Melina is the director and founder at MelinaJBW Counselling Coaching Consulting. As a registered counsellor and neurotherapist based in the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve greater mental health and wellbeing. With over a decade of experience in the field of counselling and a post graduate degree in Applied Neuroscience I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. My counselling approach is client-centered and strength-based, I work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and develop strategies that are tailored to their specific needs. I firmly believe that every individual has the capacity for personal growth, and that counselling can be a powerful tool for fostering positive change. My areas of specialisation include depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and religious or church abuse. In addition, I provide support and guidance to youth, couples, and parents navigating the challenges of adolescence, relationships, and parenting. As a counsellor, I am dedicated to providing a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of stigma or shame. I understand that seeking counselling can be a difficult decision, and I strive to make the process as comfortable and supportive as possible. My counselling sessions are tailored to the unique needs of each client, and I utilise a range of evidence-based techniques, neurotherapy, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. I believe that a holistic approach to mental health is essential, and I encourage clients to explore the mind-body connection through practices such as neuro-cycles, somatic exercises and techniques that help to calm and re-connect the nervous system. My goal as a counsellor is to empower individuals to take control of their mental health and wellbeing and achieve greater fulfilment and happiness in their lives. Whether you are struggling with a specific issue or seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey. If you are interested in learning more about my counselling services or would like to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your path to greater mental health and wellbeing.

Children's specialist with 25 years of experience working with youth and young people. Using a trauma informed approach, Josie offers a child-centered counselling space that promotes emotional safety and engagement. Your child will experience empathy, understanding and acceptance, as they work through their BIG little Feelings.

Samuel is a seasoned counsellor with 15 years of experience, specializing in areas such as alcohol and drug counselling, along with couples and individual therapy. He holds a level four membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is also a member of the Australasian Solution Focused Association (ASFA), where he presented at the national conference in 2023. Samuel earned a Master of Counselling, focusing his research on enhancing the Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) model to better serve specific client needs. In his practice, Samuel creates an environment where clients feel valued and understood, collaborating with them to establish goals for improving their mental health. He exhibits an empathetic, authentic, and non-judgmental approach to counselling, employing techniques that empower his clients to address and resolve both current and past challenges. Samuel has guided clients through difficult issues such as separation, grief, loss, anger, stress, depression, and trauma. His extensive experience ensures that he meets clients at their current state and supports them in progressing towards their desired outcomes.

Stuart has extensive experience working as a counsellor with individuals and families over a broad range of issues. Stuart’s expertise around counselling families through the Family Law pathway has given him insight into building relationships and coaching individuals through highly conflictual times in their lives. Stuart has a style that is deeply caring and authentic. He empowers his clients to manage their life situations and maintain positive changes in their lives through his down to earth style. “As a senior counsellor, I am committed to empowering a new generation of counsellors through reflective supervision.” He has led teams of counsellors, supervised dozens of practitioners but his real passion still lies in the ordinary person having trouble with their thinking, habit or others. He is trauma informed in his practiced, experienced in responding to intense critical incidents, emphatic in inclusiveness, high standards in his value system and has a ‘wicked’ sense of humour Stuart is eclectic in his therapy styles using many evidenced based practice methods to empower you in your situation.