Renaty Layton
Counselling Psychologist
AHPRA Registered (PSY0001121781)
About Renaty
I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults & families. I hold Master’s degrees in both Counselling Psychology & Special Education and have worked across a diverse range of psychological, emotional & developmental presentations. I bring a warm, compassionate & collaborative approach to therapy, creating a space where my clients feel heard, understood & supported without judgement. My work is client-centred, strengths-based & individualised, with therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs, experiences and goals. I have extensive experience supporting individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, eating disorders & body image concerns, grief & loss, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem & significant life transitions. I also have a strong background supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families, including those with ADHD, autism, learning differences & intellectual disability. My extensive career has included establishing a multidisciplinary clinic for neurodivergent children & families, Sensational Kids, practising internationally in Vancouver, Canada, and working as a recognised provider with the Butterfly Foundation, specialising in eating disorders & body image concerns. I strive to help clients develop greater insight into themselves and their patterns while building practical strategies to support meaningful and lasting change.
Areas of focus
Therapeutic approaches
ACT
Builds psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and committing to value-driven actions.
CBT
Identifies and changes unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours driving mental health difficulties.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cultivates self-compassion to reduce shame and self-criticism, often for those with high levels of self-blame.
DBT
Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills — especially for borderline personality disorder.
Eating Disorder Treatment (CBT-E, SSCM, MANTRA, FBT)
Addresses disordered eating patterns through structured cognitive and behavioural interventions tailored for eating disorders.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Views the mind as made up of distinct "parts" and works to heal wounded internal subpersonalities.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Improves mood by focusing on relationship issues such as grief, role changes, or interpersonal conflict.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Combines mindfulness meditation with CBT to prevent depression relapse by shifting awareness of thought patterns.
Person-Centred Therapy
Provides a supportive, non-judgemental environment where you can explore your experiences, build self-understanding, and foster personal growth.
Relationship Therapy
Helps couples or individuals improve relationship dynamics, communication, and intimacy.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Focuses on your strengths and practical solutions to help you achieve your goals and create positive change.
Languages & identity preferences
Session details
TELEHEALTH Medicare rebates available through Mental Health Care Plan, Eating Disorder Treatment Plan or Chronic Disease Management Plan BULK BILLING AVAILABLE
Locations
Crossroads Therapy & Support Services
PrimaryBroadbeach QLD 4218
Crossroads Therapy & Support Services
Brisbane QLD 4001
Crossroads Therapy and Support Services
Sydney NSW 2000
Crossroads Therapy & Support Services
Caulfield VIC 3162
Crossroads Therapy & Support Services
Robina QLD 4226
Crossroads Therapy & Support Services
Gold Coast Mc QLD 4217
Crossroads Therapy & Support Services
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
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