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10 Best Psychotherapists in Brisbane

Finding a psychotherapist in Brisbane is a personal decision shaped by the concern you want to address, the setting you prefer and the kind of therapeutic conversation that feels workable. Options here include individual, couples, body-aware, trauma-informed and remote support.

Look closely at each practice’s client groups, concerns, location and approach. Useful distinctions include women’s specialist therapy, somatic methods, relationship counselling, hypnotherapy, online appointments, group experiences and whether the practice describes therapy as ongoing work rather than a quick fix.

How this guide is ordered

Every business on this page was measured on the same four things: how focused it is on psychotherapists, how its clients rate it, how much it tells you up front and which parts of Brisbane it looks after.

Businesses on this site may take up paid services that lift how visible they are.

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Compare 10 Psychotherapists in Brisbane

Award Winning Anxiety Hypnotherapy Brisbane#1
What stands out
  • Calm, analytical hypnotherapy setting

Award Winning Anxiety Hypnotherapy Brisbane

5.093 reviews

Open 24 hours

4/2128 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia
Best for
People seeking anxiety and confidence supportClients comfortable with a multi-session approach

Award Winning Anxiety Hypnotherapy Brisbane provides hypnotherapy sessions from Boondall, with on-site services and parking available. The practice is particularly relevant to people seeking support with anxiety, confidence and entrenched personal patterns.

Sessions are described as calm, open-minded and analytical, with clients working through change over several appointments. The approach may suit someone looking for a conversational, supportive setting rather than a highly formal environment. Reported examples include increased confidence in social, performance and everyday situations, although individual outcomes will differ.

Rapid Couples Counselling Brisbane#2
What stands out
  • Conversational rather than lecture-based sessions

Rapid Couples Counselling Brisbane

4.9163 reviews
2D/34 Cleveland St, Greenslopes QLD 4120, Australia
Best for
Couples seeking practical relationship supportIndividuals considering counselling or hypnotherapy

Rapid Couples Counselling Brisbane provides relationship counselling from Greenslopes, with on-site and online appointments. The service suits couples working through communication difficulties, recurring relationship challenges or decisions about their future, and it also supports individual clients. Its approach is described as conversational and practical, with both partners given space to be heard rather than being lectured. Sessions may include tools and strategies to help couples understand each other, focus on the future and work through challenges between appointments. Appointments are required or recommended, and free parking is available.

Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology, Brisbane#3
What stands out
  • Profile-based practitioner choice

Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology

4.7544 reviews
Unit 29/97 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Best for
People seeking remote psychologyClients wanting practitioner choicePTSD and personal-challenge support

Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology provides psychology sessions remotely, giving people access to therapy without attending a traditional clinic room. The service suits adults working through personal challenges, distressing circumstances, PTSD and other mental-health concerns.

Practitioners described in the available material use listening, practical strategies and non-judgemental conversation to help clients work through issues. People can review practitioner profiles and choose someone whose focus appears suited to their needs.

Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy, Brisbane#4
What stands out
  • Women’s specialist anxiety psychotherapy

Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy

5.036 reviews
20 Wright St, Balmoral QLD 4171, Australia
Best for
Women seeking anxiety and trauma therapyOnline psychotherapy for difficult life eventsSupport with panic and persistent overthinking

Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy provides women’s specialist counselling and psychotherapy for anxiety, panic, trauma and difficult life events. Sessions are designed for concerns including grief, separation, becoming a parent, miscarriage, abuse, assault, overthinking and persistent fear or hypervigilance.

The practice uses tailored therapeutic approaches, tools and visualisations to help clients work with anxiety and underlying patterns. It offers Brisbane-based appointments as well as private online therapy worldwide, with no referral stated as necessary.

Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy is women-owned and appointment-based, with on-site parking. Its approach is suited to women seeking support that addresses nervous-system responses and life disruption rather than focusing only on general mindset advice.

Somatic Therapy Counselling and Psychotherapy Wise Beginning, Brisbane#5
What stands out
  • Somatic and talk therapy combined

  • English and Spanish sessions

Somatic Therapy Counselling and Psychotherapy Wise Beginning

5.020 reviews
431 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia
Best for
Trauma-informed individual therapyCouples and relationship workClients exploring body-mind connection

Wise Beginning offers somatic, trauma-informed counselling and clinical psychotherapy for teenagers, individuals, couples and relationships. Its approach combines body-based awareness and movement with trauma-informed talk therapy, exploring thoughts, emotions, feelings and bodily sensations alongside a client’s inner experience. The practice lists Gestalt Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Compassionate Inquiry, Focused Therapy, Constellations and Internal Family Systems among its approaches. Sessions are available in person in the West End and Milton areas, as well as online across Australia and worldwide. This is therapy for clients prepared for an ongoing process of self-discovery rather than a quick fix.

MHealing Psychotherapy & Counselling, Brisbane#6
What stands out
  • Individualised, reflective counselling

MHealing Psychotherapy & Counselling

5.012 reviews
The Edith Street Medicentre, 118 Edith St, Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia
Best for
Relationship patterns and life challenges

MHealing Psychotherapy & Counselling provides psychotherapy and counselling in a setting centred on careful listening, reflection and practical guidance. It suits people working through relationship difficulties, emotional confusion, life challenges or recurring patterns shaped by earlier experiences. Sessions are described as individualised, with the therapeutic approach adapting to what each person is seeking rather than relying on a fixed script. Appointments are recommended, making advance planning relevant for people looking to establish ongoing support in Wynnum.

Alexandra Herzog Psychotherapy, Brisbane#7
What stands out
  • Mind-body-soul therapeutic perspective

Alexandra Herzog Psychotherapy

5.011 reviews
30 Olive Grove, Balmoral QLD 4005, Australia
Best for
Clients seeking holistic, tool-based psychotherapy

Alexandra Herzog Psychotherapy in Balmoral offers appointment-based psychotherapy with a holistic focus on the relationship between mind, body and emotional wellbeing. Sessions can help people work through persistent issues, challenging beliefs and periods of crisis, while building practical tools for resilience and independent progress. The practice may also connect clients with medical specialists where appropriate. It is a women-owned service with on-site appointments, free street parking and a setting suited to ongoing therapeutic work.

Sophia Rose - Holistic Somatic Psychotherapy, Brisbane#8
What stands out
  • Holistic somatic approach

Sophia Rose - Holistic Somatic Psychotherapy

5.09 reviews
3 Omeo St, MacGregor QLD 4109, Australia
Best for
Somatic psychotherapyWomen’s circles and retreatsPersonal reflection and emotional clarity

Sophia Rose – Holistic Somatic Psychotherapy provides appointment-based psychotherapy alongside healing circles, cacao ceremonies, retreats, workshops, body work and coaching. The practice is suited to people seeking a reflective, body-aware approach to emotional wellbeing and personal change.

Sessions and group experiences focus on creating a safe, supportive setting for exploring difficult feelings, releasing unhelpful patterns and developing clarity about the future. Women’s circles and retreats are also available for those wanting a group format rather than individual work.

Gail Kenny Psychotherapist & Counsellor, Brisbane#9
What stands out
  • Individualised therapeutic tools

Gail Kenny Psychotherapist & Counsellor

4.813 reviews
Best for
Support with anxiety, trauma and self-worth

Gail Kenny Psychotherapist & Counsellor provides psychotherapy and counselling for people seeking mental-health support. Sessions are suited to concerns including depression, anxiety, self-worth issues and trauma, with the approach adapted to the person’s needs.

The practice centres on listening, gentle guidance and a range of therapeutic tools. It may suit someone looking for a safe, supportive setting to work through difficult experiences with a therapist who can adjust the process rather than applying one fixed method.

Heart Space | Somatic Psychotherapy, Brisbane#10
What stands out
  • Somatic psychotherapy focus

Heart Space | Somatic Psychotherapy

5.08 reviews
8 Buranda St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
Best for
People exploring trauma through somatic therapyClients seeking a gentle, body-aware approach

Heart Space | Somatic Psychotherapy offers appointment-based psychotherapy in Woolloongabba, with a focus on somatic psychotherapy and work related to trauma, stuck patterns and personal change. The setting is presented as open and calming, giving clients space to explore difficult experiences at their own pace.

The approach may suit people who have already tried mindset work or meditation and want to include body-based awareness in therapy. Sessions are described as gentle, curious and empowering rather than instructional, with attention to safety and practical self-understanding. Gender-neutral toilets are available at the practice.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Award Winning Anxiety Hypnotherapy Brisbane 5.093People seeking anxiety and confidence support
#2Rapid Couples Counselling Brisbane 4.9163Couples seeking practical relationship support
#3Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology 4.7544People seeking remote psychology
#4Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy 5.036Women seeking anxiety and trauma therapy
#5Somatic Therapy Counselling and Psychotherapy Wise Beginning 5.020Trauma-informed individual therapy
#6MHealing Psychotherapy & Counselling 5.012Relationship patterns and life challenges
#7Alexandra Herzog Psychotherapy 5.011Clients seeking holistic, tool-based psychotherapy
#8Sophia Rose - Holistic Somatic Psychotherapy 5.09Somatic psychotherapy
#9Gail Kenny Psychotherapist & Counsellor 4.813Support with anxiety, trauma and self-worth
#10Heart Space | Somatic Psychotherapy 5.08People exploring trauma through somatic therapy

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Psychotherapists serving Brisbane

In-person options include West End, Milton, Greenslopes, Boondall, Wynnum, Balmoral and Woolloongabba. Wise Beginning also offers online sessions across Australia and worldwide, while Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy provides Brisbane appointments and private online therapy worldwide. Choose a location you can attend consistently if regular in-person work matters. If travel is difficult, ask whether online sessions are suitable for your circumstances and how appointments are arranged.

Therapy needs covered

  • Anxiety and panic supportPractices describe work with anxiety, panic, persistent fear, overthinking, confidence and entrenched patterns.
  • Trauma-informed therapySeveral providers support trauma-related concerns through talk therapy, somatic methods, listening and tailored therapeutic tools.
  • Relationship and couples counsellingRelationship-focused services address communication difficulties, recurring challenges and decisions about the future.
  • Somatic and body-aware psychotherapyBody-based approaches explore sensations, movement, emotional responses and the connection between mind and body.
  • Online psychotherapyRemote and hybrid options allow clients to access therapy without attending a traditional clinic room.
  • Reflective and group experiencesSome practices add circles, retreats, workshops, coaching or other group formats alongside individual psychotherapy.

How to choose a psychotherapist in Brisbane

  1. Ask what concerns the practice regularly supportsDescribe your main concern directly and ask whether the therapist works with it, especially if it involves trauma, panic, grief, relationships or crisis.
  2. Clarify the therapeutic approachAsk how sessions are conducted and whether the practice uses talk therapy, somatic awareness, hypnotherapy, practical tools or a combination.
  3. Check the session formatConfirm whether appointments are individual, couples, online or in person, and whether the therapist works with your age group or preferred language.
  4. Discuss the likely commitmentAsk how often sessions are usually arranged and whether the therapist views the work as a short intervention or an ongoing process.
  5. Ask how safety and referrals are handledIf your needs are complex, ask what support is available within the practice and whether appropriate medical specialists may be involved.

Frequently asked questions

Are Brisbane psychotherapy appointments available online?

Yes. Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy offers private online therapy worldwide, Wise Beginning offers online sessions across Australia and worldwide, and Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology provides remote sessions. Other practices in this list primarily describe in-person appointments, so confirm the format before booking.

Which practices focus on somatic therapy?

Wise Beginning, Heart Space and Sophia Rose specifically describe somatic or body-aware psychotherapy. These approaches may suit people wanting to explore bodily sensations and patterns alongside conversation, but ask each practitioner how the method would apply to your concerns.

Can psychotherapists support couples or relationship concerns?

Rapid Couples Counselling Brisbane is specifically focused on relationship counselling and also supports individuals. Wise Beginning works with couples and relationships, while MHealing Psychotherapy & Counselling describes support for relationship difficulties and recurring patterns.

Do I need a referral to book psychotherapy?

The available descriptions do not state a referral requirement for every practice. Sarah Buckle Psychotherapy specifically states that no referral is necessary, while several others recommend or require appointments. Contact the practice to confirm its booking process and suitability.

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