Business Details
18 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Brisbane
Dreaming Tree Counselling has been dedicated to providing compassionate and professional therapeutic support since 2008. Our practice is built on a foundation of empathy, non-judgment, and acceptance, principles that guide our approach to helping clients navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience in diverse settings including substance abuse treatment, mental health clinics, and private practice, we offer evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Our expertise spans trauma recovery, relationship counselling, and dialectical behaviour therapy, supported by advanced qualifications from institutions like the Australian College of Applied Psychology.We prioritise creating safe spaces for healing, whether through traditional therapy or innovative approaches like our DBT skills programs. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive contemporary, effective care. While we no longer offer animal-assisted therapy following the passing of our therapy dog Gherki, his legacy of compassion continues to inspire our practice. We maintain rigorous professional standards through affiliations with organisations like PACFA and through continuous education in emerging therapeutic techniques.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
DBT Skills Program
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Substance Abuse Counselling
Mindfulness Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Eating Disorder Support
Grief Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of clinical experience across diverse mental health settings
- We offer structured 13-session DBT programs for complex mental health issues
- Our therapy approach combines evidence-based practices with compassionate care
- We maintain active professional registrations with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
- Our practice integrates multiple therapeutic modalities including ACT and EFT
Associations and certifications
- PACFA-RCC
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, we help clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
DBT Skills Program
Structured 13-session Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program for emotional regulation and mental health challenges. Designed for complex issues like self-harm and borderline personality traits, combining skills training with ongoing therapeutic support.
Couples Therapy
Specialised relationship therapy using Imago, Gottman, and EFT approaches. Addresses communication issues, conflict resolution, and emotional connection challenges in partnerships and marriages.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive trauma treatment incorporating ACT, EMDR-informed approaches, and somatic techniques. Focuses on safe processing of traumatic experiences and developing grounding strategies for long-term healing.
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrates mindfulness techniques with cognitive therapies to manage stress and emotional regulation. Teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance strategies for improved mental wellbeing and daily functioning.
People
Bree Rhodes
Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Masters-qualified counsellor with 15+ years experience in mental health, specialising in DBT and trauma therapy. Registered with PACFA, offering evidence-based treatment for complex psychological issues.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you specialise in?
We specialise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Imago Relationship Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
Yes, all sessions are conducted via secure Telehealth (Zoom) platforms for client convenience and accessibility.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, relationship issues, and personality disorders using evidence-based approaches.
Are your services covered by private health insurance?
Rebates may be available through private health insurance depending on your policy and level of cover for psychological services.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about our cancellation policy and appointment procedures can be found in our Fees and Forms section.
Do you offer bulk billing or concession rates?
We recommend discussing payment options and potential concessions directly with our practice for current information.
Reviews (3)
Anita Bevis
Sep 28, 2018
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Highly recommend Bree. She is professional and very welcoming, making you feel extremely comfortable.
Don Burnette
Jul 28, 2018
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Great counsellor. Both offices are comfortable and easy to get to. Having her therapy dog there was good.
Olivia Burnette
Jul 11, 2018
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My husband and I saw Bree for couples and one-on-one counselling. She really helped us with learning to communicate better and connect with each other on a deeper level. If you're feeling stuck I highly recommend seeing Bree for support and guidance.
