Healing By The Bay Counselling
Get accessible and personalised counselling from the comfort of my home office or walking along the bayside.
Call Andrea 0413 644 623
Meet Your Therapist — Andrea
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit Healing by the Bay Counselling.
If this is your first time here, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself.
My name is Andrea, and I’m the therapist behind Healing by the Bay. I work with both individuals and couples, supporting people who are looking for greater understanding, stronger relationships, and a clearer way forward when life feels challenging or uncertain.
Before I’m a therapist, I’m also a mother, wife, sister and friend, and these roles shape how I see the world and connect with people.
I originally grew up in Ireland and immigrated to Australia almost two decades ago. While Ireland will always feel like home, the bayside community here in Cleveland has become a place where I feel deeply connected both personally and professionally.
My path into counselling really began with curiosity. I’ve always been interested in people, how we think, how we feel, and how our relationships shape our lives. Over time that curiosity grew into a passion for creating a space where people can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to understand themselves and their relationships more clearly.
My approach to therapy is grounded, compassionate and very human. I believe most people don’t need fixing, they need space, understanding, and the right conversations to help things shift.
EDUCATION
I am a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and hold a Diploma in Counselling, with a focus on relationship and conflict resolution counselling using solution-focused approaches.
I have completed Level 1 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy training, allowing me to incorporate Gottman-informed approaches into my work with couples and premarital counselling.
I have also completed specialised training in counselling clients experiencing addiction, and I am a certified Mental Health First Aider.
Our Counselling Services
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Walk & Talk Counselling
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Couples Counselling
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Individual Counselling
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Telehealth Counselling
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Addiction Counselling
Andrea & Marlow — Healing by the Bay Counselling
Alongside me in this photo is Marlow, a very special part of the practice. Marlow is often quietly nearby during sessions and sometimes joins our Walk & Talk appointments by the bay. His calm and gentle presence has a wonderful way of helping people feel more relaxed when they arrive.
WALK AND TALK
Providing a safe place for relaxation, with all appointments being held by the water as we walk along the bay.
WHO I WORK WITH
Individuals and Couples:
Who may be experiencing;
Relationship challenges and communication difficulties
• Betrayal or a loss of trust within a relationship
• The impact of addiction, alcohol use, or gambling within relationships
• Life transitions or periods of uncertainty
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
• A desire to better understand themselves or strengthen their relationships
Many couples come to counselling after trust has been broken. These moments can feel incredibly painful and uncertain, but they can also become an opportunity to better understand what has happened and begin rebuilding honesty, connection and clarity.
My role is to support both individuals within the relationship, creating a space where each person can feel heard while we work together to understand what has brought you here and what the next steps may look like.
Sometimes people arrive knowing exactly what they want to work on, and sometimes they simply know something doesn’t feel quite right. Both are completely welcome here.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME
Healing by the Bay Counselling is based in Cleveland, Brisbane. I offer both in-person and telehealth counselling sessions, supporting individuals and couples. Couples sessions are also available via Zoom.
WHAT TO EXPECT
If counselling is new to you, it’s completely normal to feel a little unsure at first.
Our first session is simply a chance to talk and begin understanding what has brought you here. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out — we simply start the conversation together.
Sessions are relaxed, conversational, and guided by what feels most important for you.
My goal is always to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and respectful.
And of course, you may find Marlow nearby, quietly offering his own kind of support along the way.
Andrea
Healing by the Bay Counselling
