Psychologists Brisbane

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A modern and welcoming space from which registered experienced psychologists help clients with Anxiety, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Self Esteem, Depression, Parenting, Eating Disorders and more. Enquire with confidence that the team here will build a plan paving the way to a better future.

Registered & Experienced Psychologists Brisbane

Victoria Alexander Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist

Victoria Alexander

Victoria is a senior Mental Health Social Worker having worked as a mental health therapist since 2007.

Victoria has worked and trained extensively in the specialty field of trauma and attachment for many years, including working with foster and adoptive families. She has completed post-graduate studies in family therapy and is a nationally recognised Clinical Family Therapist.

Victoria’s practice style is best described as a systemic psychotherapist. A systemic psychotherapist helps people explore their relationships and the patterns that shape them. Instead of focusing only on the individual, they look at how family, culture, and life experiences influence difficulties, and work with clients to create healthier ways of relating both to themselves and others.

Because of Victoria’s unique training, treatment options draw from a wide range of therapies tailored to suit individuals’ needs, preferences, and goals.

Victoria provides support for:

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Trauma and attachment

  • Eating disorders

  • Self-esteem and body image issues

  • Relationship-based difficulties

If you are looking for an experienced therapist on the Brisbane northside with a warm, empathic relationship style for individual, couple, or family therapy, consider Victoria.

Registered Psychologist in Strathpine, Brisbane North

Bruce Laing

Bruce Laing is a highly experienced psychologist based in Strathpine, providing professional support for individuals and families across Brisbane’s northside, including Lawnton, Bray Park, Brendale, Warner, Petrie, Albany Creek, Kallangur, North Lakes, Eatons Hill, and surrounding suburbs.

Bruce has been working on the north side of Brisbane for over 30 years and has ample experience supporting children, teenagers, and adults. He has worked in a range of settings including community agencies, education, mental health services, and private practice, giving him a broad perspective on mental health care. Bruce provides evidence-based treatment for:
  • Anxiety, depression, and OCD
  • Parenting challenges and family support
  • Gender and sexuality concerns
  • Eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa (as an accredited Maudsley Based Family Therapist)
  • Complex presentations and risk management
Bruce is recognised for his warm, approachable style and his commitment to partnering with individuals and families to help them move toward recovery and improved wellbeing. How to See Bruce:
  • You can book an appointment with or without a GP referral.
  • Medicare rebates are available through Mental Health Care Plans or Eating Disorder Management Plans.
  • Private health fund rebates may also be available – check with your provider.
If you are looking for a psychologist near Strathpine, Lawnton, Bray Park, or Brisbane North, Bruce offers a supportive, professional environment to help you or your family work through life’s challenges.

OUR SERVICES

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

CHILD

The childhood years are marked with immense development across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains and bumps in the road are to be expected. Managing the transition to school is  major task for children in this age group and difficulties in this area may mean that your child would benefit from additional support. Anxiety is a common presenting issue for children  in this age group, as well as emotional regulation skills, behaviour support or social skills.

TEEN

Adolescence is a time of rapid change where young people (and their parents) experience new challenges. This can include navigating boundaries and independence, responsibilities, roles, risk and identity.  Teens will often seek assistance around managing stress and regulating emotions and behaviour, peer difficulties, self-esteem and identity issues and relationship issues/conflict with their parents. Some young people will need assistance with mental health issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, self-harm/suicidal ideation and eating disorders.

ADULT

Adulthood is perhaps less marked by rapid change and development like childhood and adolescence but still holds many life challenges. These often include difficult individual experiences, partner relationship issues, parenting difficulties (including bonding and attachment issues), life stage transitions, navigating separation or divorce. Common mental health issues for this population include mood disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders as well as eating disorders and trauma.

FAMILY

There are a multitude of reasons that might prompt a family to seek family therapy support. These could include a family-based approach for treatment when one family member has a mental health issue or difficulty. It might also include a family that is experiencing difficulty navigating a family transition such as becoming parents, navigating adolescence, the loss of a family member, adjustment to family separation, divorce or re-partnering or a traumatic family event. Some families engage in family therapy to improve family functioning such as enhancing communication, conflict and connectedness.

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS IN YOUR LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS?

Discover how an experienced Clinical Psychologist can help you manage commonly presenting issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, ASD, relationship issues and other long-standing issues, using evidence-based methods.
WHERE WE ARE

ALTERNATIVE DIRECTION LOCATIONS

Ferny Hills Consulting Rooms

7/135 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills

A vibrant location right accross from the beautiful natursistic kedron brook convenient to a wealth of, dining, entertaining, public transport and parking

Strathpine Consulting Rooms

Alternative Direction Strathpine Office Location

Unit 1/32 Dixon St, Strathpine

A modern, convenient location within Strathpine Specialist Centre, with ample parking, shopping, dining, and public transport.

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Ferny Hills

7/135 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills, 4055

Strathpine

Unit 1/32 Dixon St, Strathpine, 4500

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