Cheryl Steele , AHPRA

Cheryl Steele is a registered psychologist based in North Queensland, Australia, with five years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. She is registered with AHPRA - the national body that oversees health practitioner registration in Australia - and she leads Cognitive Wellness Psychology, a practice focused on creating an inclusive, compassionate environment where clients feel respected and supported.

Cheryl combines warmth with evidence-informed methods, working collaboratively to help people build resilience, improve wellbeing, and meet personal goals. Her practice offers therapeutic support and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family difficulties, relationship problems, self-esteem and confidence, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, bipolar mood issues, anger, and coping with life changes, among others.

Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control challenges, divorce and separation, and domestic violence. Cheryl draws on a range of evidence-based modalities tailored to each client, aiming to empower people to use their strengths and move toward meaningful change. Her approach emphasises respect, trust, and practical strategies that fit each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cheryl Steele

Cheryl Steele uses proven therapeutic approaches to help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and relationships in ways that support real-world change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility - it helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences influence current patterns, supporting clients in developing healthier connections and resolving relational difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. Together they track progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and varied circumstances. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow flexible scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular sessions. Licensed professionals can deliver effective, tailored care remotely, helping clients access consistent support from wherever they are located in Australia.