Experience the difference
Experienced Psychologists in Brisbane
Welcome to your healing space, Good Counsel. We offer a unique environment, much like your living room, so that you feel like you're visiting a friend for a warm drink rather than a clinical space.
Our Psychologists have a combined experience of more than 75 years, having worked in multiple settings and other professional fields, we have cultivated our team to offer everything you need to improve your mental health and well-being.
Our Administration staff are warm, professional and experienced to assist you with any queries you may have. We guarantee you'll feel better after you speak to us, and we will do everything we can to support you.
Business Hours
Monday 9am to 6pm
Tuesday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 9am to 6pm
Friday 9am to 12pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm (sessions only)
Our Psychologists
Kerry Horan
Kerry is a our Principal Psychologist with over 40 years experience. She has worked in both hospital and private settings with a wide range of clients. Kerry is extensively experienced in PTSD, working with victims of trauma (including sexual abuse) and is qualified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). Kerry's approach has been described as having coffee with a friend. She has considerable experience working with people with Disabilities.
Erin Hitzke
Erin is a General Psychologist with over 15 years experience working extensively with couples, adults and adolescents who are suffering from depression, anxiety, acute and post-traumatic experiences, chronic pain, injury, chronic illness, bereavement and work-related and organisational issues (e.g. bullying and harassment). She is a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist.
Taking new clients for January 2021.
Kerry's availability
Monday 9am to 6pm
Tuesday 10am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 6pm
Friday 9am to 12pm (fortnightly)
Adam Masa
Adam is a General Psychologist after recently completing a Master of Psychology (Clinical). Adam has experience with a range of complex and acute mental health presentations, and is able to offer a range of brief and long-term therapeutic interventions, including: CBT, CBTp, ACT, Schema-Informed Therapy, DBT-Informed Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Adam has a very warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach, and is honoured to listen to his clients share their life experiences with him.
Adam's availability
Saturday 9am to 1pm
Our Counsellors
Yvonne Pirsic
Yvonne holds a Diploma of Counselling and she has found that people are wiser than they know. She has a particular enthusiasm for music, words and all things community; as well as a deep understanding of the value of each human life. With a background in theological support, she can talk with people comfortably about their own spirituality expressions and spiritual needs.
Yvonne's availability
Friday 9am to 12pm
What is the difference between a Counsellor and a Psychologist?
Counsellors use talk-based therapy to help people to develop self-understanding and make changes in their lives.
A counsellor will allow you to talk through your personal concerns, gain perspective, develop coping strategies, and increase self-awareness.
A Psychologist, in addition to the above, receives specific training in assessment and evidence based intervention as well as providing formalised diagnosis for Mental Health conditions.
Our Administrators
Frances Hitzke
Fran is our Practice Manager and opened Good Counsel 10 years ago and is a small business achiever. She is incredibly efficient and hard-working, with a range of skills in administration, accounting, medicare legislation, networking, financial management and marketing. Fran is very passionate about mental health and will go above and beyond for all our clients.
Sharna Duxson
Sharna is our dynamic Medical Administrator with over 12 years experience in the field. Sharna is understanding and kind, with reams of patience. Sharna has an open-mindness and is always excited to learn new skills. Her ability to multitask is exceptional and she is eagerly awaiting your call to assist you.