Last updated on 30 October 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
Ready to start Counselling in Brisbane?
If you are looking for Counselling Brisbane that is non-judgemental, supportive and practical, you are in the right place. We offer professional Brisbane Counselling Services for adults, couples, children and families. Our Counsellors focus on simple practices you can use in daily life, then build on what works so progress feels achievable.
Counselling at our Wavell Heights Clinic is delivered by our Brisbane Counsellors, Alicia Kent-Rooney and Nathan Gurry. Both provide focused sessions where you learn warning signs and simple strategies you can apply between appointments, so change is noticeable at home, at work and in relationships.
Our Clinics are a safe space for you to seek support and Individual Counselling, Holistic Counselling, Couples Counselling, Relationship Counselling or Family Counselling.
Appointments are available in-Clinic at Wavell Heights or online via videoconference consultations. If you plan regular sessions, ask Reception about discounted Counselling Packages.
Take the first step and book an Initial Counselling Consultation, or speak with our helpful Reception team on (07) 3861 5881 to see whether Counselling is the best therapy for you.
Counselling Brisbane at a glance
- Location: Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) and Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Cannon Hill), with online appointments available.
- Practitioners: Nathan Gurry – Holistic Counsellor; Alicia Kent-Rooney – Counsellor.
- Session Lengths: 60 or 90 minutes.
- Service Types: Holistic Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Couples Counselling.
- Focus Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Burnout, Stress, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Communication and Boundaries.
- Approach: Nathan Gurry – Holistic Counsellor: Presence-based, integrative Counselling with mind-body awareness and practical strategies. Initial Holistic Counselling Session: $230.
Alicia Kent-Rooney – Counsellor: Evidence-informed Counselling with tools for emotional regulation, clarity and grounded support. Initial Counselling Consultation: $190. - Booking: Book online by clicking the button below or call (07) 3861 5881.
Key takeaways
Counselling Brisbane helps you build skills for communication, stress management and positive change across a wide range of issues and mental health challenges.
You can see Alicia for Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling and Family Counselling. Alicia uses elements of Couples Therapy, Relationship Therapy and Family Therapy where relevant.
You can see Nathan for Holistic Counselling focused on adults managing burnout, emotional overwhelm, identity questions, grief and spiritual disconnection.
Book your consultation in clinic at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) or online via videoconference consultations. Discounted Counselling Packages are available – speak with Reception.
Why Choose Brisbane Livewell Clinic for Counselling
Experienced Counsellors: Alicia Kent-Rooney (Family, Relationship, Marriage, Couples, Individual Counselling) and Nathan Gurry (Holistic, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Counselling for adults).
Easy local access with our Wavell Heights Clinic in Brisbane Northside.
Online Videoconferencing Counselling available across every State and Territory.
Structured, practical sessions with tools you can use between appointments.
Choice of Counsellor and Session Length: 60 or 90 minutes to suit your pace.
After-hours Availability: evenings and Saturdays for busy schedules.
Neurodivergent-aware Care: calm, sensory-considerate environment and pacing.
Trauma-informed Practice: clear boundaries, consent and steady support.
Clear Fees Upfront: Nathan (Initial Holistic Counselling Session) $230. Alicia (Initial Counselling Consultation) $190.
No Referral Required: start when you are ready.
Confidential Rooms: private spaces designed for sensitive conversations.
Free Off-street Parking and Disabled Access at the Clinic.
Coordinated Care on request with your GP or other practitioners.
Simple Booking: call (07) 3861 5881 or book online by clicking the button below.
Meet your Counsellors at Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Alicia Kent-Rooney, Counsellor for Families and Relationships
Warm, direct and practical, Alicia Kent-Rooney may assist adults, couples, children and youth with a wide range of individual, couples or family counselling, including:
Alicia works with a broad range of relational issues including family breakdown, couples therapy, communication challenges, emotional disconnection and identity shifts. Her approach draws on the Gottman Relationship Model, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing.
She focuses on conflict resolution, relationship issues, evidence-based therapies, communication skills, life transitions and family dynamics as well as womens’ counselling and career counselling. Alicia also provides empathetic and commpasionate support for LGBTQIAP+ patients and young people navigating gender, sexuality and belonging
Nathan Gurry, Holistic Counsellor
Presence-based and relational. Nathan helps adults with Holistic Counselling Brisbane, Anxiety Counselling, Depression Counselling, Online Counselling Australia and much more.
Sessions are paced calmly, with attention to nervous system regulation, awareness, identity, grief and meaning-making. Nathan focuses on the unique needs of each patient, working with them to improve their quality of life.
Nathan offers sessions on Sunday for that relaxed, calm opportunity when you’re not rushing between family, chores and work.
Which Brisbane Counsellor is right for me?
It’s a big step choosing the right Counsellor for you. Here’s how to decide between Alicia Kent-Rooney and Nathan Gurry:
Alicia Kent-Rooney
Best for communication skills, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling and Marriage Counselling. Structured sessions, clear goals and practical homework so progress is easy to track.
If you want structure and measurable steps: Choose Alicia. You will leave with tools to practise between sessions and a plan for the week ahead.
Couples: Pick Alicia for a skills-first reset with communication frameworks.
Hear from Alicia and her Patient
“People often arrive overwhelmed and unsure where to start. We slow things down, name what’s happening, and build simple practices that work in real life.” Alicia Kent-Rooney, Counsellor
Alicia’s patient said, “I felt heard from the first session. The plan was clear and easy to follow, and it helped our home feel calmer.”
Nathan Gurry
Best for Holistic Counselling for adults navigating stress management, burnout, emotional overwhelm, masking fatigue, identity questions, grief and purpose. Presence-based and relational with a calm pace. Focus on nervous system regulation, self-awareness and steady, real-life shifts.
If you want spacious, relational work: Choose Nathan. Sessions focus on safety, pace and deeper patterns, which suits sensitive or neurodivergent adults.
Pick Nathan when repair needs a slower, relational approach at an individual (rather than a couples) level.
Hear from Nathan and his Patient
“Holistic Counselling is about honest, grounded presence. We sit with what is real, then move toward what is workable, one step at a time.” Nathan Gurry, Holistic Counsellor
Nathan’s patient said, “Sessions felt safe and unhurried. I left with tools I could actually use during the week.”
How to Book?
Sessions are in-clinic at Wavell Heights or online via videoconference consultations. Use the website to see live times by clicking on the button below, or call (07) 3861 5881 to speak to our friendly Reception team.
What happens in Counselling?
Your first appointment is a chance to talk about what’s going on, any health concerns, any preference for a particular therapeutic approach, and what you want to change or achieve from your Counselling sessions.
We set goals together and agree on a simple plan that fits your life.
In follow-up sessions, we practise small skills you can use during the week and review what helped.
If specialist care is needed, we coordinate referrals. This includes providers offering Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR) and Reprocessing for trauma (or Trauma Counselling), ADHD assessments, or dedicated Schema Therapy when that is the best fit.
What to Expect from Counselling Brisbane
1.Initial Consultation
The first session focuses on understanding your challenges and goals and where you need help. Our Brisbane Counsellors will assess your needs and create a personalised approach to support your journey.
2. Wellness Plan
A tailored Wellness Plan outlines strategies and the therapeutic approach to address emotional challenges and foster personal growth during and after your Counselling sessions.
3. Ongoing Support
Each therapy session provides a supportive environment to refine strategies, track progress, and address any new challenges. Regular sessions are recommended, more frequentily at first until you are happy with your progress and are ready to move to a maintenance phase.
Who Counselling Brisbane may assist
Couples and Families
Communication resets, conflict resolution and rebuilding connection. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please book an individual session with Alicia for both you and your partner, so you can speak privately with Alicia in confidence.
Adults
Anxiety, depression, stress management, burnout, grief and spiritual disconnection, relationship difficulties.
Children and Youth
Helps with emotional regulation, communication skills, family patterns and identity challenges.
Counselling Locations We Service
Discover the locations we service for Counselling with Alicia and Nathan.
Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) is in a suburb nearby you, and within easy access of patients living in North Brisbane and surrounds. Some of our patients even drive in from further afield, from places such as Caloundra, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich and Toowoomba.
Online and in-clinic options
See us in clinic at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) or book online Counselling Brisbane to have the privacy of videoconference consultations from your own home.
Online videoconference sessions mirror in-person care. They help if you travel, live far from the clinic, care for others, or prefer the privacy of home.
Use the website booking tool to compare times for Alicia and Nathan and lock in therapy services that suit your schedule.
Counselling vs Psychology in Brisbane
Counselling in Brisbane is a private therapy service focused on practical strategies and support. It does not qualify for Medicare rebates. If rebates or assessment are required, your GP may refer you to a Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker under a Mental Health Care Plan.
We may assist with referrals for Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), or ADHD assessments when they are the best fit.
Who is the best Psychologist to see for help? Sometimes, it’s a Counsellor
Many people search for the best Psychologist when they need help. If you require Medicare rebates or formal assessment, a Registered Psychologist or an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker under a GP-issued Mental Health Care Plan may be appropriate.
Your GP can guide you, and the Australian Psychological Society directory is a reliable place to search for Accredited Mental Health providers.
If you want practical Counselling without the wait, Alicia Kent-Rooney and Nathan Gurry offer clear tools, steady progress and a strong therapeutic relationship across a wide range of issues. Many patients start with a Counsellor to gain momentum, then add specialist services if needed.
Workplace and NDIS considerations
Some workplaces fund Employee Assistance Programs. We are a private clinic, not an EAP provider, and can issue receipts for your records.
If you are exploring supports alongside the National Disability Insurance Scheme, speak with your plan manager about what is possible.
We are not an NDIS Counselling provider, though we can coordinate with your care team so therapy sessions align with broader goals. We are happy to see you if you are on a self-managed plan, with full payment upfront (and you can then claim a refund from NDIS).
Ready to make a change?
Need help now? Book Counselling Brisbane with Alicia Kent-Rooney or Nathan Gurry.
Take the first step toward emotional and mental well-being with professional Counselling Brisbane at Brisbane Livewell Clinic. Call us on (07) 3861 5881 to schedule your session or book by clicking the button below. Choose in-clinic or online via videoconference consultations.
FAQs About Counselling Brisbane
1. What is Counselling and how does it help?
Counselling Brisbane provides a safe place to talk, clear goals and practical tools. It may assist with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, communication skills and everyday challenges.
2. Who should I see – Alicia or Nathan?
Who you should see depends on your goals. Alicia helps families, couples with relationship problems, adults, women, children and youth using structured therapies and a compassionate approach. Nathan supports adults with stress, grief, burnout, anger management, identity and purpose in calm, reflective sessions.
3. Do you offer Couples Counselling and Marriage Counselling?
Couples Counselling Brisbane and Marriage Counselling Brisbane are offered with Alicia. These assist with rebuilding connection, improving communication, strengthening relationships and commitment therapy.
4. Can Counselling Brisbane support anxiety and depression?
Counselling in Brisbane may support anxiety and depression and other mental health challenges. Patients are given practical strategies to use between sessions so change appears in daily life. Please note that Alicia and Nathan are not a Registered Psychologist. If you are struggling with medically-diagnosed mental health issues or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, please consider seeing a Registered Psychologist who can better support you.
5. Do you offer Family Therapy in Brisbane?
Family Therapy Brisbane is available with Alicia. Sessions may assist with communication, problem-solving, boundaries, reducing cycles of conflict and finding ways to reconnect with each other.
6. Is Telehealth Counselling available at Brisbane Livewell Clinic?
Our Counsellors do not provide Telehealth Counselling Brisbane (as this is limited to Medicare sessions), but videoconferencing is available online. Videoconference sessions mirror in-clinic appointments and provide real-time guidance at a time and place that suits you.
7. Does Counselling Brisbane qualify for a Medicare rebate?
Counselling Brisbane unfortunately does not qualify for Medicare rebates. For rebates, your GP may refer you to a Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
8. How many Counselling sessions will I need?
How many Counselling Brisbane sessions you may need to see positive change depends on your goals and challenges. Most patients start weekly or fortnightly, then adjust as progress builds. The more engaged you are in your therapy sessions, the more effective Counselling will be.
9. Do you provide ADHD assessments, EMDR Therapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
ADHD assessments and EMDR are not offered in-house. We may assist with referrals to trusted Brisbane providers such as a Psychology practice of Brisbane Psychologists or a Clinical Psychologist for these therapies. Our Counsellors do not offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), however if you are keen on using this approach, our Hypnotherapist, Jeremy Walker, is trained in CBT.
10. Can Counselling Brisbane help with eating concerns?
Counselling Brisbane may assist with eating concerns as part of a wider support plan. If an Eating Disorder is suspected, referral to specialist services is provided, including for mental health support, while compassionate counselling continues around routines and wellbeing and helping patients develop a therapeutic relationship with their bodies.
11. Is Counselling suitable for young people in Brisbane?
Counselling at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights) is suitable for young people in Brisbane. Alicia works with children and teenagers on communication, boundaries and emotional regulation. She provides support for their emotional well-being and caring counselling for those struggling with identity challenges or adjusting to their sexuality or gender identity.
12. Can I use EAP or NDIS for Counselling Brisbane?
Employee Assistance Programs and NDIS depend on your situation. We are not an EAP provider. Self-managed NDIS participants may see our Counsellors with upfront payment and then claim back.
13. How do I book Counselling Brisbane?
Booking Counselling Brisbane is simple. Use the website booking tool to see live times with Alicia or Nathan, or call (07) 3861 5881. Ask about discounted packages if you plan regular sessions.
14. Do you offer Addiction Counselling in Brisbane?
Addiction Counselling Brisbane is not provided in-house. We may assist with referrals to local providers. Jeremy Walker, Hypnotherapist at Wavell Heights, offers Addiction Hypnotherapy in-Clinic and online.
