Linda Thomson, MCouns, MSW, GradDipEntrep

    Marriage, Relationship and Couples Counselling

    Based in Noosa • Online Australia-Wide & Worldwide

    About Linda Thomson – Marriage, Relationship & Couples Counsellor in Noosa

    Linda Thomson with her therapy dog Lexi

    For more than thirty years, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples find clarity, connection, and courage in the face of life's most complex challenges. Across over 30,000 sessions, I've witnessed the extraordinary strength of the human spirit — our ability to grow, heal, and love more deeply when given the right support and direction.

    But this work is also personal.

    I was diagnosed with dyslexia well into my professional life, after years of wondering why I needed to work twice as hard to do what others seemed to manage with ease. Then, in 2024, came another turning point — a formal diagnosis of ADHD. That discovery brought relief and understanding, but also a wave of grief for what might have been if I'd been recognised and supported earlier.

    Through that journey, I learned that compassion and insight — not perfection — are what allow us to heal. I no longer see my neurodivergence as a limitation; it's a source of creativity, empathy, and resilience that shapes how I connect with others and guide them through their own challenges. This lived experience directly informs my work with ADHD couples.

    My practice blends evidence-based approaches such as the Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My style is warm, grounded, and practical — offering both emotional insight and clear direction. I work with couples rebuilding after infidelity, individuals learning to communicate without fighting, and neurodiverse clients seeking self-acceptance and relational harmony.

    Many couples come to me caught in repetitive conflict patterns — having the same fight over and over without resolution. Others struggle with destructive communication habits that erode trust over time. My role is to help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface and build new ways of connecting.

    Learn more about my marriage and couples counselling services, ADHD couples counselling, or individual counselling.

    Qualifications

    • Master of Counselling (QUT) – specialising in trauma and relationship counselling
    • Master of Social Work – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW)
    • Graduate Diploma in Collective Entrepreneurship
    • Bachelor of Human Services
    • Member, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
    • Clinical Supervisor in Marriage, Relationship and Couples Counselling and Social Work

    When I'm not working, I recharge by being outdoors, at the gym, and by sharing good food and conversation with family and friends, enjoying live music, or spending time with my therapy dog, Lexi, whose calm presence reminds me daily that healing often begins with connection.

    I believe that with the right understanding, compassion, and guidance, it's never too late to heal, to grow, and to rewrite the story of your life — with courage, clarity, and hope.

    Services I Offer

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    Practice Location

    Linda Thomson, MCouns, MSW, GradDipEntrep – Marriage, Relationship & Couples Counsellor

    Unit 11B, Ground Level, Tewantin Plaza

    113 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin QLD 4565

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    Alongside this practice, I lead a focused programme for couples seeking support after betrayal — a separate space dedicated to the slow, careful work of recovery.