Therapy and counselling for adults and adolescents
190 Cheapside Street, Maryborough QLD, Australia
Prefer to speak first? Call or text 0411 957 640.
Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy, Counselling and Mental Health Support
At Nautical Minds Fraser Coast, we recognise that life can sometimes feel like navigating changing tides and rough waters. At times, unexpected storms, uncertainty or difficult passages can leave us feeling overwhelmed or unsure of our direction.
Our approach combines person-centred care with evidence-informed counselling and psychotherapy. We recognise that mental health is influenced by many interconnected factors, including our experiences, relationships, physical wellbeing, environment and stress responses.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we take the time to understand your unique journey, strengths and goals. Together, we work towards developing the insight, skills and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges and move towards greater wellbeing.
Counselling and psychotherapy can support people experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and life challenges.
We support adults and adolescents experiencing concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, low self-esteem and major life transitions.
Therapy provides a confidential space to better understand your experiences, develop insight, build coping strategies and work towards meaningful change.
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) is a mental health professional accredited through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) who has specialised training and experience in assessing and supporting people experiencing mental health concerns.
AMHSWs provide evidence-informed counselling and psychotherapy services and support people experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Where eligible, services may be accessed through a Mental Health Treatment Plan provided by a GP.
Counselling and psychotherapy both provide a supportive and confidential space to explore mental health concerns, emotions, thoughts, behaviours and life experiences.
Counselling often focuses on current challenges, coping strategies, problem-solving and navigating life circumstances.
Psychotherapy may involve deeper exploration of patterns, experiences, relationships and the factors that influence emotional wellbeing over time.
Our therapy is tailored to each person's needs, goals and experiences.
A biopsychosocial approach recognises that mental health is influenced by a combination of biological, psychological and social factors.
This includes considering a person's thoughts and emotions, life experiences, relationships, physical health, sleep, lifestyle factors, environment and stress responses.
We consider the whole person and work collaboratively to understand the factors influencing distress, resilience and wellbeing.
Stress is a normal response that helps us adapt to challenges and demands. However, when stress becomes ongoing or overwhelming, it can affect emotional wellbeing, sleep, concentration, relationships and physical health.
Chronic stress can influence the body's stress response systems, including the way the nervous system responds to perceived threats.
Understanding these patterns can help people develop strategies to improve emotional regulation, resilience and overall wellbeing.
A counselling or psychotherapy session provides a confidential space to explore your experiences, emotions, challenges and goals.
Initial sessions generally focus on understanding what has brought you to therapy, your background, current concerns and what you would like to achieve.
Together, we identify areas to focus on and approaches that may support your wellbeing. Therapy is collaborative, meaning you remain actively involved in deciding what you would like to work on.
The length of therapy varies depending on each person's circumstances, goals and the concerns they are seeking support with.
Some people benefit from shorter-term support focused on a specific challenge, while others may choose longer-term psychotherapy to explore deeper patterns, experiences and ongoing wellbeing.
Progress is reviewed collaboratively to ensure therapy continues to meet your needs.
Yes. We provide trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy in Maryborough.
Traumatic experiences can affect how we understand ourselves, relate to others and respond to stress. Therapy can support people to process difficult experiences, develop emotional regulation skills, improve self-understanding and build a stronger sense of safety and wellbeing.
Yes. We support adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression and related emotional challenges.
Anxiety and depression can affect thoughts, emotions, relationships, motivation, sleep and daily functioning. Therapy can help people understand contributing factors, develop practical strategies and work towards improved emotional wellbeing.
Yes. Counselling can support people experiencing anxiety, excessive worry, panic symptoms and difficulties managing racing thoughts.
Therapy can help you understand anxiety responses, identify patterns that maintain anxiety, develop emotional regulation strategies and build confidence in managing challenging situations.
Yes. We provide support for people experiencing workplace stress, burnout and difficulties managing ongoing demands.
Chronic stress can impact emotional wellbeing, concentration, sleep, relationships and physical health. Therapy can help people understand stress patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, establish boundaries and work towards restoring balance and wellbeing.
Yes. Grief can occur after many types of loss, including the death of someone important, changes in relationships, health changes or significant life transitions.
Counselling can provide a supportive space to process emotions, adjust to change and develop ways of moving forward while honouring what has been lost.
Yes. We provide counselling and psychotherapy for adolescents experiencing emotional, social or life challenges.
Adolescence can involve significant changes and pressures, including identity development, relationships, school stress, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and changes within family dynamics.
Therapy provides a supportive space where young people can develop insight, coping skills and confidence.
Yes. We support men experiencing challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, life transitions and emotional wellbeing concerns.
Therapy provides an opportunity to explore experiences, develop self-awareness and build practical strategies in a confidential and supportive environment.
Yes. We support people experiencing the impact of high-stress roles and demanding environments.
This may include difficulties related to workplace stress, burnout, trauma exposure, emotional exhaustion and challenges transitioning between work and personal life.
Yes. Individual counselling can support people experiencing relationship difficulties, communication challenges, conflict, attachment patterns and the emotional impact of relationships.
Therapy can help develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation and healthier ways of responding within relationships.
Appointments and Practical Information
We offer both face-to-face appointments from our Maryborough office and telehealth appointments for clients who prefer the flexibility of online support.
Appointments provide a confidential and supportive environment where we can explore your concerns, goals and the type of support that may be most helpful.
Yes. You do not need a referral to contact us.
You are welcome to self-refer and contact us directly to enquire about appointments, discuss your needs or arrange an initial session.
No. You can access counselling and psychotherapy services without a referral.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss your options.
We offer private appointments with mixed billing options available.
Medicare rebates may be available for eligible clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP.
NDIS services are available for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Please contact us to discuss appointment options, fees and eligibility.
Yes. We offer telehealth appointments for clients who are unable to attend face-to-face sessions or prefer the convenience and flexibility of online counselling.
Telehealth provides access to counselling and psychotherapy while maintaining privacy, confidentiality and a collaborative therapeutic approach.
Nautical Minds Fraser Coast provides face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy from our Maryborough office and offers telehealth appointments.
We support clients from Maryborough and surrounding Fraser Coast communities who are seeking mental health support.
Your privacy is a priority. All sessions are confidential, and your personal information is managed in line with professional and legal standards.
We use secure practice management and assessment platforms to support the safe handling of your information.
There are some legal limitations to confidentiality, including:
- If there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others.
- If there is a legal obligation to report concerns, such as child protection matters.
- If records are subpoenaed by a court.
Wherever possible, these situations will be discussed with you before any action is taken.
For more information, you can request a copy of our Privacy Policy.
Referrals can be sent to:
shaun@nauticalmindsfrasercoast.com.au
If you would like to discuss whether we are suitable for someone before making a referral, please feel welcome to contact us.
Yes. We provide services for NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed.
Support can include counselling and psychotherapy focused on emotional wellbeing, mental health challenges, coping strategies and achieving personal goals.
Please contact us to discuss whether our services may be suitable for your NDIS plan and goals.
Yes. We welcome referrals and collaboration with GPs and other health professionals. We aim to provide clear communication and support continuity of care where appropriate.
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