Divorce Psychologists and Therapists in Sunshine Beach, QLD

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Diane Violi
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
It is an honour working with people to support, educate and assist with life struggles and journeys. I have a holistic and trauma informed focus - and extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, complex trauma and drugs & alcohol concerns. And enjoy working with parenting, relationship, and grief & loss issues; as well as life adjustment and transitions. I engage with a warm, person centered, strengths and mindfulness-based perspective.
It is an honour working with people to support, educate and assist with life struggles and journeys. I have a holistic and trauma informed focus - and extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, complex trauma and drugs & alcohol concerns. And enjoy working with parenting, relationship, and grief & loss issues; as well as life adjustment and transitions. I engage with a warm, person centered, strengths and mindfulness-based perspective.
(07) 5224 2036 View (07) 5224 2036
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Heidi Germann
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
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.
(07) 5241 4817 View (07) 5241 4817
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Alana Rhodes
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(07) 5241 1219 View (07) 5241 1219
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Kathleen Murray
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi, I’m Kathleen of My Psychologist Kathleen, a telepsychology service that provides clients with a variety of treatments. I offer psychological education along with evidence-based techniques for clients to practise and apply in their lives. From personal issues to relationship troubles, you can count on me to help you manage or resolve what worries you.
Hi, I’m Kathleen of My Psychologist Kathleen, a telepsychology service that provides clients with a variety of treatments. I offer psychological education along with evidence-based techniques for clients to practise and apply in their lives. From personal issues to relationship troubles, you can count on me to help you manage or resolve what worries you.
(07) 4802 8314 View (07) 4802 8314
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Sinead Grimes-Garra
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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.
(07) 2104 1988 View (07) 2104 1988
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Anita Balogh
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain. Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves. I help people who carry similar patterns.
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain. Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves. I help people who carry similar patterns.
(07) 4243 4339 View (07) 4243 4339

More Therapists Nearby

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Restarting Relationships
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
You’re a couple struggling with disconnection, recurring conflict, or you're at a turning point that needs attention, and you're ready for more than surface-level help. Or you're an individual seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper sense of alignment in your life. You might be managing stress, burnout, life transitions, or relationship pain. You need the right space to do meaningful work. You’re ready to move forward and to become more self-aware and motivated.
You’re a couple struggling with disconnection, recurring conflict, or you're at a turning point that needs attention, and you're ready for more than surface-level help. Or you're an individual seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper sense of alignment in your life. You might be managing stress, burnout, life transitions, or relationship pain. You need the right space to do meaningful work. You’re ready to move forward and to become more self-aware and motivated.
(07) 5240 9461 View (07) 5240 9461
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A New Chapter IFS Therapy with Corene Crossin
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.
(07) 2100 4227 View (07) 2100 4227
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Bella Vita Psychology-Medicare Bulk Billing-NDIS
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Hi, I'm Wendy Robertson and I am a Clinical Psychologist offering NDIS and fully Medicare bulk billed sessions to eligible adult clients Australia-wide via telehealth and bulk billed, private and NDIS adult and child client sessions face to face in my offices on the Sunshine Coast. I provide assessment and treatment for mental health concerns in adults and children such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and self-compassion and mindfulness therapies.
Hi, I'm Wendy Robertson and I am a Clinical Psychologist offering NDIS and fully Medicare bulk billed sessions to eligible adult clients Australia-wide via telehealth and bulk billed, private and NDIS adult and child client sessions face to face in my offices on the Sunshine Coast. I provide assessment and treatment for mental health concerns in adults and children such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and self-compassion and mindfulness therapies.
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Smirna Romero
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I support adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, including migration and cultural adjustment. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and humanistic principles, focused on self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth. I aim to help you understand the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, thoughts, and relationships, so you can reconnect with yourself from a place of compassion and understanding.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I support adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, including migration and cultural adjustment. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and humanistic principles, focused on self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth. I aim to help you understand the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, thoughts, and relationships, so you can reconnect with yourself from a place of compassion and understanding.
(03) 7003 2660 View (03) 7003 2660
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Lyn Thomson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Flaxton, QLD 4560
Having been raised in a emotion-denying household, then spent six years in the Military and then the trauma of divorce, I use my personal experience to assist couples to strengthen their relationship bond by expressing what is really going on beneath the surface of conflict or loss of closeness that they might experience.
Relationship issues effect most aspects of your life. If we feel safe and secure in our home with our partner, then we can face all other adversity so much easier. I specialize in assisting that close connective bond with Attachment Focused processes using Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy as well as many other modalities which are useful towards the same goal. I believe couple work needs much more time than the standard 50-60 minutes so ask that you be prepared to stay in session between 90 to 120 minutes.
Having been raised in a emotion-denying household, then spent six years in the Military and then the trauma of divorce, I use my personal experience to assist couples to strengthen their relationship bond by expressing what is really going on beneath the surface of conflict or loss of closeness that they might experience.
Relationship issues effect most aspects of your life. If we feel safe and secure in our home with our partner, then we can face all other adversity so much easier. I specialize in assisting that close connective bond with Attachment Focused processes using Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy as well as many other modalities which are useful towards the same goal. I believe couple work needs much more time than the standard 50-60 minutes so ask that you be prepared to stay in session between 90 to 120 minutes.
(07) 5230 7155 View (07) 5230 7155
Photo of Kaatheryn Tempest - Transformation Tree Counselling & Therapy Centre, Counsellor, ACA-L4
You may be sensing that the life you’ve built no longer fits in the way it once did. Grief, relationship strain, burnout, or a quiet inner shift might be pulling you toward deeper truth. You want clarity, steadiness, and emotional coherence, both within yourself and in your relationships. You’re reflective, intuitive, and ready to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with a more authentic way of living. A part of you knows there is something meaningful emerging, and you’re looking for a therapist who can meet your depth, honour your inner world, and support real, sustainable change.
You may be sensing that the life you’ve built no longer fits in the way it once did. Grief, relationship strain, burnout, or a quiet inner shift might be pulling you toward deeper truth. You want clarity, steadiness, and emotional coherence, both within yourself and in your relationships. You’re reflective, intuitive, and ready to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with a more authentic way of living. A part of you knows there is something meaningful emerging, and you’re looking for a therapist who can meet your depth, honour your inner world, and support real, sustainable change.
(07) 5230 8049 View (07) 5230 8049
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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.
(07) 4243 4810 View (07) 4243 4810
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Mark Horsman
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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
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I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, men's mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and adjustment following injury or major life changes. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated that things are not improving despite trying to push through on their own. I help clients move forward through practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual, with a focus on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
(07) 5240 9551 View (07) 5240 9551
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Tamara Evans Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Mount Coolum, QLD 4573
Waitlist for new clients
​I am a trauma informed counsellor with tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Relational Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, and group facilitation. ​ I am a relational therapist, so my first step is to connect with you to build a safe, compassionate, and authentic relationship. Through this relationship we can gently explore your experiences, uncover your unmet needs, and discover ways to support you towards a more fulfilling life.
​I am a trauma informed counsellor with tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Relational Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, and group facilitation. ​ I am a relational therapist, so my first step is to connect with you to build a safe, compassionate, and authentic relationship. Through this relationship we can gently explore your experiences, uncover your unmet needs, and discover ways to support you towards a more fulfilling life.
(07) 5240 7802 View (07) 5240 7802
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Ben Burns
Counsellor, ACA-L1
2 Endorsed
Battery Hill, QLD 4551
I’m a registered Counsellor with a strong focus on men’s issues – supporting men through times of transitions, crises of meaning and mid-life issues. Men have particular struggles and experiences that I have gathered tools to help navigate and lighten. As a bloke, we still have a cultural expectation to cope, sort it out ourselves and just get on with it - but my experience is that challenges are much easier to face with a bit of support. The truth is, there are times in our life when things fall apart and we feel like we can’t hold it together any longer. It’s at these crunch times that we can deepen our experience of life.
I’m a registered Counsellor with a strong focus on men’s issues – supporting men through times of transitions, crises of meaning and mid-life issues. Men have particular struggles and experiences that I have gathered tools to help navigate and lighten. As a bloke, we still have a cultural expectation to cope, sort it out ourselves and just get on with it - but my experience is that challenges are much easier to face with a bit of support. The truth is, there are times in our life when things fall apart and we feel like we can’t hold it together any longer. It’s at these crunch times that we can deepen our experience of life.
(07) 5317 1032 View (07) 5317 1032
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Tara Lee Harriden
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Wiradjuri woman, PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Supervisor. I offer culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those healing from systemic, intergenerational, ancestral, or race-based trauma, so we can live with pride, confidence, and joy. I also enjoy supporting non-Indigenous clients from all walks of life with issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe, respectful space for healing.
I am a Wiradjuri woman, PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Supervisor. I offer culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those healing from systemic, intergenerational, ancestral, or race-based trauma, so we can live with pride, confidence, and joy. I also enjoy supporting non-Indigenous clients from all walks of life with issues such as trauma, anxiety, relationships, identity, and life transitions. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe, respectful space for healing.
(07) 5230 8953 View (07) 5230 8953
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Dr Pavla Greenwood
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I can assist you with overcoming and healing through the challenges of loss, stress, burn-out, adjustment, anxiety, depression, relationships, family of origin issues, cancer distress and optimizing your mind for healing.
I can assist you with overcoming and healing through the challenges of loss, stress, burn-out, adjustment, anxiety, depression, relationships, family of origin issues, cancer distress and optimizing your mind for healing.
(07) 5241 4899 View (07) 5241 4899
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Lyons Counselling Service
Social Worker, AASW
Pomona, QLD 4568
Hi I'm Jamie. I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 achieving a bachelor of Social Work. I am a well season counsellor and have been supporting and counselling people from all walks life for over 20 years. My number 1 focus through this period was to bring hope and value to the people I work with and continues to be so. My experience is quite broad covering individual couple and family therapy. My experience also has a strong mental health focus including anxiety, depression PTSD and CPTSD. I have learned to listen. To recognise resilience and to support with ever knowledge I have to build or rebuild lives.
Hi I'm Jamie. I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 achieving a bachelor of Social Work. I am a well season counsellor and have been supporting and counselling people from all walks life for over 20 years. My number 1 focus through this period was to bring hope and value to the people I work with and continues to be so. My experience is quite broad covering individual couple and family therapy. My experience also has a strong mental health focus including anxiety, depression PTSD and CPTSD. I have learned to listen. To recognise resilience and to support with ever knowledge I have to build or rebuild lives.
(07) 5240 8886 View (07) 5240 8886
Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.