In Person Counselling in Wide Bay-Burnett, QLD

Hello and welcome. The first part of your journey is to acknowledge that you need to do something different to what you have been doing so far, and seeking support for that change. I offer a safe, professional, non-judgemental and respectful space for all people. I find it extremely rewarding to be a part of a client’s recovery and personal goal planning. I always strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals.

Seeking help may be the most courageous thing you can do. It is a big decision and past experiences will influence that decision. I am here to make the process open and honest. I will discuss all options with you and I will support you through whatever decisions you choose. My eclectic use of modalities including Person Centred Therapies, Choice Theory, Mindfulness activities and Grief & Loss Therapies, among others, enables me to tailor my approach to suit each client. Why not try my free 15minute introduction phone call to see if I'm the best fit for you.

I use a wholistic frame, inclusive of body, mind and spirit in my work as a therapist. I have found that working somatically can be tremendously revealing of inner gems that lay beneath the level of consciousness. They can provide answers, understandings, and can lead to living a fuller life. The use of your spiritual frames of reference in therapy can also bring meaning and can provide leverage for the changes you are wanting to make. You may feel supported to become more whole, self-actualised, self-understanding and accepting of the person you are.

You are a whole, worthy, social being, deserving of respect and care, and I will work alongside you in a trauma informed, solution focused manner, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. I have over 18 years experience helping people resolve complex trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and other psychological difficulties. I specialize in Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and expressive therapy. I also utilize CBT, DBT, ACT and other therapies to attend to unhelpful behaviours, complex relationships, and difficult circumstances, including illness and loss.

Through Counselling, I help individuals and couples gain clarity, build confidence, and conquer fears, showing them ways they can take action and start enjoying life, even when life is overwhelming and seems impossible! I provide great counselling sessions with back up online courses. I have a dream… to innovatively change people’s lives and I am living it!. I have been providing counselling services since 2006 and provide advanced counselling that is of great use, that makes a real difference in people’s lives! My online support products are beautifully designed, simple to use, and user friendly. Book online!

A values based natural rapport builder with expertise spanning various life circumstances and experiences. Steven emphasises getting to know the individual in all situations. He builds a strong therapeutic relationship, spending time connecting with clients, while maintaining a commitment to ensuring the highest standards of ethical and professional psychological services. Steven supports clients with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, adjustment and stress management, and self-worth and self-esteem, particularly through changing periods in one’s life circumstances and self-identity.

The majortity of my clients are supported by NDIS, I am passionate about the carer role and preventing carer fatique, Intelectual disabilities are my main focus of intervention as is Adolescents and the transition of life span (from child to Adolescent)

Are you challenging your thoughts about what gender or sexuality feels right for you now? Maybe you've decided to transition or affirm your gender and want someone to psychologically support you during this process. OR Are you worrying or have concerns about your current or past pregnancy? Has your anxiety increased, and you don't know if you'll cope, especially with making decisions about the birth process? Are you worried about the birthing process and can't consider being a parent afterwards?

I have extensive experience providing counselling support to individuals addressing their mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, personality disorders, alcohol/ drugs, family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and general overwhelm. Specific areas of interest is supporting people with their well-being and resilience, managing relationships, parenting and attachment, as well as working with children and teenagers. My practice is located on a property with trees and peaceful outlook, parking available on site. Medicare rebates of $81 or $106 available with a mental health care plan.

My non-judgemental, caring, and friendly approach allows individuals, couples, and families to feel safe, understood and heard. Openly exploring clients' concerns, finding solutions, and helping to improve general well-being.

My clients find it hard to self-regulate, feel positive about their future and sometimes become overwelmed by their thoughts and feelings. What they want is to learn simple strategies to be able to cope better with the challenges life brings and to feel more optimistic regarding their future.

I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals and couples to address the underlying causes of a range of mental health conditions. As adults, clients may fail to cope with early childhood trauma resulting in poor coping strategies that disrupt normal daily functioning. An educational-based approach is used where clients get to know themselves better understanding below the surface triggers. A flexible approach to help clients suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, post suicide support, domestic violence, social anxiety, and difficulty in forming relationships.

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

EMDR and Hypnotherapy for quitting drinking, emotional eating and releasing trauma. Have you tried repeatedly to quit drinking alcohol or emotional eating and are now feeling defeated or stuck? You have likely been trying to fix a subconscious problem with conscious methods (willpower/ talk therapy), which doesn't usually work. If you have experienced trauma you may be unwittingly self-medicating to cope with emotional flashbacks by using alcohol, food or smoking. These problems may have effected your confidence or relationships.

With over 10 years experience in the health and wellbeing fields, I've worked with people with various barriers and problems across various ages. Working with people experiencing emotional issues, mental ill health and somatic symptoms from trauma is my main area of interest. I am also neuro-divergent friendly, with my own neurodevelopment disorder of ADHD, which assists me to understand and identify your strengths and work with them in a person centred framework.

I originally got into counselling with the hope of providing an informal, non-judgmental and safe space for individuals, couples and families to feel supported when going through vulnerable times. I began my career through volunteering with various agencies assisting with child safety and abuse survivors. I then began working with beautiful people with mental health diagnosis - particularly PTSD, anxiety and depression.

Welcome to Comprehensive Psychological Services. I am providing just psychological assessments at this time. No long term, regular therapy appointments.

My central focus is the strengthening of my clients by helping them re-connect with their ‘true self’ . All of us seek this vital inner-connection to our real self. Without this felt connection we can feel lost, disconnected and inauthentic. We find various ways of managing this, many of which make us more distanced from ourselves, keeping us feeling stuck and and less connected to others. My model incorporates both talking therapy and Brainspotting to explore and process any blocks (past traumas) to self connection. Once connected to oneself personal growth begins and symptoms diminish allowing life to flourish.

I have experience supporting people with their mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, parenting, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sleep and much more. I aim to provide a positive experience within the mental health space, you will feel heard and seen, your story matters, you matter, and change is always possible.