David

Mr David Cluff

Registered Counselor

“An experienced therapist providing great outcomes for those challenged with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD and relationship matters.”

About Me

When anxiety, depression, or past trauma weigh heavily, finding clarity and relief is possible. As an experienced Registered Counsellor, I can help you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship matters. Using focused approaches like TRTP, we can work together to understand and resolve deep-seated concerns. My aim is to help you find a path to greater emotional stability and well-being. Clients often appreciate a clear, compassionate space to explore their concerns and move forward.

Approach

Providing clear, measurable progress, I work collaboratively with clients in Brisbane and via secure online sessions in English to tailor each step to your pace. Sessions are focused and practical — we explore patterns, use targeted trauma-informed methods like TRTP when helpful, and set small between-session practices to consolidate change. I keep pace steady, checking in on safety and goals so challenges feel manageable. This approach often suits adults, couples and families seeking pragmatic, compassionate pathways through anxiety, grief or relationship strain.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Counsellor, Accredited Supervisor

Qualifications

Western Sydney University

Christian Heritage College

Trauma Institute

Service Areas

Poppy Seed Counselling

In-person & Online

Kholo

Brisbane, Queensland

Australia

Kholo, Brisbane, Australia