
Psychotherapy, Counselling & Trauma Counselling in Ashgrove & Paddington, Brisbane North
Creating safe, warm and non-judgemental spaces for people to explore what might be troubling them
Our team of experienced and inclusive counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists and allied health practitioners work from an integrated approach to psychotherapy and counselling.
We work with you to individually tailor the best evidence-based therapies to match your unique goals and needs.
We offer a safe, inclusive and informal environment in which you can share your story and explore the issues that are most important to you.
You will always hold autonomy within our sessions as the expert in your life; and we will be guided by you as to the pace and focus of your counselling sessions.ย
We offer specialist counselling and psychotherapy for a range of experiences, including:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Post traumatic stress disorder
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Stress
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Relationship issues
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Grief and Loss
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Abuse
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Life transitions and adjustments
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Goals setting
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Career change
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Trauma
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Addictions
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Anger management
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Unlocking potential
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Emotional and personal development
Find out more about our Ashgrove and Paddington therapists and services here.
Most people come to counselling because they do not feel free to live their lives as they choose
Counselling can be a very effective means to look at the barriers you might experience in living the life that you want, making your own choices and determining your own life direction.ย
Supporting emotional resilience, wellbeing, and self confidence
We believe that counselling can assist in this process simply by providing a safe and supportive space for you to find the answers to your questions โ and in that process having the space to get to know yourself.
Counselling and Psychotherapy with Total Wellness Therapies, Paddington and Ashgrove, QLD
Holistic and non-judgemental sessions for people to explore what might be troubling them
We draw on a range of research-backed techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Neuro-Psychotherapy, ACT, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and other talk-based, trauma-informed, and somatic therapies.ย
As professional clinicians, we are committed to providing the highest quality counselling services. We are also committed to ongoing professional development and we are regularly involved in a range of activities to ensure that practice is current and relevant to clientsโ needs and to community issues.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Confidentiality
All professional services are treated with the strictest confidence and the details of my policy on confidentiality can be found in the Client Consent Form. As a professional Accredited Mental Health therapist I adhere to the Policies and Code of Ethics of the AASW. The AASW Code of Ethics can be viewed at http://www.aasw.asn.au. A policy on confidentiality and privacy of information is included in the Client Consent Form and is provided to all clients prior to the first session. All clients are required to sign this which outlines the confidentiality policy.ย ย
Psychotherapy with Tanya Genito โ Founder of Total Wellness Therapies, Mood In Mind โ Psychotherapist, Mental Health Social Worker

Tanya is a Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience providing counselling, psychology strategies and psychotherapy.
Tanyaโs area of specialisation is working with adults who have experienced relational trauma in their lives. With a breadth of experience working with issues such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance abuse, anger management, and trauma, Tanya is experienced in a range of techniques including motor-sensori, CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and neuro-psychotherapy. Tanyaโs practice framework draws on relationship, humanistic and strength-based perspectives.
Our therapy space – Paddington, Brisbane



Total Wellness Therapies Paddington is located within the Paddington Boulevarde Suites, in 68/283 Given Tce Paddington Brisbane. We are located on level 1, at the top of the internal stairs.
When you arrive, make yourself comfortable in our cosy waiting area and enjoy a cup of herbal tea. At the time of your appointment, your therapist will welcome you into one of our peaceful therapy rooms with views out into the treetops.
There is visitor parking onsite access driveway from Hayward st. In the case the visitor parks are full there is lots of free 2 hour parking on Hayward, Bowler and Given Tce.
Our therapy space – Ashgrove, Brisbane



Our Ashgrove space is located within a gorgeous Art Deco cottage (known affectionately as The Gingerbread House), with onsite client parking as well as lots of street parking not far from the Ashgrove Woolies.
Arrive early to enjoy a cup of herbal tea and practice a moment of stillness before your session.
Find us at: 25 Ashgrove Ave, Ashgrove Brisbane.
