Feminist Counselling in Toowong, QLD
I am a friendly and compassionate therapist who believes in the healing power of a gentle and compassionate hand. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship & attachment challenges, work or study related stress & burnout, career issues, adjustment difficulties, low motivation, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I am also able to provide couples & relationship therapy with my training in the world renowned Gottman Therapy method.
I am a friendly and compassionate therapist who believes in the healing power of a gentle and compassionate hand. I work with individuals aged 18 years and over with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship & attachment challenges, work or study related stress & burnout, career issues, adjustment difficulties, low motivation, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I am also able to provide couples & relationship therapy with my training in the world renowned Gottman Therapy method.
Amber Rose Counselling Trauma, Identity Anxiety
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toowong, QLD 4066 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. You're here because you want change, growth and to re-connect with 'you'. You have spent far too long prioritising everyone (and everything) but yourself. You are seeking to break that harmful cycle of self-neglect and self-abandonment. You have Hope and you are ready for change. You want to work with those people-pleasing, fawning, over-thinking and anxious parts and create new patterns in your life and relationships that lead you to greater fulfillment and sense of self. You are in the right place. Let's start this important work together. You don't have to do this alone (I know you're used to that!).
Hello and welcome. You're here because you want change, growth and to re-connect with 'you'. You have spent far too long prioritising everyone (and everything) but yourself. You are seeking to break that harmful cycle of self-neglect and self-abandonment. You have Hope and you are ready for change. You want to work with those people-pleasing, fawning, over-thinking and anxious parts and create new patterns in your life and relationships that lead you to greater fulfillment and sense of self. You are in the right place. Let's start this important work together. You don't have to do this alone (I know you're used to that!).
Mariyah Shahrin | Sama Sama Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toowong, QLD 4066
Looking for a queer, neurodivergent and culturally affirming counsellor? Hi! I'm Mariyah (she/her), a registered counsellor. I have a strong curiosity for people, the human experience and assisting people in achieving their best potential and life goals. I'm passionate in working with individuals in the LGBTQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent communities and others who experience mental health concerns. I enjoy taking a person-centered approach where you lead where our sessions go — whether that is to “fix” a particular problem you’re experiencing, or to better understand yourself.
Looking for a queer, neurodivergent and culturally affirming counsellor? Hi! I'm Mariyah (she/her), a registered counsellor. I have a strong curiosity for people, the human experience and assisting people in achieving their best potential and life goals. I'm passionate in working with individuals in the LGBTQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent communities and others who experience mental health concerns. I enjoy taking a person-centered approach where you lead where our sessions go — whether that is to “fix” a particular problem you’re experiencing, or to better understand yourself.
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.
My approach is to listen deeply with empathy and compassion to ensure I provide a non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories and life experiences. I believe that creating a warm and friendly environment is key to building trust and fostering a sense of security for my clients. One of my strengths is the ability to connect and build trusting therapeutic relationships with the people I work with. I greatly value curiosity and kindness, and this supports me to deepen my understanding of your story in every session. This creates a relationship and space where you feel safe to express yourseef freely and authentically.
My approach is to listen deeply with empathy and compassion to ensure I provide a non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories and life experiences. I believe that creating a warm and friendly environment is key to building trust and fostering a sense of security for my clients. One of my strengths is the ability to connect and build trusting therapeutic relationships with the people I work with. I greatly value curiosity and kindness, and this supports me to deepen my understanding of your story in every session. This creates a relationship and space where you feel safe to express yourseef freely and authentically.
I specialise in helping clients work through trauma, grief, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Whether you're facing deep personal challenges or navigating complex family relationships, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where healing can begin.
I specialise in helping clients work through trauma, grief, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Whether you're facing deep personal challenges or navigating complex family relationships, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where healing can begin.
Supporting women through life’s changes and challenges. I provide individual counselling support drawn from over 10 years of nursing, midwifery & counselling experience. Sometimes the message society gives us about our journey through life doesn’t match what is actually happening and that can be confusing and overwhelming.
Supporting women through life’s changes and challenges. I provide individual counselling support drawn from over 10 years of nursing, midwifery & counselling experience. Sometimes the message society gives us about our journey through life doesn’t match what is actually happening and that can be confusing and overwhelming.
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I am trauma informed, sex-worker inclusive, and my therapeutic underpinnings include feminist, person centered, strengths based approaches.
People see me for Counselling around sexuality, all relationship styles (including Polyamory/ENM/CNM), kink dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD management, trauma, and educational needs.
I am trauma informed, sex-worker inclusive, and my therapeutic underpinnings include feminist, person centered, strengths based approaches.
People see me for Counselling around sexuality, all relationship styles (including Polyamory/ENM/CNM), kink dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD management, trauma, and educational needs.
Melissa Desmarchelier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
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.
Hi there. I am Amber, I am a psychologist here in Brisbane. I support people who experience anxiety, eating disorders/ disordered eating, body image issues, trauma, relationship challenges and perfectionism. My approach is trauma informed, emotion focussed, person centred and most importantly has a feminist underpinning.
Hi there. I am Amber, I am a psychologist here in Brisbane. I support people who experience anxiety, eating disorders/ disordered eating, body image issues, trauma, relationship challenges and perfectionism. My approach is trauma informed, emotion focussed, person centred and most importantly has a feminist underpinning.
Emily Hellyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000 (Online Only)
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Therapist. I recognise that healing from trauma requires a holistic and individualised approach to support both body and mind. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, individuals are supported in their journey towards recovery in a safe and supported therapeutic environment. Medicare rebates available via GP referral.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Therapist. I recognise that healing from trauma requires a holistic and individualised approach to support both body and mind. Through a range of therapeutic modalities, individuals are supported in their journey towards recovery in a safe and supported therapeutic environment. Medicare rebates available via GP referral.
Tanya Genito is a Psychotherapist having trained at the University of Queensland, graduating with over 20 years in the field. Tanya’s areas of specialisation is working with young adults and adults who have experienced trauma or are experiencing relationship issues or a loss, whether it be a end of a relationship, career or death of a loved one in their lives. Tanya has a specialisation in neuropsychotherapy and believes the client needs to be in control of their therapeutic journey. Tanya also has an interest working with clients who are in non traditional relationships.
Tanya Genito is a Psychotherapist having trained at the University of Queensland, graduating with over 20 years in the field. Tanya’s areas of specialisation is working with young adults and adults who have experienced trauma or are experiencing relationship issues or a loss, whether it be a end of a relationship, career or death of a loved one in their lives. Tanya has a specialisation in neuropsychotherapy and believes the client needs to be in control of their therapeutic journey. Tanya also has an interest working with clients who are in non traditional relationships.
Are you looking for something different to traditional sit & talk therapy? A non-clinical space that celebrates your way of being creatively human? I offer 1:1 Nature-Based Sessions, for creative, empathetic & multi-passionate people who long for a sense of belonging, who feel soothed by nature & fuelled by creative expression. Sessions are Diversity Friendly, Trauma Informed & Person-Centred. Weaving together Embodied Conversations with Nature & Creative Expression, you are supported to find new paths that may diverge from the expected & move towards more self-trust, connectedness and creative expression - on your terms.
Are you looking for something different to traditional sit & talk therapy? A non-clinical space that celebrates your way of being creatively human? I offer 1:1 Nature-Based Sessions, for creative, empathetic & multi-passionate people who long for a sense of belonging, who feel soothed by nature & fuelled by creative expression. Sessions are Diversity Friendly, Trauma Informed & Person-Centred. Weaving together Embodied Conversations with Nature & Creative Expression, you are supported to find new paths that may diverge from the expected & move towards more self-trust, connectedness and creative expression - on your terms.
Jerome Perera
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000 (Online Only)
Feeling distressed about your mental health is entirely normal. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed about COVID, work or relationships, I believe that addressing psychological challenges should begin with developing an awareness of the influence of past experiences on current mental health. My role as a clinical psychologist involves working with you to understand the potentially traumatic origins of your current mental health difficulties. The process of developing awareness through exploring your past and addressing your current challenges requires a comfortable therapeutic relationship with your psychologist.
Feeling distressed about your mental health is entirely normal. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed about COVID, work or relationships, I believe that addressing psychological challenges should begin with developing an awareness of the influence of past experiences on current mental health. My role as a clinical psychologist involves working with you to understand the potentially traumatic origins of your current mental health difficulties. The process of developing awareness through exploring your past and addressing your current challenges requires a comfortable therapeutic relationship with your psychologist.
Lillian Flanagan supervision &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
Alanna Audus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Women, LGBTIQ+ and Allies: You want to appear confident and self-assured, but deep down, you struggle to reconcile your true identity with societal expectations and internalised judgments. You may be fed up with hiding parts of who you are to fit in, feeling isolated even in a crowd, or doubting your own worth. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to embrace your authentic self. You’re ready to build meaningful connections. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life where you feel valued and vibrant, true to you and celebrated for it.
Women, LGBTIQ+ and Allies: You want to appear confident and self-assured, but deep down, you struggle to reconcile your true identity with societal expectations and internalised judgments. You may be fed up with hiding parts of who you are to fit in, feeling isolated even in a crowd, or doubting your own worth. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to embrace your authentic self. You’re ready to build meaningful connections. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life where you feel valued and vibrant, true to you and celebrated for it.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Hill Top Counselling Centre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
As a highly experienced mental health clinician with over 20 years' practice, I understand that people can suffer from anxiety, low motivation and mood changes when life's problems become overwhelming. Life can be challenging at times and tough times can leave us feeling overwhelmed and distressed. It's easier to overcome challenging times with the right support, and therapy can be a good option to help you "get back on track.'. My therapeutic approach is short term, recovery based, and future focused. I will always work with you in partnership, as you set your own personal goals for recovery.
As a highly experienced mental health clinician with over 20 years' practice, I understand that people can suffer from anxiety, low motivation and mood changes when life's problems become overwhelming. Life can be challenging at times and tough times can leave us feeling overwhelmed and distressed. It's easier to overcome challenging times with the right support, and therapy can be a good option to help you "get back on track.'. My therapeutic approach is short term, recovery based, and future focused. I will always work with you in partnership, as you set your own personal goals for recovery.
I want to work along side you to help manage your distress, depression or anxiety due to childhood trauma, disability, parenting issues, PND, BiPolar Affective Disorder, BPD, suicidal thinking or self-harm urges. I understand that often, in order to live a more fulfilling life, certain things may need to be either accepted or changed. It's a collaborative approach. I have a lived experience of a physical disability so know the strengths and challenges this can bring.
I want to work along side you to help manage your distress, depression or anxiety due to childhood trauma, disability, parenting issues, PND, BiPolar Affective Disorder, BPD, suicidal thinking or self-harm urges. I understand that often, in order to live a more fulfilling life, certain things may need to be either accepted or changed. It's a collaborative approach. I have a lived experience of a physical disability so know the strengths and challenges this can bring.
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Feminist Counsellors
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.