If untreated, PTSD can have a significant impact on one’s life, causing ongoing problems, including relationship problems, physical conditions (headaches and fatigue), sleep problems, difficulty working/working too much, and other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression or substance abuse.
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Psychology & counselling services
Sometimes in life we need a helping hand.
Our team of Psychologists can help you to overcome challenges in your life using up-to-date treatment approaches.
We aim to help people live a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. We do this by helping them understand why they (and others) think, feel and behave in the ways they do.
No matter what obstacle in life you are facing, our team are here to support you.
Whether it’s a once off chat, support through a period of time, or regular ongoing support to help you.
If you or someone you know is ‘on the fence’ about chatting to a psychologist, we encourage you to give our friendly team a call to see our we can support your individual circumstances and recommend a psychologist that is best suited to you.
Don't sit on a wait-list, we have availability!
If you are ready to book in a psychology consult please call us (07) 5458 4800 or fill in this form
We have a team of Psychologists on the Sunshine Coast, in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Online.
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Some Psychology areas our team can support:
Our Psychologists are highly trained and experienced in the area of ADHD diagnosis and psychological intervention.
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. There are many different treatments available and our experienced team will work closely with you to support you to better health.
We specialise in the diagnosis and support of autism. We believe in supporting the individual and their families.
Unmanaged and ongoing anger creates problems for you and others around you and can significantly impact your health, your relationships and your life. Anger can also get in the way of dealing with problems effectively and can, in fact, make the problem worse.
Our team of Sunshine Coast Psychologists are trained in providing psychological support if you feel your anger is out of control. Your psychologist works with you to assess if your anger is a problem and helps you identify the triggers and early warning signs of your anger. You will learn how to express your anger in other ways that enable you to live a healthy and happy life.
There are a number of different techniques that can be used with children to deal with mental health conditions and other psychological and behavioural issues. These tend to be used to help children to develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, relaxation and relationship skills.
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is one of the most common mental health disorders in Australia. Fortunately, with the right support, depression is a highly treatable condition.
The cause of depression is multifactorial, meaning there may be genetic, biological, psychological, social and environmental factors contributing. Major life trauma, stress and change can be a trigger for depression. People with chronic disease, such as cancer, heart disease and other debilitating illnesses are at an increased risk of depression, as are those with a family history of depression.
Many people find that talking to others can help the healing process, and the support of family and friends is integral. Professional help is available and recommended if your feelings of grief and loss are intense and long-lasting, if you feel overwhelmed with pain or as though you will never recover from your grief, if you are avoiding/finding it hard to grieve, or if you find it hard to participate in day-to-day activities.
Professional support, such as seeing a Psychologist, can help you to move through the grieving process and thus allow you to move forward. Seeking support early is important as long-term or overwhelming grief can significantly impact your overall health, however, seeking support at any stage, no matter how long ago you experienced loss, can provide relief.
If you are experiencing symptoms of OCD and find that they are affecting your work, school, or home life, our Sunshine Coast Psychology team are here to help. Our Psychologists are empathetic, non-judgmental and confidential.
Your Psychologist will work with you to implement evidence-based psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and stress management strategies, to help you move forward.
With expert psychological care, OCD can be effectively managed and you can feel your best and live a quality life.
Becoming a parent involves a roller coaster of emotions such as excitement, joy, stress, anxiety and apprehension. Emotional distress, also known as the ‘baby blues’, is common during the first few days after giving birth, causing new mothers to feel overly sensitive, teary, overwhelmed and moody. For most women, this experience is a normal part of the process and should dissipate within a few days. If these feelings are affecting your day-to-day functioning or have still not lifted after a few weeks, it is worth speaking to a trusted healthcare professional about support that is available.
Seeking support early is important, as postnatal depression and anxiety can impact not only your mental wellbeing, but also your relationship with your partner and your baby. Plus, it can be an extremely overwhelming and isolating experience as you try to cope with your own symptoms as well as adjusting to and caring for a new baby (and sometimes other children). Postnatal depression is nothing to be ashamed of and there is nothing “wrong” with you. It is important to remember that postnatal depression is a temporary medical condition and fortunately, with the right support, it is treatable.
We work collaboratively with you to develop and implement effective treatments that enable you to manage and recover from PTSD. Specific psychological treatments that have been proven to benefit those with PTSD include trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and exposure therapy.
Our team of highly trained and friendly Psychologists are able to offer an array of assessments. Including (but not limited to):
- Complete Psychological assessments- inc
luding for Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Acute and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dissociative Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and ADHD in both children and adults. - Children’s social, emotional, language and cognitive functioning (all aspects of child developmental assessments)
- Medico-legal assessments
- Stress investigations
- Cognitive functioning assessments
- IQ Tests (Children and adults)
- Needs assessment
- Vocational assessment
- Personality assessment
- Parenting Styles assessment
Whether you feel as though your relationship is truly on the rocks and couples counselling is your last shot, or you simply know that your connection and partnership could be enhanced with professional support, our dedicated team of psychologists can help you.
A psychologist or counsellor can provide professional support to help you understand the condition and implement and practise specific evidence-based techniques that will enable you to manage your social anxiety and bring about lasting change. This may include developing skills and techniques for managing anxiety, simple lifestyle changes, and using psychological therapies such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
It is common to feel like there is no end to chronic stress, however, there are a number of treatment approaches that have been proven to effectively reduce and manage stress. It is often not as simple as saying “stress less”. Rather, a thorough approach to stress management will enable you to feel empowered to identify and manage stressors and stress, ensuring you can lead a balanced life that supports your overall health and wellbeing.
Our Psychologist and Mental Health Team
Our psychology team offers empathetic, non-judgemental, and caring support through constructive and client centred strategies in a clinic space that is warm, inclusive and welcoming.
Ambrose McKinnery
Couples & adults
Anu Johnson
Adults & children
Bre Elder
Adults
Susan Tambling
Adults, Teens & children
Danielle Giffin
Adults
Stuart Le Marseny
Children, adolescents & adults
Melissa Ferriday
Children, adolescents & adults
Irene Warren
Children, adolescents, & adults
Chiara Greenhalgh
Adults
Sheena Smith
Adults
Claire Findlay
Adolescents and adults
Michael Stone
Adults
Ready to talk with a psychologist?
We currently have minimal wait times.
Call us (07) 5458 4800 or fill in this form
Frequently asked questions
No you don’t. Many of our patients see us without a referral. But if you would like to access medicare rebates you will need to see a doctor first. Contact us with specific questions.
People who are eligible for a mental health care plan can receive up to 10 individual or group therapy sessions covered under Medicare in one calendar year. Once these have been used, there are other incentives through medicare that you may be eligible for such as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). Currently under COVID-19 support the Gov has allowed up to 20 sessions.
We do offer a limited number of bulk billing sessions (subject to criteria)
A mental health care plan is a plan that your GP writes about treating and managing a mental health condition.
It enables you to access certain allied health professionals, such as psychologists, social workers or occupational therapists who can provide you with psychological support.
Mental health care plans are a part of the Better Access initiative, which aims to improve access to mental health care services through Medicare. Read More
For a limited number of people who meet an eligibility criteria, we may be able to provide 100% Medicare bulk billed sessions (with a doctors referral). Please call the clinic to discuss.
For more information on our fees please visit our fee page, our fees are lower than recommended by the APS. For your specific needs please contact the clinic on (07) 5458 4800
We have Psychologists who are specially trained and experienced in all ages Toddlers, Children, Teenagers and Adults.
Yes we do. For full fee paying clients, we can easily offer confidential online consultations. However, you may not be eligible for a medicare rebate unless you are rural or are eligible under COVID19 criteria (thus subject to medicare criteria), so you will need to pay the fee without a rebate if you do not match this criteria. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Yes, we offer a comprehensive range of psychological assessments. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs or read here for more information.
We accept credit card (No Amex), EFTPOS, cash in clinic. For long distance clients we take credit card payments.
If you are self managed or plan managed NDIS you can access our services with your funding
