In Person Counselling in Pelican Waters, QLD

Navigating life's challenges, such as grief, relationship conflicts, or life transitions, can be overwhelming. I’m committed to providing a nurturing space where you can openly explore your experiences. My holistic approach, grounded in trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and positive psychology, focuses on healing and personal growth. Each session is tailored to your unique needs in a supportive and empathetic environment.

Welcome to my Kate Fisher Play Therapy! I am a Non-Directive Child-Centred Play Therapist based in Caloundra, QLD.

If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or just growing disillusioned with life, then I would love to help. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, with a special interest in men's health, to improve their emotional health and move forward by finding solutions to the daily challenges of life. I work across a diverse range of difficulties including anxiety, loneliness, stress, burnout and various mood-disorders, utilising physical exercise, diet and breathing techniques to help improve mental health and general well-being.

Hi my name is Sharon Lagden. I work with individuals and couples to develop healthier minds and bodies. By focusing on the whole person, thereby improving you, ‘The Client’, your relationships and you overall well being. In this busy, frenetic world that we live in, it is impossible to go through life without needing a helping hand along the way when things get on top of us. I can help. I will see you in a confidential, safe, supportive, empathetic environment. We will explore the difficulties that you are experiencing together. I will not give advice or judge you, I will listen and act as a sounding board.

I’m a registered Counsellor with a strong focus on men’s issues – supporting men through times of transitions, crises of meaning and mid-life issues. Men have particular struggles and experiences that I have gathered tools to help navigate and lighten. As a bloke, we still have a cultural expectation to cope, sort it out ourselves and just get on with it - but my experience is that challenges are much easier to face with a bit of support. The truth is, there are times in our life when things fall apart and we feel like we can’t hold it together any longer. It’s at these crunch times that we can deepen our experience of life.

Nicola is an accredited mental health social worker who has over fourteen years’ experience. Her focus is primarily working with primary school age children and within perinatal mental health who have experienced birth trauma. She takes a compassionate, practical, evidence-based approach in her practice and has clinics in both Caloundra (Blackbird House) and Birtinya. When working with children, Nicola integrates a play, games and art-based approach. She also has experience working as a neurodiversity-affirming counsellor. Medicare rebates available/NDIS self or plan managed clients welcome. Web: www.steppedcarecounselling.com.au

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.

I feel great compassion for people who struggle with change and adaptation to new circumstances and have spent my professional career working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, adjustment disorder(s), sleep dysfunction, emotional regulation difficulties, identity instability, communication challenges, complex and chronic medical concerns and trauma. No matter what challenges people are faced with I believe that all people have the ability to create a life they would rather be living and I enjoy helping work out how to move towards that.

My name is Tara Macdonald and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I work with people over 18 years from many walks of life and experiences. We can find ourselves at times struggling to manage the complexities of life and feel overwhelmed with these emotions. My practice is focused on you and how best to work through these struggles. I work with people who are experiencing mental health concerns, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and disabilities. I provide services under Medicare Mental Health Treament Plans, NDIS participants, aged care, WorkCover, DVA and privately funded individuals.

Kate is registered with the Australia Counselling Association. Her approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. She draws from a range of evidence-based treatments, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapy and traditional healing practices to create a holistic healing experience. Kate works closely with you to navigate challenges, explore options, and tap into your inner resources for empowerment. Her clients describe her as holding a strong exploratory space, enabling them to achieve profound personal growth and healing.

Yasmini's-Biography In my prior life, I spent over 30 years as an artist & teacher, locally & internationally. Assisting self-esteem assisting learning within Education and Community led me to become an art therapist, counsellor and life coach. For over five years my calling & fulfilment has been to ignite, awaken hope & inspiration evolving from self-awareness toward healing for people with significant life challenges around health and wellbeing. To this end I completed a Master of Counselling & related trauma informed qualifications. I am a Level 3 Counsellor & fully endorsed by Positive Directions; and I-Mind Corner.

I (Anita Fleming) am a Registered Psychologist and Founder of Alba Psychology. My life experience across countries increased my passion to ensure that diversity is considered and respected in my therapeutic model. I welcome everyone and am skilled in assisting people across the life span. I have supported children, young people and adults within early intervention, forensic, disability, community, inpatient and private practice settings. I have also undertaken specialist training in working with children and young people.

'The courage it takes to come talk to a stranger still fills me with awe'. (2018). Leisha Townson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor with extensive experience working alongside individuals & families from different cultural/religious/spiritual backgrounds and who live/have lived a life challenged by complex trauma. Ie: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Veterans, Refugees, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Renal Failure, Disability, Advocacy and Carers. Over 25 years has developed an extensive 'toolbox' of techniques for relaxation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc.

Most of us want to gain insight into the difficulties that limit our lives, find strength and peace and develop a more meaningful approach in life. Feelings of emptiness and meaninglessness, grief and loss, spiritual questioning, entrenched patterns of behaviour, self image, creativity issues, self sabotage, early, midlife and late life transitioning - these are just a few difficulties which can cause considerable psychological suffering and pain. Emotional suffering destroys our contentment with and in life.

Welcome to Golden Thread Therapy! We're so pleased to have you here. I'm Ash Montgomery, and our beautiful Golden Retriever/Border Collie therapy dog is named Beanie.

My practice is geared for individuals & couples who struggle with relationship issues which may include common healthy relationship barriers such as addiction, anger, anxiety & stress, depression, grief and loss. As a vital aspect of the human experience, fostering healthy social and intimate relationships is a key component of the Positive Relationships client experience. Whether it is strengthening connection through development of emotional intelligence, learning the art of communication or resolving conflict, the Positive Relationship model will help you achieve your mutual relationship goals. Be prepared for a new connection.