Mrs Debra Braganca
Counsellor, Relationship Therapist
Anchoring Your Life Counselling
Cleveland, Brisbane QLD 4163
In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
I believe good therapy starts with feeling genuinely heard, understood and comfortable enough to be honest about what's really going on. I don't believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. I take the time to understand your story, what you've been carrying, what has shaped you and what matters to you, then work alongside you to make sense of what's happening and what you want to change.
I work with couples and individuals navigating relationship difficulties, communication and conflict, betrayal and rebuilding trust, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood and life changes. My couples work draws on Gottman Couples Method, including the Trust Revival Method for Affairs & Addiction and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), alongside CBT, ACT, CPT and Trauma training.
My approach is warm, calm and down-to-earth, with practical tools and space to understand what's happening beneath the surface.
Background
Before entering private practice, I spent more than 20 years working in leadership and management roles, developing experience in working with people, navigating complex situations, managing change and supporting teams through challenging periods. This experience has continued to influence the way I work as a counsellor, particularly my understanding of the pressures that work, responsibility and relationships can place on us.
During my time in private practice, I have been supporting individuals and couples through relationship difficulties, anxiety, overwhelm, life changes, betrayal and other challenging experiences. Alongside my clinical experience, I've continued to undertake professional training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including the Gottman Method, EFT, CBT, ACT and CPT.
Services
I offer counselling in person from my Redlands practice and online via secure video across Australia. Individual counselling is also available by phone. Whether we meet in person, online or by phone, I provide the same warm, confidential and personalised approach, taking the time to understand what is happening for you and tailor our work to your needs and goals.
Quality Provision
Warm, professional and personalised counselling tailored to each individual or couple. In-person, secure video and individual phone sessions are provided with the same care, confidentiality and therapeutic focus. I use evidence-based approaches, ongoing professional development and a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship to provide thoughtful, ethical and individualised support.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Counselling - 2017 - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy - 2019 - Gottman Institute
- Treating Affairs, Trauma & Addiction in Couples - 2023 - Gottman Institute -
Modalities
ACT - Gottman Method - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to each person or couple. I believe the therapeutic relationship matters, so I take time to understand your experiences, relationships, emotions and patterns before deciding what may be most helpful.
My work draws on evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, including the Trust Revival Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, ACT and CPT, alongside trauma-informed care.
I combine these approaches with practical strategies to help you understand what's happening, manage difficult emotions, communicate more effectively and work towards meaningful change.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Practice Locations
Cleveland QLD 4163
Convenient onsite parking is available for clients attending in person. The practice is located in Redlands with easy access by car. Please note that the practice is not wheelchair accessible and online counselling is available as an alternative.
Appointments
Appointments are available Tuesday to Thursday, 9h30am–2h30pm AEST, with in-person sessions in Redlands and online counselling available Australia-wide. Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm AEST.
Fees & Insurance
Individual counselling is $150 and couples counselling is $195 for 60 minute sessions.
A free 15-minute phone consultation is available for new clients to ask questions.
Private health insurance rebates may be available depending on your insurer.
Payment Options
Payment is available by direct transfer, credit or debit card, with secure card details able to be stored for future appointments. Payment for the first session is required on booking and thereafter in accordance with the practice payment policy.
Contact Debra
Please book online to make an appointment