Welcome to Ghita Therapy
In today's world, social networks are shrinking. The number of people who report having no intimate friends is increasing. Simple eye contact, along with a caring "tell me your story," can go a long way toward diminishing someone's feelings of alienation and aloneness. 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. Just like you seek advice from a doctor for health issues, a counsellor can help to give you powerful tools for better decision making and improved mental health.
Let's Chat Over a Cuppa...
Counselling is a form of 'talk therapy' where you talk in a safe, confidential space with a counsellor about the issues you are facing in your life. 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.
A Safe Place to Open up and Trust
Did you know that every year, 1 in 5 Australians face emotional, financial or relationship challenges? Everyday people turn to counsellors in their local area when they need support, or are at a crossroads in their lives. Moreover, during the covid pandemic mental health cases doubled.
Ghita Therapy Counselling Gold Coast is located in Currumbin and Ormeau. Ghita Andersen and Kathie Halse are Counsellors who offer affordable counselling to individuals, couples and families from predominantly the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers areas. Text or email for a 10 minute call-back chat...
'Cuppa Chat' podcast with Ghita and Kathie coming soon to Spotify
Counselling for Individuals
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Relationship Issues, Assertiveness Problems, Anger Management, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Crisis, Gay and Lesbian Sexuality, Gender Identity, Self Sabotage, Grief and Loss, Guilt and Shame, Loneliness, Insomnia, Intimacy Issues, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Self Development, Compulsive Lying, Finding Your Life Purpose, Transitioning into New Careers, Trauma, Relationship issues, Family Violence, Family Disputes, etc.
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?
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. People who come to Ghita Therapy are often ready to change and grow, and just need a little help.
If you are nervous about going to counselling, don't be. It is a life changer! Ghita is a walking, talking advertisement for counselling herself. For every person who is transformed by these methods, there is a village or community that is also changed by a person being better, kinder, less angry and more loving. There are many happy stories.
★★★★★ Google Review 2024: Individual Counselling: Ghita is such a wealth of knowledge. She provides a safe and nurturing space for counselling & support to her clients. Ghita is always consistent and authentic in her approach. Highly recommend. 5 Star. - Lisa Carse (Elanora)
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Couples and Marriage Counselling
Rapid, Relationship Repair
When things are not perfect in your relationships, it can be daunting to consider help, and scary to admit to friends and family. However, counselling is a confidential process that has been proven, time and again, to have been a lifesaver for many couples.
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. Passionate about helping Gold Coast couples to repair their relationships, Couples Counsellor Ghita Andersen uses a combination of methods (Gottman, Perel, Andersen) designed to help couples to honestly express their needs in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Couples Counselling can be as relaxing as having a cup of tea and a chat. 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.
"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)
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.
Gold Coast Couples Retreats: Gottman One Day Retreat | One Day Intensive Couples in Crisis Retreat
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
★★★★★ 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
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Breakthrough Methods:
EMDR for PTSD
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.
★★★★★ Testimonial via text 2024: PTSD Treatment with EDMR and NLP: Hi Ghita, I reflected on that memory that we worked on and it has definitely changed. It feels brighter and I don't get that feeling in my chest. I get the memory of my 4th birthday every time I think of that night in Afghanistan. Charlie (Veteran) - Labrador
Life Coaching, NLP and Time Line Therapy
Our Gold Coast Life Coaching process can help you to make better, informed choices about topics such as personal projects, business successes, general conditions and transitions - which lead to an effective fulfilling and satisfying life. We will address specific areas in your personal life, relationships or profession by examining what is going on right now, discovering what the obstacles or challenges might be, and choosing a course of action to create the life that you want.
An extended Before and After Gallery of Client Photos. Life Coaching methods used were Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Submodalities) and Time Line Therapy®. These methods were designed to help people to recover from Trauma, Childhood and Sexual Abuse, Low Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Anger, Phobias, Self-Sabotage and more...
Kim had authority issues but did not know why she struggled with bosses and people of authority. We went back to the age of four and released a negative emotion attached to a memory. Now Kim does not struggle with the bosses at work or feel squashed and unheard.
Like Kim, all of your experiences are recorded in your unconscious mind and affect your current situation in life. Time Line Therapy® (a method of NLP) detaches you from the negative emotions anchored to these past events, so all that's left are the lessons you learnt to guide you in making the right choices and decisions in the days to come.
★★★★★ Testimonial 2024: Time Line Therapy: Hello Ghita, I have to say that it has really assisted me in so many ways. It is / has been life changing and would love to share how you have assisted me in regaining my power! I can say with those small, but oh so effective tools of reframing has made changes in my body language when meeting with those in authority, so when I would have displayed a closed or defensive persona, I now display confidence, a smile and a surety of myself. I am so very grateful to you and what you have safely walked me through! I appreciate you. Regards, Kim
Ghita Therapy Hours:
Ghita Andersen:
- Mondays: 12 pm - 4.30 pm
- Tuesday - Friday: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
- Saturday: 9.00 am - 2.30 pm
Ormeau:
Kathie Halse:
- Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm or by arrangement
- Phone or Email Bookings only
Contact and Directions
Fees:
- Individual Counselling from $120 p.h.
- Concessions: GP Referrals, Students and Pensioners from $100 p.h. (T&Cs Apply)
- Couples Counselling: From $220 p.h (Packages available)
- EMDR: From $120 p.h. (Packages available)
- Anger Management: From $120
- Hypnotherapy: From $250
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