Psychologist Toowong, Brisbane
Feel clearer, calmer, more like yourself again.
Evidence-based therapy for anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, relationship and attachment difficulties, and emotional overwhelm — offered with warmth, insight, and care.
Are you experiencing…
At times, life's challenges can feel overwhelming. On the outside, you might appear "fine," while inside carrying unresolved pain, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or patterns that feel difficult to shift. You may long to feel calmer, more grounded, and less shaped by the weight of the past.
Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand your experiences, navigate difficult emotions, and gradually feel calmer, more grounded, more connected to yourself, and less shaped by the weight of the past.
Anxiety & worry
Racing thoughts, tight chest, the quiet hum that won't turn off at night.
Low mood & burnout
A heaviness or emotional flatness that can be hard to explain. Work, relationships, and even things you once enjoyed may begin to feel distant.
Life transitions
Career shifts, breakups, becoming a parent, grief, or retirement. Major life changes can feel emotionally overwhelming and deeply disorienting.
Relationship patterns
The same script keeps playing — with partners, family, or yourself.
Self-doubt
An inner critic that's louder than anyone around you. You deserve kinder company.
Something you can't name
A quiet feeling that something's off. You don't need the right words to begin.
Compassion, experience and care.
Mike is a registered psychologist based in Toowong and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. With nearly two decades of experience, he brings warmth, empathy, and deep clinical understanding to his work with clients.
Mike takes a trauma-informed and integrative approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to each person's unique experiences and goals. He is trained in a range of evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Across his career, Mike has supported people through work in mental health, community, and specialist services. His work is guided by a simple belief — that with the right support, every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change.
His approach is grounded in the belief that therapy should feel collaborative, thoughtful, and emotionally safe — a space where people can better understand themselves, navigate difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Mike provides therapy for adults in Toowong, Brisbane, and via telehealth across Australia.
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Support shaped around your individual needs
At Lumaura Psychology in Toowong, therapy is guided by your experiences, challenges, and hopes for change. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or significant life transitions, Mike offers thoughtful psychological support tailored to your individual needs and pace.
Therapy provides a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and work through patterns, emotions, and experiences that may feel difficult to carry alone. Sessions are grounded in warmth, curiosity, and evidence-based approaches that support greater clarity, emotional resilience, and meaningful change over time.
Appointments are available in person at the Toowong practice and via secure Telehealth across Australia, making support more accessible wherever you are.
Therapy provides a safe and grounded space to process painful experiences, reduce the impact of triggers, and rebuild a sense of safety, connection, and self-trust.
Learn moreTogether, we explore the underlying patterns contributing to anxiety while developing practical strategies to manage worry, panic, and emotional overwhelm — helping you feel calmer, steadier, and more in control.
Learn moreSupport focuses on gently working with the heaviness of depression, helping you reconnect with hope, meaning, energy, and the parts of life that feel important to you.
Learn moreTherapy can help uncover how early relationships and attachment experiences shape current patterns of connection, supporting healthier boundaries, deeper intimacy, and more secure relationships.
Learn moreWe work together to identify sources of stress, strengthen coping strategies, and create healthier ways of responding to pressure, helping restore balance and emotional wellbeing over time.
Learn moreTherapy supports the development of greater self-worth, self-compassion, and confidence, helping you feel more connected to yourself and more grounded in who you are.
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"Your strengths are the roots that help you stay grounded through life's storms."
"Every emotion has a message — even the tough ones."
"You're not starting from scratch, you're starting from experience."
"Kindness towards yourself fuels the courage to keep going."
"Small steps count — they're still moving you forward."
Your questions, answered simply.
No jargon. No pressure. If your question isn’t here, feel free to reach out.
What type of therapy does Mike use?
Mike’s approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each person’s needs. He draws from evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to support clients working through trauma, anxiety, inner conflict, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, therapy is shaped around your experiences, goals, and what feels most supportive for you.
Are sessions online or in-person?
Appointments are available in person in Toowong, Brisbane, offering a calm and private space for therapy. Secure Telehealth sessions are also available Australia-wide for those who prefer the flexibility and convenience of online support.
How long are sessions?
Standard therapy sessions run for 50 minutes.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required to book an appointment. However, if you would like to access Medicare rebates, you’ll need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or psychiatrist.
Can I claim rebates through Medicare?
Yes. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions each calendar year. Additional sessions may sometimes be available depending on individual circumstances.
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