Does life feel difficult, overwhelming or harder than it used to?
Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start.
You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, grief or the impact of a difficult experience. You may be recovering from a workplace injury and finding that your confidence, mood or ability to cope has changed.
You don’t have to work it all out on your own.
Professional support can help you understand what you’re experiencing, develop practical ways to cope and gradually move towards feeling more like yourself again.
You don’t have to have everything figured out
Coming to psychology doesn’t mean you need to know exactly what’s wrong or what you need help with.
You may simply know that you’re not coping as well as you used to, you’re feeling overwhelmed, or something has happened that you haven’t been able to move past.
Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing and work out what might help.
Support is available for:
Anxiety & Stress
When worry, tension or overwhelm starts affecting your sleep, relationships, work or everyday life.
Trauma & PTSD
Support to process traumatic experiences and work through the emotional and physical effects they can leave behind.
Workplace & Psychological Injury
Support following a workplace injury, psychological injury or work-related stress, including assistance with recovery and return-to-work goals.
Burnout & Overwhelm
When you’ve been running on empty for too long and find yourself exhausted, irritable, disconnected or struggling to keep up.
Grief & Loss
A supportive space to process loss, adjust to change and find your way forward.
Life & Relationship Difficulties
Support when relationships, family pressures, major life changes or other circumstances are affecting your wellbeing.
Take the First Step
Reaching out can feel like a big step, but it’s often the most important one.
I’m here to help.
Renee Johnston
Registered Psychologist
I’m Renee Johnston, a registered psychologist and the founder of Balanced Mind Body Psychology.
I believe that good psychological care starts with feeling genuinely heard and understood. My approach is warm, practical and non-judgemental, with treatment tailored to your individual circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
I take a holistic view of psychological wellbeing, recognising the connection between your mental and physical health, relationships, work, environment and life experiences.
My role is not to tell you what you should do. It’s to work alongside you to understand what’s happening, identify what may be keeping you stuck and develop strategies that feel realistic and meaningful for you.
Renee holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) First Class; is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) and is a Registered WorkCover Queensland Provider
Evidence-based treatment to support your recovery:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Schema Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Areas of focus:
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Grief and loss
Perimenopause
Menopause
Stress
Trauma
WorkCover Queensland
I also support clients through:
DVA
Medicare
NSW Victim Assist
Private Health Insurance
Private Pay
SIRA (NSW Workers Compensation)
Victim Assist Queensland
Frequently Asked Questions
Are sessions in person or online?
Sessions are available online via telehealth (video or phone) or in person at my Buderim clinic.
What are your hours?
I understand you have a busy and varying schedule, therefore, I’ve built my service with flexibility in mind.
After hours appointments are available by request. If you don’t find a day or time available on the online booking calendar, please email me directly at info@balancedmindbodypsychology.com.au
We will work together to find the right time and day that works best for you.
What are the fees?
Fees are set by WorkCover Queensland. WorkCover clients with approved claims are fully covered-there’s no out of pocket expense.
Sessions are billed directly to WorkCover.
For other funding arrangements:
Fees vary depending on your referral or funding provider. If you are paying privately, the fee is $230 for a 60-minute session. Medicare rebates may be available with a valid GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan.
If you’re unsure what fees apply to you, please get in touch before booking and I can help clarify.
Do I need a referral?
If you have an accepted WorkCover Queensland claim, referral information can be made available at the time of making the appointment.
You can also ask your GP to fax it to our secure fax 07 5474 4343