
Adult Counselling & Therapy
I provide supportive counselling to individuals and families, addressing their mental health issues including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, substance abuse issues, family issues, adjustment issues, life crisis, parenting challenges, trauma as well as general overwhelm and dealing with day-to-day struggles. I have also worked previously in the disability field which has given me knowledge and an understanding in this area. I have also worked in AOD rehab and programmes.
Therapy Modalities Used
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Psycho education including motivational interviewing
- Skills training that includes problem solving, anger management, social skills, interpersonal skills, stress management and more
- Parenting training including specific parenting programme Circle of Security
- EMDR for trauma processing
- Expressive Therapy that includes Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work
- Somatic work


Sessions With Joana
A session with me typically lasts 50-60 minutes and follows this structure:
- Check-in: A discussion on how you’re feeling and any updates.
- Session Focus: Exploring thoughts, emotions, and challenges using tailored approaches that suit your way of growing.
- Coping Strategies: Learning techniques to manage stress, reframe thoughts, or set boundaries.
- Wrap-Up: Summarizing insights, discussing next steps, creating goals and practices and scheduling future sessions if needed.
Fee’s & Rebates
Session Fee: Individual sessions are priced at $150.
Medicare Rebates: If you have a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for a rebate of $86 per session. (Can be up to $109 if we spend time outside of the room eg mindfulness in nature.)
NDIS: To utilize NDIS funding for her counselling services, it’s essential to ensure that your NDIS plan includes provisions for therapeutic supports. For specific details on how to integrate her services into your NDIS plan, contacting Joana directly would provide personalized guidance.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, we can talk about a concession on fees, please contact me here.
Booking Information
Joana Miranda provides therapy sessions in Caloundra and Eumundi.
To book a session, you can schedule online below, call me directly, or reach out via email for more information.
If you have further questions don’t hesitate to reach out or check the FAQ’s, your question maybe answered there
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