Codependency Psychologists and Therapists in Sunshine Beach, QLD
My ideal clients are adults carrying the impact of trauma, narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships, or ongoing anxiety and relational or workplace stress. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or triggered by patterns you can’t quite shift alone. I help people make sense of what’s happening, strengthen boundaries, regulate emotions, and find a sense of self. This means a better daily life and healthier relationships I love working with other people who help people: health professionals, teachers, parents, and first responders too.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the impact of trauma, narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships, or ongoing anxiety and relational or workplace stress. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or triggered by patterns you can’t quite shift alone. I help people make sense of what’s happening, strengthen boundaries, regulate emotions, and find a sense of self. This means a better daily life and healthier relationships I love working with other people who help people: health professionals, teachers, parents, and first responders too.
I work with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to actively engage in therapy. Many of my clients are functioning well on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, stuck, or caught in repeating relational patterns. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for a deeper understanding of how their nervous system shapes their emotions, body, and relationships. Through somatic psychotherapy, we work at a steady and supportive pace to build regulation, capacity, and trust in yourself. Over time, clients often feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet life and relationships with clarity, choice, and ease.
I work with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to actively engage in therapy. Many of my clients are functioning well on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, stuck, or caught in repeating relational patterns. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for a deeper understanding of how their nervous system shapes their emotions, body, and relationships. Through somatic psychotherapy, we work at a steady and supportive pace to build regulation, capacity, and trust in yourself. Over time, clients often feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet life and relationships with clarity, choice, and ease.
I work with sensitive, intuitive adults, teens, and young adults in Noosa Heads who often experience life more intensely than those around them, seeking support for anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from trying to hold it all together. Sensitivity is not something to fix or overcome, it’s a way of relating to the world and can be a strength. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and nervous-system focused. I bring a background in yoga and wellness. I also work in family law, which gives me experience with relationship breakdowns, conflict, and emotionally complex family dynamics.
I work with sensitive, intuitive adults, teens, and young adults in Noosa Heads who often experience life more intensely than those around them, seeking support for anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from trying to hold it all together. Sensitivity is not something to fix or overcome, it’s a way of relating to the world and can be a strength. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and nervous-system focused. I bring a background in yoga and wellness. I also work in family law, which gives me experience with relationship breakdowns, conflict, and emotionally complex family dynamics.
Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I am passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigmas of mental health and choosing to see a psychologist. I provide care that is scientifically evidenced based, friendly and caring, laid back and no nonsense. I appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to seek help and aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and supportive whilst enhancing a client’s independence.
Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I am passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigmas of mental health and choosing to see a psychologist. I provide care that is scientifically evidenced based, friendly and caring, laid back and no nonsense. I appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to seek help and aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and supportive whilst enhancing a client’s independence.
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.
My name is Debra, and my mission is to guide and support clients as they navigate life’s challenges — including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and burnout. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach that integrates a range of therapeutic techniques to enhance self-awareness, resilience, and overall wellbeing. My focus is on empowering each person to recognise and use their unique strengths and values to create lasting, positive change. I hold a Bachelor of Counselling, am a qualified Counsellor, and an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Alongside my professional qualifications, I bring extensive mentoring experience
My name is Debra, and my mission is to guide and support clients as they navigate life’s challenges — including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and burnout. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach that integrates a range of therapeutic techniques to enhance self-awareness, resilience, and overall wellbeing. My focus is on empowering each person to recognise and use their unique strengths and values to create lasting, positive change. I hold a Bachelor of Counselling, am a qualified Counsellor, and an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Alongside my professional qualifications, I bring extensive mentoring experience
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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.
You may be a woman aged 14 years and over who is used to coping, managing and keeping life moving, yet beginning to notice early signs that things feel heavier or less sustainable.
Stress or anxiety may be building, your nervous system may feel more sensitive, or your confidence may be less steady. You may still be functioning day to day, but sense that familiar ways of coping are no longer working.
You might be navigating changes in relationships, study or work, health or energy levels, family roles, hormones, or simply wanting space to pause, reflect and reconnect before things become overwhelming.
You may be a woman aged 14 years and over who is used to coping, managing and keeping life moving, yet beginning to notice early signs that things feel heavier or less sustainable.
Stress or anxiety may be building, your nervous system may feel more sensitive, or your confidence may be less steady. You may still be functioning day to day, but sense that familiar ways of coping are no longer working.
You might be navigating changes in relationships, study or work, health or energy levels, family roles, hormones, or simply wanting space to pause, reflect and reconnect before things become overwhelming.
Many of the adults I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. They might be navigating ADHD, autism spectrum traits or longstanding trauma, often without clear formulation or integrated support. Some have received a late diagnosis or recognise high masking patterns. Others struggle with emotional regulation, relationship strain or persistent distress that has not shifted with short-term approaches. They want clarity, stability and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Many of the adults I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. They might be navigating ADHD, autism spectrum traits or longstanding trauma, often without clear formulation or integrated support. Some have received a late diagnosis or recognise high masking patterns. Others struggle with emotional regulation, relationship strain or persistent distress that has not shifted with short-term approaches. They want clarity, stability and a deeper understanding of themselves.
I work with clients navigating burnout, stress, grief, relationship patterns, codependency, and the effects of attachment on how they function day to day.
My clients are adults who sense that something deeper is driving what's happening on the surface — the burnout that rest doesn't resolve, the relationship pattern that keeps repeating, the grief that won't move, the version of themselves they keep returning to despite wanting to change. They're often high-functioning people carrying more than they show. They've tried pushing through. They're ready to try something different. They don't need to arrive with everything figured out — just a willingness to look honestly at what's been getting in the way.
I work with clients navigating burnout, stress, grief, relationship patterns, codependency, and the effects of attachment on how they function day to day.
My clients are adults who sense that something deeper is driving what's happening on the surface — the burnout that rest doesn't resolve, the relationship pattern that keeps repeating, the grief that won't move, the version of themselves they keep returning to despite wanting to change. They're often high-functioning people carrying more than they show. They've tried pushing through. They're ready to try something different. They don't need to arrive with everything figured out — just a willingness to look honestly at what's been getting in the way.
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.
Soy Ana Carreño, psicoterapeuta especialista en terapia sistémica familiar, colegiada en España y residente en Australia. Te doy la bienvenida a este espacio donde podrás conocer sobre mi trabajo y encontrar ese lugar seguro en el que poder acompañarte; consiste en sesiones de psicoterapia con adultos de manera online, de forma que pueda ser accesible allá donde estés y con una mayor flexibilidad horaria. Siéntete libre de contactar conmigo sobre cualquier duda que pueda surgir, sabemos que a veces iniciarse en este camino entraña sus inquietudes; estaré encantada de atenderte y acompañarte. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
Soy Ana Carreño, psicoterapeuta especialista en terapia sistémica familiar, colegiada en España y residente en Australia. Te doy la bienvenida a este espacio donde podrás conocer sobre mi trabajo y encontrar ese lugar seguro en el que poder acompañarte; consiste en sesiones de psicoterapia con adultos de manera online, de forma que pueda ser accesible allá donde estés y con una mayor flexibilidad horaria. Siéntete libre de contactar conmigo sobre cualquier duda que pueda surgir, sabemos que a veces iniciarse en este camino entraña sus inquietudes; estaré encantada de atenderte y acompañarte. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
You’re longing for a relationship that feels safe, connected, and honest, whether you’re navigating conflict, repair after infidelity, communication breakdowns, mismatched needs, or the complexity of being in a neurodiverse partnership. You want clarity, trust, and emotional grounding, but feel stuck in patterns you can’t shift alone. Attachment wounds, unresolved conflicts and unexpected triggers keep getting in the way. You're stuck in a vicious relationship spiral. You value depth, growth, and authentic connection, and you’re ready for support that honours your identities, your values, and the way you love.
You’re longing for a relationship that feels safe, connected, and honest, whether you’re navigating conflict, repair after infidelity, communication breakdowns, mismatched needs, or the complexity of being in a neurodiverse partnership. You want clarity, trust, and emotional grounding, but feel stuck in patterns you can’t shift alone. Attachment wounds, unresolved conflicts and unexpected triggers keep getting in the way. You're stuck in a vicious relationship spiral. You value depth, growth, and authentic connection, and you’re ready for support that honours your identities, your values, and the way you love.
Hello! My name is Kiana and I typically work with those who may appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of themselves. They might be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, burnout, or navigating a period of change in their life.
Often, they want to better understand themselves - why they think, feel, and react the way they do. They’re looking for both practical strategies to cope with everyday challenges and deeper insight into their patterns, values, and goals. Ultimately, they want to feel more confident, grounded, and comfortable being themselves.
Hello! My name is Kiana and I typically work with those who may appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of themselves. They might be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, burnout, or navigating a period of change in their life.
Often, they want to better understand themselves - why they think, feel, and react the way they do. They’re looking for both practical strategies to cope with everyday challenges and deeper insight into their patterns, values, and goals. Ultimately, they want to feel more confident, grounded, and comfortable being themselves.
Emotional struggles often signal that something in your life needs attention. Anxiety, mood fluctuations, addictions, and relationship struggles can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Unprocessed challenging experiences, such as trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic/family violence and addictions can shape how you see yourself and the world, making it hard to break free from harmful patterns.
Emotional struggles often signal that something in your life needs attention. Anxiety, mood fluctuations, addictions, and relationship struggles can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Unprocessed challenging experiences, such as trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic/family violence and addictions can shape how you see yourself and the world, making it hard to break free from harmful patterns.
Are you struggling to manage the day to day, had a big life transition or needing a safe space to delve deeper into thoughts that are causing you distress? Our experienced therapists with a minimum 10 years of experience offer an inclusive and affirming space for therapy. Our team provides a warm, empathetic and honest working relationship with all and work in a holistic way that looks to understand your mental health and all aspects of your life that may be affected. We also have Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians and Dietitians.
Are you struggling to manage the day to day, had a big life transition or needing a safe space to delve deeper into thoughts that are causing you distress? Our experienced therapists with a minimum 10 years of experience offer an inclusive and affirming space for therapy. Our team provides a warm, empathetic and honest working relationship with all and work in a holistic way that looks to understand your mental health and all aspects of your life that may be affected. We also have Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians and Dietitians.
As a qualified Counsellor & Family Therapist I can provide counselling support to children, individuals and families for a wide range of needs, including things such as; Marriage, Relationships, Conflict Management, Communication, Life Change, Post Natal Depression, Grief and Loss, Separation & Divorce, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress Management, Parenting and Family issues, exploring Spirituality and supporting clients to set goals and work towards seeing positive outcomes for their life.
As a qualified Counsellor & Family Therapist I can provide counselling support to children, individuals and families for a wide range of needs, including things such as; Marriage, Relationships, Conflict Management, Communication, Life Change, Post Natal Depression, Grief and Loss, Separation & Divorce, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress Management, Parenting and Family issues, exploring Spirituality and supporting clients to set goals and work towards seeing positive outcomes for their life.
When life becomes challenging, our time together will support you to overcome mental and emotional obstacles to thriving and living well. My work is trauma informed with multiple evidence-based and evidence-informed therapy methodologies to provide an wholistic approach. Private health funds have approved my psychotherapy work with provider numbers, if you have the appropriate health insurance cover. I work with private clients only, and support students of Gestalt Psychotherapy. Schedule a complimentary discovery call, through my website.
When life becomes challenging, our time together will support you to overcome mental and emotional obstacles to thriving and living well. My work is trauma informed with multiple evidence-based and evidence-informed therapy methodologies to provide an wholistic approach. Private health funds have approved my psychotherapy work with provider numbers, if you have the appropriate health insurance cover. I work with private clients only, and support students of Gestalt Psychotherapy. Schedule a complimentary discovery call, through my website.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Therapist. I recognise that healing from trauma requires a holistic and individualised approach to support both body and mind. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, individuals are supported in their journey towards recovery in a safe and supported therapeutic environment. Medicare rebates available via GP referral.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Therapist. I recognise that healing from trauma requires a holistic and individualised approach to support both body and mind. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, individuals are supported in their journey towards recovery in a safe and supported therapeutic environment. Medicare rebates available via GP referral.
A New Chapter IFS Therapy with Corene
Psychotherapist, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a new therapist can be hard, especially when you really need help. I hope to help your search. I'm a warm, caring therapist here to help heal from trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship, self-sabotage & self-worth issues.
Clients come to me compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. I take pride in empowering my clients to create real, lasting & positive change in their lives.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel daunting, but I hope you will take a moment to call or get in touch to see how I can help. I promise to make the process as welcoming and as easy as possible.
Looking for a new therapist can be hard, especially when you really need help. I hope to help your search. I'm a warm, caring therapist here to help heal from trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship, self-sabotage & self-worth issues.
Clients come to me compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. I take pride in empowering my clients to create real, lasting & positive change in their lives.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel daunting, but I hope you will take a moment to call or get in touch to see how I can help. I promise to make the process as welcoming and as easy as possible.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.