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Available both in-person and online
45 Riding Road Hawthorne, QLD 4171
Do you find yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, or wondering whether to stay or leave a relationship? I help adolescents (12+) and adults gain clarity, build healthier boundaries, strengthen self-worth, and create more fulfilling relationships. My approach is warm, compassionate, and evidence-based, drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and EFIT. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck and help you move towards a life that feels more authentic, connected, and meaningful.
I help people understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, whether that's anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, or unhealthy relationship dynamics. Together, we'll build emotional resilience, healthier boundaries, and practical coping strategies so you can feel more confident, connected, and aligned with the life you want.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. If you're ready to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create lasting change, I'd love to support you.
Call or Shannon Edwards now for a free 15 minute consultation - (07) 2100 4456

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Good Life Therapy & Counselling

45 Riding Road

Hawthorne, QLD 4171 map

(07) 2100 4456
My website
I offer therapy in a beautiful, calm practice in bustling Hawthorne. I am available early mornings and evenings with immediate availability.
I focus on Relationship Issues, Stress and Purpose/Meaning 
$230 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
My name is Shannon and I am here to walk beside you on the journey back to yourself.
Shannon Edwards
Let's Connect (07) 2100 4456
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Good Life Therapy & Counselling

45 Riding Road

Hawthorne, QLD 4171 map

(07) 2100 4456
My website
I offer therapy in a beautiful, calm practice in bustling Hawthorne. I am available early mornings and evenings with immediate availability.
I focus on Relationship Issues, Stress and Purpose/Meaning 
$230 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
My name is Shannon and I am here to walk beside you on the journey back to yourself.
Shannon Edwards

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $230

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • GMHBA
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Rebates
  • Teachers Health
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The clinic has full admin support to help answer any questions about fees and rebates. Initial sessions are $240, subsequent are $230 with access to a Medicare rebate of $87.24 per session. Private health insurance may also cover the cost/portion of the cost.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456
"
The clinic has full admin support to help answer any questions about fees and rebates. Initial sessions are $240, subsequent are $230 with access to a Medicare rebate of $87.24 per session. Private health insurance may also cover the cost/portion of the cost.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Shannon Edwards
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Social Worker, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Mental Health Social Worker / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Queensland in Drama, Philosophy (BA) Bachelor of Arts / 2019
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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 6 years' experience supporting adolescents and adults. I combine evidence-based therapy with genuine warmth to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456
"
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 6 years' experience supporting adolescents and adults. I combine evidence-based therapy with genuine warmth to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Purpose/Meaning

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Guidance
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Identity
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Together, we'll explore the relationship patterns, attachment experiences, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Therapy unfolds at your pace, blending emotional processing with practical strategies to help you build healthier boundaries, stronger self-worth, and more fulfilling relationships.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456
"
Together, we'll explore the relationship patterns, attachment experiences, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Therapy unfolds at your pace, blending emotional processing with practical strategies to help you build healthier boundaries, stronger self-worth, and more fulfilling relationships.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456

Endorsement

Kirsty Kent (Adults and Couples)
Kirsty Kent (Adults and Couples)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Shannon's work exemplifies genuine care and interest in her clients. She is highly attentive, deeply empathic, knowledgeable in multiple therapeutic modalities, and committed to quality in her practice; making her an effective and compassionate clinician.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
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I draw on ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Therapy is collaborative, person-centred, and trauma-informed, balancing practical strategies with deeper exploration in a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered to create lasting change.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456
"
I draw on ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Therapy is collaborative, person-centred, and trauma-informed, balancing practical strategies with deeper exploration in a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered to create lasting change.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4456

Location

Primary Location

The Good Life Therapy & Counselling

45 Riding Road

Hawthorne, QLD 4171

(07) 2100 4456
"
I offer therapy in a beautiful, calm practice in bustling Hawthorne. I am available early mornings and evenings with immediate availability.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 2100 4456
"
I offer therapy in a beautiful, calm practice in bustling Hawthorne. I am available early mornings and evenings with immediate availability.
Photo of Shannon Edwards, Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Shannon Edwards
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 2100 4456