Substance Use Counselling in South East Queensland, QLD
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Since 2006 I have been working with adults with substance use and co-existing mental health disorders and children with behavioural problems.
I'm Jay Beckley, like most psychologists I enjoy supporting people that have a range of problems. Here is what you can expect from a psychology session with me. Firstly, a conversation to determine if I am the right person for you. Your privacy and confidentiality are assured. A comfortable safe environment. To be listened to – no matter how big or small the problem is. For your problem to be explored further and understood with empathy and compassion. To be responded to with respect and compassion. To not feel judged. To not feel alone, but as part of a team. Evidence based strategies tailored to your needs and monitoring.
Since 2006 I have been working with adults with substance use and co-existing mental health disorders and children with behavioural problems.
I'm Jay Beckley, like most psychologists I enjoy supporting people that have a range of problems. Here is what you can expect from a psychology session with me. Firstly, a conversation to determine if I am the right person for you. Your privacy and confidentiality are assured. A comfortable safe environment. To be listened to – no matter how big or small the problem is. For your problem to be explored further and understood with empathy and compassion. To be responded to with respect and compassion. To not feel judged. To not feel alone, but as part of a team. Evidence based strategies tailored to your needs and monitoring.
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Ebonie is a passionate and empathetic registered psychologist who can provide thorough assessment and intervention across all ages. Ebonie's aim is to work collaboratively with you to enhance your mental health and achieve your goals. Ebonie has worked in a wide variety of settings including Psychiatric Hospital, Schools, Industry, Forensic, Private Practice and Primary Health Care Network. Ebonie has a keen interest in helping clients with substance use and addiction. She also work with offenders and can provide forensic court reports.
Ebonie is a passionate and empathetic registered psychologist who can provide thorough assessment and intervention across all ages. Ebonie's aim is to work collaboratively with you to enhance your mental health and achieve your goals. Ebonie has worked in a wide variety of settings including Psychiatric Hospital, Schools, Industry, Forensic, Private Practice and Primary Health Care Network. Ebonie has a keen interest in helping clients with substance use and addiction. She also work with offenders and can provide forensic court reports.
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I work with adults & adolescents experiencing complex trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, grief & loss, overwhelm & stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, & relational challenges between people who long to connect more fully.
My approach as a psychotherapist is holistic, non-judgemental, trauma informed & deeply relational. I have worked in various roles including mental health counselling, outdoor education teaching, adventure therapy, wilderness rites of passage, & group facilitation for over a decade, supporting adults, young people & families. I bring these diverse experiences into my therapeutic practice to offer a specialised approach to this transformational work.
I work with adults & adolescents experiencing complex trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, grief & loss, overwhelm & stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, & relational challenges between people who long to connect more fully.
My approach as a psychotherapist is holistic, non-judgemental, trauma informed & deeply relational. I have worked in various roles including mental health counselling, outdoor education teaching, adventure therapy, wilderness rites of passage, & group facilitation for over a decade, supporting adults, young people & families. I bring these diverse experiences into my therapeutic practice to offer a specialised approach to this transformational work.
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Areas of interest include anxiety, issues with mood, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, family and domestic violence, parenting issues, persistent pain and injury rehabilitation, chronic health issues, fertility issues, eating and body image issues, developmental disorders, substance use problems, and veteran mental health.
Heather is a Psychologist at Nurturing Minds, a local clinic on the Sunshine Coast. We have a less clinical feel and focus on providing our clients with a warm and welcoming environment. Heather spent over 20 years working for Government Health Services, Private Hospital settings, and Not-For-Profit organisations, before deciding to focus fully on her private work. She strives to offer a warm, empathic approach as a therapist, as she knows it can be difficult to make that step to see someone. She is non-judgmental and down to earth and her main goal is to assist people to feel at ease and make sense of their issues.
Areas of interest include anxiety, issues with mood, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, family and domestic violence, parenting issues, persistent pain and injury rehabilitation, chronic health issues, fertility issues, eating and body image issues, developmental disorders, substance use problems, and veteran mental health.
Heather is a Psychologist at Nurturing Minds, a local clinic on the Sunshine Coast. We have a less clinical feel and focus on providing our clients with a warm and welcoming environment. Heather spent over 20 years working for Government Health Services, Private Hospital settings, and Not-For-Profit organisations, before deciding to focus fully on her private work. She strives to offer a warm, empathic approach as a therapist, as she knows it can be difficult to make that step to see someone. She is non-judgmental and down to earth and her main goal is to assist people to feel at ease and make sense of their issues.
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These include, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, substance use addiction, emotional regulation difficulties, adjustment difficulties, and other psychological difficulties.
goldcoastpsychologycentre.com.au/ Clara is the clinic director of Gold Coast Psychology Centre in Robina. She is a registered psychologist who has completed a masters level education in clinical psychology. She focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful and safe therapeutic space in order to support clients. Clara uses an integrative approach to individually tailor treatment plans that best meet her clients’ needs, build on existing strengths, and promote insight and overall health and wellbeing.
These include, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, substance use addiction, emotional regulation difficulties, adjustment difficulties, and other psychological difficulties.
goldcoastpsychologycentre.com.au/ Clara is the clinic director of Gold Coast Psychology Centre in Robina. She is a registered psychologist who has completed a masters level education in clinical psychology. She focuses on providing a warm, non-judgmental, thoughtful and safe therapeutic space in order to support clients. Clara uses an integrative approach to individually tailor treatment plans that best meet her clients’ needs, build on existing strengths, and promote insight and overall health and wellbeing.
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Debra (Deb) Kaita Kakiiza
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Pimpama, QLD 4209 (Online Only)
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling. Deb is experiences working with a wide range of people and she values Telehealth as it increases access to psychological support for everyone. Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling. Deb is experiences working with a wide range of people and she values Telehealth as it increases access to psychological support for everyone. Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
![Photo of Shannon Thomas Barton - YourSpace Psychology, PsyBA General, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8382c073-f3f8-4ef2-a8a8-4b753bd4da5b/5/320x400.jpeg)
YourSpace Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaudesert, QLD 4285 (Online Only)
We are Queensland based registered telehealth psychologists. Between Shannon and Leah there is a wealth of experience and training in psychological/psychometric assessments, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intervention, Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Attachment-Based Therapy. We work with all ages and specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, substance use, work-related problems, concerns relating to relationships and criminal justice.
We are Queensland based registered telehealth psychologists. Between Shannon and Leah there is a wealth of experience and training in psychological/psychometric assessments, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intervention, Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Attachment-Based Therapy. We work with all ages and specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, substance use, work-related problems, concerns relating to relationships and criminal justice.
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Carla Hopper
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden Beach, QLD 4551 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working in community, public and inpatient mental health and drug and alcohol services. Largely my clinical experience has been working with anxiety, mood issues, self esteem, relationship concerns, and drug and alcohol concerns. I have also worked within perinatal mental health settings including inpatient support for parents of babies in NICU. My therapeutic style is warm, genuine and humanistic. I aim to create a respectful, collaborative relationship with my clients that fosters a sense of safety but also an experience in which you feel heard and deeply understood.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working in community, public and inpatient mental health and drug and alcohol services. Largely my clinical experience has been working with anxiety, mood issues, self esteem, relationship concerns, and drug and alcohol concerns. I have also worked within perinatal mental health settings including inpatient support for parents of babies in NICU. My therapeutic style is warm, genuine and humanistic. I aim to create a respectful, collaborative relationship with my clients that fosters a sense of safety but also an experience in which you feel heard and deeply understood.
![Photo of Leiana McFadden, MA, PACFA, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f3545d03-ae24-491f-80c5-278b2a69899d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I like to focus on helping each client develop effective strategies to explore their current life pressures or challenges. Providing a validating and encouraging environment is the key, collaboratively creating an environment to facilitate growth. In this way, people find new ways to manage life’s challenges and bring the change which increases wellbeing. I believe that the support and care provided by sharing in my wisdom and experience can be rewarding, and look forward to assisting you to achieve better peace, harmony and health.
I like to focus on helping each client develop effective strategies to explore their current life pressures or challenges. Providing a validating and encouraging environment is the key, collaboratively creating an environment to facilitate growth. In this way, people find new ways to manage life’s challenges and bring the change which increases wellbeing. I believe that the support and care provided by sharing in my wisdom and experience can be rewarding, and look forward to assisting you to achieve better peace, harmony and health.
![Photo of Carolina Bustos, PsyBA General, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/66680ccb-3dd3-4e4d-9854-7069c2e99f16/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a warm and non-judgmental therapist, who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients. I use a humanistic approach and a variety of evidence-based techniques to facilitate goal achievements. I work reflectively and obtain feedback from my clients to ensure treatment plans make genuine sense through their time in therapy. I provide a welcoming space for my younger clients where they feel free to express their emotions and thoughts in a safe and fun manner (play therapy, artistic activities or verbal communication). Having lived in several countries, I have a broad understanding of cultural differences and human diversity.
I am a warm and non-judgmental therapist, who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients. I use a humanistic approach and a variety of evidence-based techniques to facilitate goal achievements. I work reflectively and obtain feedback from my clients to ensure treatment plans make genuine sense through their time in therapy. I provide a welcoming space for my younger clients where they feel free to express their emotions and thoughts in a safe and fun manner (play therapy, artistic activities or verbal communication). Having lived in several countries, I have a broad understanding of cultural differences and human diversity.
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Not taking new clients currently
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Maroochydore, QLD 4558
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
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Rebeccah Evans Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Peregian Beach, QLD 4573
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
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Imagine letting of your limiting beliefs and learning techniques that allow you to reach your full potential and live a happier, healthier life. I specialise in coping skills, anxiety, depression, stress management. I offer a safe space where you are comfortable to share no judgement. We can't change your past, but you can make decisions to create a new future. Sometimes you need someone to listen and some help to find clarity. Exploring your issues and goals will help you find clarity. Working together will give you direction, clarity and real techniques to make lasting changes in your life. Individual group relationship workshops
Imagine letting of your limiting beliefs and learning techniques that allow you to reach your full potential and live a happier, healthier life. I specialise in coping skills, anxiety, depression, stress management. I offer a safe space where you are comfortable to share no judgement. We can't change your past, but you can make decisions to create a new future. Sometimes you need someone to listen and some help to find clarity. Exploring your issues and goals will help you find clarity. Working together will give you direction, clarity and real techniques to make lasting changes in your life. Individual group relationship workshops
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Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
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Gregg Palmer
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nerang, QLD 4211 (Online Only)
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. When we lose our own value and meaning in life we can spiral into a black hole.
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. When we lose our own value and meaning in life we can spiral into a black hole.
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I work with people 16 years and over in a neurodivergent affirming way. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I enjoy working with clients from these communities. I also enjoy supporting clients in the areas of anxiety, stress management, goal setting, motivation, value exploration, work-life balance, burnout, and career development.
I work with people 16 years and over in a neurodivergent affirming way. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I enjoy working with clients from these communities. I also enjoy supporting clients in the areas of anxiety, stress management, goal setting, motivation, value exploration, work-life balance, burnout, and career development.
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Are you struggling to find emotional balance? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or flat? Maybe you have a desire for self-improvement? Do you struggle with confusing or unpleasant feelings, thoughts, or behaviors? Perhaps unresolved issues and the pressures of daily life have taken a toll on your mental well-being, leaving you feeling stuck and unable to move forward.
Are you struggling to find emotional balance? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or flat? Maybe you have a desire for self-improvement? Do you struggle with confusing or unpleasant feelings, thoughts, or behaviors? Perhaps unresolved issues and the pressures of daily life have taken a toll on your mental well-being, leaving you feeling stuck and unable to move forward.
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Danielle Giffin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
I am a Psychologist who focuses on developing a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment to support the path to mental and emotional well-being. I have a passion for removing barriers to accessing psychological therapy, and for cultivating work/life balance. I understand that life can be busy when juggling work, family, parenting, relationships (& more) hence a focus on providing online video sessions that can be accessed from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
I am a Psychologist who focuses on developing a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment to support the path to mental and emotional well-being. I have a passion for removing barriers to accessing psychological therapy, and for cultivating work/life balance. I understand that life can be busy when juggling work, family, parenting, relationships (& more) hence a focus on providing online video sessions that can be accessed from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
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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.
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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.
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Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.