Female Counselling in South Brisbane, QLD

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Dr Sonia Kalsi
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I am a UK-trained and registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am AHPRA-registered and have dual registration and licences to practice in Australia and the UK. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as the National Health Service, Education, and the Voluntary sector and in various roles, as a psychologist, consultant, trainer and manager of a university counselling service. I have been providing psychological support to adults for the past 10 years and managed my own private practice for 6 years.
I am a UK-trained and registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am AHPRA-registered and have dual registration and licences to practice in Australia and the UK. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as the National Health Service, Education, and the Voluntary sector and in various roles, as a psychologist, consultant, trainer and manager of a university counselling service. I have been providing psychological support to adults for the past 10 years and managed my own private practice for 6 years.
(07) 3186 0263 View (07) 3186 0263
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Sioban Laffey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101  (Online Only)
I work with those who identify as women.
Currently Taking Clients - Appts WITHIN 2 WEEKS. Women's ADHD specialist. Hello! I have 20 years experience in helping people thrive. I'm a fully registered psychologist and offer private health fund rebates. I have ADHD and I specialise in working with women with ADHD (I offer ADHD assessment and treatment. I also work with women on a variety of topics listed below. I have a holistic approach and blend evidence-based therapies with ancient wisdom, spirituality and alternative modalities - the best of both worlds. I'm effective in the work that I do and motivated to get you results whilst also supporting you through the process.
I work with those who identify as women.
Currently Taking Clients - Appts WITHIN 2 WEEKS. Women's ADHD specialist. Hello! I have 20 years experience in helping people thrive. I'm a fully registered psychologist and offer private health fund rebates. I have ADHD and I specialise in working with women with ADHD (I offer ADHD assessment and treatment. I also work with women on a variety of topics listed below. I have a holistic approach and blend evidence-based therapies with ancient wisdom, spirituality and alternative modalities - the best of both worlds. I'm effective in the work that I do and motivated to get you results whilst also supporting you through the process.
0415 257 155 View 0415 257 155
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Naomi Carleton
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101  (Online Only)
Naomi is an Australian and NZ registered psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Naomi is known for her warmth, understanding and approachability. She enjoys supporting and working alongside her clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their own personal goals.
Naomi is an Australian and NZ registered psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Naomi is known for her warmth, understanding and approachability. She enjoys supporting and working alongside her clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their own personal goals.
1800 327 477 x1 View 1800 327 477 x1
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Rebecca Kirkwood
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
As a PACFA accredited counsellor with 8 years of experience, I have a particular interest in supporting clients through their trauma, mental health concerns, and issues related to alcohol and other drugs. My passion lies in helping clients find their path through difficult times, and I do so with empathy and professionalism.
As a PACFA accredited counsellor with 8 years of experience, I have a particular interest in supporting clients through their trauma, mental health concerns, and issues related to alcohol and other drugs. My passion lies in helping clients find their path through difficult times, and I do so with empathy and professionalism.
(07) 2100 4246 View (07) 2100 4246
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Wise-Mind DBT Brisbane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
At Wise-Mind DBT Brisbane I offer individual therapy and group skills programs.
At Wise-Mind DBT Brisbane I offer individual therapy and group skills programs.
(07) 2100 4335 View (07) 2100 4335
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Holistic Psychology Brisbane
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Hi, I'm Holly. Seeking support for psychological wellbeing can be daunting. At Holistic Psychology Brisbane I hope to provide a safe, empathetic and collaborative space to unpack your emotional, cognitive and behavioural concerns. My areas of interest are predominately military health, mood fluctuations, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, attachment, and personality traits.
Hi, I'm Holly. Seeking support for psychological wellbeing can be daunting. At Holistic Psychology Brisbane I hope to provide a safe, empathetic and collaborative space to unpack your emotional, cognitive and behavioural concerns. My areas of interest are predominately military health, mood fluctuations, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, attachment, and personality traits.
(07) 3186 9744 View (07) 3186 9744
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Nicole Besley-Martin
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I work with people who struggle to be themselves, trust themselves and want to have better relationships with other people. If this is you, you might try to achieve this by taking care of everyone else or presenting a version of yourself to the world that you think people would like. You no longer know who you are or what you stand for. Because you’re working so hard within all your relationships you are probably kicking goals in areas like work, but this comes at a cost. You are going above and beyond for others at the expense of yourself which leaves you feeling exhausted, unfulfilled and stressed.
I work with people who struggle to be themselves, trust themselves and want to have better relationships with other people. If this is you, you might try to achieve this by taking care of everyone else or presenting a version of yourself to the world that you think people would like. You no longer know who you are or what you stand for. Because you’re working so hard within all your relationships you are probably kicking goals in areas like work, but this comes at a cost. You are going above and beyond for others at the expense of yourself which leaves you feeling exhausted, unfulfilled and stressed.
(07) 3130 0082 View (07) 3130 0082
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Renae Jarrett
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they navigate change along their journey of life. I work with adults of all ages, genders, cultures, economic backgrounds and sexual orientations. Face to face is optimal however I am able to conduct counselling via telephone or Skype.
I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they navigate change along their journey of life. I work with adults of all ages, genders, cultures, economic backgrounds and sexual orientations. Face to face is optimal however I am able to conduct counselling via telephone or Skype.
(07) 3184 4347 View (07) 3184 4347
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Mariela Astorga
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I have extensive experience helping people from all walks of life. I work with people suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, difficulties in relationship with others, performance blockages, among others. I have particular expertise working with business leaders helping them achieve personal and professional goals. Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we will work through the difficulties you face, the symptoms that repeat, or circumstances that pose unprecedented challenges.
I have extensive experience helping people from all walks of life. I work with people suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, difficulties in relationship with others, performance blockages, among others. I have particular expertise working with business leaders helping them achieve personal and professional goals. Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we will work through the difficulties you face, the symptoms that repeat, or circumstances that pose unprecedented challenges.
(07) 3132 1604 View (07) 3132 1604
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Chantel Davison
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101  (Online Only)
Chantel has been working as a therapist with women since 2019, and is a skilled and experienced counsellor in supporting clients to work through trauma. Chantel’s work is mindfulness-based, experiential, and rooted in attachment theory. Chantel is gentle, yet goal-orientated and draws upon her rich array of personal and professional experiences to hold space for her clients.
Chantel has been working as a therapist with women since 2019, and is a skilled and experienced counsellor in supporting clients to work through trauma. Chantel’s work is mindfulness-based, experiential, and rooted in attachment theory. Chantel is gentle, yet goal-orientated and draws upon her rich array of personal and professional experiences to hold space for her clients.
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Dr Amirah Shah
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I specialize in working with individuals facing intergenerational trauma, complex PTSD, unresolved grief, disabilities, and cultural or religious trauma. I help address issues like identity struggles, trauma triggers, relationship breakdowns, sleep disturbances, depressive episodes, dissociation, existential questioning and maladaptive coping. My goal is to help you Reclaim Control so you stop being hijacked by your nervous system. I facilitate perspective shifts that are closing you in, help you establish healthy boundaries, and improve overall wellbeing. Together, we'll find meaning, peace, and empowerment on your healing journey.
I specialize in working with individuals facing intergenerational trauma, complex PTSD, unresolved grief, disabilities, and cultural or religious trauma. I help address issues like identity struggles, trauma triggers, relationship breakdowns, sleep disturbances, depressive episodes, dissociation, existential questioning and maladaptive coping. My goal is to help you Reclaim Control so you stop being hijacked by your nervous system. I facilitate perspective shifts that are closing you in, help you establish healthy boundaries, and improve overall wellbeing. Together, we'll find meaning, peace, and empowerment on your healing journey.
(07) 4887 3383 View (07) 4887 3383
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Kate Row
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Kate enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She is experienced and interested in working with clients who present with a range of presentations including anxiety (excessive worrying, social anxiety), low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties to life changes, autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, stress, school issues, bullying, employment difficulties, health diagnoses and various physical and psychological disabilities.
Kate enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She is experienced and interested in working with clients who present with a range of presentations including anxiety (excessive worrying, social anxiety), low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties to life changes, autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, stress, school issues, bullying, employment difficulties, health diagnoses and various physical and psychological disabilities.
(07) 2100 4991 View (07) 2100 4991
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Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
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.
(07) 2100 4865 View (07) 2100 4865
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Modpsych Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people across the lifespan using a developmental and educational framework. This means I look at the person from a skills perspective and how I can help them function in the various systems (family, school, work, sport etc) they need to function in. I have a strong alliance with the LGBTQI community as well as working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum.
I work with people across the lifespan using a developmental and educational framework. This means I look at the person from a skills perspective and how I can help them function in the various systems (family, school, work, sport etc) they need to function in. I have a strong alliance with the LGBTQI community as well as working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum.
0487 441 645 View 0487 441 645
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Ana Carreno Gazquez
MSc
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101  (Online Only)
Soy Ana Carreño, psicoterapeuta especialista en terapia sistémica familiar, colegiada en España y residente en Australia. Te doy la bienvenida a este espacio donde podrás conocer sobre mi trabajo y encontrar ese lugar seguro en el que poder acompañarte; consiste en sesiones de psicoterapia con adultos y pareja de manera online, de forma que pueda ser accesible allá donde estés y con una mayor flexibilidad horaria. Siéntete libre de contactar conmigo sobre cualquier duda que pueda surgir, sabemos que a veces iniciarse en este camino entraña sus inquietudes; estaré encantada de atenderte y acompañarte. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
Soy Ana Carreño, psicoterapeuta especialista en terapia sistémica familiar, colegiada en España y residente en Australia. Te doy la bienvenida a este espacio donde podrás conocer sobre mi trabajo y encontrar ese lugar seguro en el que poder acompañarte; consiste en sesiones de psicoterapia con adultos y pareja de manera online, de forma que pueda ser accesible allá donde estés y con una mayor flexibilidad horaria. Siéntete libre de contactar conmigo sobre cualquier duda que pueda surgir, sabemos que a veces iniciarse en este camino entraña sus inquietudes; estaré encantada de atenderte y acompañarte. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
(07) 3130 0638 View (07) 3130 0638
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Lisa Schubert
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I am a psychotherapist working with the Gestalt approach. I provide trauma-informed and body-positive therapy to preteens, teens and adults. My priority in working together is to co-create a safe and supportive space in which you are seen and deeply listened to, and to offer therapy that is relational, creative and present-focused. I also bring in embodied recovery (somatic) techniques which I find can be very helpful for building resilience and resetting the nervous system.
I am a psychotherapist working with the Gestalt approach. I provide trauma-informed and body-positive therapy to preteens, teens and adults. My priority in working together is to co-create a safe and supportive space in which you are seen and deeply listened to, and to offer therapy that is relational, creative and present-focused. I also bring in embodied recovery (somatic) techniques which I find can be very helpful for building resilience and resetting the nervous system.
(07) 2100 4425 View (07) 2100 4425
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Adriana Cope Counselling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Hi I'm Adri, I have 25 years expertise in trauma recovery and mental health. Generally, the coping strategies that we lean into serve us in the short term, but over time they stop working for us. I can hold a safe therapeutic space for you in which we can make sense of your world, you can identify behaviours that are no longer serving you, and you can develop healthy, practical and effective coping strategies. As a relational therapist I seek to improve your relationship to self, others and the world; and will tailor my approach to your specific needs.
Hi I'm Adri, I have 25 years expertise in trauma recovery and mental health. Generally, the coping strategies that we lean into serve us in the short term, but over time they stop working for us. I can hold a safe therapeutic space for you in which we can make sense of your world, you can identify behaviours that are no longer serving you, and you can develop healthy, practical and effective coping strategies. As a relational therapist I seek to improve your relationship to self, others and the world; and will tailor my approach to your specific needs.
(07) 3113 9214 View (07) 3113 9214
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Christine Bagley-Jones
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Are you looking for more out of life but not sure how to get it? Whether you are struggling with unhealthy habits that are holding you back or deep issues from the past that still need to be resolved, counselling can be the key to recovery. Its not necessary to live with Depression, Anxiety and general disappointment. You deserve to enjoy your time engaging with people you love and love you in return. Find meaning in your pursuits and most of all learn how to have more fun and joy so that every day is not a grind. Don’t let time slip by with you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Learn how to make the changes to deepen your awareness.
Are you looking for more out of life but not sure how to get it? Whether you are struggling with unhealthy habits that are holding you back or deep issues from the past that still need to be resolved, counselling can be the key to recovery. Its not necessary to live with Depression, Anxiety and general disappointment. You deserve to enjoy your time engaging with people you love and love you in return. Find meaning in your pursuits and most of all learn how to have more fun and joy so that every day is not a grind. Don’t let time slip by with you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Learn how to make the changes to deepen your awareness.
(07) 3184 8546 View (07) 3184 8546
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Rebecca Rylands
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Are you in need of some extra emotional support? I look forward to working with people who are ready to be agents of change in their own lives. The possibility of attending counselling may have appeared in your life as an option after or during a period of loss, trauma, or a life transition. I am prepared to walk alongside people to gently allow them to tell their story for the purpose of emotional growth and self-empowerment. My goal is to help you live a more full and enjoyable life, more attuned to your values.
Are you in need of some extra emotional support? I look forward to working with people who are ready to be agents of change in their own lives. The possibility of attending counselling may have appeared in your life as an option after or during a period of loss, trauma, or a life transition. I am prepared to walk alongside people to gently allow them to tell their story for the purpose of emotional growth and self-empowerment. My goal is to help you live a more full and enjoyable life, more attuned to your values.
(07) 2100 4717 View (07) 2100 4717
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Brooke Shelton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AASW
Verified Verified
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I offer therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and family’s that are experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties and mental health related concerns. I regularly see people with difficulties conceiving, unwanted pregnancies, parenting concerns, couples in crisis, and family’s that are struggling. I work with individuals and family’s of all shapes and sizes, genders and sexualities. I am also a 'Possums' accredited practitioner.
I offer therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and family’s that are experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties and mental health related concerns. I regularly see people with difficulties conceiving, unwanted pregnancies, parenting concerns, couples in crisis, and family’s that are struggling. I work with individuals and family’s of all shapes and sizes, genders and sexualities. I am also a 'Possums' accredited practitioner.
(07) 4843 4950 View (07) 4843 4950
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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.