Stephanie Geck (She/her)Counsellor

location

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Websitewww.mindmatterscairns.com.au/stephanie@mindmatterscairns.com.au
Anderson St 146-156 Anderson St, Manoora, Cairns, Queensland, 4870
Map for 146-156 Anderson St, Manoora, Cairns, Queensland, 4870

Overview

Stephanie is a Counsellor and Neuromodulation Therapist with over seven years of experience at Mind Matters Cairns, providing compassionate and evidence-based support to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Her therapeutic approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and solution-focused, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where clients feel empowered to explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Stephanie believes in working collaboratively with each individual, tailoring therapy to their unique needs, goals, and personal strengths. Stephanie is trained in a broad range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Somatic Therapies, Neurofeedback Therapy, Interactive Metronome, Auditory Processing Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Tree of Life, and PEERS Social Skills Training. She has a particular passion for supporting neurodiverse individuals and members of the LGBTQI+ community and is committed to providing affirming, inclusive, and neurodiversity-friendly care. Her work focuses on helping clients develop emotional insight, practical coping strategies, improved self-awareness, and greater confidence in navigating life’s challenges. Clients often describe Stephanie’s approach as warm, compassionate, insightful, and practical. She is passionate about helping people recognise their strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and move toward a more fulfilling and empowered life. Please note Stephanie works from our Anderson St office, to book in with Stephanie, ensure the office location is set to Anderson St and not Hoare St.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor Psychological Science & Business
  • Diploma of Counselling
  • PEERs for Adolescents Certified
  • DBT Certificate
  • Interactive Metronome Certified provider
  • Neurofeedback in Clinical Practice Certificate
  • Somatic Therapies Certificate
  • DBR Level 1 Certificate

Fees/Services

  • Counselling Consultation 50minsA$165.00

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Adolescents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Brain injuries
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTI issues
  • Mental health
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Sexual identity
  • Teenagers
  • Work Related Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • People with disabilities
  • Couples
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations
  • Wheelchair access