Sandplay Counselling in Wide Bay-Burnett, QLD

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Joana Miranda Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Pie Creek, QLD 4570
I provide supportive counselling using focused psychological strategies which include cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, EMDR, solution focused, family systems, attachment based, acceptance commitment therapy, somatic work as well as use sandplay therapy and expressive therapies.
I have extensive experience providing counselling support to individuals addressing their mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, personality disorders, alcohol/ drugs, family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and general overwhelm. Specific areas of interest is supporting women with their well-being and resilience, managing relationships, parenting and attachment, as well as working with children and teenagers. My practice is located on a property with trees and peaceful outlook, parking available on site. Medicare rebates of $81 or $105 available with a mental health care plan.
I provide supportive counselling using focused psychological strategies which include cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, EMDR, solution focused, family systems, attachment based, acceptance commitment therapy, somatic work as well as use sandplay therapy and expressive therapies.
I have extensive experience providing counselling support to individuals addressing their mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, personality disorders, alcohol/ drugs, family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and general overwhelm. Specific areas of interest is supporting women with their well-being and resilience, managing relationships, parenting and attachment, as well as working with children and teenagers. My practice is located on a property with trees and peaceful outlook, parking available on site. Medicare rebates of $81 or $105 available with a mental health care plan.
(02) 5602 4116 View (02) 5602 4116
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Lisa Blackman
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Walkervale, QLD 4670
Hello and welcome. The first part of your journey is to acknowledge that you need to do something different to what you have been doing so far, and seeking support for that change. I offer a safe, professional, non-judgemental and respectful space for all people. I find it extremely rewarding to be a part of a client’s recovery and personal goal planning. I always strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals.
Hello and welcome. The first part of your journey is to acknowledge that you need to do something different to what you have been doing so far, and seeking support for that change. I offer a safe, professional, non-judgemental and respectful space for all people. I find it extremely rewarding to be a part of a client’s recovery and personal goal planning. I always strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals.
(07) 4357 2934 View (07) 4357 2934
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Rachel Dao
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, QLD 4671
My areas of interest include Relationship & Family Issues, Work Related Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), neurodiversity and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I offer couples therapy and have participated in Certification Consultation Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, using Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I also accept NDIS, Workcover and TAC patients.
My areas of interest include Relationship & Family Issues, Work Related Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), neurodiversity and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I offer couples therapy and have participated in Certification Consultation Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, using Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I also accept NDIS, Workcover and TAC patients.
(03) 7003 2195 View (03) 7003 2195
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Amy Della-Torre
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Hello! My name is Amy, nice to meet you :) I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist and my priority when working together is making sure our relationship is based in trust and supporting you to feel heard and understood. In my practice, I emphasize the importance of reclaiming bodily awareness and exploring personal meaning making as a path towards healing and empowerment. By developing a deeper understanding of how our stories have been shaped by our contexts, we can begin to unravel and challenge old patterns of engagement with the environment, and experiment with new ways of being.
Hello! My name is Amy, nice to meet you :) I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist and my priority when working together is making sure our relationship is based in trust and supporting you to feel heard and understood. In my practice, I emphasize the importance of reclaiming bodily awareness and exploring personal meaning making as a path towards healing and empowerment. By developing a deeper understanding of how our stories have been shaped by our contexts, we can begin to unravel and challenge old patterns of engagement with the environment, and experiment with new ways of being.
(07) 2100 4671 View (07) 2100 4671
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Clementine Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Kingaroy, QLD 4610  (Online Only)
One of the bravest things you can do is start to understand your own story. Are you overwhelmed, just trying to keep up? Do you struggle with focus, stuck in a state of high-aIert? If you're ready to explore your own narrative and embark on a journey of personal growth, I'm here to support you. My compassionate, strengths-based approach prioritises your unique needs, values, and goals. Together, we'll delve into your life experiences, values, and strengths to foster personal growth. I'll help you gain clarity in your thoughts, and direction that aligns with your values, empowering you to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
One of the bravest things you can do is start to understand your own story. Are you overwhelmed, just trying to keep up? Do you struggle with focus, stuck in a state of high-aIert? If you're ready to explore your own narrative and embark on a journey of personal growth, I'm here to support you. My compassionate, strengths-based approach prioritises your unique needs, values, and goals. Together, we'll delve into your life experiences, values, and strengths to foster personal growth. I'll help you gain clarity in your thoughts, and direction that aligns with your values, empowering you to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
(07) 3555 7942 View (07) 3555 7942

Online Therapists

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Monique Pangari
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Diddillibah, QLD 4559
I have lived experience as an Adoptee and have extensive post-graduate training in supporting pre-verbal & attachment trauma through Sandplay Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Expressive Therapies.
Are you parenting an adopted/fostered child you’d like to bring to counselling? Were you adopted or fostered as a child? Being relinquished presents episodic and life-long challenges. Through counselling, I can support you, or the child in your care, to identify, make sense of & manage the misunderstood challenges & trauma symptoms that result from relinquishment trauma, complex grief, attachment disruption, identity loss or search & reunion. Post-Adoption Counselling can help alleviate confusion, validate one’s experience, disrupt shame, increase a sense of Self and empower individuals to grow beyond their pain & circumstance.
I have lived experience as an Adoptee and have extensive post-graduate training in supporting pre-verbal & attachment trauma through Sandplay Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Expressive Therapies.
Are you parenting an adopted/fostered child you’d like to bring to counselling? Were you adopted or fostered as a child? Being relinquished presents episodic and life-long challenges. Through counselling, I can support you, or the child in your care, to identify, make sense of & manage the misunderstood challenges & trauma symptoms that result from relinquishment trauma, complex grief, attachment disruption, identity loss or search & reunion. Post-Adoption Counselling can help alleviate confusion, validate one’s experience, disrupt shame, increase a sense of Self and empower individuals to grow beyond their pain & circumstance.
(07) 5241 4955 View (07) 5241 4955
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Goodsky Mental Health Retreat - Holistic, Natural
Verified Verified
Marcoola, QLD 4564
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
(07) 4243 4810 View (07) 4243 4810
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Elizabeth Eaton Counselling & Parenting Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AASW
Verified Verified
Kilcoy, QLD 4515
I believe that we all have the capacity to grow and make changes, even though change can be difficult. Sometimes it can be a little easier when we have someone to walk alongside us to help recognise our uniqueness and strengths. I have a strong commitment to working from a client centred approach; I see individuals as the expert in their own life and never assume to know what is best for them.
I believe that we all have the capacity to grow and make changes, even though change can be difficult. Sometimes it can be a little easier when we have someone to walk alongside us to help recognise our uniqueness and strengths. I have a strong commitment to working from a client centred approach; I see individuals as the expert in their own life and never assume to know what is best for them.
(07) 5224 2028 View (07) 5224 2028
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Scott Lacey
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnside, QLD 4560
Do you feel like there is more to life? Do you feel alone in your primary relationships? Do you feel that you don't know yourself? I am here to support you .My approach is relational, non-judgemental and de-pathologising. I aim to level the power imbalance, so, rather than being the expert, we work together in an authentic collaborative relationship in a process of awareness-raising. Together, we come to understand habitual patterns, unmet attachment needs & longings - toward desired, lasting change through open, safe and honest communication with clear boundaries.
Do you feel like there is more to life? Do you feel alone in your primary relationships? Do you feel that you don't know yourself? I am here to support you .My approach is relational, non-judgemental and de-pathologising. I aim to level the power imbalance, so, rather than being the expert, we work together in an authentic collaborative relationship in a process of awareness-raising. Together, we come to understand habitual patterns, unmet attachment needs & longings - toward desired, lasting change through open, safe and honest communication with clear boundaries.
(07) 2100 4061 View (07) 2100 4061
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Kristy Howard - In My Mothers Kitchen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Woombye, QLD 4559
I offer therapy & counselling support for women who want to slow down & cultivate a more meaningful & authentic life. Sensitive or soulful women who yearn for community & a place to feel heard & be seen as they are - no matter how messy. Many women I work with are nurturer's - often mums, or carers or women who work in the caring profession. They often describe feeling overwhelmed, depleted and disconnected. The overwhelm and depletion may be the result of years of tending to other's needs above one's own, or may be due to difficult life circumstances, fertility issues, parenting, loss, trauma & other stressors.
I offer therapy & counselling support for women who want to slow down & cultivate a more meaningful & authentic life. Sensitive or soulful women who yearn for community & a place to feel heard & be seen as they are - no matter how messy. Many women I work with are nurturer's - often mums, or carers or women who work in the caring profession. They often describe feeling overwhelmed, depleted and disconnected. The overwhelm and depletion may be the result of years of tending to other's needs above one's own, or may be due to difficult life circumstances, fertility issues, parenting, loss, trauma & other stressors.
(07) 5240 9925 View (07) 5240 9925
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Back on Track Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Noosaville, QLD 4566
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
(07) 5224 2037 View (07) 5224 2037
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Crescent Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567  (Online Only)
Crescent Psychology is based at Sunrise Beach in Queensland. We currently offer online therapy nationwide. We can work with children, adolescents and adults. We also provide parenting support and clinical supervision for professionals. Referrals from GPs, DVA, and NDIS welcome.
Crescent Psychology is based at Sunrise Beach in Queensland. We currently offer online therapy nationwide. We can work with children, adolescents and adults. We also provide parenting support and clinical supervision for professionals. Referrals from GPs, DVA, and NDIS welcome.
0422 708 123 View 0422 708 123
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Inner Well Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Eumundi, QLD 4562
When things are difficult, you want someone in your corner who has the skills to help you find your way to an easier path. I'm honoured to support individuals, families and couples to find their feet and move forward in ways that matter to them. I work adults and with adolescents and young people.
When things are difficult, you want someone in your corner who has the skills to help you find your way to an easier path. I'm honoured to support individuals, families and couples to find their feet and move forward in ways that matter to them. I work adults and with adolescents and young people.
(07) 5240 9759 View (07) 5240 9759
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Soul Creative Art Therapy
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
More than just a Sunshine Coast Art Therapist; we’re a hub of soulful expression dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through the unique powers of Art Therapy and Nature Therapy. We understand life can be a complex canvas, and not everyone feels like an artist. That’s why Art Therapy sessions are designed for everyone - whether you’re an experienced creator or someone who’s never seen themselves as creative or ‘artistic.’ It's less about what you make in Art Therapy and more about the journey of creative expression and discovery that you embark on. Nature creates art every day just by being as it is, and so can we.
More than just a Sunshine Coast Art Therapist; we’re a hub of soulful expression dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through the unique powers of Art Therapy and Nature Therapy. We understand life can be a complex canvas, and not everyone feels like an artist. That’s why Art Therapy sessions are designed for everyone - whether you’re an experienced creator or someone who’s never seen themselves as creative or ‘artistic.’ It's less about what you make in Art Therapy and more about the journey of creative expression and discovery that you embark on. Nature creates art every day just by being as it is, and so can we.
0435 837 555 View 0435 837 555
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Leeann Horrill
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Maleny, QLD 4552
I specialise in supporting parents, children and families. I provide individual support and run group programs designed to help parents build loving families and raise responsible, resilient and emotionally healthy kids. I also have particular expertise in issues such as single parenting, supporting children through separation, co-parenting and step-families.
I specialise in supporting parents, children and families. I provide individual support and run group programs designed to help parents build loving families and raise responsible, resilient and emotionally healthy kids. I also have particular expertise in issues such as single parenting, supporting children through separation, co-parenting and step-families.
(07) 5315 8017 View (07) 5315 8017
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Logan Sole
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Pomona, QLD 4568
(07) 5241 1071 View (07) 5241 1071

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Sandplay Counsellors

What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?

Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behaviour. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.

Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?

Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Is sandplay suitable for adults?

This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.

Does sandplay therapy work?

There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviours in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.