“We provide a range of psychological and therapeutic counselling services to individuals, professionals and couples across Brisbane.”


Our primary therapies are for:

Anxiety

When concerns become part of your daily life, and they affect your emotional well-being, then you could be suffering from an anxiety disorder.

Depression

Therapy helps you work on those adverse and painful emotional events from your past and present that affect your emotional well-being.

Emotional Traumas

We include psychological, emotional, and/or physical abuse from events that happened during childhood and your present day.

Couples Counselling

Therapy tries to assist both of you in having a better understanding of your role in your relationship and build bridges that help create a happy life together.

Anger Issues

If you usually feel excessive anger and react aggressively or violently, that will cause problems for yourself and your relationships.

Dependence Issues

This is the result of unresolved emotional conflicts from childhood.

Our Fees

If you come under the Mental Health Care plan, Medicare will cover $149.05 per session for individual therapy. This means that your out-of-pocket will be $189 per session. The Medicare rebate will be reimbursed into your nominated bank account one working day after the session.

Sessions before and after office hours will be charged an additional $20; on Saturdays, an additional $30 will be charged.

Individual Therapy
$330.05
per session
Couples & Family Therapy
$390
per session

NEW CLIENT BOOKINGS

When booking your first appointment, we would like to ask for a $100.00 deposit. If you decide not to proceed with your appointment, we’ll happily refund your deposit if you let us know at least two business days before your appointment.

Your deposit is not refundable if you cancel within two business days, cancel the same day of your appointment, or do not attend your session.

If costs are an issue, please raise this when you book your first appointment to discuss options and balance the cost of treatment with your particular needs.

Payments:

Ascent Psychology accepts cash, Visa, American Express and Mastercard. The full fee is payable on the day of your session.

Cancellation & Missed Appointments:

If you cancel within two business days, the same day of your appointment, or do not attend your session, we will be charged a 100% fee.

Your Language:

Be free to express yourself in your way. We offer services in English and Spanish to support you in your native language.

Online Support:

Are you not available to come to our office?
Don’t worry, we also support Video/Online sessions for your convenience. Call us now.

Francisco is an expert clinician treating people with unresolved emotional traumas from childhood as well as people with a history of depression and anxiety symptoms.

Psychologist Near You

Call us today to book your appointment!

0452 248 129

FAQs

Ascent Psychology offers mental health treatments delivered by qualified psychologists in Brisbane. Our services include Psychodynamic Therapy. This therapy is tailored to treat a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, and more.

During your initial consultation, your psychologist will explore your concerns and goals to recommend the most effective approach. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, our experienced Brisbane psychologists will guide you through a personalised treatment plan that aligns with your emotional needs.

Psychodynamic therapy is especially effective for individuals dealing with long-standing anxiety, depression, or unresolved emotional conflicts rooted in early life experiences or relationship patterns. At Ascent Psychology, our Brisbane psychologists use psychodynamic principles to help clients uncover unconscious thoughts and behaviours that may be influencing their current relationships. This deeper understanding can lead to more meaningful change, emotional healing, and greater self-awareness — ultimately improving how you relate to yourself and your partner.

Yes, Ascent Psychology offers convenient online booking options. Whether you’re located in Brisbane or elsewhere, you can easily request an appointment through our website or contact us directly.

Absolutely. We offer secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote access to therapy. Telehealth is available for most treatments, including anxiety therapy, anger management, depression support, and couples counselling, and is ideal for those who need flexible or accessible care.

The first therapy session is focused on getting to know you and understanding your main concerns. Your psychologist will ask questions about your background, current challenges, and goals, then work with you to create a tailored plan for moving forward. This session is the foundation of a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Yes, our psychologists in Brisbane offer specialised couples counselling to help partners strengthen their connection, improve communication, and resolve recurring issues. Whether you’re experiencing conflict, life transitions, or emotional disconnect, our relationship-focused therapy can help you build a healthier partnership.