If you’re in Brisbane and looking for a psychologist, telehealth means you can access experienced, holistic psychology from home, work or wherever you feel most comfortable. Our psychologists support adults, couples and young people through secure video sessions, with in-person appointments available at our Burleigh Heads clinic for anyone happy to make the trip down the coast.
Not sure who to book with? Visit our psychology page to learn more about our team, or call us on (07) 5535 2474 and we’ll help you find the right fit.
What Does a Psychologist Do?
A psychologist is a trained mental health professional who supports individuals experiencing emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges. At The Wellness Emporium, our registered psychologists and mental health workers use evidence-based practices alongside a holistic, individualised approach to support your mind, body, and soul.
Conditions Our Psychologists Support
Our psychologists and mental health workers provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, and can assist with:
- Anxiety — including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues and couples therapy
- PMS / PMDD
- Developmental difficulties and early intervention
- Life challenges and direction
- Stress
- Work / life balance
- Complex Trauma / PTSD
- Phobias
- Substance-related disorders
- Parenting and family therapy
- Grief and loss
- Attachment disorders
- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Personality disorders
- Post-natal depression
- Gender dysphoria
- Neurodiversity — including ADHD and autism
- WorkCover-related psychology support
A Closer Look at Depression and Low Mood
Depression is more than feeling sad. It can show up as a lasting loss of interest or enjoyment, low energy, changes in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or a heavy sense of hopelessness. For some people it arrives after a clear trigger, such as loss, burnout or a major life change. For others it builds slowly, with no obvious reason.
Depression is common and is not a personal failing. Biology, hormones, stress, relationships, past experiences and physical health can all contribute, which is why we take a whole-person view rather than looking at symptoms in isolation. Evidence-based psychological therapy is a well-established treatment for depression, and it can work alongside any medical care you receive through your GP.
If you’ve been feeling low for more than a couple of weeks, or it’s affecting your work, relationships or day-to-day life, reaching out is a worthwhile step. Read more on our depression page.
Our Approach to Care
We don’t separate your mind from your body, your history from your present, or your nervous system from your symptoms. At The Wellness Emporium, holistic psychology means treating the whole person — not just the diagnosis.
Our psychologists integrate evidence-based modalities with an understanding of how lifestyle, relationships, hormones, and lived experience all shape your mental health. Because lasting change rarely comes from one angle alone.
Therapy Approaches
Our psychologists draw from a wide range of evidence-based approaches (depending on their training and your individual needs), including:
- Trauma-Informed Interventions (working with the body, inner child work)
- Attachment Work
- Mindfulness, Meditation & Body Work
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Positive Psychology and Psychoeducation
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
- Trauma-Informed Practice
Spotlight: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT was developed to help people who feel emotions intensely and struggle to manage them. It combines acceptance, validating where you are right now, with practical change-focused skills in four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be helpful when low mood comes with overwhelm, emotional swings or difficulty in relationships, and they translate well to telehealth sessions.
Meet Our Psychology Team
Our psychology team brings a range of specialisations and approaches, and are experienced in supporting adults, couples, and young people across a wide range of concerns — from anxiety, trauma, and depression through to neurodiversity, relationships, and life transitions. All registered psychologists are fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
To learn more about our psychologists and their individual areas of expertise, visit our psychology page.
What to Expect at Your First Psychology Appointment
During your initial appointment, your psychologist will take time to get to know you, your goals, and your concerns. Together, you will develop a plan to work towards.
Many people feel some anxiety before seeing a psychologist for the first time — that is completely normal. Our team is here to make you feel comfortable and supported from the moment you arrive. Some people find it helpful to jot down a few notes beforehand — goals, concerns, or things you have been struggling with. Come as you are. We will take it from there.
Psychology Services at The Wellness Emporium
Individual Therapy for Adults
Our primary focus is supporting adults seeking individual therapy for a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, burnout, or a significant life transition, our psychologists work collaboratively with you to understand what’s driving your experience and build a pathway forward that actually fits your life.
Both in-person appointments at our Burleigh Heads clinic and online telehealth sessions are available.
Support for Adolescents and Young People
Our psychologists also support adolescents and young people experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges. Therapy is tailored to developmental needs and delivered in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
Telehealth Psychology for Brisbane and Queensland
Telehealth sessions run over secure video, so you can attend from anywhere with a private space and a reliable internet connection. Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP can apply to telehealth sessions, as they do in person.
If you’d prefer to meet face to face, our clinic is at 2/19 James Street, Burleigh Heads. It’s our only in-person location, and we don’t have a clinic in Brisbane. From Brisbane, Burleigh Heads is roughly an hour and a quarter’s drive south via the Pacific Motorway (M1), depending on traffic.
Finding the Right Psychologist for You
Choosing a psychologist is a personal decision — and the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in therapy. It can help to consider:
- Therapeutic approach — does it align with what you’re looking for?
- Areas of experience — does the psychologist have experience with your concerns?
- Communication style — do you feel comfortable and heard?
- Accessibility — are telehealth options available if you need them?
Not sure where to start? Visit our psychology page to learn more, or call us on (07) 5535 2474.
Fees, Medicare & Private Health Rebates
Psychology appointments at The Wellness Emporium may be eligible for Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Care Plan (from your GP), as well as private health fund rebates, WorkCover, NDIS, and EAP sessions. You do not need a referral to book — however, a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP is required to access Medicare rebates.
For full fee information and current rebate amounts, visit our psychology page or call us on (07) 5535 2474.
Book a Telehealth Psychologist from Brisbane
Ready to take the next step? Book online or call our reception team on (07) 5535 2474.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a clinic in Brisbane?
No. Our only clinic is in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. Brisbane clients usually see us by telehealth with some attending in person.
Is telehealth as effective as in-person therapy?
For many people, yes: research supports telehealth psychology for many mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety.
What do I need for a telehealth session?
A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, a stable internet connection and a private space where you feel comfortable talking.
How do I know if what I’m feeling is depression?
Low mood that lasts more than two weeks, or that affects daily life, is worth talking about with your GP or a psychologist. You don’t need a diagnosis to book.
Are your psychologists registered?
Yes — all psychologists at The Wellness Emporium are fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The Wellness Emporium is not a crisis service. If you need immediate support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.