Total Wellness Therapies – A Counselling, Psychology and Allied Health Collective in Paddington & Ashgrove, QLD
Tanya Genito – Founder of Total Wellness Therapies and Mood In Mind – Psychotherapist, Mental Health Social Worker
Tanya Genito- Founder/Psychotherapist/Mental Health Social Worker (Paddington Monday – Friday)
โMy philosophy is I value difference, honesty, integrity, finding your own path, standing out from the crowd, connection and relationship. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own answers. I know I am not a fixer, and I donโt have all the answers although I might have a suggestion or two. I can sit with you in your chaos, tolerate stuckness and I am not afraid of being afraid and can walk into the dark places with you.โ – Tanya –
About Tanya
Iโm an integrative Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker who specialises in working with adults who have experienced relational trauma in their lives.
I completed my formal training at the University of Queensland, graduating in 2001. I draw on over 20 years experience as a therapist, as well as experience working in the drug and alcohol, housing, community/youth, and education sectorโs.
I also have a breadth of experience working with issues such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance abuse and anger management.
I utilise Gottman therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic therapy, Sensorimotor techniques, as well as CBT and ACT.
My practice framework draws on relationship, humanistic and strength-based perspectives.
Access Tanyaโs website, Mood in Mind for more information
Email Tanya on tanyagenito@totalwellnesstherapies.com.au
Book appointments online with Tanya
Nicole Kinnaird – Mental Health Social Worker
Ashgrove – Tuesday and Thursday
Since 1997, Nicole has worked therapeutically with people of all ages who are encountering a wide range of problems and challenges. She has expertise in both and individual and group therapeutic settings, focusing on those who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life adjustment, trauma, and grief and loss. She has a special interest in womenโs issues including pregnancy, post natal and other times of transition including peri and post menopause. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Sydney University and a Diploma of Process Oriented Psychology through ANZPOP, and is an experienced Clinical Supervisor, supervising individuals and teams from different backgrounds. She is a trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist, trained yoga and meditation teacher, and over the years has completed additional training in a variety of body based and creative therapeutic modalities.
Contact Nicole at https://www.goodtherapy.com.au/nicole_kinnairdhttps://www.goodtherapy.com.au/nicole_kinnaird
Email – nkinnaird@live.com.au
Kelly Mitchell- Relationship Therapist and Couples Counsellor
Hi, Iโm Kelly. Iโm a somatic psychotherapist and relationship counsellor with over 20 yearsโ experience in integrative health, counselling, and psychotherapy. My approach is both talk based and embodied, combining traditional psychotherapy with somatic practices to support lasting change.
I work with couples who want better communication, renewed intimacy, or support following infidelity, betrayal, or relational rupture. My work supports couples to feel deeply heard, understand underlying patterns, and develop practical ways to repair trust and rebuild connection. With extensive postgraduate training in intimacy and relationships I also support couples with desire, libido changes, emotional and physical closeness, and the impact of shame, fear, or past wounds. Regular couples counselling sessions and two-day couples immersions are available those seeking focused and accelerated relationship therapy.
I work with women who find themselves repeating relationship patterns, navigating relational trauma, body-based shame, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Women come to me for relationship support, personal healing, or guidance with dating and forming new connections. I work at deeper layers to support self-awareness, emotional regulation, attachment healing, and embodied self-trust. Combined therapy and somatic movement programs are available, with the option of outdoor therapy.
My work is informed by somatic psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and is guided by a holistic framework called The Embodiment Methodโข.
Available Wednesdays in Ashgrove.
kelly@kellyannemitchell.com
Lakshmi Dhushy – Psychologist
Paddington – Wednesday
Lakshmi is a warm and compassionate psychologist who works with children, adolescents,and adults. She understands that seeking support can some9mes feel overwhelming, and her approach is centred on building a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered. With experience across private prac9ce, Queensland Health, hospitals, and schools, Lakshmi brings a broad understanding of the challenges people face at di๏ฌerent stages of life. She has a special interest in relationships, attachment , parenting support, anxiety, identity, and life transitions.
Lakshmi uses evidence-based therapies tailored to each personโs needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Schema-informed practice, attachment -based interventions, and Circle of Security (COS). In addition to therapy, Lakshmi provides psychological assessments for children and adults, including assessments for ADHD, specific learning di๏ฌculties, and intellectual functioning. She also enjoys supporting other psychologists through supervision, and is accredited under the Supervisor Training and Assessment Program (STAP).
For more information, visit www.redstringpsychology.com.au
Email: info@redstringpsychology.com.au
Phone: 0484767394
Jasmin Harrison – Psychotherapist, Mental Health Social Worker – Paddington
Life can be overwhelming, uncertain, and messy at times. You donโt have to figure it all out alone.
Hi, Iโm Jasmin (she/her). I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative space where you can bring whatever youโre carrying – grief, stress, self-doubt, life changes, or past experiences – and together, we can make sense of things in a way that feels manageable.
My approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and grounded in deep respect for diversity. I understand that trust takes time and that feeling safe in therapy looks different for everyone. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, tools, and insights that align with your needs and values.
I am passionate about holistic health and the mind-body connection, with particular interest in the role of the nervous system in our emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Since 2010, Iโve worked with adults facing a range of experiences, including stress, identity and self-exploration, imposter syndrome, grief and loss (including suicide bereavement), trauma, relationship dynamics, work-life balance, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting Emergency Service personnel and their families.
My work integrates a mix of approaches, including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Grief Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Practices, Polyvagal Theory, Expressive Therapies, and Internal Family Systems-informed parts work, so we can find what works best for you.
Available on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Paddington
If this resonates, please reach out or book online at:
Book a session online: Click link below
https://www.halaxy.com/book/appointment/jasmin-harrison/social-worker/1589641/1326669
Email: jasmin.counselling@gmail.com
Learn more: counsellingwithjasmin.com.au
Ursula Pearce – Psychologist – Ashgrove
I am a registered psychologist with a background working in youth mental health organisations as well as private practice. I pride myself on being warm, compassionate, and collaborative, taking a person-led approach to therapy.
I use evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Iโm currently taking on new clients aged 16 years and older.
Areas of clinical interest include, but are not limited to: anxiety disorders, OCD, relationship difficulties, gender & sexuality, self-esteem, ADHD & ASD. I work with clients who want to build resilience, manage emotions, and find clarity and confidence in their lives.
For more information or to contact head to https://www.bearhugpsychology.com or email admin@bearhugspsychology.com
Available Mondays and Tuesdays at Ashgrove.
Natalie Roset – Psychotherapist and Registered Nurse – Ashgrove
My passion is in creating spaces where grief can be spoken, honoured, and held- so we no longer have to carry it alone.
I believe grief is not something to be fixed but something to be tended with reverence, respect and courage. “
Iโm a holistic psychotherapist and registered nurse specialising in grief, loss, and bereavement. For over 20 years, Iโve supported individuals and families navigating the many faces of grief through death, serious illness diagnosis, caregiving, and other profound life transitions such as divorce, estrangement from family/friends, infertility, death of pets, career change, and aging. These threshold moments of deep loss and uncertainty is where I meet people with steady presence and deep care.
My approach is holistic and grounded, honouring not only the psychological impact of grief but also its emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual dimensions. Inspired by the work of Francis Weller and other grief elders, I see grief not as a problem to be solved, but as an expression of love that needs honouring.
Together, we can make room for your grief- to tend it, listen to it, and allow it to move. You donโt have to walk this path alone.
Available at Ashgrove Wednesdays
Contact Natalie at her website www.natalie-roset.com or email natalie@natalie-roset.com
Francesca Marchetti -Psychologist – Paddington
My name is Francesca and I am the heart and mind behind Dialectic Minds
Psychology. I am a Registered Psychologist with a Master Degree in Applied
Cognitive Psychology.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, holistic, warm and non-judgmental.
I have also developed a strong interest in practicing mindfulness, Zen and
dialectical thinking, which I believe complements my professional identity and
enriches my therapeutic approach. My main interventions include Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy Enhanced , Emotion-focused therapy for couplesโ
counselling and Schema Therapy.
Over the last 6 years I have gained experience working in private practice, which
has strengthened my ability to work with a variety of clinical presentations like
Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, couples counselling and
complex trauma.
I am fluent in English and Italian and can assist clients from different
backgrounds.
Please visit my website for booking and further information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Available on Fridays at Paddington
Please contact Francesca through her website below.
https://www.dialecticalminds.com.au/
Nicole Mathieson – Counsellor
Nicole Mathieson – Counsellor – Ashgrove
I help couples and individuals with their relationships, intimacy and connection. I am passionate about helping people come back to themselves and I teach practical, experiential skills and hold space to create more loving, connected and harmonious intimate relationships โ with themselves and their partners.
I support people struggling with relationships, communication, connection, intimacy, desire, libido, sexual trauma recovery, break-ups, dating and getting ready for love as well as relationships with friends, children, family and in-laws. In my work I combine Gottman, EFT, self-compassion, embodiment work and IFS โpartsโ therapy.
Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Ashgrove
Contact Nicole here – https://nicolemathieson.com/contact/
Or visit her website – https://nicolemathieson.com/ for more information and contact details.
Emily Stanley – Counsellor – Currently on leave
Emily is a counsellor with over 10 years experience providing evidenced-based services to a diverse range of clients in terms of age, culture, disability, religion, gender expression, neurodiversity, sexual preference. Her approach is respectful, holistic and collaborative. My training and experience in a range of therapeutic models allows me to tailor sessions to suit the individual needs and hopes of each client. Modalities which inform my work include, but aren’t limited to Narrative Therapy, “Bottom-up”, body inclusive therapies, Internal Family Systems/Parts Therapy, Expressive therapies, Attachment theory (informed by Interpersonal Neurobiology), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
While she provides a general counselling service, She has a particular interest and expertise in working with those experiencing: Eating disorder, Body relationship issues, Trauma and PTSD, Life transitions, Challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse peoples, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder
Emily is currently on leave.
Please contact Emily via her email:
hello@emilystanleycounselling.com or website http://www.emilystanleycounselling.com/ for more information on her service or to book in with her.
Alanah Keating – Psychologist – Paddington – Tues- Friday
I provide trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming and inclusive therapy. My clinical special interests include: supporting clients who have experienced trauma, who wish to explore their neurodivergent traits via assessment and therapy, who are struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout and relationship challenges.
I provide therapy flexibly using several therapy modalities depending on you and your goals. Specifically, I enjoy working from the following therapy modalities: Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy.
I’ve been supporting clients since 2017. Iโve enjoyed working in rural and remote Queensland, in Acute Mental Health services with Queensland Health, with students in Brisbane high schools and for the past couple of years have been working in private practice.
Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Paddington
Feel free to reach out via email at admin@racingthoughtspsychology.com.au. Also, please see my website for more information and for online bookings.
https://www.racingthoughtspsychology.com.au/about
Dr Diane Harner โ Counselling and Neurotherapy – Paddington
Monday โ Thursday at Paddington
With a background in neuroscience, I bring a unique understanding of the brain to the counselling process. I believe that knowledge is empowering, so psychoeducation is an important part of my process. Understanding what is happening in your body and mind gives you more control over the choices you make and the way you move forward. I draw on many therapeutic approaches including, but not limited to,Psychoanalysis, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solutions-Focused Therapy. I work with adolescents (11 yearsand older) and adults. My special interests are adolescent mental well-being, parenting adolescents, complex trauma, diagnosis support, interpersonal challenges, and workplace or career struggles.
Bookings for in-person or online sessions can be made using my booking system at https://www.drdianeharner.com.au/book-online
To contact Diane please visit www.drdianeharner.com.au or email admin@drdianeharner.com.au
Meera Lakhani – Psychologist – Paddington
I am an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and have been working in the mental healthcare field for over 4.5 years. I pride myself on being very warm and caring towards my clients and I take a more person-led intuitive approach to therapy, however I can also be very structured and logical when needed. I use a number of different therapeutic techniques such as CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) attachment principles and trauma informed approaches. I am currently taking on new therapy clients between the ages of 16 to 35 years. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: anxiety and mood concerns, self-esteem and imposter syndrome, resilience and self-esteem building, relationship/interpersonal concerns, developmental trauma concerns, stress management and emotion regulation and therapy for allied health professionals.
To contact or book in with Meera email at info@innerreflectionspsychology.com
https://www.innerreflectionspsychology.com
Available on Tuesdays at Paddington
