ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Hi, my name is Andrea Bradley, a registered and qualified counsellor, supporting the Mackay and Whitsunday Community.
I’m truly grateful to support people during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.
What I love most is being present as individuals explore, reflect, and move toward what matters most to them—at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
I believe every person is the expert in their own life - you are always in the driver seat!
My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, encouragement, and space to build confidence and find your own direction.
I’m compassionate, empathetic, and caring, and I genuinely value each person’s uniqueness and lived experience.
Whether you are seeking one‑to‑one support, joining a group, or engaging in a tailored program, you’ll find genuine care, thoughtful guidance, and room to grow at your own pace.
My Experience and Qualifications:
I hold a Diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, a Diploma of Positive Psychology through The Langley Institute, and a Graduate Certificate of Counselling from Edith Cowan University. My therapeutic training includes Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy through the Brisbane Centre of EFT, along with a range of modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Play Therapy. Additonally, I have been certified as a facilitator for Circle of Security, Love Bites, and Tuning Into Teens. I’m a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA Level 2), an NDIS Provider for Therapeutic Supports, and hold both a Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening. Since 2019, I’ve worked across community services, EAP support, and now private practice. Milou, my therapy dog, is fully certified and accredited through Therapy Dogs Australia, offering a calm and supportive presence in sessions.
Andrea
MILOU
Hi! I’m Milou, a nearly 5-year-young Golden Retriever with a heart as big as my love for humans.
I adore meeting everyone—big, small, furry, or otherwise—and I’m over the moon to now be a therapy dog, to join mum as her sidekick to spread smiles and wagging tails wherever we go.
I’m a simple dog at heart: long walks on the beach make me very happy, a good marrow bone keeps my tail wagging, and plenty of long snoozes keep me… well, let’s just say “well-rested for cuddles and fun!”
I can’t wait to sniff, smile, and share joy with all the wonderful people I get to meet.
My Approach
My work is humanistic, trauma-informed, and draws on evidence-based approaches, making each session flexible and responsive—shaped by your needs, your experiences, and what feels most helpful for you in the moment.
Psychodynamic Approach
exploring how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns can influence thoughts,
emotions, and behaviours, supporting insight, self-understanding, and personal growth
Positive Psychology
focusing on strengths, wellbeing, and nurturing hope and meaningful resources in everyday life
Solution-Focused Therapy
focusing on practical steps, small changes, and achievable goals that support real-life progress
Strengths-Based Practice
recognising your resilience, inner resources, and capabilities, even during difficult times
Play Therapy
Using creative, playful activities to explore emotions, build coping skills, and support healing
in a safe and engaging way.
"A pet is an island of sanity
in what appears to be an insane world.
Friendship retains its traditional values and securities in one’s relationship with one’s pet.
Whether a dog, cat, bird, fish, turtle or what have you, one can rely upon the fact that one’s pet will always remain a faithful, intimate, non-competitive friend, regardless of the good or ill fortune life brings us."
- Dr. Boris Levinson
(Pioneer of Animal Assisted Therapy)