Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Wavell Heights, QLD

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Will Chesmond
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, addictions, adolescent mental health and men’s mental health.
I'm Will, a registered psychologist practicing at Inner Dimension Psychology Kelvin Grove. I value authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, and I am committed to bringing a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative presence to therapy, and creating a safe, respectful and supportive space. I am passionate about supporting clients in understanding the underlying patterns that maintain distress and working together to build more meaningful and values-aligned lives.
My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, addictions, adolescent mental health and men’s mental health.
I'm Will, a registered psychologist practicing at Inner Dimension Psychology Kelvin Grove. I value authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, and I am committed to bringing a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative presence to therapy, and creating a safe, respectful and supportive space. I am passionate about supporting clients in understanding the underlying patterns that maintain distress and working together to build more meaningful and values-aligned lives.
(07) 2100 4588 View (07) 2100 4588
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PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health is a Stafford & Ipswich based multidisciplinary mental health and well-being clinic. The PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health clinicians highly consider the association between mental health (well-being) and mental illness and work collaboratively with their clients to reduces symptoms of mental illness and increase their clients’ emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our clinicians use evidence-based treatment approaches and are committed to tracking progress during therapy and utilise a range of outcome measures to monitor changes in our clients’ symptomatology over time.
PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health is a Stafford & Ipswich based multidisciplinary mental health and well-being clinic. The PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health clinicians highly consider the association between mental health (well-being) and mental illness and work collaboratively with their clients to reduces symptoms of mental illness and increase their clients’ emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our clinicians use evidence-based treatment approaches and are committed to tracking progress during therapy and utilise a range of outcome measures to monitor changes in our clients’ symptomatology over time.
(07) 2801 5072 View (07) 2801 5072
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Amy Cleator
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I am a Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to helping adolescents and adults navigate a wide range of challenges, from everyday stressors to more significant and chronic issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex PTSD. I have a particular interest in military and Veteran health, chronic illness and injury, and supporting individuals who identify as neurodiverse, such as Autism and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Hi! I am a Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to helping adolescents and adults navigate a wide range of challenges, from everyday stressors to more significant and chronic issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex PTSD. I have a particular interest in military and Veteran health, chronic illness and injury, and supporting individuals who identify as neurodiverse, such as Autism and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
(07) 2100 4002 View (07) 2100 4002
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Dr Sarah Victoria Swannell
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or weighed down by trauma, grief, or relationship struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried to manage on your own but are seeking new ways forward. Our clients often want relief from distress, clarity in their relationships, and tools to create a more balanced and meaningful life. They’re looking for support that is practical, compassionate, and grounded in proven approaches to change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or weighed down by trauma, grief, or relationship struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried to manage on your own but are seeking new ways forward. Our clients often want relief from distress, clarity in their relationships, and tools to create a more balanced and meaningful life. They’re looking for support that is practical, compassionate, and grounded in proven approaches to change.
(07) 2100 4389 View (07) 2100 4389

More Therapists Nearby

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Layla at Time and Space Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Online Only
People come to counselling for so many reasons; maybe they're navigating traumatic memories/experiences, difficult feelings, the complexities of belonging & identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol.
In our sessions, I offer a culturally-responsive space, walking alongside you using antioppressive, intersectional, trauma- & addiction-informed lenses grounded in evidence-based therapies. Here, you can bring your identity, body & stories into a space that invites connection, choice & the unfolding of what has been held, unspoken, or ready to heal.
People come to counselling for so many reasons; maybe they're navigating traumatic memories/experiences, difficult feelings, the complexities of belonging & identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol.
In our sessions, I offer a culturally-responsive space, walking alongside you using antioppressive, intersectional, trauma- & addiction-informed lenses grounded in evidence-based therapies. Here, you can bring your identity, body & stories into a space that invites connection, choice & the unfolding of what has been held, unspoken, or ready to heal.
(03) 8771 4367 View (03) 8771 4367
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Wendy Corliss
Psychotherapist, MSc, ANZAP Graduate
Serves Area
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
(02) 9158 6638 View (02) 9158 6638
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Your Choice Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction.
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) including RoDBT and the Brunet Method of Reconsolidation Therapy. I’m also family sensitive in my practice and will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships with the important people in your life.
I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction.
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) including RoDBT and the Brunet Method of Reconsolidation Therapy. I’m also family sensitive in my practice and will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships with the important people in your life.
(07) 3185 2368 View (07) 3185 2368
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Liisa Meys
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Hamilton, QLD 4007
I believe in empowering you to connect to your truest self in a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental environment, with gentleness and a sense of humour. My therapeutic style revolves around establishing a real connection with my clients and providing a space where you can feel safe to express yourself honestly. Along with being skilled in delivering evidence-based therapies in an ethical manner, I also strive to remember the human experience in treatment, providing trauma informed care.
I believe in empowering you to connect to your truest self in a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental environment, with gentleness and a sense of humour. My therapeutic style revolves around establishing a real connection with my clients and providing a space where you can feel safe to express yourself honestly. Along with being skilled in delivering evidence-based therapies in an ethical manner, I also strive to remember the human experience in treatment, providing trauma informed care.
(07) 2100 4536 View (07) 2100 4536
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Veronica A Collins
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss.
I specialise in process-oriented psychology working with individuals and groups, working with feelings, thoughts, dreams and body sensations, bringing meaning and purpose to an individual’s life in general.
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss.
I specialise in process-oriented psychology working with individuals and groups, working with feelings, thoughts, dreams and body sensations, bringing meaning and purpose to an individual’s life in general.
(03) 4410 8583 View (03) 4410 8583
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Reset Therapies
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
For over twenty-five years, Andrew has worked closely with people in private practice and in residential treatment centres helping them recover from addiction related concerns and complex mental health presentations.
Reset Therapies' principle therapist (Andrew Dib) is dedicated to being with you on your journey of healing, self-discovery and integration. We are committed to assisting your development of greater awareness and helping you access your resource needs and strategies, those internal and beyond. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals, empowering you to heal, thrive and develop greater capacity. By creating a safe and supportive space, we seek to empower those on their therapeutic journey to explore themselves and their world more fully and to live more satisfying and meaningful lives.
For over twenty-five years, Andrew has worked closely with people in private practice and in residential treatment centres helping them recover from addiction related concerns and complex mental health presentations.
Reset Therapies' principle therapist (Andrew Dib) is dedicated to being with you on your journey of healing, self-discovery and integration. We are committed to assisting your development of greater awareness and helping you access your resource needs and strategies, those internal and beyond. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals, empowering you to heal, thrive and develop greater capacity. By creating a safe and supportive space, we seek to empower those on their therapeutic journey to explore themselves and their world more fully and to live more satisfying and meaningful lives.
(07) 2000 5330 View (07) 2000 5330
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Gome Simfukwe
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
My work experience has focused primarily in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) field as well as in working with individuals and communities impacted by natural disasters.
If you're looking for someone who understands what it's like to live in a foreign land and have to navigate multiple cultures, then I may just be that perfect fit for you. As a migrant living in Australia, I am aware of the challenges associated with cross cultural relationships at various levels including personal, work, education etc. I am professionally trained in counselling with a specific interest in trauma and its impacts on mental health.
My work experience has focused primarily in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) field as well as in working with individuals and communities impacted by natural disasters.
If you're looking for someone who understands what it's like to live in a foreign land and have to navigate multiple cultures, then I may just be that perfect fit for you. As a migrant living in Australia, I am aware of the challenges associated with cross cultural relationships at various levels including personal, work, education etc. I am professionally trained in counselling with a specific interest in trauma and its impacts on mental health.
(08) 6336 9977 View (08) 6336 9977
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Luke Mahon
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I’m a clinically registered psychotherapist and counsellor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
I’m a clinically registered psychotherapist and counsellor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
(02) 8074 5828 View (02) 8074 5828
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David Denoux
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
I help men get on top of anger, stress, and habits that have taken over the same way you'd fix anything properly: work out what's wrong, then fix it right, not patch it over. Think less therapist, more personal trainer: you do the work, I guide and keep you accountable. My approach draws on CAT and CBT, working a bit like detective work, mapping the pattern, tracing where it comes from, working out what's driving it. I'm a former tradie who had to get off the tools due to a disabillity. I am Online, Australia-wide, evenings and weekends. Mainly men, but anyone who's a good fit, including LGBTQIA+ clients, is welcome
I help men get on top of anger, stress, and habits that have taken over the same way you'd fix anything properly: work out what's wrong, then fix it right, not patch it over. Think less therapist, more personal trainer: you do the work, I guide and keep you accountable. My approach draws on CAT and CBT, working a bit like detective work, mapping the pattern, tracing where it comes from, working out what's driving it. I'm a former tradie who had to get off the tools due to a disabillity. I am Online, Australia-wide, evenings and weekends. Mainly men, but anyone who's a good fit, including LGBTQIA+ clients, is welcome
(07) 2100 4851 View (07) 2100 4851
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Kent Cheney
Counsellor
Online Only
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
0494 587 298 View 0494 587 298
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Izumi Yamaguchi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
(03) 7003 2420 View (03) 7003 2420
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I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, domestic and family violence, disordered eating, addiction, and life transitions.
I support individuals navigating the lasting impacts of adverse life experiences, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming support for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent individuals, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique strengths and needs.
I provide trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, domestic and family violence, disordered eating, addiction, and life transitions.
I support individuals navigating the lasting impacts of adverse life experiences, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. I also offer neurodiversity-affirming support for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent individuals, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique strengths and needs.
(07) 3477 9571 View (07) 3477 9571
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Valeria Capasso-Kruck
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Greenslopes, QLD 4120
I am also experienced in the field of addiction and have a deep understanding of the connection between trauma and substance abuse and the need to address both in a parallel process.
I work within a trauma informed practice model and use a three phase approach based on stabilization, processing and integration. In working with issues of addiction, I work with an integrative treatment of PTSD and substance abuse. I focus on what is important to you and follow your lead in deciding which direction to take in your recovery journey.
I am also experienced in the field of addiction and have a deep understanding of the connection between trauma and substance abuse and the need to address both in a parallel process.
I work within a trauma informed practice model and use a three phase approach based on stabilization, processing and integration. In working with issues of addiction, I work with an integrative treatment of PTSD and substance abuse. I focus on what is important to you and follow your lead in deciding which direction to take in your recovery journey.
(07) 3186 0211 View (07) 3186 0211
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Francesca Palazzolo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few.
If you are struggling with any addictive behaviours, (or have concerns about a partner/family member) please reach out for non-judgemental support. Or if you are concerned about anxiety, depression, experiencing loss or are impacted by trauma, I can help. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and a PACFA Clinical Supervisor.
I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few.
If you are struggling with any addictive behaviours, (or have concerns about a partner/family member) please reach out for non-judgemental support. Or if you are concerned about anxiety, depression, experiencing loss or are impacted by trauma, I can help. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and a PACFA Clinical Supervisor.
(03) 6411 0202 View (03) 6411 0202
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Elan Zavelsky
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
West End, QLD 4101
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
(07) 3185 2306 View (07) 3185 2306
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Brad Middleton
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a trained Sex Addiction Therapist, I understand the processes of addiction and the cycle of shame and isolation.
While it's natural to engage in pleasurable activities & behaviours, when that engagement becomes compulsive, overwhelming, and out-of-control, the negative consequences can become destructive & unmanageable, especially when addicted to Sex & Porn. We sometimes adopt these behaviours as a means of gaining momentary relief from any pain, anxiety, or trauma that exists in our lives, but regularly feel intense shame and despair after acting out sexually. Then, shame & isolation serve to maintain the addictive cycle, as the problem becomes more complex & often impacts our intimate partner. Don't despair: Help and recovery is available!
As a trained Sex Addiction Therapist, I understand the processes of addiction and the cycle of shame and isolation.
While it's natural to engage in pleasurable activities & behaviours, when that engagement becomes compulsive, overwhelming, and out-of-control, the negative consequences can become destructive & unmanageable, especially when addicted to Sex & Porn. We sometimes adopt these behaviours as a means of gaining momentary relief from any pain, anxiety, or trauma that exists in our lives, but regularly feel intense shame and despair after acting out sexually. Then, shame & isolation serve to maintain the addictive cycle, as the problem becomes more complex & often impacts our intimate partner. Don't despair: Help and recovery is available!
(08) 6118 7606 View (08) 6118 7606
Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.