Welcome to Coastal Care Services & Counselling

I provide online and mobile counselling services and am available throughout the Sunshine Coast Monday to Friday's. To make an appointment or ask a question please call
0421 605 837.

Hi, I'm Dana, I provide counselling services on the Sunshine Coast for young people from12-19, parents, and individuals.

I can assist teenagers in understanding their emotions and develop positive strategies they can use to manage such issues as:

anxiety,

school,

work pressures,

family dynamics,

life transitions,

trauma.

Additionally, assisting parents who are feeling disconnected from their child, struggle to be present and who are feeling overwhelmed with trying to juggle parenting, being a partner, working and the rest of what life throws at us along the way.

I can also help you as an individual to deal with the many of life's pressures, including anxiety, trauma and relationships.

For most of us it is very important to have someone to talk to, however, sometimes those closest to us are not able to provide the support, comfort, and guidance we desire. I understand this and will work with you to build a safe relationship and environment to express yourself. By considering your values, existing strengths, as well as ensuring that you are included in the decision-making process and acknowledging you as the expert in your life. My aim is to work with you to develop positive coping skills that you can use to achieve your goals and deal with life’s encounters.

Understanding that the traditional therapy space can be triggering or 'off putting' for some people has also led me to tailor a 'safe space' for you. The Sunshine Coast has many wonderful spaces for people to talk about their concerns and discuss strategies in a variety of ways - the local park with a coffee, walking along your favourite beach and maybe kicking a ball, to name a few.

I am also a registered provider with Workcover QLD and can accept NDIS participants.

What We Do

12-19 year olds

By understanding your need to have a voice and feel in control of your world. Our aim would be to acknowledge these challenges and develop communication strategies and other practical ways to reduce barriers and anxieties in your world.
Sessions can be online, in house or at a venue that works for you.
I can also offer career guidance and mentoring.

Individual Adult Therapy

Many of us feel that our life experiences which may hinder our growth and building of relationships, or create anxieties, are not sufficiently “major” to be seen as valid reasons for needing guidance and support. My belief is that your life experiences are uniquely yours, and what you feel is real! Acknowledging this and working towards a sense of peace is a wonderful starting point for a happier future.
If you have experienced trauma I can work with you using a therapeutic trauma informed approach that will make you feel comfortable and create a 'safe' space for you. I can also assist in managing stress and anxiety from the challenges of everyday life.
Sessions can be online, in house or at a venue that works for you.

Parenting & Families

Because a family is comprised of individuals each with their own unique personalities, which may not always be easily compatible with one another, and these dynamics can cause us the most stress at times. I can assist you in developing positive strategies for yourself and/or the whole family, to create a caring and respectful environment for everyone.

Alternative Therapy Environments

Feeling comfortable and 'safe' is important when working with a counselling theraptist. I understand this and am open to working with you in an environmnent that works for everyone involved.

Physical and Mental Connection

Understanding the importance of our physical health and the part it plays in developing and maintaining positive mental health. I can help you develop positive strategies to deal with anger, anxiety, family bonding and stress using this framework.

Training and Workshops

I can develop customised workshops, training and group therapy in areas such as trauma informed care, positive communication and building positive relationships. I also provide mentoring in areas such as VET education and training.

I provide online and mobile counselling services and am available throughout the Sunshine Coast Monday to Friday's. To make an appointment or ask a question please call 0421 605 837.