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A Boutique Psychology Practice for Adults, Couples & the Young in Brisbane

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OUR MISSION

We provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, welcoming space, where your story is heard and meaningful, lasting growth is nurtured.

MISSION

At Nurtured Thoughts, therapy is more than treatment, it’s a space to feel seen, understood, and supported. We take the time to get to know you, not just what you’re going through, but who you are. Our care is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in trust, empathy, and evidence. Because when therapy feels human, healing becomes possible.

Our Services

At Nurtured Thoughts, we’ve thoughtfully built a team of psychologists with diverse expertise, so no matter what you’re facing, you can feel confident that we’re equipped to help. Below are just a few of the areas we can assist with, this is by no means an exhaustive list

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Assessments

Assessment
Services We Provide

All ages from 5 and above - Online and In Person

Autism Assessments

ADHD Assessments

⁠Learning Assessments

Cognitive Assessments

Common Conditions

Anxiety / Depression / Stress / Trauma / Eating Disorders / ADHD / Autism / Men’s Mental Health / Perinatal / School Refusal Behaviour / Self-Esteem / Emotional Dysregulation / LGBTQ+ / Grief / Sleep / BPD / Chronic Illness & Pain

Conditions

Psychological Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

⁠Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Solution Focussed Therapy (SFT)

Gottman’s Couples Therapy

⁠Psychodynamic Therapy

Approaches

Meet Our Team

Everyone of our psychologists and councellors have been hand selected. We aim to put you with the therapist that best suits your needs and wants so you can get the results you deserve.

Meet Our Team

Andri Christoforou

Registered Psychologist

Canice Curtis

Mental Health Social Worker

Matthew Persello

Registered Psychologist

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Tracey Dale

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Andri Christoforou

Registered Psychologist

Canice Curtis

Mental Health Social Worker

Matthew Persello

Registered Psychologist

Tracey Dale

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Start your mental health journey by calling (07) 3056 0921 or submitting the form below. We'll do our best to respond within 3 business hours.

Gentle Reminders, Right Where You Are

We share thoughtful reflections, relatable mental health education, and gentle reminders to help you feel more grounded, one post at a time.

Finding the right GP for ADHD, especially as a woman, can take a long time. Dr Stephanie Ferguson and Dr Kay Walls are two of our Specialist GPs who understand exactly why.

Dr Kay takes the time to understand your full picture before anything else. She is especially skilled at supporting mothers adjusting to a new ADHD diagnosis, women managing postnatal mental health, and patients who need care that genuinely accounts for their cultural context and personal circumstances.

Dr Stephanie focuses on ADHD and mental health in women navigating neurodivergence. She pays particular attention to the experiences that often get missed: late diagnosis, high-functioning professionals who are exhausted from masking, and the way perimenopause can shift everything. She works closely with other providers to make sure your care is connected, not siloed.

Both bring warmth, patience, and clinical depth to every appointment.

Not sure who's the right fit? Our team can help. Link here: nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au

If you've been putting off getting a psychiatric assessment, Dr Jae Cho is the kind of doctor who makes that step feel manageable.

He supports patients across general psychiatry, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, insomnia, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and addiction. His approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed, and he works closely with your GP and any other providers involved in your care so everything stays coordinated.

Patients consistently describe him as calm, clear, and easy to talk to. He also supervises psychiatry trainees, which reflects the standard he holds his own practice to.

Telehealth, Australia-wide. Most patients seen within one week.

Learn more about Dr Jae and book via the link here: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au

Meet the team at Nurtured Thoughts.

We are proud to offer compassionate, evidence-based support across a range of mental health needs, with care available for children, adolescents, and adults. Our team includes psychiatrists, ADHD GPs, psychologists, and mental health social workers, all committed to providing thoughtful, person-centred care tailored to the individual.

If you are not sure who to book with, our friendly support team can help guide you to the right clinician and make the process feel easier from the very first step.

Book an appointment or send through an enquiry, and our team will help connect you with the right clinician for your needs.

https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/contact

Mental health care is rarely one conversation.

For many people, what makes support feel safer is not just clinical knowledge. It is consistency, clarity, and not having to start from scratch every time.

That kind of continuity can make a real difference to how supported the process feels.

Share this with someone who values care that feels steady, not rushed. Read more about the clinic’s psychiatry approach here: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/psychiatry

Thinking about an ADHD assessment can bring up nerves, questions, and a lot of hope for clarity.

At Nurtured Thoughts, the process is designed to feel supportive and thorough. It usually includes an intake conversation, an assessment session using standardised tools, questionnaires to add context, and a feedback session where you review the report and recommendations together.

Adults can choose online or in person appointments, and for under 16 the main assessment is completed in person.

If you are unsure whether to start, an intake session can help you decide what makes sense next.
https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/adhd-assessments

General information only, not a substitute for individual care.

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially if you are not sure what to expect.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, care is individualised and collaborative. Sessions are guided by evidence based approaches and tailored to your goals, whether you are seeking ADHD assessment, ongoing therapy, or support through a challenging season.

We work with adults, adolescents, and families, offering both in person sessions in Brisbane and secure online appointments.

If you are exploring support, you can learn more about our approach and team on our website: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/adhd-assessments

General information only, not a substitute for individual care.

Starting the ADHD conversation can feel vulnerable, especially if you have been masking for years.

This simple script keeps things clear and blame free: share what you are noticing, ask for one practical support, then name a next step.

You do not have to convince anyone in one chat, you are opening a door.

If you are considering an assessment or therapy, having your partner on the same page can make it feel less heavy.

If you want, copy the lines into your notes app and personalise them before you talk.

Try it today, and come back to tell us which step helped most: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/adhd-assessments

General information only, not a substitute for individual care.

Feeling capable on the outside but constantly behind on the inside is exhausting.

Adult ADHD can show up as quiet struggles with starting, organising, time, and emotional intensity, especially when you have learned to push through at work and home.

A comprehensive assessment can help you make sense of patterns, clarify strengths and challenges, and map practical next steps.

If you are wondering whether it is worth exploring, you do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out.

Visit our site to see what the process can look like: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/adhd-assessments

General information only, not a substitute for individual care.

Overwhelm can make even simple tasks feel impossible, especially with ADHD.

This 4 step reset is designed to create a small, safe entry point: name what feels hard, shrink the next action, time box a short sprint, then acknowledge the progress.

You do not need to finish the whole thing, you only need to start.

If you find you are stuck in this cycle often, therapy can help you build coping tools and routines that fit your life, at your pace.

Try it today, and come back to tell us which step helped most: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/adhd-assessments

General information only, not a substitute for individual care.

Ever caught yourself thinking, "Maybe I am just lazy"? That thought is common, and often unhelpful.

ADHD is not only hyperactivity, and it is not a character flaw. Many adults experience inconsistent attention and executive functioning, even with strong motivation.

At Nurtured Thoughts, we take a respectful, strengths focused approach, recognising ADHD as a unique cognitive style rich with creativity and potential.

If this post challenged a myth you have heard, you are welcome to explore more about ADHD support and assessment options on our website: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au/adhd-assessments

General information only, not a substitute for individual care.

Holding it together on the outside can come with a significant internal cost. If you’ve been pushing through with little recovery, this may be a helpful moment to pause and consider what support could look like.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we offer a collaborative space to understand what’s driving the pattern, and to develop skills for regulation, boundaries, and follow-through without self-criticism.

To learn more about our services or book an appointment, visit: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au

We often hear people describe ADHD anger as “it comes out of nowhere”. In many cases, it’s not random, it’s a sign the system has been overloaded for too long.

Anger can show up when interruptions pile up, decisions stack, or your body has been running in push through mode. Learning your early cues and having a simple plan for the moment can protect you and your relationships.

If this is happening often, or it’s starting to affect work, parenting, or connection, therapy can help you map triggers, practise regulation skills, and build safer communication patterns.

Learn more or book an appointment: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au

A common reason people feel “too much” in relationships is that they have been doing too much for too long. When you are the organiser, the rememberer, and the emotional steady one, burnout is not a personal failure, it is a predictable outcome.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we support adults with ADHD, perfectionism, and chronic overwhelm to shift from over-functioning to healthier shared responsibility.

To learn more or book an appointment: https://www.nurturedthoughtspsychology.com.au

You don’t need to have the perfect words or a polished update.
Some weeks are a blur. Some feelings are messy. That’s okay.

In therapy, there’s room for all the silence, the overwhelm, the “I don’t know where to start.”

Whenever you're ready, we’re here to listen.
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Being told you were "mature for your age" always sounded like praise, something to feel proud of. But beneath the surface, maybe you quietly longed to simply be a child. Growing up too fast often means you learned to be calm, capable, and responsible before you were ready.

Your needs may have taken a back seat. You learned to be the helper, not the one who was held.

This early adultification can leave lasting marks:
- Guilt for having needs
- Difficulty asking for help
- Feeling responsible for everyone else

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Your childhood needs were real and still matter now. At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we create space to unpack these stories with warmth and care.

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Loneliness, sometimes, isn’t about being physically alone. It’s feeling quietly invisible, even surrounded by people who care. Maybe you grew up in a family that looked good on the outside: safe, stable, everything seemingly okay. But inside, you learned to keep your needs quiet, to smile through your feelings, and to cope by telling yourself your emotions weren’t important enough to share.

That’s the quiet ache of emotional neglect. It’s subtle and invisible, yet deeply felt. It’s the silent wondering, “Do my feelings matter at all?”

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we gently unpack these invisible stories of emotional neglect, especially the ones hidden behind smiles and silence.
Because you deserve to be seen, and your story deserves to be heard.

When you’re ready, reach out. We respond within 3 business hours.
Here, your loneliness has a voice and it matters deeply to us.
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That moment in therapy when it clicks, “Oh… I’ve been here before.”

Noticing your patterns can feel confronting, even frustrating.
But that awareness? It’s the beginning of real change.

You can’t shift what you’re not aware of and once you see it, you get to choose something different.

Ready to explore your patterns with support?
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“You’re so smart.”
It sounded like love when you were little.
But what if that praise quietly taught you:
“I must always get it right to be enough”?

When love feels tied to achievement, it can grow into perfectionism, burnout, and fear of failure.

You were never meant to earn your worth.
It was always yours.

If this resonates, you're not alone and it can be unlearned.

Let’s talk about what healing might look like.

Follow @nurturedthoughtspsychology for more on unlearning perfectionism and building self-worth that isn’t conditional.

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Some of us grew up learning to stay small.
To quiet our feelings.
To take care of others before ever being taken care of ourselves.

And yet
That little one inside you still longs to be seen.
To be comforted.
To finally hear the words they needed all along.

This post isn’t just for reflection.
It’s a gentle invitation to soften toward yourself.
To begin healing what no one helped you hold.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we offer therapy that meets you with warmth and care especially for the parts of you that were once ignored.

Feel free to reach out to us at
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Therapy isn’t only for those in crisis. It’s for the quiet ache. The restlessness. The feeling of drifting through your days without really knowing why.

Maybe you feel flat, tired, or just not like yourself but you can’t explain it. That’s okay. You don’t need the perfect words to deserve support.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we meet you right where you are, uncertainty and all. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface, at your pace. Sometimes, the most important healing begins before anything makes sense.

If this post resonates with you, it might be time to reach out.
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For the dads who are trying, Not perfect. Not always sure. Still showing up.

You reflect. You apologise. You break old patterns. That matters more than words can say.

Trying isn’t loud or flawless. It’s in the small, steady moments. It’s in the courage to do things differently.

To every dad learning as he goes, you are seen. You are appreciated. You are not alone.

If you’re navigating fatherhood and need support, we’re here. 
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You’ve built a life around being capable. Independent. Unshakeable. But beneath all that self-sufficiency, something aches.

This post explores what happens when independence isn’t just a choice but a shield. When asking for help feels too vulnerable. When needing others feels like too much risk.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we help you gently untangle those old beliefs, the ones that say you have to do it all alone. Because you were never meant to carry everything by yourself.

If this feels familiar, feel free to reach out to us
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You don’t need to be exhausted to deserve rest. You’re allowed to pause before you hit your limit. Many of us were taught to wait for crisis before stopping, as if rest must be earned through struggle.

But rest isn’t selfish. It isn’t indulgent. It’s necessary. It’s human.
Let yourself soften, even when there’s still more to do. 
Because your worth isn’t measured by how much you endure.

Follow @nurturedthoughtspsychology for more reminders that rest is a right, not a reward.

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Sometimes, we become experts at holding it all together while quietly carrying wounds we never had space to tend to. High-functioning pain is often invisible, but it can feel like living with a weight strapped to your chest.

Are you actually healing or just surviving on autopilot?

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we gently help you move beyond just coping. Whether it's unravelling long-held pain, learning to soften your inner dialogue, or simply having someone who finally sees you, our therapists walk with you, not ahead of you. We don’t rush your process. We help you feel safe enough to rest, feel, and begin again on your terms.

If this resonates, feel free to reach out to us
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Healing isn’t linear. And that’s okay.

Some days you’ll feel progress. Other days you may feel like you’re back where you started. But every step, forward or backward, is still part of the journey.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we walk beside you through the ups and downs, offering a space that’s safe, supportive, and grounded in compassion. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

Start where you are.

To book an appointment or connect with us, please contact us today:

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Feeling drained no matter how much you rest? Burnout isn’t just about being busy—it’s about prolonged stress depleting your emotional reserves. If you’re feeling exhausted and unmotivated,
these psychology-backed strategies can help:

Tip #1: Take an Awe Walk – A 15-minute walk where you focus on the beauty around you—like the sky, trees, or city lights—can shift your mindset and ease stress. Research shows this practice boosts mood and reduces distress by reminding you there’s more to life than what’s weighing you down.

Tip #2: Schedule “Worry Time” – Instead of letting anxious thoughts intrude all day, set aside 10 minutes just for worrying. This helps contain stress so it doesn’t take over your mind.

Tip #3: Practice Self-Compassion – When you’re overwhelmed, your inner critic might say “I should be handling this better.” Instead, speak to yourself like you would a friend: “I’m doing my best.” Self-kindness helps prevent burnout and builds resilience.

Tip #4: Reach Out & Connect – Burnout makes you want to withdraw, but even a quick chat with a friend or colleague can calm your nervous system and ease emotional exhaustion.

Tip #5: Make a Not-To-Do List – Let go of habits that drain you. Maybe that means no emails after 8pm or saying no to extra commitments. Boundaries protect your mental well-being. Burnout doesn’t have to be your normal.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we’re here to help you reset and find balance. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to go through it alone.

To book an appointment or connect with us, please contact us today:

nurturedthoughtspsychology@gmail.com
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Intrusive thoughts have a way of strolling in like they own the place.

Familiar. Persistent. Loud.

They show up mid-shower, mid-meeting, mid-breath, with the same old storyline you never asked for.

But you don’t have to believe everything your brain says.

Sometimes healing sounds like:

“Ah, you again... but not today.”

This post is your quiet permission slip:

to pause before spiralling
to notice without obeying
to speak back with steadiness.

You don’t have to wrestle your thoughts into silence to find peace.

You just need tools. Language. A little distance.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we help you build that space between you and the noise so your thoughts don’t run the show anymore.

When you’re ready, we’re here. We respond to all enquiries within 3 business hours.

To book an appointment or connect with us, please contact us today:

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Maybe you were never broken.

Maybe what felt like damage was really just your tenderness: the part of you still learning how to breathe, speak, and be safe again. Healing doesn’t mean becoming flawless. It means recognising your strength in the mess. Your softness in the survival. Your light, even in the ache.

This quote reminds us: you can be both flawed and still growing and still so full of light.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we honour every part of your story, especially the parts you once felt you had to hide. You don’t need to be fully healed to begin. Just ready to be met with care.

If this post resonates with you, feel free to reach out to us

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Your mind holds so much: the to-do lists, the self-doubt, the memories, the what-ifs. It carries your worries quietly and works harder than anyone sees.

So today, give it a moment of softness.

Step away from the noise. Breathe deeply. Speak gently to yourself.

Be kind to your mind. It’s been trying its best.

At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we help you care for your mental and emotional wellbeing with compassion and clarity.

If you’re ready to take that next step, please contact us today:

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Coming out isn’t a one-time moment—it’s a journey.
Every new workplace, friendship, or family event can bring up old questions: Will I be safe? Will they accept me?

Even after coming out, it’s common to feel waves of shame, fear, or even grief. You might celebrate one moment and feel drained the next. That’s not a sign of weakness—it’s a sign that you’re human.
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we support LGBTQ+ clients through all stages of this journey. Whether you’re navigating complex emotions, setting boundaries, or rebuilding self-worth, we’re here to walk alongside you.

To book an appointment or connect with us, please contact us today: nurturedthoughtspsychology@gmail.com

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A Boutique Psychology Practice for Adults, Couples & the Young in Brisbane

We provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, welcoming space, where your story is heard and meaningful, lasting growth is nurtured.

Our Services

Assessment Services We Provide

Common Conditions

Psychological Approaches

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Andri Christoforou

Canice Curtis

Matthew Persello

Tracey Dale

Andri Christoforou

Canice Curtis

Matthew Persello

Tracey Dale

Start your mental health journey by calling (07) 3056 0921 or submitting the form below. We'll do our best to respond within 3 business hours.

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