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Our Milton practice is closing on 20 November. Read our farewell message and find out where your practitioner is moving.

Effective, personalised clinical psychology
We're a psychology practice focusing on using the most modern, most effective types of therapy to help our clients move forward.
Ease Suffering, Engage Strengths, Increase Open, Valued Living and Set Achievable Goals
We are Queensland’s first Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT – spoken as one word) centre, located centrally in Brisbane in Milton just off Coronation Drive with plenty of on site parking.
Have you tried hard to be happier — and found it just wasn’t that easy?

If so, you aren’t alone. Pretty much all of us will struggle with unwanted and uncomfortable mental experiences in the form of difficult thoughts, feelings and memories at some stage in our life. Unfortunately commonplace notions of happiness are misleading, inaccurate, and can even make you miserable. For example, modern research suggests positive thinking often does NOT work – and that positive affirmations can even make many people feel worse.
Using cutting edge science to create a strong foundation, ACT provides a new, research backed perspective on how to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences.. ACT skills help you cultivate long-lasting healthy vitality and well-being through mindfulness and values-guided action.

We have gathered a team of compassionate and skilled ACT therapists who will expertly help you overcome your struggles with painful thoughts and feelings, and help you build a more rich, full and personally meaningful life. Each therapist has been hand picked for their expertise, compassion and warmth to best guide you in developing these skills.Our ACT therapists teach simple, scientifically proven life skills to help you more effectively handle difficult thoughts and feelings. We offer unique collaborative care between you and your therapist with an emphasis on ongoing learning at a pace that works for you.

We take the time to learn what you really care about. We help you take purposeful life steps each and every day. Our counselling emphasises effective, valued ACTion.
Why Choose Therapy at the Brisbane ACT Centre?
• We practice what we preach – being centred, open, and engaged with YOU

• Caring, sensitive, warm, safe, compassionate therapy

• Easy access to medication advice

• GP mental health care plan for Medicare, or private health insurance funding available.

• Proactive contact with your GP using encrypted email

• Fantastic central location, easy and free parking

• Comfortable, safe and soundproofed rooms

• Mobile and online resources to build skills

• Groups and after hours sessions available

• Easy road, bus and train access
Dr. Rob Purssey 
Adult and Adolescent Psychiatrist, ACT Therapist, Pharmacology Expert

Moving to Kelvin Grove Medical Centre from 14 December 2026. Rob will continue using this website into early 2027.

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Rob is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years’ experience and is also a highly skilled ACT therapist. He is passionate about helping his clients achieve long-lasting benefits in their lives. Rob hopes his work with you will maximise your potential for a rich, full and meaningful life. Science, compassion, mindfulness, acceptance, values, and community inspire Rob’s life and work.
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Marcela Costanzo
Clinical Psychologist – Bsc Psych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

New practice: Lilian Cooper Medical Centre, Spring Hill. See Marcela’s profile for the address and phone number.

Mondays (Telehealth) 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00am – 5:00 pm
Fridays 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Marcela is a clinical psychologist and ACT clinician who is passionate about using modern cognitive behaviour therapies, in particular Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (i.e. ACT!), to help ease many common human struggles. She has expertise in helping clients with a range of presentations including but not limited to anxiety, depression, life transitions, acute stress, relationship issues, change of careers, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, chronic pain and body image (all ages).
Marcela Costanzo - Central Brisbane Psychologist
Gary Fernandez
Registered Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), Master of Psychology (Couns).

Milton practice closes 20 November 2026. Gary’s new practice details will be added to his profile as they are confirmed.

Monday, Thursday, Fridays
Gary is a registered psychologist and is dedicated to building authentic connections with his clients. Gary recognises that life often takes unexpected turns and the uncertainty of the future can bring about feelings of unease and tension. Through a warm, client-centred approach, he guides individuals to tap into their inner wisdom and strengths to alleviate suffering. He believes true healing starts with cultivating a meaningful relationship with life. By guiding clients to align their actions with core values, Gary supports them in navigating challenges, embracing opportunities, and developing self-awareness and resilience to lead fulfilling lives.
Georgia Watkins-Allen
Clinical Psychologist -BA (Psychology); Hons; Masters of Clinical Psychology; MAPS; AABCAP
Mondays 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Georgia works from a holistic perspective working together with you to maximize your effective adjustment to the many different and difficult life challenges that arise. If it’s humanly possible, it’s normal. It’s about finding the optimal balance for you. By helping you to explore your full potential, while living a value based life, you can choose to respond optimally to the world rather than defensively reacting to it where you may find yourself getting lost or completely stuck.
Jeremy Villanueva
Psychologist – BPsych (Honours), MAppPsych (Sport & Exercise), MAPS
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jeremy is a registered psychologist who has a genuine interest in helping people and making a difference to their lives. His warm and easy-going nature allows others to open up and engage during sessions. He enjoys staying active, getting outdoors, travelling, and meeting new people.
Jeremy has worked in a variety of settings such as sport and exercise, drug and alcohol use, chronic pain and injury rehabilitation. He has also worked with a range of ages including children, adolescents, up to older adults. In particular, Jeremy is passionate about working in performance psychology to maximise a person’s full potential.
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    Milton until 20 November
    7 Marie Street, Milton
    Brisbane, QLD 4064

    Closure and relocation details
    Phone
    07 3193 1072
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    Milton Opening Hours
    Monday, Thursday, Friday:  8:30am-5:30pm

    Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am-9pm
    (receptionist available until 6pm).