Weight Loss Psychologists and Therapists in South East Queensland, QLD
I provide integrative counselling and health and wellbeing coaching to midlife women who want to feel stronger, calmer and confident. Midlife can be a turning point to focus on what you want and how you want to live your life going forward.
My collaborative approach involves understanding your unique lived experience, goals, and challenges to support you in creating the life you desire.
I provide integrative counselling and health and wellbeing coaching to midlife women who want to feel stronger, calmer and confident. Midlife can be a turning point to focus on what you want and how you want to live your life going forward.
My collaborative approach involves understanding your unique lived experience, goals, and challenges to support you in creating the life you desire.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
Hi, I’m Larissa, professional counsellor / psychotherapist. I work with adults across Australia via online/telehealth appointments, using a secure platform (no downloads, no login required).
With more than 20 yrs experience, my focus is trauma & mental health: the way high-impact experiences reshape the mind, body, & daily functioning.
I’m experienced in emergency first response, major incident debriefing & therapeutic support in high-stakes, high-pressure contexts—where what clients need is clarity, containment, & a plan they can actually follow to get their lives back.
Hi, I’m Larissa, professional counsellor / psychotherapist. I work with adults across Australia via online/telehealth appointments, using a secure platform (no downloads, no login required).
With more than 20 yrs experience, my focus is trauma & mental health: the way high-impact experiences reshape the mind, body, & daily functioning.
I’m experienced in emergency first response, major incident debriefing & therapeutic support in high-stakes, high-pressure contexts—where what clients need is clarity, containment, & a plan they can actually follow to get their lives back.
Specialising in sport and performance, Focused Performance Coaching provides tailored coaching sessions to help people of all ages and skill levels achieve their best. With a special emphasis on mental health, motivation, leadership and group processes, our founder Chris Haddock has years of experience connecting with athletes from various sports organisations such as AFL Queensland Pathway Programs (Men's & Women's), South Australian Institute of Sport, South Australian Cricket Association (Redbacks, Scorpions, and Strikers), Adelaide Thunderbirds and many more.
We also speocialise in mental health, wellbeing and NDIS.
Specialising in sport and performance, Focused Performance Coaching provides tailored coaching sessions to help people of all ages and skill levels achieve their best. With a special emphasis on mental health, motivation, leadership and group processes, our founder Chris Haddock has years of experience connecting with athletes from various sports organisations such as AFL Queensland Pathway Programs (Men's & Women's), South Australian Institute of Sport, South Australian Cricket Association (Redbacks, Scorpions, and Strikers), Adelaide Thunderbirds and many more.
We also speocialise in mental health, wellbeing and NDIS.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or going through life transitions uncertain about what’s next? I’m here to support you to not just cope but live your best life. I specialise in anxiety, trauma and depression, working with adults, teens, and families, offering a safe, compassionate, and empowering space to explore issues, challenges and uncover solutions. Whether you’re struggling with high stress, limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, I’ll meet you where you are and guide you toward clarity, healing, and lasting change empowering you to heal, grow and thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or going through life transitions uncertain about what’s next? I’m here to support you to not just cope but live your best life. I specialise in anxiety, trauma and depression, working with adults, teens, and families, offering a safe, compassionate, and empowering space to explore issues, challenges and uncover solutions. Whether you’re struggling with high stress, limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, I’ll meet you where you are and guide you toward clarity, healing, and lasting change empowering you to heal, grow and thrive.
Facing addiction, dealing with mental health barriers to employment, or navigating the criminal justice system can feel incredibly isolating. I bring a specialised, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic practice. I specialise in working with clients who are navigating complex, multi-layered challenges.
My areas of practice include - substance use & addiction: evidence-based support for recovery, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation. Justice system involvement: therapeutic support for individuals currently involved with, or transitioning back from, the criminal justice system. Employment, disability barriers & mental health.
Facing addiction, dealing with mental health barriers to employment, or navigating the criminal justice system can feel incredibly isolating. I bring a specialised, non-judgmental approach to therapeutic practice. I specialise in working with clients who are navigating complex, multi-layered challenges.
My areas of practice include - substance use & addiction: evidence-based support for recovery, relapse prevention, and harm minimisation. Justice system involvement: therapeutic support for individuals currently involved with, or transitioning back from, the criminal justice system. Employment, disability barriers & mental health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or past experiences that continue to affect your life? You don't have to face these challenges alone.
I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma-related challenges, emotional difficulties and life transitions. I provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Using a trauma-informed, integrative approach that draws on counselling and hypnotherapy, I help clients build resilience, gain insight and create meaningful, lasting change.
Online sessions in English and Russian.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or past experiences that continue to affect your life? You don't have to face these challenges alone.
I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma-related challenges, emotional difficulties and life transitions. I provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Using a trauma-informed, integrative approach that draws on counselling and hypnotherapy, I help clients build resilience, gain insight and create meaningful, lasting change.
Online sessions in English and Russian.
Nicole is a registered psychologist with experience across educational settings, private practice and multidisciplinary pain management. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain and health conditions, with a particular interest in the complex psychological and emotional impact of persistent pain and illness.
Nicole takes an evidence-based, person-centred approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies to manage psychological distress, strengthen coping and support improvements in wellbeing and quality of life. She offers psychological services via Telehealth.
Nicole is a registered psychologist with experience across educational settings, private practice and multidisciplinary pain management. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain and health conditions, with a particular interest in the complex psychological and emotional impact of persistent pain and illness.
Nicole takes an evidence-based, person-centred approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies to manage psychological distress, strengthen coping and support improvements in wellbeing and quality of life. She offers psychological services via Telehealth.
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 Coomera on the Gold Coast. Will is also the former 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 Coomera on the Gold Coast. Will is also the former 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.
We offer mental health counseling and therapy with immediate availability. We are based in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, QLD.
We have a team of experienced, soulful, and knowledgeable therapists, psychologists, and counsellors who are here to provide you with the support and guidance that you need to transform your life. We speak English, Vietnamese, and Farsi.
We accept Mental Health Care Plan, Work Cover, EAP, NDIS, and Private Clients.
We offer mental health counseling and therapy with immediate availability. We are based in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, QLD.
We have a team of experienced, soulful, and knowledgeable therapists, psychologists, and counsellors who are here to provide you with the support and guidance that you need to transform your life. We speak English, Vietnamese, and Farsi.
We accept Mental Health Care Plan, Work Cover, EAP, NDIS, and Private Clients.
Greetings, and thank you for searching for some assistance to help you to reach the goal(s) andor solve the problem(s) you may be experiencing or even struggling with. As a mature experienced psychologist who grew up in differing cultures and loves her job, my method is to listen and explore with kindness and compassion so you can address the cause and maintenance of your problem, for without a good assessment the treatment can be wrong. Original and current unhelpful coping is identified and better ways to evaluate and problem solve are found. Although therapy can be difficult, I try to make it as fun as possible!
Greetings, and thank you for searching for some assistance to help you to reach the goal(s) andor solve the problem(s) you may be experiencing or even struggling with. As a mature experienced psychologist who grew up in differing cultures and loves her job, my method is to listen and explore with kindness and compassion so you can address the cause and maintenance of your problem, for without a good assessment the treatment can be wrong. Original and current unhelpful coping is identified and better ways to evaluate and problem solve are found. Although therapy can be difficult, I try to make it as fun as possible!
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel stuck in patterns they can recognise but struggle to change. They often present with anxiety, low mood, emotional reactivity, avoidance, or difficulty following through. Many are navigating life transitions or feeling disconnected from direction and meaning.
We focus on identifying patterns that maintain these difficulties, building awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and developing practical, values aligned strategies, helping clients move from insight into consistent, meaningful action.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel stuck in patterns they can recognise but struggle to change. They often present with anxiety, low mood, emotional reactivity, avoidance, or difficulty following through. Many are navigating life transitions or feeling disconnected from direction and meaning.
We focus on identifying patterns that maintain these difficulties, building awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and developing practical, values aligned strategies, helping clients move from insight into consistent, meaningful action.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
goldcoastpsychologycentre.com.au/ Clara is the clinic director of Gold Coast Psychology Centre in Robina. She is a registered psychologist who has completed a masters level education in clinical psychology. She focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful and safe therapeutic space in order to support clients. Clara uses an integrative approach to individually tailor treatment plans that best meet her clients’ needs, build on existing strengths, and promote insight and overall health and wellbeing.
goldcoastpsychologycentre.com.au/ Clara is the clinic director of Gold Coast Psychology Centre in Robina. She is a registered psychologist who has completed a masters level education in clinical psychology. She focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful and safe therapeutic space in order to support clients. Clara uses an integrative approach to individually tailor treatment plans that best meet her clients’ needs, build on existing strengths, and promote insight and overall health and wellbeing.
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.
Integrated Health Specialists is a well-established psychology and wellness clinic, located in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Michelle has over 30 years experience helping clients to improve their mental health, overcome life’s challenges, and improve overall quality of life. Providing evidence-based and best-practice psychology services to adults and couples. Areas of specialisations include stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, insomnia, perfectionism, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and more.
Integrated Health Specialists is a well-established psychology and wellness clinic, located in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Michelle has over 30 years experience helping clients to improve their mental health, overcome life’s challenges, and improve overall quality of life. Providing evidence-based and best-practice psychology services to adults and couples. Areas of specialisations include stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, insomnia, perfectionism, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and more.
I believe therapy should feel human, compassionate, and collaborative. I provide a warm and supportive space for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, relationship challenges, and disordered eating.
My approach is evidence-based and tailored to each individual, drawing from CBT, ACT, and DBT to support emotional well-being, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
Online sessions available in English and Portuguese.
I believe therapy should feel human, compassionate, and collaborative. I provide a warm and supportive space for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, relationship challenges, and disordered eating.
My approach is evidence-based and tailored to each individual, drawing from CBT, ACT, and DBT to support emotional well-being, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
Online sessions available in English and Portuguese.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.