Find a counsellor · Gold Coast
Find a counsellor in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast therapists online across the region — start this week rather than waiting for an in-person slot. Real availability on every profile, and $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead.
Key facts
- No GP referral needed to see a counsellor through Clearhead
- Online sessions anywhere in Australia, plus in-person sessions in Gold Coast
- Most people get a first appointment within about 48 hours
- $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead; self-pay sessions typically A$150–A$220
- Counsellors are members of a recognised professional body, such as the ACA or PACFA

Hello😊 I am Katherine Nelson. With over 15 years experience as a level 4 ACA, clinical Counsellor and Supervisor working with families, couples, young adults…
I focus on
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma

Hi, I'm Carole, a qualified counsellor, wellbeing practitioner, coach, and mindfulness teacher based on the Gold Coast, with over a decade of experience…
I focus on
- Burnout
- Chronic Illness
- Mental Health

I was born and raised in Adelaide, now live in Queensland and have also lived in Tasmania, Victoria and UK. I worked as a civil and environmental engineer…
I focus on
- Work-related Stress
- Communication Skills
- Childhood Trauma

My work is relational, how we work together and how I support you through your experiences is my focus. I work at building a safe space to explore any concerns…
I focus on
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
What people ask before booking.
How do I find a counsellor in Gold Coast?
Search Clearhead’s directory and filter by what you’re going through, who you’d like to see, and when you can meet. 4 practitioners are based in Gold Coast for in-person sessions, and the rest of the team meet clients online anywhere in Australia. Gold Coast therapists online across the region — start this week rather than waiting for an in-person slot.
How much does a counsellor cost in Gold Coast?
Many workplaces cover Clearhead in full through their EAP, and self-pay sessions are typically A$150–A$220. You can book directly — no GP referral required.
Can I see a counsellor online in Gold Coast?
Yes. Most of our counsellors offer secure video sessions anywhere in Australia, so you can start soon even if there’s no in-person slot near you. Research shows online therapy works as well as in-person therapy for common concerns like anxiety and depression.
Do I need a GP referral to see a counsellor in Gold Coast?
No. You can book a counsellor directly on Clearhead and pay privately or through your workplace EAP — no GP referral needed.
How quickly can I get an appointment in Gold Coast?
Most people booking through Clearhead get a first session within about 48 hours. You’ll see each counsellor’s real availability on their profile before you commit.
What’s the difference between a counsellor and other mental health professionals?
Counselling is usually shorter and focused on the present and practical change. Psychotherapy goes deeper into long-standing patterns; psychologists add formal assessment and diagnosis.
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So — shall we find someone who gets it?
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