Business Details
15 Years
experience
Professional Counselling and EFT Services in North Lakes
Established in 2011, Cheryl Smith & Associates Counselling Service is a professional counselling service specialising in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and talk therapy. Our mission is to support individuals navigating life's challenges, fostering sustainable positive change through evidence-based practices. With over 15 years of experience, Cheryl combines her qualifications in counselling and advanced EFT certification to address anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and life transitions.As a registered supervisor with the Australian Counsellors Association, we prioritise client-centred care, offering flexible session formats (in-person at North Lakes or via Zoom) and adhering to strict professional standards. Our approach avoids re-traumatisation, empowers self-healing through accessible techniques, and maintains transparency in service delivery.
Services
Personal Counselling
Tapping Therapy (EFT)
Anxiety Support
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Grief & Loss Counselling
Life Transitions Support
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in EFT and trauma-informed counselling
- Our team holds advanced EFT certification and ACA-accredited supervision
- We provide evidence-based, non-invasive therapy techniques avoiding re-traumatisation
- Private health insurance rebates available through selected funds
- Flexible session options available in-person or via Zoom
Associations and certifications
- Australian Counsellors Association (ACA)
What people say
Calm instead of anxiety
Healed relationships
Release from trauma
Effective non-invasive technique
Professional facilitator
Services
Personal Counselling
Professional one-on-one counselling sessions addressing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Using evidence-based techniques including EFT, we help clients achieve emotional relief without re-traumatisation. Sessions available in-person at North Lakes or via Zoom, with flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs.
Tapping Therapy (EFT)
Clinically proven EFT sessions that release emotional blockages through acupressure point stimulation. This non-invasive technique addresses anxiety, PTSD, depression, and physical pain without requiring detailed trauma disclosure. Clients learn self-application methods to accelerate healing between sessions.
Trauma Recovery
Specialised trauma recovery programs using EFT to resolve post-traumatic stress without re-experiencing traumatic events. Proven effective for childhood abuse, adult trauma, and complex PTSD, with documented success in reducing symptoms in as few as six sessions.
Anxiety Support
Targeted anxiety management programs combining EFT and cognitive techniques. Addresses generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and stress-related disorders through evidence-based interventions that reduce cortisol levels and promote emotional regulation.
Grief & Loss Counselling
Compassionate grief counselling using EFT to process loss and emotional trauma. Helps clients navigate complicated grief patterns and restore emotional balance through gentle, non-invasive techniques tailored to individual healing timelines.
People
Cheryl Smith
Principal Counsellor & EFT Practitioner
Qualified counsellor with B Soc Sc and Dip Teach qualifications, holding advanced EFT certification. 15+ years experience in trauma-informed therapy, ACA-accredited supervisor specialising in non-invasive emotional healing techniques.
Questions
What is EFT (Tapping Therapy)?
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) uses fingertip tapping on acupressure points to release emotional blockages, clinically proven to reduce anxiety, trauma symptoms, and physical pain without requiring detailed trauma disclosure.
How does EFT differ from traditional counselling?
EFT works directly on the body's energy meridians to resolve emotional issues without re-traumatisation, often achieving results faster than talk therapy while still offering complementary benefits.
Can EFT help with PTSD?
Yes, EFT has demonstrated 87% effectiveness in clinical trials for PTSD, resolving symptoms without requiring clients to re-experience traumatic events through its non-invasive acupressure technique.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer flexible Zoom sessions alongside in-person appointments at our North Lakes location, ensuring accessible care for clients across Brisbane and beyond.
Do you accept private health insurance?
Private health rebates may be available through selected funds - please contact your provider directly to confirm coverage for EFT and counselling services.
How many sessions will I need?
While individual needs vary, EFT often achieves significant results in fewer sessions than traditional therapy, with many clients experiencing measurable improvement within 6-8 sessions.
