I offer a calm, confidential space to explore life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma impacts, and major life transitions. I work primarily with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting clients to build psychological flexibility and take action aligned with their values. For clients who request it, I also offer Christian-informed counselling, drawing on over twenty years of pastoral and ministry experience. This integration is gentle, compassionate, and grounded in both evidence-based practice and Christian wisdom for those who want it.

GP Counsellor Level 2 Focussed Psychological Therapies (Australian Society of Psychological Medicine)

Damon is a registered counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, with a particular focus on those navigating identity, stress, or life transitions. His practice is grounded in a warm, relational approach and a commitment to evidence-based support. Drawing on an integrative therapeutic framework, Damon incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centred Therapy (PCT). This allows for flexible, individualised support tailored to each client’s needs and goals. With a background in school counselling and onsite corporate wellbeing services, Damon is skilled in working across personal, relational, and workplace concerns. He brings a calm and practical presence to his work, helping clients build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and gain clarity in times of uncertainty.

Counselling Therapist for over 25 years;Retired Lecturer/Unit Coordinator School of Psychology & Counselling Queensland University of Technology; Retired Staff Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor & Educator Relationships Australia. Former Lecturer Australian College of Applied Psychology. Retired Lecturer (former) Australian College of Natural Medicine

Hi, my name is Samantha and I am a skilled and empathetic counsellor and relationship therapist. I prioritise compassion and creating a safe space in my sessions. My goal is to ensure that my clients feel heard, respected, and secure. I strive to create an atmosphere of approachability and understanding, supporting my clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I work with teenagers and adults who may be dealing with mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life adjustments, self-esteem issues, or who are just seeking additional support. My areas of specialisation include adolescent issues, adult development, and couples therapy. I desire to provide a supportive and effective therapeutic alliance, tailored to my clients’ specific needs and goals. I adopt a client-focused holistic approach, utilising a range of therapeutic techniques to assist individuals and couples in navigating their challenges. I integrate modern Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT) with elements of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, delving into unconscious patterns and beliefs, fostering self-awareness, and working with past behavioural patterns. Being Trauma-Informed, I prioritise safety during sessions, incorporating grounding techniques and breathing exercises to help clients remain present in the moment. In my couples therapy work, I heavily draw upon the Gottman Method, which involves a comprehensive assessment of the relationship and utilises research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to address verbal conflicts, enhance intimacy, respect, and affection, eliminate barriers that hinder progress, and foster empathy and friendship within the relationship.

I have multiple years experience supporting and working with a wide range of demographics including people who live with BPD, schizoaffective disorder, GAD, BPD, ADHD, ASD, as well as isolated seniors, youth at risk, people with low incomes, people who are homeless or at risk, substance abuse, trauma survivors, and cancer patients. I have a particular niche focused and deeply invested in supporting survivors of trauma of abusive relationships, neglect, sexual assault, and significant illness. Further expanding my niche, I work heavily with people navigating various life stages from adolescence to adulthood with a deep understanding of the nuances of the varying phases. I am experienced in supporting people living with varying complexities of anxiety, perfectionism, grief and loss, and emotional regulation.