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Welcome to Ghita Therapy
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a form of 'talk therapy' where you talk in confidence with a counsellor about the issues you are facing in your life. Counselling provides the chance to talk things through, very often relieving emotional pressure, clearing the way for people to focus and decide what to do next. Counselling can provide a sense of direction and a greater ability to achieve goals. Just like you seek advice from a doctor for health issues, a counsellor can help to give you tools for better decision making and improved mental health.
Top 10 Reasons Why Gold Coasters Seek Counselling
Filling up Your Cup
In this modern age, it is easy to neglect self care like you are pouring from an empty cup. If you are constantly juggling work, kids, family, finances, and more, you’ll quickly end up burnt out – with less in your emotional cup. An empty cup means your ability to care for others will be non-existent when you don’t even have the time or energy to care for yourself. Sound familiar?
Usually, our default mindset is: “Well, I’m coping right now, I can just get through the day and deal with it later.” But so often we put it off again, and again, and again, until one day we reach for our cup and find that it is completely empty. We ask ourselves, “How did it get this bad?”, and we wonder why we didn’t do anything about it sooner.
So, now is your chance to fill you cup up, to prioritise yourself and “make” the time to sort through some things you have been putting off. To take control of your happiness and to be heard by someone who won't judge you, but instead will encourage you to create your best life. In fact, everyday men, women turn to counselling and coaching when they need support, or are at a crossroads in their lives. People who come to Ghita Therapy are often ready to change and grow, and just need a little guidance and someone to talk to.
What Methods Do You Offer?
At Ghita Therapy counselling (Gold Coast) we only use methods we have found to be excellent:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Marriage Therapy and Research, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Anger Management, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Gestalt Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Life Coaching and more...
Counselling is a form of 'talk therapy' where you talk in confidence with a counsellor about the issues you are facing in your life. Counselling provides the chance to talk things through, very often relieving emotional pressure, clearing the way for people to focus and decide what to do next. Counselling can provide a sense of direction and a greater ability to achieve goals. Just like you seek advice from a doctor for health issues, a counsellor can help to give you tools for better decision making and improved mental health.
Top 10 Reasons Why Gold Coasters Seek Counselling
- Treatment for Anxiety
- Marriage and Relationship Counselling
- Anger Management
- Treatment for Depression
- Relationships: Break-ups, Separation and Divorce
- Grief and Loss
- Unforgiveness/ Feeling Stuck
- Major Life and Job Changes
- Low Self-Esteem or Confidence
- Past Trauma/ Abuse
Filling up Your Cup
In this modern age, it is easy to neglect self care like you are pouring from an empty cup. If you are constantly juggling work, kids, family, finances, and more, you’ll quickly end up burnt out – with less in your emotional cup. An empty cup means your ability to care for others will be non-existent when you don’t even have the time or energy to care for yourself. Sound familiar?
Usually, our default mindset is: “Well, I’m coping right now, I can just get through the day and deal with it later.” But so often we put it off again, and again, and again, until one day we reach for our cup and find that it is completely empty. We ask ourselves, “How did it get this bad?”, and we wonder why we didn’t do anything about it sooner.
So, now is your chance to fill you cup up, to prioritise yourself and “make” the time to sort through some things you have been putting off. To take control of your happiness and to be heard by someone who won't judge you, but instead will encourage you to create your best life. In fact, everyday men, women turn to counselling and coaching when they need support, or are at a crossroads in their lives. People who come to Ghita Therapy are often ready to change and grow, and just need a little guidance and someone to talk to.
What Methods Do You Offer?
At Ghita Therapy counselling (Gold Coast) we only use methods we have found to be excellent:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Marriage Therapy and Research, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Anger Management, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Gestalt Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Life Coaching and more...
Meet Our Friendly Counsellors:
Ghita Andersen and Kathie Halse are counsellors who work with individuals, couples and families from predominantly the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers. For over a decade our counsellors have supported individuals, couples, relationships, marriages, teenagers, students, NDIS clients as well as corporate staff with Employee Assisted (Counselling) Programs.
Ghita Andersen and Kathie Halse are counsellors who work with individuals, couples and families from predominantly the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers. For over a decade our counsellors have supported individuals, couples, relationships, marriages, teenagers, students, NDIS clients as well as corporate staff with Employee Assisted (Counselling) Programs.
★★★★★ Google Review: NLP, Time Line Therapy and Individual Counselling: 2024
'I reached out to Ghita when I was needing support, and Ghita helped me by using NLP and Timeline therapy treatments, which they both had a dramatic effect on how I felt at the time, and helped to improve my optimism in the present and future. Ghita is a compassionate therapist who holds a safe and welcoming space. She is approachable, and a great support person to have. I would highly recommend to anyone who is feeling stuck to seek Ghita’s services.' - Jackson Margosis (Currumbin)
★★★★★ Google Review 2023: Individual Counselling: 'My experiences with Ghita through timeline therapy and NLP have assisted me in overcoming child hood trauma which transcended into adulthood trauma and learning better coping mechanisms, making better choices to break the patterns that have continued throughout my life. I have become a better communicator, a lateral thinker and learnt the art of self love and worthiness. I cannot recommend her enough and google only had five stars. I would have given more if they were available.' - Aaron Brown (Gold Coast)
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Couples Counselling: Saving Marriages Since 2014
★★★★★ Google Review: 5 Weeks Couples Therapy Package 2024
'What a turn around!! My wife and I came to Ghita with very different communication skills. We were feeling EXTREMELY defeated in our marriage and were desperately seeking direction. After just 5 sessions our communication skills are in a place we didn’t know were possible. 10 /10 recommend!' - Jason Eichenburger
Are you struggling with arguments that never seem to get resolved? Are you both talking, but no one is listening? Do you feel lonely, sad or frustrated in your relationship?
Passionate about helping Gold Coast couples to repair their relationships, Couples Counsellor Ghita Andersen uses a combination of methods (Gottman to Perel) designed to help couples to honestly express their needs in a safe, non-judgemental environment. And Couples Counselling can be as relaxing as having a cup of tea and a chat.
"What I appreciated about Ghita was that she kept things light-hearted. It was daunting just attending couples therapy for me at first, but she really delights in helping us to repair." - Tom (Burleigh Heads)
93% of Gold Coast Couples Were Empowered
Provided that both parties are committed to repairing the relationship, from the first session of couples counselling, you will learn tools that you can use everyday. Ghita is known for her direct approach to problem solving and she will unpack the problem dynamics quickly, so that you can rewire your communication and understand each other better from Day 1.
Common Relationship Issues:
Emotional and Physical Cheating | Intimacy Issues | Feeling Like Flatmates/ Growing Apart | Parenting Differences | The Chore Wars | Communication Difficulties/ Not Feeling Heard | Lack of Trust | Decision Making | Being Time Poor | Insecurity and Jealousy | Starting a Family | Blended Families/ Step Family | Marriage Contracts | Power Imbalances | Prioritising Each Other | Sabotaging Behaviours.
Importantly, with a structured Couples Therapy process and gentle coaching, you can stop fighting, learn to listen and feel connected once more. You Can Be Lovers Again! …Be Best Friends Again …Be Happy Again! And Ghita has many happy stories of couples who have done just that. Testimonials
Passionate about helping Gold Coast couples to repair their relationships, Couples Counsellor Ghita Andersen uses a combination of methods (Gottman to Perel) designed to help couples to honestly express their needs in a safe, non-judgemental environment. And Couples Counselling can be as relaxing as having a cup of tea and a chat.
"What I appreciated about Ghita was that she kept things light-hearted. It was daunting just attending couples therapy for me at first, but she really delights in helping us to repair." - Tom (Burleigh Heads)
93% of Gold Coast Couples Were Empowered
Provided that both parties are committed to repairing the relationship, from the first session of couples counselling, you will learn tools that you can use everyday. Ghita is known for her direct approach to problem solving and she will unpack the problem dynamics quickly, so that you can rewire your communication and understand each other better from Day 1.
Common Relationship Issues:
Emotional and Physical Cheating | Intimacy Issues | Feeling Like Flatmates/ Growing Apart | Parenting Differences | The Chore Wars | Communication Difficulties/ Not Feeling Heard | Lack of Trust | Decision Making | Being Time Poor | Insecurity and Jealousy | Starting a Family | Blended Families/ Step Family | Marriage Contracts | Power Imbalances | Prioritising Each Other | Sabotaging Behaviours.
Importantly, with a structured Couples Therapy process and gentle coaching, you can stop fighting, learn to listen and feel connected once more. You Can Be Lovers Again! …Be Best Friends Again …Be Happy Again! And Ghita has many happy stories of couples who have done just that. Testimonials
Success Stories:
★★★★★ Google Review: Marriage Counselling: 3 Step (Gottman) Package 2023:
Ghita provided real strategies that can be implemented to prevent conflict and more empathy within our relationship. We were able to be truthful and honest within ourselves and then she gave us the tools to be able to communicate our needs effectively. Ghita was absolutely warm and welcoming, would definitely recommend her intensive three step package, it has saved our marriage. - Nicole Eggleton (Coomera).
★★★★★ Google Review: 5 Weeks Couples Therapy Package 2024
'So grateful to have had the guidance of Ghita for our couples counseling. She was warm, welcoming, proactive and supportive. We really enjoyed her approach and achieved incredible growth in our relationship as a result. Thanks so much Ghita!' - Nicola (Banora Point, NSW)
Re-Programming
At Ghita Therapy we offer more than just counselling and standard psychology. With methods such as EMDR, NLP, Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy you can release old traumas and reprogram your mind to do what you want, not what you don't want. These methods have been miraculous for many people. If you are not sure which method is right for your symptoms, please feel free to call us, or have an introductory session to start with.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of only two therapeutic interventions recommended by the World Health Organisation for the treatment of PTSD. EMDR therapy is increasingly also used for the treatment of other anxiety-based disorders.
If you are one of those people who has experienced repeated traumas, particularly in childhood, leading to a struggle with anxiety, depression, phobias. poor sleep or panic attacks in adult life, then it may be that you cannot understand why you’re reacting in this way now, when it’s all over and in the past, especially when you’ve been so capable or resourceful in your adult life.
If you are one of those people who has experienced repeated traumas, particularly in childhood, leading to a struggle with anxiety, depression, phobias. poor sleep or panic attacks in adult life, then it may be that you cannot understand why you’re reacting in this way now, when it’s all over and in the past, especially when you’ve been so capable or resourceful in your adult life.
★★★★★ Google Review: EMDR, Time Line Therapy and Individual Counselling: 2024
'I reached out to Ghita when I was needing support, and Ghita helped me by using NLP and Timeline therapy treatments, which they both had a dramatic effect on how I felt at the time, and helped to improve my optimism in the present and future. Ghita is a compassionate therapist who holds a safe and welcoming space. She is approachable, and a great support person to have. I would highly recommend to anyone who is feeling stuck to seek Ghita’s services.' - Jackson Margosis (Currumbin)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Popular in the 70s and 80s, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a method that has been successfully used to treat fears and phobias, anxiety, poor self-esteem, negative memories, grievances, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. NLP works where many other counselling modalities fail - especially for Trauma and PTSD, Low Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Anger, Phobias and Fears, Limiting Beliefs, Shock Recovery, Bad Memories and More...
'Stanford University found that treating Depression with NLP had better results than traditional psychotherapy.'
'Stanford University found that treating Depression with NLP had better results than traditional psychotherapy.'
★★★★★ Testimonial 2022: NLP for Limiting Self-Doubt: Hi Ghita, yesterday was one of the most powerful experiences I have ever had in my self development. Thank you so much. - Adam Houlahan (Palm Beach)
Time Line Therapy®
A Time Line Therapy® session may involve going through emotions methodically (anger, sadness, fear, and guilt) to help clear the emotional background noise. Time Line Therapy® provides powerful processes and techniques for personal change and growth by helping the client remove any of the painful emotions attached to a particular memory or event - over life times. Furthermore, it works to release emotions that still cause stress in the adult mind and body.
Client 'Before and After' Time Line Therapy photos
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★★★★★ Testimonial 2021: Anger Management with Time Line Therapy:
"Hi Ghita, I have been meaning to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift you gave me last Friday. I have been enjoying my new found power of ease ever since and apply it each day. I wonder what else may need attention now that layer has been lifted." - Michael Chapman (Brisbane)
Clinic Hours:
Ghita Therapy Currumbin:
Ghita Andersen: All Services and Online Bookings
Parking: Street Parking
Buses: Bus to Gold Coast Highway (Currumbin Bridge) or Duringan Street.
Directions by Car: Google Maps
Currumbin Turnoff from Gold Coast Highway
M1 North: Take Stewart Road (Currumbin/ Tugan Exit 95)
M1 South: Sarawak Ave (Palm Beach/ Elanora Exit 92 or Tugan Exit 95)
Ghita Therapy Ormeau:
Kathie Halse: Individual Counselling Only. Phone Bookings
Parking: Street Parking
Ghita Andersen: All Services and Online Bookings
- Mondays by request
- Tuesday - Friday: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
- Saturday: 9.00 am - 2.30 pm
Parking: Street Parking
Buses: Bus to Gold Coast Highway (Currumbin Bridge) or Duringan Street.
Directions by Car: Google Maps
Currumbin Turnoff from Gold Coast Highway
M1 North: Take Stewart Road (Currumbin/ Tugan Exit 95)
M1 South: Sarawak Ave (Palm Beach/ Elanora Exit 92 or Tugan Exit 95)
Ghita Therapy Ormeau:
Kathie Halse: Individual Counselling Only. Phone Bookings
- Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm
- Phone or Email Bookings only
Parking: Street Parking
This Month's Promo Code for new Couples and Individuals - Save $40 with NEW2024 (*T&Cs Apply)
Fees:
Currumbin Rooms:
*Prices are Subject to Change Without Notice.
Ormeau Rooms:
- Individual Counselling: $120 p.h (Save $40 with Promo Code New2024)
- Concession Rates: $90 p.h. T&Cs Apply
- Anger Management: $120 p.h
- Marriage / Couples Counselling: $220 p.h.
*Prices are Subject to Change Without Notice.
Ormeau Rooms:
- Individual Counselling: $120 (1 hour)
Our initial 10 minute consultation call is absolutely free and focused on YOU. Where you’re at, what you need, how we could work together, what goal(s) you want to achieve, confirm you are ready to make these powerful changes in your life and more importantly begin to reveal where we should focus next….
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Acknowledgement to Country
Ghita Therapy would like to acknowledge Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Yugambeh people land on which we work and conduct our counselling business.
Currumbin is located on the unceded land of the Yugambeh people. The name Currumbin is from the Bundjalung language (Ngaraangbal dialect), which means either high or high trees or may be a corruption of kurrohmin meaning kangaroo.
Ghita Therapy would like to acknowledge Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Yugambeh people land on which we work and conduct our counselling business.
Currumbin is located on the unceded land of the Yugambeh people. The name Currumbin is from the Bundjalung language (Ngaraangbal dialect), which means either high or high trees or may be a corruption of kurrohmin meaning kangaroo.
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