Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Counselling in South East Queensland, QLD

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Our Space Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We endeavour to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualised, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. We endeavour to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be.
(07) 3477 9071 View (07) 3477 9071
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Your Psych Centre
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Oxenford, QLD 4210  (Online Only)
I am Director and Principal Psychologist of Your Psych Centre. We are an affirming clinic who works with individuals across the lifespan. We recognise individuals and parents are the experts - we are here to help make sense of it all. Our diverse clinicians are passionate about empowering all individuals, particularly those within the LGBTIQ+, Neurodivergent, and Culturally and Linguistic Diverse communities.
I am Director and Principal Psychologist of Your Psych Centre. We are an affirming clinic who works with individuals across the lifespan. We recognise individuals and parents are the experts - we are here to help make sense of it all. Our diverse clinicians are passionate about empowering all individuals, particularly those within the LGBTIQ+, Neurodivergent, and Culturally and Linguistic Diverse communities.
(07) 5391 4223 View (07) 5391 4223
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Will Drotsky
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is the founder and the principal psychologist of the psychology practice, PsychologyCare in Mudgeeraba, Coomera and Miami on the Gold Coast. Will is also the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he incorporates an holistic and integrative approach to best meet the needs of his clients. Will also provides supervision to Master and Doctorate students and is an experienced supervisor for Clinical endorsement.
Will Drotsky is a clinical, forensic and counselling psychologist in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is the founder and the principal psychologist of the psychology practice, PsychologyCare in Mudgeeraba, Coomera and Miami on the Gold Coast. Will is also the Director of the Bond University Psychology Clinic. A trained specialist in various therapeutic treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), he incorporates an holistic and integrative approach to best meet the needs of his clients. Will also provides supervision to Master and Doctorate students and is an experienced supervisor for Clinical endorsement.
(07) 5391 4245 View (07) 5391 4245
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Calming The Circle Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
Specialised couples and family therapist offering onsite and telehealth service. I work with couples and families experiencing ruptures, stuck in negative cycles of communication and are lost within the fog of their relationship. I work with couples heading towards separation, and if necessary, couples throughout the separation process. I also work with families and their children through separation. As a systems therapist, I also work on building connections between teens and their parents. I also provide individual therapy.
Specialised couples and family therapist offering onsite and telehealth service. I work with couples and families experiencing ruptures, stuck in negative cycles of communication and are lost within the fog of their relationship. I work with couples heading towards separation, and if necessary, couples throughout the separation process. I also work with families and their children through separation. As a systems therapist, I also work on building connections between teens and their parents. I also provide individual therapy.
(07) 5235 7582 View (07) 5235 7582
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Kellie Brien
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
Taking the first step to reach out and seek care for your mental health is courageous and admirable and not always easy! It is important then that you feel comfortable with your therapist and confident that you will be able to work with them as you move toward healing and achieving your goals. This may feel like you can voice your struggles and doubts without judgment, as well as feel challenged to explore a deeper understanding of yourself. I am committed to creating a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment, collaborating with you to explore, understand, and work with your unique needs and therapeutic goals.
Taking the first step to reach out and seek care for your mental health is courageous and admirable and not always easy! It is important then that you feel comfortable with your therapist and confident that you will be able to work with them as you move toward healing and achieving your goals. This may feel like you can voice your struggles and doubts without judgment, as well as feel challenged to explore a deeper understanding of yourself. I am committed to creating a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment, collaborating with you to explore, understand, and work with your unique needs and therapeutic goals.
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Refocus child and family therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Beerwah, QLD 4519
Sometimes life goes out of focus, or gets blurry, or we can’t focus on anything and that is when we need to REFOCUS and get perspective. I would like to encourage and empower you to overcome obstacles in your life or relationships in order to enjoy living your life and being you. I would like to help your child heal from pain and be equipped to deal with life issues. If you or your child have suffered any trauma, struggling with attachment or relationships, have anxiety or depression, suffers from grief and loss, I can help you. I work with kids from as young as 4 years old. Let's journey together and find HOPE .
Sometimes life goes out of focus, or gets blurry, or we can’t focus on anything and that is when we need to REFOCUS and get perspective. I would like to encourage and empower you to overcome obstacles in your life or relationships in order to enjoy living your life and being you. I would like to help your child heal from pain and be equipped to deal with life issues. If you or your child have suffered any trauma, struggling with attachment or relationships, have anxiety or depression, suffers from grief and loss, I can help you. I work with kids from as young as 4 years old. Let's journey together and find HOPE .
(07) 4243 4742 View (07) 4243 4742
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Atlas Therapy and Coaching
Verified Verified
Helensvale, QLD 4212
For over 20 years I have had the privilege of delivering person-centred supports to neurodivergent children, their families, and educators. I am known for my holistic approach to intervention, with my philosophy being centred around the power of combining evidence-based approaches. Using Play Therapy I build connections with children as we work together to develop their emotional regulation, social intelligence and cognitive skills. Play allows children to apply their natural skills and strengths while learning challenging concepts. This leads to independence, self-confidence and self-determination that will last a lifetime.
For over 20 years I have had the privilege of delivering person-centred supports to neurodivergent children, their families, and educators. I am known for my holistic approach to intervention, with my philosophy being centred around the power of combining evidence-based approaches. Using Play Therapy I build connections with children as we work together to develop their emotional regulation, social intelligence and cognitive skills. Play allows children to apply their natural skills and strengths while learning challenging concepts. This leads to independence, self-confidence and self-determination that will last a lifetime.
(07) 2801 6206 View (07) 2801 6206
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Synergy Mind Solutions - Brad Everton
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
FACT IS: "It's not a matter of IF life will throw obstacles and hurdles at you... it's WHEN." For 20 years I have been counselling people from all walks of life (CEOs, surgeons and psychologists through to miners, call centre staff, managers and cleaners). And what I've noticed is how many people struggle with their relationships - that could be the relationship with their partner, their child, their parents, their co-workers, their mates or the biggest and most important relationship of them all... THEMSELVES! Now, they don't always know it's their relationship at first, because it might look like stress, conflict, anxiety, etc.
FACT IS: "It's not a matter of IF life will throw obstacles and hurdles at you... it's WHEN." For 20 years I have been counselling people from all walks of life (CEOs, surgeons and psychologists through to miners, call centre staff, managers and cleaners). And what I've noticed is how many people struggle with their relationships - that could be the relationship with their partner, their child, their parents, their co-workers, their mates or the biggest and most important relationship of them all... THEMSELVES! Now, they don't always know it's their relationship at first, because it might look like stress, conflict, anxiety, etc.
(07) 5451 4085 View (07) 5451 4085
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Susan Loane Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Bundall, QLD 4217
I am an empathetic therapist with a non judgemental attitude. I value confidentiality, trust and respect for my clients. I have a huge return of clients on account of valuing and respecting my clients situation. I can meet your needs and counselling goals as I have over twenty six years experience working with clients from all walks of life. In this field experience does make a big difference to the time and quality of counselling outcomes and objectives of your seeking counselling with someone. I look forward to meeting your needs and goals too. Susan Loane.
I am an empathetic therapist with a non judgemental attitude. I value confidentiality, trust and respect for my clients. I have a huge return of clients on account of valuing and respecting my clients situation. I can meet your needs and counselling goals as I have over twenty six years experience working with clients from all walks of life. In this field experience does make a big difference to the time and quality of counselling outcomes and objectives of your seeking counselling with someone. I look forward to meeting your needs and goals too. Susan Loane.
(08) 9939 0307 View (08) 9939 0307
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Denise Clark
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pomona, QLD 4568
As Dumbledore once said "A child's voice, however honest and true, is meaningless to those who've forgotten how to listen" No one in this world needs to be fixed, but to be heard, without judgement. We all have the ability to heal ourselves, given the right support.
As Dumbledore once said "A child's voice, however honest and true, is meaningless to those who've forgotten how to listen" No one in this world needs to be fixed, but to be heard, without judgement. We all have the ability to heal ourselves, given the right support.
(07) 5240 9064 View (07) 5240 9064
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Clive Jones
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bundall, QLD 4217
Waitlist for new clients
I am a counselling psychologist and sport & exercise psychologist with a focus on psychological treatment and the psychology of high-performance. I have combined these two areas through my private practice and university lecturing.
I am a counselling psychologist and sport & exercise psychologist with a focus on psychological treatment and the psychology of high-performance. I have combined these two areas through my private practice and university lecturing.
(07) 5317 6275 View (07) 5317 6275
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Boundless Counselling and Consultancy
Psychotherapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
'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.
'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.
(07) 4132 8510 View (07) 4132 8510
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Happy Nest Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Pacific Pines, QLD 4211
Charmaine has been providing specialist counselling to children, teenagers and families, couples and relationships for many years. Specialising in building positive self efficacy; healthy parenting skills; creating healthy relationships; holistic self-care programs; life coaching in a calm and safe environment using integrative methods tailoring to each client by applying evidence based techniques that best fit her clients. Expressive Therapies; Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Narrative Therapies; Solution orientation.
Charmaine has been providing specialist counselling to children, teenagers and families, couples and relationships for many years. Specialising in building positive self efficacy; healthy parenting skills; creating healthy relationships; holistic self-care programs; life coaching in a calm and safe environment using integrative methods tailoring to each client by applying evidence based techniques that best fit her clients. Expressive Therapies; Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Narrative Therapies; Solution orientation.
(07) 2801 7333 View (07) 2801 7333
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Allied Health Centre Mooloolaba
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
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.
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.
(07) 3185 2392 View (07) 3185 2392
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Jolene Hutchings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Noosaville, QLD 4566
www.JoleneHutchings.com.au
www.JoleneHutchings.com.au
(07) 5235 6969 View (07) 5235 6969
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Natalee Cooper
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Moreton Bay, QLD 4178
My name is Natalee and I am a registered trauma informed counsellor with 2 locations in Brisbane's northern suburbs of Narangba and Elimbah. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and relationship concerns. Reaching out for support can be overwhelming in itself. I provide a calm, compassionate, non-judgemental space for clients where you will be heard and valued. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that you are comfortable with to achieve your goals. Please read my reviews on Google and Facebook under my business name Holistic Wellness Australia.
My name is Natalee and I am a registered trauma informed counsellor with 2 locations in Brisbane's northern suburbs of Narangba and Elimbah. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and relationship concerns. Reaching out for support can be overwhelming in itself. I provide a calm, compassionate, non-judgemental space for clients where you will be heard and valued. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that you are comfortable with to achieve your goals. Please read my reviews on Google and Facebook under my business name Holistic Wellness Australia.
(07) 4243 4377 View (07) 4243 4377
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Amanda Stacey
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Having spent many years in working with people recovering from natural disasters in Queensland, I understand that very often, it is the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’ that will bring a person into the counselling room. Having said that, some may enter the counselling environment looking for personal growth, while embarking on a new season in life. While others may be looking to find solutions to a problem, heal a troubled relationship, overcome anxiety or depression, or perhaps the time has come to work through past hurts, traumas or grief that are still impacting.
Having spent many years in working with people recovering from natural disasters in Queensland, I understand that very often, it is the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’ that will bring a person into the counselling room. Having said that, some may enter the counselling environment looking for personal growth, while embarking on a new season in life. While others may be looking to find solutions to a problem, heal a troubled relationship, overcome anxiety or depression, or perhaps the time has come to work through past hurts, traumas or grief that are still impacting.
(07) 5606 8217 View (07) 5606 8217
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Dr Renee Cachia
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Tugun, QLD 4224
Dr Renee is an experienced psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and the founder of Inner Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Practice. She brings compassion and a wealth of expertise to her work having completed 4 degrees, including Masters & PhD at Monash University and has been cited in over 500 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr Renee is a mother and takes a relatable, non-judgemental approaching to working with children, adolescents and parents with clinical experience across a broad range of clinical presentations: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD etc.), stress, trauma and more.
Dr Renee is an experienced psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and the founder of Inner Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Practice. She brings compassion and a wealth of expertise to her work having completed 4 degrees, including Masters & PhD at Monash University and has been cited in over 500 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr Renee is a mother and takes a relatable, non-judgemental approaching to working with children, adolescents and parents with clinical experience across a broad range of clinical presentations: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD etc.), stress, trauma and more.
(02) 6188 7018 View (02) 6188 7018
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Elena Manning
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217  (Online Only)
Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.
Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.
(03) 9068 5778 View (03) 9068 5778

Online Therapists

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Psychology Telehealth (Ndis - Medicare - Workcover) - Dr Evelyn Gasparillo
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, QLD 4078  (Online Only)
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
(02) 8105 5473 View (02) 8105 5473

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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Counsellors

Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?

PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioural problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalises lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.

How long does PCIT last?

The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.

Can PCIT be done online?

PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.

Does PCIT help parents?

In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behaviour by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.