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Background
Next Steps Counselling was established in 2018 as a boutique, relationship‑focused practice.
In 2024, the practice was expanded to include psychological treatment, after completion of relevant training. This deepened the scope of services available to individuals and couples. Today, Next Steps Counselling and Psychology (NXCAP) integrates psychology and therapeutic techniques to provide thoughtful, evidence‑based intervention, in support of personal wellbeing and relationship health.
Simone Clare
Simone is a registered psychologist with particular strengths in trauma, relationships, and attachment‑centred work. Her clinical approach integrates cognitive‑behavioural, mindfulness, and emotion‑focused methods, helping clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and patterns of responding – and communicating – shape experience and drive change.
Simone has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an elegant and well‑researched model targeting secure connection and relationship repair. Simone also pursues active professional development in a number of related areas. Clients working with Simone can expect an attuned presence and a collaborative process aimed at reducing reactivity, strengthening insight, and promoting growth and discovery.
Simone’s style is warm and professional, offering a tailored experience for each client. Individual therapy under a standalone mental health care plan is rebateable through Medicare, and couples work may be claimable depending on health cover.
Qualifications
- AHPRA‑registered Psychologist — PSY0002548269
- BPsych (Hons) — University of the Sunshine Coast
- GradDipPsych — Monash University
- Bachelor of Arts — University of Melbourne
- EFT Basic & Advanced Training (ACEFT; ICEEFT)
Next
Talking things through, can help make sense of what’s happening, whether your concerns are personal, relational or both. Get in touch when ready. At NXCAP you’ll find the tools to discover workable next steps.