Cara Counselling- Neuro-affirming support for adult ADHDers
(actually I’m here for anyone who wants to be less stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or angry!) Let’s thrive!
Hello and welcome
I’m Louise; counsellor, ADHDer, mum of two kids and two cats, and lover of nature. Originally from the north of Ireland, I have been in Australia for almost 20 years, and feel very lucky to call Brisbane home. The move from a traditional workplace into having my own counselling practice came when my kids were little. I was struggling with anxiety and overwhelm, and feeling like I wasn’t doing a great job in any part of my life (work, parenting, as a partner, as a friend). Being able to work flexibly, and focus on work I really had a passion for, gave me the space to make change in my life. And of course, helping clients overcome anxiety also helped me; I had to practice what I was preaching!
While I still of course sometimes get a bit stressed or overwhelmed or angry myself, I have learned so many great strategies, and use these to help you overcome anger, anxiety, and stress, and make positive change.
As an ADHDer, and with an ADHDer primary age kid as well, I’m also particularly passionate about helping ADHRers to thrive.
We work together on building self awareness and self worth, addressing negative self-talk, and healing past shame or trauma. Plus strategies and tools to help with habits, emotional regulation, time management, decision making and more. I won’t ask ‘have you tried writing a list?!’. I will ask what you do find helpful, and we’ll build on that.
Whatever change you’d like to make, I’m here to support you. Counselling and coaching for adults, with a passion for helping with ADHD (not diagnosis*) Anxiety, and Anger.
Range of appointment options
Walk and Talk counselling
Online / Zoom appointments
Phone appointments
Giving you flexible access to counselling with:
Traditional office based appointments
Walk and Talk counselling (great option for us ADHDers!)
Zoom / online appointments
Phone appointments
You can book online, or give me a call and we can work out which appointment type is likely to work best for you.
What clients say about how Cara Counselling is helping them.
“Louise is super approachable, caring and easy to talk to… I would highly recommend Cara Counselling to anyone going through a career change or other upheaval in their life.” AH - March 2019
“You’re saving my life, and I’m grateful for that” FH - May 2019
“Louise has been just fantastic. I have been able to open about some issues that I haven't been able to with previous counsellors. Her approach is one filled with warmth and compassion which helps put me at ease.” CP - October 2019
“Thanks so much for being awesome!” KA - July 2020
“I know that there’s no judgement in that room.” LG - August 2020
“Our sessions were very valuable and l thank you again for getting me through a difficult time in my life.” DR - Sept 2023
“Just wanted to say thank you for being a big help, for listening to all my issues, all your great advice and strategies! You have really helped changed my life and make it a lot easier so I will be forever grateful.” CH- Oct 2023
Traditional Office Based Appointments
Walk & Talk / Outdoor Counselling
Online Counselling
If a traditional counselling environment is not your preference, how about ‘walking and talking’. Great for those of us who don’t like to sit still! Pick the ‘Walk and Talk’ option in the online booking, or call / email me to arrange your appointment.
A Walk and Talk is an outdoor counselling session, where we put on comfy shoes and have a stroll. I love to Walk and Talk along Kedron Brook or Enoggera Creek, or you can pick a park that’s convenient to you. The Walk and Talk counselling option is available in inner north Brisbane suburbs within a 15 minute drive of Enoggera, bringing you a local counselling option for suburbs from Ashgrove to Teneriffe, Zillmere to Ascot, and all points in between.
Zoom/online appointments are also available through online booking, or you can call or email if you prefer.