Nicola Kickbusch
Counsellor
Gentle Breeze Counselling
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
I have a special interest in supporting women, children, and young people who have or are experiencing mental health issues and/or trauma. I enjoy supporting young people and women to empower them in their lives and to help them achieve their goals.
I provide online and phone counselling to individuals, children, and families. I offer a warm, welcoming and private online and phone environment for your counselling sessions so that you will feel safe and supported while exploring your emotions, challenges, strengths, goals and dreams.
My mission is to work alongside you and help you to create positive outcomes, while identifying your strengths so that you can live a happier, healthier life.
Background
I have over 10 years of experience across the mental health and child protection industries, providing counselling and practical support for children, adolescents, families, foster carers, and individuals. I have worked in roles from front line support to Management which has enabled me to gain a great deal of experience and knowledge.
I am a registered Circle of Security Parenting facilitator, with this program having a focus on attachment.
Services
I provide Telehealth counselling sessions and am available Australia wide.
I am also offering mentoring sessions for more practical support.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Counselling - 2013 - AIPC
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychology - 2010 - ACS Distance Education
- Cert IV Mental Health - 2015 - TAFE Gold Coast
Modalities
Art Therapy - CBT - Person Centred - Play Therapy - Solution Oriented - Strengths-Based
Therapy Approach
I tailor my approach based on each individual. I draw from a range of modalities, including Person Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Art based Therapies, Child Centred Play based Therapy, CBT, and traditional Talking Therapy.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 3
Appointments
Contact me to discuss appointment availability.
I also provide weekend sessions.
Fees & Insurance
I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation.
I am unable to accept Health Care Plans, however, I am happy to discuss matching the gap fee you would have to pay to go elsewhere.
Contact Nicola
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Nicola Kickbusch
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Since I was in high school I just knew that Counselling was where I was meant to be. I have always had a desire to support those around me and help empower people to be the best versions of themselves.
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I have always liked supporting others to look at the big picture when they are facing challenges and helping to guide them to use their strengths to solve problems.
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I am interested in recovery and supporting people in their journey to a happier and healthier life.
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I draw on a range of methods depending on who I’m working with and their needs. Such methods include Person Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Art based Therapies, Child Centred Play based Therapy, CBT
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We will set goals together and regularly check in on these and the progress that has been made. The more effort we put in, the better the results.
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Therapy has provided me with the skills needed to face and manage difficult times and challenges. It has enabled me to be a stronger and more confident person with better understanding of myself.
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I really like seeing when clients discover their own solutions and when they recognise their own strengths. The “aha” moments of realisation are always wonderful to witness and be a part of.
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Absolutely! It’s on these days that I draw on skills I have learnt so that I can better manage whatever has ruffled my feathers that day.
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The current stressors that most people are under stemming from the current cost of living crisis is definitely up there.
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I have a few songs that always inspire me.
Show em What You’re Made of - Backstreet Boys
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Lazarus Drug - Meg Washington