Emotionally Focused Counselling in Brisbane, QLD
I utilise approaches such as the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT-E, SSCM, MANTRA, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a warm, open minded and respectful Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience. I have a special interest in couples and relationship therapy, utilising evidence-based approaches such as the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help people improve communication and increase physical and emotional intimacy. I work with people from the LGBTQIA+ community and also with diverse relationship structures (such as consensual/ethical non-monogamy (ENM/CNM) including polyamory, swinging, kink). I am neuroaffirming and trauma informed in my approach and welcome NDIS funded clients.
I utilise approaches such as the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT-E, SSCM, MANTRA, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a warm, open minded and respectful Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience. I have a special interest in couples and relationship therapy, utilising evidence-based approaches such as the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help people improve communication and increase physical and emotional intimacy. I work with people from the LGBTQIA+ community and also with diverse relationship structures (such as consensual/ethical non-monogamy (ENM/CNM) including polyamory, swinging, kink). I am neuroaffirming and trauma informed in my approach and welcome NDIS funded clients.
Brilliance Counselling and Consultancy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redcliffe, QLD 4020
Jani provides individual counselling and psychotherapy that can support calm thoughts, build constructive patterns and help you to feel confident and positive about your future. With Don she offers Gottman Therapy for couples. Jani offers EMDR, EFT combined with psychological strategies from traditional and modern approaches, for sound mental health and healthy relationships. Jani offers professional supervision, reports and consultation. Individuals and couples benefit from embracing change with optimism and knowledge. LGBTIQA allies. We also combine natural therapies with counselling for holistic health. Face to face and online.
Jani provides individual counselling and psychotherapy that can support calm thoughts, build constructive patterns and help you to feel confident and positive about your future. With Don she offers Gottman Therapy for couples. Jani offers EMDR, EFT combined with psychological strategies from traditional and modern approaches, for sound mental health and healthy relationships. Jani offers professional supervision, reports and consultation. Individuals and couples benefit from embracing change with optimism and knowledge. LGBTIQA allies. We also combine natural therapies with counselling for holistic health. Face to face and online.
Jodie’s primary therapeutic approach is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Jodie is an open-minded, compassionate and inclusive therapist. She understands the courage it takes to seek counselling, to work through life’s difficulties, such as: crisis, significant life transitions, and trauma. Jodie believes that these challenges can be worked through relationally. And she aims to create a space that is safe, and receptive to your needs and pace. Jodie completed her Master’s degree in Counselling at QUT, graduating with distinction. She has extensive experience working in the mental health space in public and private settings over the last 10 years.
Jodie’s primary therapeutic approach is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Jodie is an open-minded, compassionate and inclusive therapist. She understands the courage it takes to seek counselling, to work through life’s difficulties, such as: crisis, significant life transitions, and trauma. Jodie believes that these challenges can be worked through relationally. And she aims to create a space that is safe, and receptive to your needs and pace. Jodie completed her Master’s degree in Counselling at QUT, graduating with distinction. She has extensive experience working in the mental health space in public and private settings over the last 10 years.
Change is often possible in just minutes and for more than 20 years I've been helping people overcome roadblocks of the mind. If you feel as if you're in a stuck place then reach out for a free confidential chat. It can't get any less expensive and it just might change your life for the better! Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of many effective forms of therapy for anxiety, however there's also Neuro-Linguistic Psychology (NLP) Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) Person-centered, Mindfulness and the list goes on. However, tapping into your inner power is the transformation goal.
Change is often possible in just minutes and for more than 20 years I've been helping people overcome roadblocks of the mind. If you feel as if you're in a stuck place then reach out for a free confidential chat. It can't get any less expensive and it just might change your life for the better! Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of many effective forms of therapy for anxiety, however there's also Neuro-Linguistic Psychology (NLP) Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) Person-centered, Mindfulness and the list goes on. However, tapping into your inner power is the transformation goal.
He is also presently completing his Certification in Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C).
Brett is deeply committed to helping couples achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their relationships. His approach is centred on facilitating growth and repair, and enabling couples to build a more fulfilling and supportive partnership. He does this by creating positive, transformative experiences that address underlying issues and foster genuine connection. By guiding couples through conflict resolution, improving communication, and enhancing intimacy, Brett aims to build stronger, more resilient relationships.
He is also presently completing his Certification in Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C).
Brett is deeply committed to helping couples achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their relationships. His approach is centred on facilitating growth and repair, and enabling couples to build a more fulfilling and supportive partnership. He does this by creating positive, transformative experiences that address underlying issues and foster genuine connection. By guiding couples through conflict resolution, improving communication, and enhancing intimacy, Brett aims to build stronger, more resilient relationships.
Phoenix Connection Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alderley, QLD 4051
I apply EFT, ACT, DBT, IFS and Narrative therapeutic modalities.
I am a trauma focused therapist and social worker based in Alderley, Brisbane. My approach is grounded in warmth, empathy, evidence based practice and a deep commitment to fostering a safe, supportive and collaborative environment for healing. I have the privellege of working with both individuals and couples who have experiences of trauma and aim to guide clients to access their own innate ability to heal, shifting from stuck places and building on their strengths and resilience.
I apply EFT, ACT, DBT, IFS and Narrative therapeutic modalities.
I am a trauma focused therapist and social worker based in Alderley, Brisbane. My approach is grounded in warmth, empathy, evidence based practice and a deep commitment to fostering a safe, supportive and collaborative environment for healing. I have the privellege of working with both individuals and couples who have experiences of trauma and aim to guide clients to access their own innate ability to heal, shifting from stuck places and building on their strengths and resilience.
Dr Alyssa Ryan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chermside, QLD 4032 (Online Only)
She has advanced training in emotionally focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, EMDR, and professional coaching.
Alyssa approaches her work with professionalism and kindness. She creates a warm, accepting space for clients to explore difficult issues. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and many years of experience and additional training, she is highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health. Alyssa sees her role as collaborating with her clients to develop a personalised approach to address the client’s concerns. Often, this begins with a focus on surviving, and moves into thriving.
She has advanced training in emotionally focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, EMDR, and professional coaching.
Alyssa approaches her work with professionalism and kindness. She creates a warm, accepting space for clients to explore difficult issues. With a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and many years of experience and additional training, she is highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health. Alyssa sees her role as collaborating with her clients to develop a personalised approach to address the client’s concerns. Often, this begins with a focus on surviving, and moves into thriving.
It may include Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-focused therapy, and self-compassion.
Hi, I'm Michelle. I am a caring and compassionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women (21 years+) where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions and changes, trauma and loss, relationship difficulties, perinatal mental health, self-esteem and confidence, and eating disorders. I am a holistic psychologist believing in the connection of mind and body. Without this connection we can feel out of balance, stuck or as if something is missing.
It may include Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-focused therapy, and self-compassion.
Hi, I'm Michelle. I am a caring and compassionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women (21 years+) where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions and changes, trauma and loss, relationship difficulties, perinatal mental health, self-esteem and confidence, and eating disorders. I am a holistic psychologist believing in the connection of mind and body. Without this connection we can feel out of balance, stuck or as if something is missing.
Something More Counselling Service
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carindale, QLD 4152
She has been certificied as an Emotionally Focused Therapist by ICEFT.
Psychological support is tailored to meet the emotional & behavioural needs of each individual counselling is provided to. Something More Counselling underlying philosophy: it is an honour and privilege to be allowed to hear somebody's life story. Korey the primary Psychologisted has been providing counselling and support to people facing difficult and complex issues for over twenty-years. Her experience has involved working with: Families, couples and individuals dealing with challenging life events.
She has been certificied as an Emotionally Focused Therapist by ICEFT.
Psychological support is tailored to meet the emotional & behavioural needs of each individual counselling is provided to. Something More Counselling underlying philosophy: it is an honour and privilege to be allowed to hear somebody's life story. Korey the primary Psychologisted has been providing counselling and support to people facing difficult and complex issues for over twenty-years. Her experience has involved working with: Families, couples and individuals dealing with challenging life events.
Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bulimba, QLD 4171
I work predominantly with adolescents, young people, and adults, and have a special interest in working with people who are studying or working in creative fields (music, visual arts, dance), people from culturally and linguistically-diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community, girls from age 12 and women of all ages. I apply an integrative approach of evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, EFT, NT and SFT. I have a special interest in Mindfulness, Music-Assisted Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Feminist Psychology and working with girls and women. I work with many adults seeking ADHD & Autism Assessment & coaching.
I work predominantly with adolescents, young people, and adults, and have a special interest in working with people who are studying or working in creative fields (music, visual arts, dance), people from culturally and linguistically-diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community, girls from age 12 and women of all ages. I apply an integrative approach of evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, EFT, NT and SFT. I have a special interest in Mindfulness, Music-Assisted Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Feminist Psychology and working with girls and women. I work with many adults seeking ADHD & Autism Assessment & coaching.
She uses Gestalt therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Constellations, Emotional Mind Integration, and basic knowledge of Internal Family Systems and Somatic therapies.
Alpha helps individuals understand the underlying causes of their low self-esteem, self-distrust, anxiety, depression, risky behaviours, poor boundaries, and hypervigilance. She helps them to create long-lasting changes and cultivate self-assurance, happiness, quality of life and healthier relationships.
She uses Gestalt therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Constellations, Emotional Mind Integration, and basic knowledge of Internal Family Systems and Somatic therapies.
Alpha helps individuals understand the underlying causes of their low self-esteem, self-distrust, anxiety, depression, risky behaviours, poor boundaries, and hypervigilance. She helps them to create long-lasting changes and cultivate self-assurance, happiness, quality of life and healthier relationships.
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For relationship work, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you create the secure base and safe haven that we all need as human beings.
I love working with individuals and couples who are motivated to understand themselves and each other better, and to change the negative patterns that both cause and result from attachment distress. Together we can make sense of what goes wrong and help you heal and change the negative patterns that get you stuck, whether within yourself or with others. Sometimes this may involve creating enough safety to help you recognise and process past relational or attachment trauma. Sometimes it can involve recognising and exploring the experience of living with neurology that works differently than that of the majority of people.
For relationship work, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you create the secure base and safe haven that we all need as human beings.
I love working with individuals and couples who are motivated to understand themselves and each other better, and to change the negative patterns that both cause and result from attachment distress. Together we can make sense of what goes wrong and help you heal and change the negative patterns that get you stuck, whether within yourself or with others. Sometimes this may involve creating enough safety to help you recognise and process past relational or attachment trauma. Sometimes it can involve recognising and exploring the experience of living with neurology that works differently than that of the majority of people.
Kasia Gordon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cannon Hill, QLD 4170 (Online Only)
EFT-C, CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, etc.
Kasia builds authentic, compassionate and respectful connections with her clients and couples to best understand their unique needs, hesitations and desired treatment outcomes. Kasia adopts a tailored, solutions-focused approach to marital and relationship counselling and she has an astute ability to attune to a relationships' core needs. With a focus on harnessing the power of human attachment and connection within relationships, she welcomes each and every relationship with openness, acceptance and non-judgement. Kasia is deeply committed to ensuring that clients in her care receive a high-quality therapy experience.
EFT-C, CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, etc.
Kasia builds authentic, compassionate and respectful connections with her clients and couples to best understand their unique needs, hesitations and desired treatment outcomes. Kasia adopts a tailored, solutions-focused approach to marital and relationship counselling and she has an astute ability to attune to a relationships' core needs. With a focus on harnessing the power of human attachment and connection within relationships, she welcomes each and every relationship with openness, acceptance and non-judgement. Kasia is deeply committed to ensuring that clients in her care receive a high-quality therapy experience.
I emphasise strengths, solutions, emotionally focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Your life, and your feelings matter. I can give you a safe, confidential space to be heard, accepted, and understood. You get to tell your story and talk about your struggles at your own pace, and together we can work towards greater clarity and resolutions. In our sessions I draw partly on my own lived experience. I have insight into trauma, workplace stress, high-functioning autism and supporting a family member with dementia. I also have 25 years experience working with children and their families. These assets give me empathy and a deep understanding of a wide range of others' personal experiences.
I emphasise strengths, solutions, emotionally focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Your life, and your feelings matter. I can give you a safe, confidential space to be heard, accepted, and understood. You get to tell your story and talk about your struggles at your own pace, and together we can work towards greater clarity and resolutions. In our sessions I draw partly on my own lived experience. I have insight into trauma, workplace stress, high-functioning autism and supporting a family member with dementia. I also have 25 years experience working with children and their families. These assets give me empathy and a deep understanding of a wide range of others' personal experiences.
Sarah is a registered clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adults, couples, and families. She works from a person-centred, strengths-based approach and believes in the capacity of each and every client to self-actualise in the right environment. She harnesses a range of evidence-based therapies, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and will collaboratively work with her clients to determine the best approach for them.
Sarah is a registered clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adults, couples, and families. She works from a person-centred, strengths-based approach and believes in the capacity of each and every client to self-actualise in the right environment. She harnesses a range of evidence-based therapies, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and will collaboratively work with her clients to determine the best approach for them.
Vladana Brkic Psychology and Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
I am a general psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist working in private practice with individuals (16+ years) and couples. My approach to therapy is holistic and considers your unique experience of self, others, and being in the world (not just your symptoms or diagnoses). My approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic and emotionally-focused therapy which appeals to those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and to live in greater harmony with self and others. It is suitable for various diagnosed conditions and general life difficulties alike.
I am a general psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist working in private practice with individuals (16+ years) and couples. My approach to therapy is holistic and considers your unique experience of self, others, and being in the world (not just your symptoms or diagnoses). My approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic and emotionally-focused therapy which appeals to those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and to live in greater harmony with self and others. It is suitable for various diagnosed conditions and general life difficulties alike.
Informed by evidence-based approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and an attachment and trauma-sensitive lens, my focus is creating a safe, supportive space for individuals and partners to step into the courageous conversations that lead to deeper, closer emotional connection.
We all want happy secure, attachments with our loved ones. But adverse childhood experiences or attachment trauma, as well as neuro-divergence, can make it hard to feel safe and calm in our relationships with others. Building and maintaining intimate relationships requires emotional vulnerability and trust, which can feel impossible when we have been hurt, let down, or even abused by relationships in the past. We can experience relationships as dangerous, leaving us anxious, depressed, or alone, without understanding why.
Informed by evidence-based approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and an attachment and trauma-sensitive lens, my focus is creating a safe, supportive space for individuals and partners to step into the courageous conversations that lead to deeper, closer emotional connection.
We all want happy secure, attachments with our loved ones. But adverse childhood experiences or attachment trauma, as well as neuro-divergence, can make it hard to feel safe and calm in our relationships with others. Building and maintaining intimate relationships requires emotional vulnerability and trust, which can feel impossible when we have been hurt, let down, or even abused by relationships in the past. We can experience relationships as dangerous, leaving us anxious, depressed, or alone, without understanding why.
I offer counselling as well as EFT/tapping sessions to help people to identify their challenges, clear past trauma, and live their best lives.
As a woman who has been diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I absolutely love helping other women to navigate the challenges that come with ADHD and other ND challenges. I love helping to see that sometimes their ND traits are an absolute super power if harnessed.
I offer counselling as well as EFT/tapping sessions to help people to identify their challenges, clear past trauma, and live their best lives.
As a woman who has been diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I absolutely love helping other women to navigate the challenges that come with ADHD and other ND challenges. I love helping to see that sometimes their ND traits are an absolute super power if harnessed.
Webb has training and experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gestalt Therapy.
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
Webb has training and experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gestalt Therapy.
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
Our team are trained in Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Family Therapy and Couples Counselling.
We are a team of Mental Health Social Workers and Psychologists who provide counselling to children, adolescents, adults and families. We work with people who are struggling with anxiety, sadness, stressful life events and big life transitions. We have designed a service to meet needs for individuals, couples and whole families. Our team can support you with compassionate approach that is centred on you feeling safe and comfortable to explore your emotions. If we sound like a good fit, please send an email or call to book.
Our team are trained in Theraplay, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Family Therapy and Couples Counselling.
We are a team of Mental Health Social Workers and Psychologists who provide counselling to children, adolescents, adults and families. We work with people who are struggling with anxiety, sadness, stressful life events and big life transitions. We have designed a service to meet needs for individuals, couples and whole families. Our team can support you with compassionate approach that is centred on you feeling safe and comfortable to explore your emotions. If we sound like a good fit, please send an email or call to book.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.