I am a Registered Endorsed and Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (through the Queensland Nursing Council and the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. respectively) with 30 years experience counselling and working with people and their families with health and mental health issues.

I approach counselling in a down to earth way and use easy to understand no- nonsense language. I have a knack for getting down into the 'nitty-gritty' of your issues very quickly and effectively. Then we can work together to improve your life from within.

My approach to counselling is based on your needs at any given time, drawing from my knowledge and experience.

Counselling techniques

* Narrative therapy (Talking therapy)
* Inner Child Therapy (Mind Body Spirit integration therapy)
* Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
* 12 Step Philosophy-based Therapy
* Trauma and the Brain based Supportive Educational Therapy
* Basic Psycho-educational Therapy
* Motivational Interviewing
* Solution Focused Therapy
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
* Harm minimisation principles


What this all means in real lay person terms is that I have a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge to apply to your situation and I am not afraid to use it.

I am also a Credentialed Mental Health First Aid Workshop Instructor.

Simply drop me a line on and say g'day, or go to my Services page to browse which service best suits you.

I look forward to 'talking' with you soon

Catherine O'Leary
RN, RMHN, CMHN, BN, MA, PGDipAdvClinPsychNsing