Cheryl Steele, AHPRA

Cheryl Steele is a registered psychologist based in North Queensland, Australia, who brings five years of professional experience to her work supporting individuals and families through life’s transitions and challenges. She founded Cognitive Wellness Psychology to create an inclusive, compassionate practice where people from diverse backgrounds can explore emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Cheryl’s approach combines warmth with evidence-based methods, and she frames therapy as a collaborative partnership that helps clients draw on their strengths and build resilience.

Her clinical experience covers a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family difficulties, self-esteem and confidence challenges, ADHD and addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as compassion fatigue, attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and recovery from domestic violence and separation.

Cheryl provides comprehensive therapeutic support and psychological assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and families, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She is registered with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which oversees the registration of health practitioners in Australia. Cheryl is not currently accepting clients.