Anne works with children, adolescents and adults using any of the range of creative arts to facilitate self-expression leading to clarity and/or new knowings. An artistic flair is not necessary for this way of working as the emphasis is on expression, not creating works of art. She is also an EMDR therapy practitioner, which is uniquely useful for the processing of all types of trauma. Through her training as a pre-school teacher, and as an arts therapist, she also uses play therapy with children to help them explore their troubles in their natural medium, play. These modes of working together with clients can be used interchangeably as they compliment each other well. Areas of Practice: Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Autism Spectrum, lack of confidence, anger management, dissociative identity disorder, stress

Coral Palmer, Founder and Director of Gnadenfrei, has over 20 years clinical experience as a Registered Psychologist. Coming from a background in a nursing, as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, Coral has also had several years’ experience with the Salvation Army in social welfare. These experiences have enriched Coral’s knowledge of people and the situations they face. Having first-hand experience of trauma impacts, and the journey recovering from PTSD, Coral’s passion is to see people brought into wholeness, giving them hope as she shares their journey and aids recovery. Coral uses a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs and has been an experienced EMDR therapist for over 14 years. Coral has also trained in Rewiring Therapy – a cutting edge therapy.

Dale has over twenty years’ experience working with youth and families in High Schools across North Brisbane. Dale is passionate about helping people from all works of life find real answers for lasting mental, emotional and spiritual health. He has a wide range of experience in counselling for personal and relationship issues, assisting people in dealing with the effects of difficult past experiences.

Gayle has been married for over 35 years, has 3 married children and 3 grandchildren. She has been a primary teacher for over 18 years and a counsellor in private practice for 8 years. She has been assisting her husband in pastoral ministry for many years during which she has supported women and families. Gayle has facilitated Depression and Anxiety seminars and support groups. She also runs Relationship, Parenting, Childhood Issues, and Emotional Health seminars for general groups as well as Singles’ groups.

Liane is a Registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She uses a person-centred strengths-based approach that is non-judgmental and seeks to empower people. Throughout her training, she has gained experience working with clients across the lifespan with a range of emotional and psychological concerns, from diverse life experiences. She has practiced across various settings, including Correctional and Community centres, Private Clinic, and Education settings. Liane’s psychological practice approach has been informed by her curious nature and drive to understand other perspectives. She uses a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to suit individual needs. Liane has a pragmatic style, with a warm collaborative approach to identify individuals’ strengths and goals and to equip her clients with the resources to improve wellbeing and to support them leading emotionally fulfilling lives.

Many people in the current era are looking for creative alternatives to standard therapy options. Whether it be because of public health concerns, having caring responsibilities, being unable to find a suitable therapist in a particular geographic location or simply preferring the convenience that online counselling affords, telehealth may be an appropriate option. I offer confidential online or face-to-face psychology consultations and particularly resonate with those who have experienced anxiety, stress, trauma and burnout, not merely as an aloof observer, but rather as a fellow traveller who has walked that well worn path. I help people with their stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, burnout and related concerns using EMDR, relaxation training, mindfulness and associated energy techniques as well as utising neurofeedback brain-training either in person or remotely, having developed multi-award winning neurofeedback programs for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With a broad range of family life experience including mental health issues, complex trauma, autism, epilepsy, disability, overseas adoption, and dementia, I am passionate and well equipped to help people in negotiating their own unique areas of concern. Please feel free to reach out and make contact if I can be of assistance to you.

Alana is a passionate graduate from the University of Queensland with experience working with individuals across the lifespan, in clinical setting, in aged care facilities as well as in school environments. Alana works from a holistic and collaborative framework tailoring treatment to the individual goals and needs of each client. Alana is committed to creating a non-judgemental and welcoming environment for her clients. She is devoted to seeing her clients experience long-lasting change, and achieves this with both young people and adults through an empathetic, individualised, and evidenced-based approach

Phil is a Mental Health Social Worker and clinician who delivers clinical psychotherapeutic health services specialising in mental health, domestic family violence, relationship counselling, and alcohol and drug counselling. Phil also provides behavioural change coaching programs for domestic and family violence perpetrators, EAP counselling to professionals, trauma-informed practice coaching for employees, and recovery coaching for NDIS participants. Phil has dedicated the past 15 years to helping people with complex mental health issues, especially with depression, anxiety, PTSD, EUPD, drug-induced psychosis, social phobia, perpetrators rehabilitation counselling, victims support and many other psychosocial health issues. Most of his work has extensively been with QLD Domestic & Family Violence Court, QLD Corrective Service, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Phil's clinical practice is driven by creating perspectives and imparting the necessary skills so clients can believe in themselves to change negative behaviours, accept situations they cannot change, and create a purposeful journey in their lives. Below are Phil's specialist-focused areas. Counselling. Mental Health (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, EUPD, Alcohol-induced psychosis, etc.) DFV (perpetrator & Victims) EAP (Employee Assistance Program) AOD (Alcohol and other Drugs) Trauma-Informed Practice, DFV-Informed Practice, Mental Health (Vicarious trauma, burnouts, stress, etc.) Mental Aberration & Mental Procrastination (personal growth) Social & Community Development Psychosocial Health Focused Growth (mental Health) Phil provides therapeutic perspectives, interventional skills, and knowledge to help clients understand the impacts of psychosocial health issues in their lives. It is his core value to encourage clients to acknowledge they have issues first; be prepared to learn new skills, and actively participate in achieving set goals in changing those negative issues. Phil's primary aim is to ensure, that he provides the most up-to-date, evidence-based, and appropriate clinical advice to help clients make effective changes in their lives. He dedicates his work to helping clients understand their dominant emotions, which dictate their attitudes toward the issues, attitudinal reactions, behaviours, and consequential actions. Phil's perspective is to help clients understand that issues such as anger, agitation, isolation, abuse of alcohol, drugs, violence, and many other psychosocial health issues are byproducts of underlying and unsolved triggers/issues. Phil aims to separate the clients from issues and with his help, clients will be able to deal with those issues. Phil uses CBT, DBT, Biopsychosocial and strength-based sessions to help clients.

Ruth has been working as a counselling Social Worker for over 20 years, with experience as a school counsellor and in the area of child abuse and domestic violence. In 2006 she gained accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker and began working in private practice. Since then she has also become a qualifies Systemic Family Constellation Facilitator, and Circle of Security Parent Educator, and a Raindrop Technique Practitioner. Ruth works holistically, linking the physical, the emotional, the spiritual and the psychological aspects of health. She is passionate about assisting people to have a better quality of life, and aims always to empower her clients to be aware of and build on their own inner resources. She works with children, adolescents and adults, both individually and also in a family centre when required.