Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Elanora, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
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CFT
Mindnest Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Couns
Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when you are overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. At Mindnest Counselling in Illawong, I offer warm, practical and trauma-informed counselling for individuals, couples, children, teens and families across the Sutherland Shire, Sydney and online throughout Australia.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related concerns and major life transitions. Sessions are tailored to your needs and pace, helping you feel heard, understood and supported while building practical tools for everyday life.
My background is a little different from many counsellors. Before opening Mindnest Counselling, I worked across law enforcement, the legal sector, crisis response, child protection and community services, supporting people through complex and high-pressure situations. This shaped the way I work — with compassion, calmness, practicality and respect for what people carry.
In-person sessions are available in Illawong, and online counselling is available Australia-wide. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and see whether Mindnest Counselling feels like the right fit.
5 Years Experience
Online in Elanora, QLD Queensland
CFT
Mathew Bergan
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist and Counsellor (Grad Dip)
My therapy practice offers a grounded, relational space where you can slow down, feel met, and work at a pace that respects your nervous system and your story. I combine Gestalt and somatic approaches to help you build awareness, process difficult experiences, and strengthen your sense of agency in everyday life. Clients often reach out when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and want support that is practical and deeply human. If you’re looking for therapy that values meaningful change, I welcome you to make contact.
10 Years Experience
Online in Elanora, QLD Queensland
CFT
Grounded Space Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Graduate Diploma Trauma Informed Processwork Psychotherapy (Process Oriented Psychology), Diploma Counselling, Somatic Experiencing Cert II/III
Through curiosity and an open mind, I work with you to explore the complexities of life. Together we identify unconscious patterns, limiting beliefs, conditionings, and behaviours that are holding you back. I support you to discover who you are beyond the mental minefield of rumination, uncontrolled emotions and triggers, anxiety, addiction, pain, and suffering. Supporting your self-awareness and understanding, I help you to connect to your authentic self, free from judgement, so you can create your life in alignment with who you truly are.
6 Years Experience
Online in Elanora, QLD Queensland
CFT
Sudeva Hawkes
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
I work with people from every walk of life, from successful business managers to struggling students, helping them to navigate stress, anxiety, and life’s many challenges. My approach is friendly, humorous and empathetic. Online I see clients from all over the world- especially Australia, the UK and Ireland. I have developed my therapeutic style and skills over many years. I am especially well versed in shock and developmental trauma, relationship and family therapy, workplace stress and anxiety . My trauma work is based on releasing painful held memories through Somatic Experiencing. The good news is that you don't have to delve into old wounds or relive past events. Trauma is held in the body and it is through the body that it can be released. My wife Adima is also available for spiritual therapy and as a Gene Keys Guide and can be contacted through our website.
The trust clients have displayed in me over the years has deepened my compassion and my insight and I am easy to connect with face to face or online. My aim is to present you with the tools you need to heal the things that trouble you and to connect more deeply within yourself; also to grow and develop an intimate, conscious and nourishing connection with the world around you. People often tell me they can never switch off the internal chatter and noise in their minds. That's a disturbance you don't have to live with. We can open the space for peace, simplicity and the freedom to relax when you need to.
My way of working is singular, joining as it does clinical experience and the healing of trauma with meditation and mindfulness. I combine them to give my clients something special, the opportunity to find their own sense of direction in the company of a supportive ally, eliminating that which is old and no longer relevant while developing new strengths. My wish is to serve and support you in your authentic flowering, rather than to 'fix' you according to the expectations of conventional therapy.
I appreciate connecting with people from every kind of background. I grew up in London and have travelled to many places in Europe, India and Asia. Until recently, I lived and worked in Australia and now I have returned to create a home and a practice in Devon the UK. In addition to Somatic Experiencing, I am inspired and fascinated by Internal Family Systems therapy and have recently embarked on a study of the Gene Keys. I look forward to working with you.
29 Years Experience
Online in Elanora, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
CFT
Uri Bookman
Counsellor/Therapist, Trauma-Informed Relationship Counsellor, Therapeutic coach
I help individuals and couples break free from stuck patterns and reconnect with what matters most. As a trauma-informed relationship therapist and PACFA-registered clinical counsellor (PACFA 30041), I bring both compassion and practical tools to create lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, conflict, or feeling out of alignment, this is a space to find clarity and connection. If you’re ready for a calmer, more fulfilling path forward, I’d love to support you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Elanora, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Elanora, Queensland, Australia Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Elanora, Queensland, Australia average 14 years of experience and charge around $188 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (80%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$188
Accept insurance
63%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 77% |
In Person and Online |
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| 23% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 77% | Stress |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |