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Counselling

We understand the unique challenges women face and are here to provide the support you need. Our counselling services are tailored to help you heal from trauma and enhance your mental health and wellbeing. Join our community and take the first step toward a brighter future because you don’t have to face it alone.

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Through compassionate and insightful counselling. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you uncover the benefits of therapy, enabling you to gain clarity, build resilience, and strengthen your emotional health, allowing you to flourish in your personal and social life.  Reach out today and take the first step towards a healthier, more connected you.

 

Anna GCSC

Anna Simos

Meet our Counsellors

As a qualified counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling and a Bachelor’s in Psychological Sciences. I am dedicated to supporting women through life’s complex challenges—whether it's stress, anxiety, mental health concerns, or the unique transitions that come with each stage of life.

What sets my approach apart is not just my academic training, but my personal journey living with a chronic medical condition. I understand firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to balance daily responsibilities, relationships, and self-care while managing health issues. This lived experience fuels my empathy and informs my work, allowing me to connect on a deeper, more authentic level with clients facing similar struggles.

In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental space where your feelings and experiences are genuinely heard and respected. I use evidence-based techniques tailored to your needs, always honouring your strengths and values. My goal is to help you build resilience, rediscover hope, and develop practical strategies for navigating whatever life brings. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.

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Jessica Passos

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Jessica is passionate about supporting women to break free from emotional burdens and thrive in every area of life. Jessica is experienced in counselling and is a Physco-social recovery coach. She is compassionate and creates safe and nurturing spaces where women feel seen, heard, and valued. Jessica believes that true healing begins within and embraces a holistic perspective, caring for the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of each person. Through her work, she supports women navigating life transitions, emotional wounds, self-worth challenges, and relationship struggles. She is deeply committed to guiding women toward healing, authenticity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Valuing the connection between mind, body, and spirit, Jessica works collaboratively with each individual, focusing on what matters most to them and empowering women to feel grounded, confident, and truly themselves.

Lorraine Sepet

Lorraine

Lorraine provides support with compassion, respect, and a non‑judgmental presence. Her practice is grounded in a person‑centred approach informed by both her lived experience and her formal qualifications, including a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Counselling. She has several years of experience working alongside individuals navigating emotional distress, relationship difficulties, trauma, and eating disorders.
She works gently and collaboratively, drawing on trauma‑informed and strengths‑based principles to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel heard and respected at their own pace.
“I believe in working together, focusing on what matters most to you and what helps you feel grounded and empowered. I am deeply passionate about the power of connection and feel honoured to support individuals through the Gold Coast Sister Connection.”

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Hopal Grant‑McClintock is a dedicated and experienced professional counsellor with a strong commitment to supporting mental and emotional wellbeing. She recognises mental health as a vital component of overall wellness and upholds a holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of body and mind.
With more than eleven years of clinical and community‑based experience, Hopal has worked extensively with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of challenges, including mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and significant life transitions. Her practice also includes premarital counselling for couples preparing for marriage. She is known for providing a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment where clients can explore concerns, gain clarity, and work toward healing and positive change.
Hopal’s counselling approach is grounded in evidence‑based modalities and practical strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client. She is committed to delivering compassionate, ethical, and trauma‑informed care. Hopal holds a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University.

Hopal Grant-McClintock

New Counsellor Coming Soon

Kamila Robello

Welcome to our services! We are dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey towards mental-being. Our team of professional counsellors is here to provide compassionate guidance tailored strategies to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're seeking support for, stress, or personal growth, we are here to help you every step the way.

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Community Services

Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
https://www.stopsexualviolence.com.au
07 5591 1164

Domestic Violence Prevention DVPC
https://domesticviolence.com.au
07 5532 9000

Safe Haven Community
https://safehavencommunity.com.au
1800 042 836

1800RESPECT
https://1800respect.org.au
1800 737 732

Lifeline
https://lifeline.org.au
13 11 14

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