Our Therapists - Relationship Counsellors
Relationship Counselling is an important tool that is proven to help improve communication and resolve conflicts lovingly and quickly
All of our Relationship Counsellors offer face-to-face, online (zoom), and phone appointments
Leanne Mitchell
Mental Heath Social Worker, Relationship Counsellor, BSocSc (Honours), MSocSc, MSW
Leanne is a qualified mental health social worker and relationship counsellor. She provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can explore, overcome and heal from personal and relational challenges. She uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches based on the needs that arise through session, tailoring her approach to help clients meet their goals.
With over 10 years of experience in adult mental health and 5 years in adolescent mental health, Leanne works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. She is also a trained EMDR practitioner and offers ADHD assessments for both adolescents and adults.
Leanne has a particular passion for supporting couples and families. Drawing on systemic and relational therapy models, she helps clients navigate communication difficulties, rebuild connection, and work through life transitions. She is currently undertaking a Master’s in Family and Systemic Therapy to further deepen her work in this area.
Ages: Adults
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face (North Lakes), Online (Zoom), Phone Call
Justine Gilliland
Counsellor, BCounselling
Justine’s passion is that every individual would know they are invaluable; worthy of human flourishing and authentic connection. As a counsellor, Justine offers a space for individuals to be seen and accepted, a space to process life’s challenges and struggles, and a space to discover the freedom to build a life that is meaningful to them. She facilitates this through a range of practices tailored to their unique needs; including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solutions focused therapy, person centred therapy, and a strengths based approach. Justine is creative, compassionate, and courageous, and brings this energy into every area of her life including the counselling setting.
Ages: Adolescents 13+, Adults, Couples
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face (North Lakes), Online (Zoom), Phone Call
Jared Ardern
Psychologist, Relationship Counsellor, Business Coach, B HRM/Counselling, GCertPsyc, GDipPsyc
Jared is a general psychologist with 13 years of experience, with a strong background in relationship therapy, depression, anxiety, and trauma. He helps create a space where individuals are heard, validated, supported, and confident to move forward. Jared uses evidence-based interventions like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, solution-focused, and strength-based approaches. Jared helps couples communicate and deal with conflict effectively, including assisting them to identify and address root causes of conflict rather than going round in circles of blame. He also helps couples establish new patterns of showing love and respect for each other and teaches them the skills needed to have a satisfying and long lasting relationship.
Ages: Adults
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face (North Lakes), Online (Zoom), Phone Call