the therapeutic relationship can have—a sentiment based not only on psychological literature but, more importantly, first-hand experience. Thus, I take a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy based on a mixture of insight, emotional processing, and skill development. My therapeutic style finds its foundation in cognitive behavioural and schema therapy whilst also drawing from dialectical-behavioural and metacognitive perspectives.
(07) 3184 4296 View (07) 3184 4296

See more therapy options for South East Queensland

Personality Disorders Counsellors

What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?

Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

When to seek treatment for personality disorders?

Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.

How long does therapy take for personality disorders?

The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.

Can therapy help people with personality disorders?

Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.