Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Wellington Point, QLD
I exclusively offer services to parents & carers of PDA kids & teens and can offer parent coaching, counselling, EMDR Therapy and school advocacy support.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 20 years of experience as well as a lived experience of having PDA as well as parenting two PDA kids. My website details exactly how I can assist. My practice name is Mending Memories for PDA Families.
I exclusively offer services to parents & carers of PDA kids & teens and can offer parent coaching, counselling, EMDR Therapy and school advocacy support.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 20 years of experience as well as a lived experience of having PDA as well as parenting two PDA kids. My website details exactly how I can assist. My practice name is Mending Memories for PDA Families.
Whether you are a parent, individual or couple we can help.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling like you need support to cope with life? Struggling in your relationship with your partner or child? Is your child having difficulty with their emotions, struggling to engage in school or difficulty in their social relationships?
We are here to help!
We support a range of presenting issues for children, adults, couples and families including:
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioural and emotional issues
- Family separation
- Communication difficulties
- Social difficulties
Whether you are a parent, individual or couple we can help.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling like you need support to cope with life? Struggling in your relationship with your partner or child? Is your child having difficulty with their emotions, struggling to engage in school or difficulty in their social relationships?
We are here to help!
We support a range of presenting issues for children, adults, couples and families including:
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioural and emotional issues
- Family separation
- Communication difficulties
- Social difficulties
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
Life is complex and challenging these days and our mental health is so important to overall wellness and thriving. Sometimes as humans we get stuck either by internal or external processes and we suffer. It can be tricky finding your way out of this and it is my passion assist people though this process to find health and meaning in life again.
Life is complex and challenging these days and our mental health is so important to overall wellness and thriving. Sometimes as humans we get stuck either by internal or external processes and we suffer. It can be tricky finding your way out of this and it is my passion assist people though this process to find health and meaning in life again.
Janice Rees is a passionate and emphatic counsellor who has a deep love for people and humanity. Janice has had great success supporting people for 18 years in the community and is committed to empowering individuals to change their lives. It is important to Janice that she creates a comfortable, culturally aware, inclusive, safe, and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports the needs of all individuals who seek her expertise for counselling including individuals, couples, teenagers, and families. Janice specialises in Individuals, Couples / Marriage and Grief Counselling.
Janice Rees is a passionate and emphatic counsellor who has a deep love for people and humanity. Janice has had great success supporting people for 18 years in the community and is committed to empowering individuals to change their lives. It is important to Janice that she creates a comfortable, culturally aware, inclusive, safe, and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports the needs of all individuals who seek her expertise for counselling including individuals, couples, teenagers, and families. Janice specialises in Individuals, Couples / Marriage and Grief Counselling.
I see clients for all kinds of different reasons such as concerns related to depression and anxiety, grief & loss, life changes, parenting, relationship concerns or simply because they want to connect with a therapist to help maintain positive mental health.
I offer individual therapy sessions in my therapy room in central Wynnum & 'walk & talk' therapy sessions along the beautiful esplanade in Wynnum, Manly & Lota. For those who cannot travel or prefer not to, I also offer online or over the phone sessions.
I see clients for all kinds of different reasons such as concerns related to depression and anxiety, grief & loss, life changes, parenting, relationship concerns or simply because they want to connect with a therapist to help maintain positive mental health.
I offer individual therapy sessions in my therapy room in central Wynnum & 'walk & talk' therapy sessions along the beautiful esplanade in Wynnum, Manly & Lota. For those who cannot travel or prefer not to, I also offer online or over the phone sessions.
I offer counselling to adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, family change, grief and loss, those struggling with identity, self-value and life transitions. I am strengths based and focussed on supporting clients to develop ways to live a fulfilling life. I have supported many clients to work through experiences of trauma, relationship breakdown and personal crisis. I am a clinically registered therapist with 20 years’ experience supporting the holistic wellbeing of my clients.
I offer counselling to adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, family change, grief and loss, those struggling with identity, self-value and life transitions. I am strengths based and focussed on supporting clients to develop ways to live a fulfilling life. I have supported many clients to work through experiences of trauma, relationship breakdown and personal crisis. I am a clinically registered therapist with 20 years’ experience supporting the holistic wellbeing of my clients.
Some are dealing with communication breakdown, trust issues, betrayal, parenting stress, or the pain of feeling alone in their relationship.
I offer a safe, calm, down-to-earth space where you can take off the armour, exhale, and be fully heard. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to help you get to the deeper issues that really matter and create lasting change.
Some are dealing with communication breakdown, trust issues, betrayal, parenting stress, or the pain of feeling alone in their relationship.
I offer a safe, calm, down-to-earth space where you can take off the armour, exhale, and be fully heard. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to help you get to the deeper issues that really matter and create lasting change.
At Zest Infusion Pty Ltd it is our goal to enhance your vitality for life by offering psychology and dietetics services which are grounded in a mindful approach to living. We offer a comprehensive array of individual, group therapy, and personal well-being programs, mindfulness meditation groups and zest products to enhance vitality.
At Zest Infusion Pty Ltd it is our goal to enhance your vitality for life by offering psychology and dietetics services which are grounded in a mindful approach to living. We offer a comprehensive array of individual, group therapy, and personal well-being programs, mindfulness meditation groups and zest products to enhance vitality.
Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it.
I work with Bloom Well-being in Brisbane, and support teens, adults, and families affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as domestic, family, and sexual violence. I also support people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, perinatal mental health concerns, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, life transitions, and PTSD.
Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting people through life’s toughest moments. Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it.
I work with Bloom Well-being in Brisbane, and support teens, adults, and families affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as domestic, family, and sexual violence. I also support people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm issues, perinatal mental health concerns, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, life transitions, and PTSD.
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I work with individuals and families navigating complex transitions, whether family planning, dynamics, separation, co- parenting challenges, conflict, or the everyday pressures of parenting and family life.
I understand that reaching out for support is rarely an easy decision. Often, it comes at a time of uncertainty, emotional strain, or significant change. My commitment is to provide a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood.
I work with individuals and families navigating complex transitions, whether family planning, dynamics, separation, co- parenting challenges, conflict, or the everyday pressures of parenting and family life.
I understand that reaching out for support is rarely an easy decision. Often, it comes at a time of uncertainty, emotional strain, or significant change. My commitment is to provide a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood.
I work with women navigating pregnancy, new motherhood, and the transition into parenthood. My clients are often experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, guilt, loss of confidence, or a sense of not recognising themselves anymore. Some have a clear sense that something isn't right. Others just feel like they're not coping the way they expected to.
I also see adults broadly for general mental health concerns.
I hold a PhD in the psychology of becoming a mother and a Master of Psychology. I'm a mum of three and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. My special interest is perinatal and maternal mental health.
I work with women navigating pregnancy, new motherhood, and the transition into parenthood. My clients are often experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, guilt, loss of confidence, or a sense of not recognising themselves anymore. Some have a clear sense that something isn't right. Others just feel like they're not coping the way they expected to.
I also see adults broadly for general mental health concerns.
I hold a PhD in the psychology of becoming a mother and a Master of Psychology. I'm a mum of three and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. My special interest is perinatal and maternal mental health.
Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
Parent coaching also specialising in parenting neurodiverse children.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
You’re doing your best to keep things together, but lately, life feels like a constant cycle of "more of the same." Perhaps your relationship feels more like a conflict zone than a partnership, or you're a man navigating a major transition—fatherhood, career change, or a loss of direction—and finding it hard to talk about. You want more than just "venting"; you want a clear path forward and a way to reconnect with the people who matter most. You're looking for a therapist who gets the pressure you're under and offers a practical, respectful space to figure out what comes next.
You’re doing your best to keep things together, but lately, life feels like a constant cycle of "more of the same." Perhaps your relationship feels more like a conflict zone than a partnership, or you're a man navigating a major transition—fatherhood, career change, or a loss of direction—and finding it hard to talk about. You want more than just "venting"; you want a clear path forward and a way to reconnect with the people who matter most. You're looking for a therapist who gets the pressure you're under and offers a practical, respectful space to figure out what comes next.
Joyce is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a compassionate, empathic and client-focused approach to counselling. Joyce is approachable and warm-hearted - she listens to her clients and works through the difficulties that they are facing. Joyce speaks two languages: English and Chinese (Fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin). Joyce’s goal is to help as many people presenting with psychological difficulties as possible, getting through hard times together and promote wellbeing and happiness.
Joyce is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a compassionate, empathic and client-focused approach to counselling. Joyce is approachable and warm-hearted - she listens to her clients and works through the difficulties that they are facing. Joyce speaks two languages: English and Chinese (Fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin). Joyce’s goal is to help as many people presenting with psychological difficulties as possible, getting through hard times together and promote wellbeing and happiness.
Shanling is endorsed in Educational & Developmental and Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in diverse settings, including Indigenous health, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health. She specialises in assisting young people with developmental differences and complex trauma, providing tailored psychometric assessments for learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD, and offering neuroaffirming recommendations for community and home environments.
Shanling is endorsed in Educational & Developmental and Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in diverse settings, including Indigenous health, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health. She specialises in assisting young people with developmental differences and complex trauma, providing tailored psychometric assessments for learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD, and offering neuroaffirming recommendations for community and home environments.
I often work with parents worried about their child or teen, adolescents who feel misunderstood or pressured, and adults or helping professionals who have carried too much for too long.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. My approach is relational, down-to-earth, and practical — we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools you can actually use in everyday life.
I work with children, adolescents, parents, adults, and helping professionals.
I often work with parents worried about their child or teen, adolescents who feel misunderstood or pressured, and adults or helping professionals who have carried too much for too long.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. My approach is relational, down-to-earth, and practical — we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools you can actually use in everyday life.
I work with children, adolescents, parents, adults, and helping professionals.
I also offer neuroaffirming therapy for autistic and/ or ADHD adult, teens, a children any parenting support.
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is challenging! As someone late diagnosed with ADHD I know the feeling well.
I work with children, adolescence, adults and families across Australia (Telehealth) offering a space where neurodivergent minds are not just accommodated but genuinely understood and celebrated.
Whether you’re seeking an ADHD assessment, autism assessment or support navigating a recent diagnosis I provide thorough compassionate evaluations that go beyond the label and help you understand how your brain actually works.
I also offer neuroaffirming therapy for autistic and/ or ADHD adult, teens, a children any parenting support.
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is challenging! As someone late diagnosed with ADHD I know the feeling well.
I work with children, adolescence, adults and families across Australia (Telehealth) offering a space where neurodivergent minds are not just accommodated but genuinely understood and celebrated.
Whether you’re seeking an ADHD assessment, autism assessment or support navigating a recent diagnosis I provide thorough compassionate evaluations that go beyond the label and help you understand how your brain actually works.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
As a parent myself, this is an advantage to enable me a better understanding of the struggles that other parents face day-to-day.
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self harming, mood instability, stress/burnout, trauma, disordered eating, bullying, school "can't" or relationship challenges.
Feeling heard and understood is essential; I will help you to build trust and feel accepted and supported.
I don't pretend to be the expert of your life - you are. We will work on your goals, striving to achieve meaningful change in your life. I value your feedback and collaboration along the way.
As a parent myself, this is an advantage to enable me a better understanding of the struggles that other parents face day-to-day.
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self harming, mood instability, stress/burnout, trauma, disordered eating, bullying, school "can't" or relationship challenges.
Feeling heard and understood is essential; I will help you to build trust and feel accepted and supported.
I don't pretend to be the expert of your life - you are. We will work on your goals, striving to achieve meaningful change in your life. I value your feedback and collaboration along the way.
Nearby Parenting Therapists Searches for Wellington Point
- Alexandra Hills
- Birkdale
- Camp Hill
- Capalaba
- Carina
- Carindale
- Cleveland
- Manly
- Manly West
- Thornlands
- Tingalpa
- Wynnum
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.