Mr Mark De Calmer
Counsellor, Life Coach
mjdCounselling
Kallangur, Brisbane QLD 4503
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I believe in every person’s ability to grow and change. This belief is rooted in both my personal journey and a lifelong commitment to learning across various mental health disciplines. With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I draw on a diverse range of evidence-based techniques to help clients navigate challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Services
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Advanced Diploma Professional Counselling - 2009 - AIPC
- Neuro Linguistic Programming - 2004 - Dr. L. Micheal Hall Phd Society Neuro Semantics
- Meta Programs - 2004 - Dr. L. Micheal Hall Phd Society Neuro Semantics
- Meta States Coaching - 2005 - Dr. L. Micheal Hall Phd Society Neuro Semantics
- Master Practitioner Neuro Linguistics Programming - 2006 - Dr. L. Micheal Hall Phd Society Neuro Semantics
Modalities
Christian Counselling - Developmental - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Ericksonian - Experiential - Gestalt - Hypnotherapy - Jungian - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - NLP - Person Centred - Self Psychology - Solution Oriented - Systems Theory
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association
Practice Locations
221 Duffield Road
Kallangur QLD 4503
Public transport is available. On-site parking.
Appointments
Appointments are generally 50 to 60 minutes
Couples are generally up to 2 hours.
Fees & Insurance
Individuals: $80
Couples Therapy: $140
NDIS is available for self-funded participants.
Payment Options
Cash Only - This allows us to remove bank, eftpos, and online hidden fees.
Couple therapy has been reduced from $170 to $140
Individual's From $90 to $80 thus making therapy more affordable for many.
Contact Mark
Please book online to make an appointment
A conversation with Mark De Calmer
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Life experiences along with years of significant trauma led me to a very dark place. I found ways to cope and to help others out of the darkness to a brighter life. It became a passion to see others move forward from stuck positions.
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My professional development is grounded in several key philosophical approaches. Humanistic and existential philosophies shape my belief in each person’s potential for growth, healing, and meaning. Constructivist principles inform my use of narrative therapy, recognizing the power of personal stories in shaping our lives. I also take an integrative approach, drawing on evidence-based methods like CBT, NLP, and mindfulness to tailor support to each client’s unique needs.
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I've found over the years that the many problems we face are simply life issues, something most, if not all of us experience at various stages of our journey. Many of these issues are able to be resolved with guided assistance utilising various proven methods.
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To name a few there's talk therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, NLP, hypnosis, and EMDR however the list is almost endless.
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Often from the first session, significant change can occur.
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Therapy allowed me to find light in the darkest of places and learn to move forward from stuck positions. I became able to look at alternative thought processes instead of a belief system that prevented me from moving on and living life to the fullest.
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Seeing the transformation in others' lives, watching in many cases tears and distress move to laughter and gratitude for the lives they didn't realise they were living.
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Have you seen my hair? Seriously who doesn't, it's learning how to deal with those days that makes a difference though.
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The media.
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Many, two that come to the forefront are 1: The Bible and the teaching of Christ and 2. Viktor E. Frankl's book, Man's Search For Meaning.