Vanessa Astrid
Social Worker, AMHSW (she, her)
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Whether you’re moving through emotional stress, past experiences that still feel present, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or your surroundings, Vanessa Astrid Counselling offers support to reconnect with your identity, strengthen boundaries, and re-build self-trust through embodied, trauma-informed care.
This is a space for thoughtful, collaborative work at your pace.
Sessions are offered face-to-face, phone, or online
Call or Email Vanessa Astrid Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (07) 2100 4905
Let's Connect (07) 2100 4905

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer
Vanessa Astrid Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Vanessa Astrid Harestad
- In Practice for 9 years
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
- Certificate from University of the Sunshine Coast Mental Health and Neuroscience / 2021
Social Worker: Vanessa Astrid Harestad
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Vanessa Astrid Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 2100 4905
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Vanessa Astrid Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (07) 2100 4905
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa Astrid Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (07) 2100 4905