Transforming Lives and Relationships
Located in Ormeau, Gold Coast. Appointments in person or via Skype or Zoom
Relationship Counselling
Relationships evolve and change over time. They require ongoing work and maintenance. By learning to communicate honestly and by working through difficulties, couples can create deeply enriching and satisfying relationships.
Anger Management Counselling
Anger is a normal emotion and everyone feels angry sometimes. However, recurring anger and incidents of rage can create serious problems for both, the individual and their families. I can offer you a number of tools that can help deal with your anger
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselling
Drug and alcohol addiction is characterized by craving, seeking, and use that can persist even in the face of devastating life consequences. I can help address underlying causes that enable the addiction to continue in your life.
Porn and Sex Addiction Counselling
Sex addiction is characterized by persistent and escalating sexual thoughts and behaviours that negatively impact a person’s life. I have been helping individuals who struggle with sex addiction for over 25 years.
Anxiety and Stress Counselling
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. Unaddressed anxiety can become quite debilitating and can interfere with day to day living. In counselling I use several strategies to assist my clients manage their anxiety.
Supervision for Counsellors
A Client Focused Approach
Our desire is to improve people’s lives through counselling. With a warm, empathetic approach and a wealth of experience, we offer a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we tailor our counselling sessions to meet your unique needs.
We offer individual and couples counselling, in person, via Skype, Zoom and over the phone. Contact us today to schedule your confidential counseling session.
The Open Hand Counselling Team
Jude Morris
Counsellor
I have been practising as a counsellor for more than 25 years, seeking to create sustainable change for all my clients.
Throughout the counselling journey I walk alongside my clients offering my presence, support and understanding. I also provide effective and useful strategies to help my clients overcome the challenges they face.
Qualifications
I am a clinical member and an accredited supervisor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and is also listed in the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP). I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling, a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling and an Advanced Certificate in Family Therapy.
Private Health Insurance Rebates
I am registered with several Health Insurance providers and you may be able to claim a rebate from your insurer depending on your level of cover.
Daisy Morris
Mental Health Social Worker
I am a seasoned mental health social worker with more than two decades of experience in both private and public sectors. Having faced some of my own existential struggles, I passionately dedicate myself to assist clients navigate through life’s challenges by promoting mental fitness and building resilience. Drawing from my extensive personal and professional exposure to life, I am committed in supporting my clients to achieve their goals and dreams. Embracing the therapeutic power of laughter, I also incorporate humour into my practice.
I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, relaxation strategies, problem solving skills, solution focused strategies and more. My work covers the following areas:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Existential issues
- Life stress
- Needing help to understand your adolescent children
- Postnatal mental health
- Work related stress
- Grief and loss
Qualifications
- Master of Social Work, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
- Advanced Certificate in Family Therapy
Medicare Rebates
My services are paid for partly by the government under Medicare in the form of rebates. To receive these rebates, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a doctor.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan outlines what treatment is required and why, with whom and the number of sessions available.
Get In Touch
Ask a question or book an appointment below
0428 477 432 (Jude)
0458 070 024 (Daisy)
Located in Ormeau, Gold Coast
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm (Daisy)