Cheryl Steele, AHPRA

Cheryl Steele is an AHPRA-registered psychologist practicing in North Queensland, Australia, who brings five years of professional experience supporting individuals, children, adolescents, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She founded Cognitive Wellness Psychology to offer an inclusive, nurturing practice where evidence-based care is delivered with warmth and respect. Cheryl combines clinical training with a compassionate, client-centered stance, partnering with people to build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and pursue meaningful personal change.

Her work addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief and trauma, parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation, sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients navigating issues related to abandonment, attachment, aging, autism spectrum differences, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication struggles, domestic violence, and life transitions. Cheryl provides LGBTIQA+ affirming care and tailors treatment to each person’s background and goals.

Cheryl draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She is registered with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - which oversees professional registration for health practitioners. With a focus on collaboration, practical strategies, and ongoing professional development, Cheryl aims to support clients as they explore strengths, learn new ways of coping, and work toward more fulfilling lives.

Practical Therapies for Online Support and Growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build flexible, values-guided actions even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and challenges with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems and to improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in relationships, supporting individuals and families to heal relational wounds and strengthen connection and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Cheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques from these approaches as appropriate, tailoring sessions so clients can learn practical skills, explore underlying patterns, and make progress at their own pace alongside a licensed professional.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, continue work during life transitions, and maintain therapeutic momentum from wherever a client is located within Australia. Licensed professionals can use these formats effectively to deliver structured therapy, offer coaching between sessions, and adapt support to the rhythm of each client’s life.