Ormeau, Gold Coast QLD

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Our Services

At Open Hand Counselling, they are here to walk alongside you, with open hearts and open minds.

Open Hand Counselling offers a range of services designed to support individuals and couples in overcoming personal challenges and enhancing their well-being. Below is an overview of each service, including who might benefit and how it can assist them.

Our FAQ may also answer many of the questions you have.

Relationship Counselling

Relationships change and grow over time, and it’s completely normal for them to need care and attention along the way. If you’re feeling a bit stuck, having trouble communicating, or just not as connected as you used to be, relationship counselling can really help.

It offers a supportive space to talk things through, understand each other better, and build healthier ways of relating. Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply wanting to strengthen your connection, it’s a chance to work towards a more meaningful and fulfilling relationship together.
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Anger Management Counselling

Anger is a natural emotion. We all feel it from time to time. But when it becomes frequent or intense, it can start to affect our relationships at home, work, and in everyday life.

If you find it hard to manage your anger or sometimes feel overwhelmed by it, anger management counselling can really help.

In a supportive and non-judgemental space, you’ll learn practical tools to better understand where your anger comes from, how to respond in healthier ways, and how to prevent it from getting in the way of your relationships and wellbeing.
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselling

Struggling with alcohol or drug use can be overwhelming, especially when cravings and habits continue despite the harm they may cause.

This counselling service offers a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore what’s behind the addiction, develop practical strategies for coping, and take steps toward healing and a healthier way of living.

You’re not alone and support is here to help you move forward.
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Porn and Sex Addiction Counselling

If sexual thoughts or behaviours are starting to feel overwhelming or are getting in the way of your daily life or relationships, you’re not alone and support is available. Our counselling service is here to help you better understand those patterns, explore what’s driving them, and find healthier ways to cope.

Together, we’ll work towards restoring a sense of balance and wellbeing in your personal and relational life.
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Anxiety and Stress Counselling

Feeling anxious from time to time is a natural part of life, it’s our body’s way of responding to stress. But when anxiety starts to feel constant or overwhelming, it can make daily life a lot harder. If you’ve been feeling this way, you’re not alone there is support available.

We are here to help you find calm again. Together, we can explore practical ways to manage anxiety, like relaxation techniques and helpful problem-solving tools. The goal is to help you feel more in control, more grounded, and better equipped to face life’s challenges with confidence.
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Family Therapy

Family therapy offers a warm and supportive space where families can come together to work through challenges and strengthen their connection.

Whether you’re facing communication struggles, difficulties with a child or teen, or navigating big changes like separation or loss, we can help. Everyone in the family gets a chance to be heard, and together you can build more understanding, respect, and healthier ways of relating to one another.
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Supervision for Counsellors

Professional counsellors, clergy, and ministry leaders often carry a lot in their work and having the right support can make all the difference. Supervision offers a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and grow in your practice.

As an Accredited Supervisor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Jude provides supportive and insightful supervision tailored to the unique needs of those in counselling and ministry roles.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your skills, navigate complex situations, or simply ensure you’re offering the best care to those you serve, supervision can be a valuable part of your ongoing professional journey.
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Parenting Support and Guidance

Parenting support and guidance is here to help when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. Whether you’re juggling work and family life, navigating your child’s unique behaviours, or just wanting to improve how your family communicates, this service offers practical strategies and caring support.

You’ll be equipped with tools to make positive changes at home and feel more confident in your role as a parent. You’re not alone. Together, we’ll work towards a more connected and calm family life.
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Grief and Loss Counselling

Grief and loss can feel overwhelming, and everyone experiences them in their own unique way. We offer a warm, supportive space to help you gently explore the deep emotions that often come with losing a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life change that’s shaken your sense of identity.

With compassionate support, you’re encouraged to move through grief at your own pace, honouring your journey, making sense of your experience, and gradually finding peace and meaning as you heal.
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