Not every psychiatrist or psychologist is right for every patient. Some therapists have particular specialties or expertise and can be suited for managing particular types of problems. Below is a list of local services you may find useful. It can be helpful to discuss your needs with your GP who can provide some guidance.
Assist Psychological and Counselling Services
Assist provides a range of therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and families. Assist focuses on individual empowerment through holistic care, provides ongoing support through online technology, and does so from the premise that the best person to guide your success is you.
Dr Jennifer Silva provides assessment and treatment for children suspected of being on the autism spectrum. She also provides intervention for ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders in children, adolescents and adults. Individual, group and parent programs are available. Brilliant Mind Psychology is at Springwood.
TakesCare psychology offers both face-to-face and online/Skype and telephone counselling. They have offices at Stones Corner and Toowong, and many therapists speak a language other than English.
Michael Anderton is an accredited mental health social worker and child and family therapist. He offers intervention for children, adolescents, adults and families at Woolloongabba.
Child and Family Psychology Cannon Hill
Psychologists at Child and Family Psychology Cannon Hill provide input around self harm, depression and anxiety, as well as family therapy and relationship counselling.
Dr Kiera Buchanan is a clinical psychologist and health psychologist with particular interest in the areas of eating behaviour, weight management and body image. The Spring Hill team includes a dietitian and exercise physiologist, providing holistic treatment for chronic disease, weight management and eating disorders.
Empowering Psychological Solutions
Lauren Burrow is a registered psychologist providing treatment for adolescents and adults in Yeronga.
Vision Psychology at Mt Gravatt and M1 Psychology at Loganholme
Both services are open 7 days a week and provide services for children, adolescents and adults.
Psychological Solutions Queensland is a multidisciplinary family treatment clinic based at Wynnum. Services are available for children, adolescents and adults, and include speech therapy, psychology and occupational therapy.
Sprout Family Psychology at Greenslopes offers assessment and therapy for Autism, ADHD, behavioural difficulties, anxiety, and many other child and adolescent mental health issues.
Karen Belbin is a Counsellor with over 20 years' experience working closely with children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with sadness, uncertainty or worries. Karen works from rooms at Spring Hill, and can be contact directly on 0401 212 112.