Brett Somers

Brett Somers is a registered Psychologist with approximately 10 years of experience in clinical counselling and corporate psychology, having worked in variety of settings, including both private and government organisations. Since completing his postgraduate qualifications, Brett has gained Associate Membership with the Australian Psychological Society. He is also an approved WorkCover, Medicare, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs Provider.

In a clinical setting, Brett takes a very collaborative and practical approach to counselling, utilising a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gottman Marital Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He has experience working with adults, couples and adolescents across a broad range of psychological issues.

Furthermore, he has worked as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider for medium and large organisations internationally, and across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

With experience working in an organisational psychology setting, Brett frequently undertakes workshop training and facilitation and enjoys using and interpreting a variety of psychometric assessments for the purpose of pre-employment selection, training, and development. In an organisational capacity, Brett has also undertaken outplacement, critical incident management, and vocational counselling.

Brett values the relationships he builds with clients, both in a counselling and organisational context. He aims to deliver a high-quality service to ensure measurable and lasting outcomes.

I continue to undertake regular professional development and professional supervision. I am currently working towards completion of my Certification in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy. I am also a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, who provide regular industry updates, as well as training and development activities for Psychologists.

My preference is to work with couples. Helping couples have better relationships, repair ruptured bonds, and find new ways of fostering their connection is what I find really rewarding. I also work with individuals who have experienced trauma.

The therapeutic relationship is essential in achieving successful outcomes in therapy. I ensure this is established early and monitored and strengthened throughout the therapeutic process.