Business Details
Professional Counselling Services in Bundaberg
At Concerned Counselling, we provide professional therapeutic support for individuals, couples, and families navigating life's challenges. With over two decades of combined experience, our team utilises evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma recovery. Our practitioners hold advanced qualifications and maintain active registrations with leading industry bodies including PACFA and ACA. We offer flexible service delivery through in-person sessions at our Bundaberg practice and secure Zoom appointments, ensuring accessibility for clients in remote and rural locations.Our trauma-informed approach creates safe therapeutic spaces where clients can explore personal growth, develop coping strategies, and achieve lasting positive change. We specialise in both adult and adolescent mental health, incorporating somatic experiencing and play therapy techniques where appropriate. Our commitment to holistic care extends to supporting clients through life transitions, grief and loss, and work-related stress. As registered supervisors, we maintain the highest professional standards while delivering compassionate, client-centred services tailored to individual therapeutic needs.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Depression Support
Anxiety Management
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counselling
Christian Counselling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Life Transition Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in therapeutic practice
- Our counsellors utilise evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- We offer accessible Zoom counselling sessions for remote clients
- Our trauma-informed approach creates safe therapeutic environments
- We maintain active professional registrations with leading industry bodies
Associations and certifications
- PACFA
- ACA
Services
Relationship Counselling
Specialised therapeutic support for couples and individuals addressing relationship challenges. Utilising evidence-based approaches including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, our practitioners help clients improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Sessions focus on creating healthier relationship patterns and fostering emotional connection through a structured, supportive process.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive trauma-informed care for individuals processing past traumatic experiences. Our counsellors employ Somatic Experiencing and Trauma-Informed Therapy techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve emotional regulation. The therapeutic process focuses on creating safety, processing traumatic memories, and rebuilding personal resilience through a phased treatment approach.
Anxiety Management
Targeted therapeutic interventions for anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Using Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based techniques, our practitioners help clients identify anxiety triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop practical coping skills. The program includes education about anxiety physiology and strategies for maintaining emotional wellbeing.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialised therapeutic support for children and teenagers facing emotional and behavioural challenges. Our practitioners use Play Therapy and Developmentally Appropriate techniques to address anxiety, depression, and trauma in young clients. The approach incorporates family involvement and focuses on developing emotional regulation skills and healthy coping mechanisms.
Zoom Counselling
Secure virtual counselling sessions using Zoom technology for clients unable to attend in-person appointments. This service provides access to professional therapeutic support for individuals in remote locations, those with mobility challenges, or clients preferring the convenience of home-based sessions. Technical support is provided to ensure smooth connection and confidentiality.
People
John Manteit
Clinical Counsellor
Master of Counselling with over 20 years' experience. PACFA and ACA registered supervisor specialising in relationship therapy. Utilises CBT and Gottman Method to help clients achieve lasting personal growth and relationship improvements through empathetic, client-centred care.
Sonya Manteit
Clinical Counsellor
Master of Counselling with expertise in trauma-informed therapy. ACA registered supervisor specialising in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Employs Somatic Experiencing and Play Therapy techniques to support clients' psychological, social, and spiritual development through collaborative therapeutic processes.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide relationship counselling, trauma recovery, anxiety management, depression support, child and adolescent therapy, grief counselling, and life transition guidance using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are your counsellors qualified?
Yes, our counsellors hold Masters qualifications in Counselling and maintain active registrations with PACFA and ACA, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ongoing professional development.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
Yes, we provide secure Zoom counselling sessions for clients who prefer remote appointments, live in rural areas, or have mobility constraints, with technical support available for session setup.
How can I book an appointment?
You can book by calling either John on 0409 268 428 or Sonya on 0417 070 859 during available hours to discuss your needs and schedule a confidential counselling session.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilise evidence-based methods including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you work with children and teenagers?
Yes, we offer specialised counselling services for children and adolescents using age-appropriate techniques like Play Therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
