Female Counselling in Birkdale, QLD

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Zest Infusion Pty Ltd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
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.
(07) 3186 9431 View (07) 3186 9431
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Lillian Flanagan supervision &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
(07) 2801 5472 View (07) 2801 5472
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Rachel Wilkinson
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
I aim to bring back joy to your life! I support families dealing with grief, loss, change, and struggles including anxiety, depression, workplace and personal relationships. People see me to gain clarity around issues impacting their lives and to process historical events. We work collaboratively using strength-based approaches and gently with trauma-informed techniques. I work with youth aged from 10 years to 100 years.
I aim to bring back joy to your life! I support families dealing with grief, loss, change, and struggles including anxiety, depression, workplace and personal relationships. People see me to gain clarity around issues impacting their lives and to process historical events. We work collaboratively using strength-based approaches and gently with trauma-informed techniques. I work with youth aged from 10 years to 100 years.
(07) 2801 5140 View (07) 2801 5140
Dina DEHAUTEUR
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Dina is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience with a zest of French and Caribbean culture, she has acclimated well to Australia as she has landed 21 years and has never left. She has swum in the waters of Manly and Wynnum area only recently. She is determined and passionate about finding the most efficient therapeutic tools and approach to support her clients. Dina’s special interests include perinatal work, pregnancy planning, fertility issues, parenting and adjustment disorder, adult mental health, personality disorders, Trauma, grief, relationship, and work-related issues.
Dina is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience with a zest of French and Caribbean culture, she has acclimated well to Australia as she has landed 21 years and has never left. She has swum in the waters of Manly and Wynnum area only recently. She is determined and passionate about finding the most efficient therapeutic tools and approach to support her clients. Dina’s special interests include perinatal work, pregnancy planning, fertility issues, parenting and adjustment disorder, adult mental health, personality disorders, Trauma, grief, relationship, and work-related issues.
(07) 3113 9827 View (07) 3113 9827
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Ali Ponturo
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
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.
(07) 3477 9943 View (07) 3477 9943
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Andrea McMahon
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Hi, My name is Andrea and my private practice is based in the beautiful bayside suburb of Cleveland in Redlands city. I offer face-to-face individual counselling, Walk and talk counselling, couples counselling, and family counselling. I can help you develop little ways to make a change in your relationship as well as your everyday habits. I aim to support each individual's needs, help you understand your behaviours and impulses, and allow you the space to explore and grow your awareness in whatever challenging time you're going through.
Hi, My name is Andrea and my private practice is based in the beautiful bayside suburb of Cleveland in Redlands city. I offer face-to-face individual counselling, Walk and talk counselling, couples counselling, and family counselling. I can help you develop little ways to make a change in your relationship as well as your everyday habits. I aim to support each individual's needs, help you understand your behaviours and impulses, and allow you the space to explore and grow your awareness in whatever challenging time you're going through.
(07) 3477 9858 View (07) 3477 9858
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Liz Bamford Psychology
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Liz has 20 years of experience assisting many people from all walks of life, with diverse issues including anxiety, depression and stress. Liz has helped people plan and implement changes in their work and personal lives, to more closely align with their interests, beliefs, giftings, values and personality.
Liz has 20 years of experience assisting many people from all walks of life, with diverse issues including anxiety, depression and stress. Liz has helped people plan and implement changes in their work and personal lives, to more closely align with their interests, beliefs, giftings, values and personality.
(07) 3179 6113 View (07) 3179 6113
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Jane Jokic
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
I see clients for all kinds of different reasons such as concerns related to depression and anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, life changes, parenting, relationship concerns or simply because they want to connect with a therapist to help maintain positive mental health. I may teach strategies, teach you about your brain and body, and how you can take charge of your own wellbeing. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, together we can decide what approach feels most comfortable and works best for you.
I see clients for all kinds of different reasons such as concerns related to depression and anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, life changes, parenting, relationship concerns or simply because they want to connect with a therapist to help maintain positive mental health. I may teach strategies, teach you about your brain and body, and how you can take charge of your own wellbeing. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, together we can decide what approach feels most comfortable and works best for you.
(07) 3113 9338 View (07) 3113 9338
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Relationship Connect Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Looking to move forward and make confident decisions about what it is you actually want in life? Seeking to explore yourself in ways you might not have imagined? Wanting to understand more about your current relationships and how they are impacting you? Counselling can support you in all these ways and in other areas that you may wish to discuss in a confidential setting. One is respected and valued for their beliefs and choices at RelationshipConnect.Org
Looking to move forward and make confident decisions about what it is you actually want in life? Seeking to explore yourself in ways you might not have imagined? Wanting to understand more about your current relationships and how they are impacting you? Counselling can support you in all these ways and in other areas that you may wish to discuss in a confidential setting. One is respected and valued for their beliefs and choices at RelationshipConnect.Org
(07) 3186 8742 View (07) 3186 8742
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Kylie Margaret Madigan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Waitlist for new clients
Please note that I will be away on annual leave 03.07.24 - 05.08.24. I will respond to emails and phone calls upon my return. Thank you. I am devoted to supporting and empowering adolescents and adults to reach their potential and live authentically. I work with many different presentations including: trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, risk, phobias, low self-esteem, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My areas of passion include supporting the LGBTIQA+ community and working with trauma.
Please note that I will be away on annual leave 03.07.24 - 05.08.24. I will respond to emails and phone calls upon my return. Thank you. I am devoted to supporting and empowering adolescents and adults to reach their potential and live authentically. I work with many different presentations including: trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, risk, phobias, low self-esteem, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My areas of passion include supporting the LGBTIQA+ community and working with trauma.
(07) 3477 9736 View (07) 3477 9736
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Unearth Psychology at Unearth QLD
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
I became a psychologist to help kids. As I progressed through my training and internship, and own life experiences, my passion developed for working with children, as well as working with all ages who have experienced trauma. I see children, teens and adults for a range of mental health concerns and trauma.
I became a psychologist to help kids. As I progressed through my training and internship, and own life experiences, my passion developed for working with children, as well as working with all ages who have experienced trauma. I see children, teens and adults for a range of mental health concerns and trauma.
(07) 2100 4474 View (07) 2100 4474
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Louise Fitzgerald
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birkdale, QLD 4159
My personal and professional experience has led me to be passionate about supporting people to heal complex trauma and increase capacity to live vibrant and fulfilling lives. This includes supporting parents to work through, process and resolve childhood attachment trauma that has led them to having difficulties in their own parenting. I have supported many clients on this healing journey which has resulted in them changing the trajectory of their lives, the lives of their children and potentially the lives of family members for generations to come. I welcome new clients and their vast potential for living life to the fullest.
My personal and professional experience has led me to be passionate about supporting people to heal complex trauma and increase capacity to live vibrant and fulfilling lives. This includes supporting parents to work through, process and resolve childhood attachment trauma that has led them to having difficulties in their own parenting. I have supported many clients on this healing journey which has resulted in them changing the trajectory of their lives, the lives of their children and potentially the lives of family members for generations to come. I welcome new clients and their vast potential for living life to the fullest.
(07) 3477 9781 View (07) 3477 9781

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Jennifer Cook
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wellington Point, QLD 4160
I am a registered Psychologist who has been supporting the mental health of clients aged 12+ for over 15 years in a variety of settings. I feel privileged to be in a position of trust that enables me to help people to change their relationship with difficult feelings and difficult thoughts and to develop awareness of longstanding, problematic behaviour patterns that can be changed in order to achieve and maintain recovery. I am an empathetic and down-to-earth professional who is passionate about helping people from all walks of life to live a meaningful life.
I am a registered Psychologist who has been supporting the mental health of clients aged 12+ for over 15 years in a variety of settings. I feel privileged to be in a position of trust that enables me to help people to change their relationship with difficult feelings and difficult thoughts and to develop awareness of longstanding, problematic behaviour patterns that can be changed in order to achieve and maintain recovery. I am an empathetic and down-to-earth professional who is passionate about helping people from all walks of life to live a meaningful life.
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Heidi Ruef
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ormiston, QLD 4160
I address anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, including pet loss, personal and work related relationships, traumatic events, loss, stress, and addiction. I create a safe environment where change can be explored and pursued. I am compassionate and have a practical approach to therapy. I am a skillful listener, perceptive of barriers or issues holding you back. We are all human and will struggle at times.
I address anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief and loss, including pet loss, personal and work related relationships, traumatic events, loss, stress, and addiction. I create a safe environment where change can be explored and pursued. I am compassionate and have a practical approach to therapy. I am a skillful listener, perceptive of barriers or issues holding you back. We are all human and will struggle at times.
(07) 3477 9767 View (07) 3477 9767
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Patrea Louise O'Donoghue
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Capalaba, QLD 4157
I enjoy helping clients who are experiencing life challenges and are stressed. It is rewarding to journey with clients as they take the initial step acknowledging they need help then be willing to look deeply within themselves as they learn ways to cope. My clients want to lead more satisfying and healthy lives, enjoy happier and more harmonious relationships (at home or work), and fulfil their potential. I help my clients achieve greater inner calm, resilience, health and wellbeing, and personal goals, so they enjoy their life, love and appreciate who they are, get off autopilot default mode, and be a positive force in the world.
I enjoy helping clients who are experiencing life challenges and are stressed. It is rewarding to journey with clients as they take the initial step acknowledging they need help then be willing to look deeply within themselves as they learn ways to cope. My clients want to lead more satisfying and healthy lives, enjoy happier and more harmonious relationships (at home or work), and fulfil their potential. I help my clients achieve greater inner calm, resilience, health and wellbeing, and personal goals, so they enjoy their life, love and appreciate who they are, get off autopilot default mode, and be a positive force in the world.
(07) 3186 5693 View (07) 3186 5693
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Amber Dodds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wellington Point, QLD 4160  (Online Only)
Amber is an online psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate the many obstacles of life and believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on warmth and compassion to help connect with and support her clients. She takes a holistic approach to her practice guided by evidence-based psychological techniques tailored to meet her client’s specific needs. Amber works with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, addictions, anger, interpersonal difficulties, and grief/ loss.
Amber is an online psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate the many obstacles of life and believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on warmth and compassion to help connect with and support her clients. She takes a holistic approach to her practice guided by evidence-based psychological techniques tailored to meet her client’s specific needs. Amber works with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, addictions, anger, interpersonal difficulties, and grief/ loss.
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Glenys Olwen Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Capalaba, QLD 4157
Providing a safe space for reflection and integration.
Providing a safe space for reflection and integration.
(07) 3477 9493 View (07) 3477 9493
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Vantage Point Counselling
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Wellington Point, QLD 4160
We are a private practice in Brisbane’s beautiful bayside suburb of Wellington Point, providing counselling support for individuals, couples, and families. We specialise in family relationships and provide support for anyone over the age of 16 experiencing disruptions in well-being due to anxiety, depression, loneliness, work-related stress, diagnosed mental health conditions, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, identity or sexuality issues, discrimination and marginalisation, physical, emotional or spiritual abuse, deconstruction & reconstruction of faith, adverse childhood experiences or trauma.
We are a private practice in Brisbane’s beautiful bayside suburb of Wellington Point, providing counselling support for individuals, couples, and families. We specialise in family relationships and provide support for anyone over the age of 16 experiencing disruptions in well-being due to anxiety, depression, loneliness, work-related stress, diagnosed mental health conditions, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, identity or sexuality issues, discrimination and marginalisation, physical, emotional or spiritual abuse, deconstruction & reconstruction of faith, adverse childhood experiences or trauma.
(07) 3485 0619 View (07) 3485 0619
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Linda van Leeuwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Wellington Point, QLD 4160  (Online Only)
You don't always have to see a psychologist for your mental health. As an EMDR Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker my therapy can be funded by Medicare, NDIS, Victim Assist, Workcover QLD, National Redress Scheme etc. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, trauma ( (C)PTSD), acute and chronic stress, grief and loss, infertility, Neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD), emotion regulation problems and parenting issues. I work with all adults on these difficulties regardless of age, gender and cultural background. I also provide support for people who have a diagnosis of Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, BPD, addictions etc.
You don't always have to see a psychologist for your mental health. As an EMDR Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker my therapy can be funded by Medicare, NDIS, Victim Assist, Workcover QLD, National Redress Scheme etc. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, trauma ( (C)PTSD), acute and chronic stress, grief and loss, infertility, Neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD), emotion regulation problems and parenting issues. I work with all adults on these difficulties regardless of age, gender and cultural background. I also provide support for people who have a diagnosis of Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, BPD, addictions etc.
(07) 3186 8503 View (07) 3186 8503
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Chloe Hartshorn
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161
I offer counselling to children, teens and adults 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 am a registered counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting the holistic wellbeing of my clients.
I offer counselling to children, teens and adults 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 am a registered counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting the holistic wellbeing of my clients.
(07) 3477 9834 View (07) 3477 9834

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.