Grow Counselling and Therapy
768 Grassdale Rd, Gumdale QLD 4154
- Clinic
About Grow Counselling and Therapy
Michael Anderton is an experienced Child, Adolescent and Family Well-Being Expert and Trauma Specialist based in Brisbane. Since 2001, he has provided child, adolescent, adult and family therapy services helping people during and after challenging periods in their lives. His mission is helping people achieve more meaningful, equitable and satisfying lives, enabling people in close relationships to help each other, and building family relationships, understanding, communication, strengths and resilience.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Grow Counselling and Therapy lists
- Child, Adolescent and Family Counselling and Therapy
- Individual and family therapy services for children and adolescents addressing emotional and behavioural problems, mental health concerns, and family relationship issues.
- Individual and Couples Counselling
- Counselling services for individuals and couples addressing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and relationship concerns.
- Trauma Recovery
- Specialist therapy services for trauma recovery, including effects of family violence, sexual abuse, and other traumatic life events.
- Parenting Programmes
- Tuning into Teens and Non-Violent Resistance parenting programmes to help parents improve family relationships and child management.
- Professional Supervision and Training
- Professional supervision and consultation services for other practitioners.
Fees
Cancellation fee (less than 24 hours notice)
$80 charge for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice
$80
Session with Medicare Rebate
$134.80 per hour
$134.80
Session without Medicare Rebate
$220 per hour
$220
From Grow Counselling and Therapy's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Grow Counselling and Therapy
From Grow Counselling and Therapy's website.
Our approach
Michael works with children, adolescents and families using a therapy approach that recognises each person's unique needs and circumstances. Sessions are tailored to help people navigate challenging periods in their lives, whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioural difficulties or family relationship issues. The focus is on discovering solutions together, building resilience and understanding, and helping people move forward in meaningful ways. Michael's experience across trauma, child wellbeing, and family dynamics means he can reach children on their level and work with the whole family system. The goal is to help families strengthen their connections, improve communication and achieve more satisfying lives.
Working with families
Michael works with families as a unit, helping parents and carers to support their children more effectively. The approach emphasises enabling people in close relationships to help each other and building family relationships, understanding and communication. Parents are actively involved in the therapy process, with sessions designed to help families strengthen their connections and work through challenges together.
Meet the team
Michael Anderton is a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist and trauma specialist who has been providing therapy services since 2001. He holds clinical experience across a wide range of issues including trauma, family violence, sexual abuse, mental health concerns, behavioural and emotional problems, and parenting challenges. Michael is described as an experienced and qualified therapist who is patient, down-to-earth and non-judgemental, with the ability to connect with children at their level and help families work together.
Locations & areas served
Gumdale
768 Grassdale Rd, Gumdale QLD 4154
Get directions to Gumdale (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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