heal from within to experience lasting change
Individual and Couples Therapy
Our Practice
Treatment and Therapy Focus
Treatment and Therapy Focus
CHRISTINE MARSDEN
ANZAP Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
Relationship Therapist - Gottman Method Accredited
EMDR Clinician - Clinical Hypnotherapy
PACFA Clinical Therapist
Clinical Member ANZAP
IARPP Member
APHRA registration
Christine offers psychodynamic short and long term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals, couples, and gro
CHRISTINE MARSDEN
ANZAP Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
Relationship Therapist - Gottman Method Accredited
EMDR Clinician - Clinical Hypnotherapy
PACFA Clinical Therapist
Clinical Member ANZAP
IARPP Member
APHRA registration
Christine offers psychodynamic short and long term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals, couples, and group work on a variety of life issues. She has a strong interest in working with couples and is an Approved Gottman therapist and EMDR practitioner. She integrates neuroscience into her approach to help you understand how the emerging fields of brain science impacts our emotional regulation and wellbeing.
Christine has trained as a relational psychoanalytic psychotherapist. This means she works to facilitate awareness of deep help beliefs and patterns and to build with the patient a new way of framing their experiences and their responses. a different understanding. The intention being to build a greater strength and resilience in dealing with life and gaining freedom from patterns that are no longer serving the individual.
Christine’s work is informed by a variety of contemporary psychological models of therapy. Most notable of these being the Conversational Model. Attachment Theory , Internal Family Systems the Gottman Method for working with couples, Trauma interventions including EMDR and dynamic psychotherapy.
Christine is a clinical member of the Australian & New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP), the International Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Board (AHPRA). She is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS). Gottman Relationship Practioner and EMDR Therapist.
Dealing with change in relationships can be navigated more successfully with better awareness and understanding of what is happening for the other and the couple. Relationship counselling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. At times its helpful to work with couples who are divorcing or separating. The objective in these situations is to facilitate a separation that allows for healing and individual emotional repair. Relational trauma is very real and often unrecognised. Working in session to understand what and how impacts are reflected for individuals and couples is highly beneficial to the development of the self and assists with building higher levels of psychological resilience.
Working together in session on how past experiences and learned behaviour come together to influence present-day thinking and the effect that has on future life goals and expectations is important to moving ahead with a better life experience. Whatever approach is best suited for the patient is framed around specific needs and a treatment plan is built in collaboration with the individual or couple. The hope is that the work in therapy will assist in relieving emotional pain and assist in integrating parts of psychological life and that this psychological resilience can be demonstrated in improved self-care, life choices and relationships.
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Treatment and Therapy Focus
Treatment and Therapy Focus
Treatment and Therapy Focus
Our immediate goal is to help alleviate emotional pain and confusion and to build self confidence and coping skills. To do this we specialise in short, to long term, psychodynamic psychotherapy which consist of a series of conversations between you and your therapist.
These conversations are conducted with sensitivity, warmth and understan
Our immediate goal is to help alleviate emotional pain and confusion and to build self confidence and coping skills. To do this we specialise in short, to long term, psychodynamic psychotherapy which consist of a series of conversations between you and your therapist.
These conversations are conducted with sensitivity, warmth and understanding in the confidential space of our consulting rooms or if preferred via Telehealth.
Our work is informed by a variety of contemporary psychological models of therapy. Most notable of these being the Conversational Model. This means we explore with you how past experiences and learned behaviour come together to influence your present day thinking and the effect that has on your future life goals and expectations. Whatever approach is best suited to you is framed around your specific needs and treatment plan that we build in collaboration with you. Our hope is the the work we do together will assist in integrating all parts of your psychological life and be demonstrated in your improved self care and life choices.
Areas of special interest include:
- Trauma and PTSD and CPTSD
- Anxiety (including phobias, panic attacks, generalised anxiety, social anxiety)
- Relationship concerns and ruptures in the bond
- Attachment issues
- Improving self-esteem
- Stress management
- Grief and Loss
- Healing from emotional abuse
- Healing from childhood abuse
- Depression
- Mental Health disorders
Patient Promise
Treatment and Therapy Focus
Patient Promise
We promise confidentiality and ethical practice in all matters. We provide a safe place for you to work on your life goals and challenges. Our intention is to help you develop strength from your challenges, heal from your strife and move to where you want to be in your life. All practitioners are required to undertake regular profession
We promise confidentiality and ethical practice in all matters. We provide a safe place for you to work on your life goals and challenges. Our intention is to help you develop strength from your challenges, heal from your strife and move to where you want to be in your life. All practitioners are required to undertake regular professional supervision and continuing education to support their work.
What is the first meeting like?
At our first meeting it is friendly and easy going. We sit face to face and unhurriedly get used to beginning our conversation. We spend 50 minutes together. We do three initial sessions before you decide if you are going to stay on for a longer period. During this time I assess whether I think I can be of some help to you, and you get to ask yourself if I am the right therapist for you.If we decide that we want to work together, we enter into an agreement about session times and how we will assess the work and what type of therapy is going to assist you and your goals.
Integrating and Balancing Life
Wabi-Sabi the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection
Areas of Expertise - Individuals and Couples
Depression - Anxiety - Grief
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counselling and 'talking' treatment, we aim to help you recover motivation, perspective, and enthusiasm for life.
Trauma & PTSD - Trauma informed interventions and EMDR therapy trauma interventions
Many individuals experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can assist you in managing and understanding these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. Often trauma is of long standing and may not always be apparent in daily life. We work with you to gain an understanding of how your experiences inform your present day, and to understand what you need to retain for life going forward. Trauma is not only the big event trauma but can be cumulative and implicit.
Couples Therapy and Gottman Method for Couples
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with couples or individually. Working in a safe supportive environment we build strategies that help individuals and couples communicate more effectively and gain understanding of how the relationship dynamic operates. At times it's helpful to work with couples who are divorcing or separating. The objective in these situations is to facilitate a separation that allows for healing and individual emotional repair.
Couples therapy work is informed by several models including Gottman Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, Relational psychoanalytic theory. The appropriate intervention is designed to address each couples concerns and style preferences. Assessment is critical to determining the effective intervention in consultation with the couple.
What can I expect?
What do we talk about together?
Anything that you bring to our session is relevant. You set the pace and we facilitate and guide in a gentle way that helps both the emotional and neurophysical integration of your experiences.
All matters that are important to your life story are relevant to be shared between us in a safe conversational space. Life can be like music. Sometimes calm and soothing and other times discordant and uncomfortable. We work together to reclaim your music and life rhythm.
Psychotherapy cannot change the fact that difficulit or traumatic things occurred. However, it can render them less excruciating so that life can resume its flow instead of remaining damaged and overwhelmed by those events or situations from the past or near present.
Over time, as you tell your story or stories and as I listen to you and respond, things begin to happen. One thing is that over some weeks you get into the way of experiencing my interest, concern and empathy and I get to experience your growing commitment to the process. Trust is built and confidence gained in this meaningful journey of self development. We engage in the process of setting up the conditions for your own self reflection – which of course begins to happen in between your sessions as well as in the sessions. You begin to observe your feelings thoughts and behaviours and even relationships in an increasingly new light with greater insights.
Psychotherapy has proven scientific support from neuroscience and other evidence based research in assessing the efficaciousness of the therapeutic benefits and healing resulting from professional relational work.
Share hopes, dreams, fears and build a stronger sense of self
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's
Who are psychotherapists?
Psychotherapists are mental health practitioners who come to this advanced clinical work via a training in any of the fields of psychology, psychiatry, social work, general practice in medicine, counselling or mental health nursing. Frequently therapists come to the training and clinical practice from other professions such as medicine, allied health and or the humanities.
It is noteworthy that psychotherapists do not give counsel or advice but aim to create the conditions of self reflection and dialogue that enable the client to arrive at personal insights her/himself in the safety of the therapists supportive presence. The pace and tone of sessions are determined by client goals and needs.
What about medication?
Non medicating psychotherapists will if necessary refer clients to a medicating psychiatrist or another medical clinician, after which they may decide to continue in therapy while taking medication.
What if I am in a crisis?
If you are in a crisis, all efforts will be made to see you as soon as possible. If your matter is urgent then please call any of these services or present to hospital at the Emergency Department.
Lifeline – call 13 11 14 (24/7)
Suicide Call Back Service – call 1300 659 467 (24/7)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault – call 1800 737 732 (24/7)
DV Connect – 1800 811 811 (24/7)
Men’s Line Australia – 1300 789 978 (24/7)
Kid’s Help Line – 1800 551 800 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – call 1300 224 636 (office hours)
Sunshine Coast suicide prevention – https://ihelp.thealliance.org.au/ (24/7)
Frequently asked questions
Reasons to see a relational psychoanalytic psychotherapist
People seek services for many reasons - to heal from the inside for lasting change
- relationship issues - to change, improve, correct disconnection or to heal from painful issues
- divorce and separation arrangements, including parenting agreements
- mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder
- anxiety including panic, social anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder
- personality difficulties and interpersonal problems
- early stage dementia and less severe cognitive problems
- stress, difficulty in coping in the workplace or with life stressors including burnout
- dealing with loss and grief
- relationship problems
- family issues
- managing change in families during and after separation/divorce/loss by death/re-partnering/re-marriage/blending families
- parenting: parenting strategies, difficulties, creative ideas, or a specific parent/child problem
- family issues: conflict; improving communication and negotiation, aging and or sick and ill parents and/or grandparents, siblings, in-laws.
- concerns about children: development, behaviour and emotional difficulties, school based problems such as bullying, school refusal, over-use or addiction to technologies; academic issues such as decreased performance
- concerns about adolescents: school, peer-influences, career planning, behaviour, relationships, health issues.
- improving relationships/ relationship skills
- couple concerns: Intimacy; sexuality and sexual difficulties; recovery from reported affairs; conflict and communication.
- health and well being issues
- managing specific psychological effects of chronic or terminal illness
- substance abuse and problems of addiction
- review of life decisions/direction; reflection on ethical issues and decision making: values, beliefs and duties.
- recovery from abuse and/or trauma; addressing experience/s of trauma & abuse; domestic violence
- preparation for childbirth and parenting - pre and antenatal counselling
- work related concerns such as workplace bullying, career direction, return to work, workplace/team consultancy, issues of ethical/professional practice.
Learn More
Please contact us to discuss your concerns and to explore if we can be of assistance.
contact us on info@quatrowellbeing.com.au
BOOK ONLINE:
https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/quatrowellbeing
Other services which offer immediate support out of hours:
Lifeline – call 13 11 14 (24/7)
Suicide Call Back Service – call 1300 659 467 (24/7)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault – call 1800 737 732 (24/7)
DV Connect – 1800 811 811 (24/7)
Men’s Line Australia – 1300 789 978 (24/7)
Kid’s Help Line – 1800 551 800 (24/7)
Beyond Blue – call 1300 224 636 (office hours)
Sunshine Coast suicide prevention – https://ihelp.thealliance.org.au/ (24/7)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be advised.
Cancellation Policy
Appointments made are a time reserved especially for you. Quatro Wellbeing supports you with a clear cancellation policy to ensure that we can make the most of the time we have.
While we help you be aware of your appointment times, you should not rely on this as your appointment times are your responsibility.
You can cancel an appointment by return email or responding to the SMS within the 48 hour cancellation period.
If you make a cancellation within one full business day, that is less than 24 hrs before the scheduled appointment time, then a cancellation fee of 100% of the scheduled fee will be charged.
Cancel before 48 hours of the scheduled appointment no cancellation fee will be incurred.
A change or cancellation requires 48 hours notice.
Any appointments changed or not kept outside of this policy may be charged at the full fee rate.
So please be sure to work within the policy to avoid fees.
Contact:
e: info@quatrowellbeing.com.au
m: 0419 924 730
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Clinic locations and availability - in person and online
Sunshine Coast Clinic - Telehealth Sessions - Brisbane
Christine is available in the Noosa Heads clinic of Psychology One on MONDAY for face to face sessions or Telehealth sessions
Telehealth sessions are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Brisbane and out of hours appointments available by prior arrangement.
Please call or email to arrange with Christine.
Out of hours sessions incur a surcharge of $50 per session.
Please be advised there is a price adjustment to some services commencing January 2026.
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