Cassowary Coast Counselling

I'm Geoff Smith

I'm a psychotherapist with a master's degree in Gestalt therapy. I offer counselling and psychotherapy, informed by existential psychotherapy and Stoic philosophy. Irvin Yalom's writing on the therapeutic relationship and the "ultimate concerns" of life has been a foundational influence on my work.

Who I work with

I work with adults, individually.

My areas of focus include:

Anxiety
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Work stress and workplace tension
Life transitions and career changes
Existential concerns such as death, isolation, and questions of meaning and purpose

You might be seeking help because something specific has happened, or because there's a more general sense that things can't continue as they are. Both are welcome starting points.

Availability and bookings

To view times and book a session, please click below to access my calendar. If you cannot find a suitable time, you're welcome to call or message me and I'll do my best to accommodate you.

Schedule a session

Prefer to call or text? 0484 622 149

Therapy for growth and change

You don’t need to wait for things to get worse to benefit from counselling. It can support you to maintain wellbeing, move through transitions, and explore possibilities for growth and change in your life, work, and relationships.

Relational, creative and present focused

My work is grounded in gestalt therapy and influenced by existential psychotherapy (particularly the work of Irvin Yalom) and Stoic philosophy. In practice, this means we pay close attention to what is happening for you in the present, in the context of your relationships and your lived experience. Rather that offering quick fixes, I support a lively awareness-building process. As you become more aware of your patterns, needs and responses, new choices and ways of being can emerge.

What is gestalt therapy?

Practice details

I offer individual therapy for adults across Australia, with sessions available online, by phone, or in person at Level 2, 46 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach. If you are accessing counselling via WorkCover Queensland or through your employer’s EAP provider, my services may be free of charge to you. For information about fees and rebates, please see the Fees & Rebates page.

Please note I work with individuals. If you are seeking counselling as a couple, or for a child or young person, I’m happy to suggest other practitioners who specialise in those areas.