Psychologist – Cairns and Queensland

Online Counselling for Cairns and Australia 

Experienced psychological support — now online

Welcome to Seachange Psychology.  I am an Australian psychologist providing online counselling to clients in Cairns, across Queensland, and throughout Australia.

I was based in Cairns for almost 20 years. My Practice was in Mcleod St, close to Mcleod St Medical. After relocating to Japan in 2022 with my Japanese wife, Akiko, I transitioned to working exclusively online, allowing me to continue supporting the Cairns community, while also working with Australians more broadly.

With over 40 years’ experience in psychology and counselling, I offer calm, practical, and thoughtful support for people navigating personal, relational, and life challenges.

Why online counselling

I have worked online for many years — well before COVID — and both experience and research show that online counselling can be just as effective as face-to-face work, and in some situations even more so.

Clients often tell me that once the session begins, they quickly forget they are on camera and experience the conversation much like they did in my Cairns consulting room.

You can read more and watch short videos about online counselling elsewhere on this site.

For Cairns clients

If you previously worked with me in Cairns, the quality, style, and depth of the work remain unchanged — only the format has shifted to telehealth.

Many long-term clients have chosen to continue online and report that the therapeutic connection remains strong and effective.

Medicare and fees

Because I am no longer resident in Australia, I am not eligible to provide Medicare-subsidised services, including Mental Health Care Plans. Sessions are therefore out-of-pocket and not rebate-able through Medicare or private Health funds.

To reduce the impact of this change, I have lowered my fees:

• Individual sessions: $120
• Couples sessions: $140

This allows continued access to the same level of professional care without Medicare involvement.

Experience and approach

I have worked for over four decades across private practice, criminal justice, education, and corporate settings.

I offer counselling and hypnosis services and draw on a wide range of therapeutic approaches, applied flexibly rather than mechanically.

While outcomes can never be guaranteed, I do guarantee full commitment, professionalism, and care in our work together.

You may wish to read client feedback by searching “Seachange Psychology” online.

Areas I work with:

I work with individuals and families across a wide range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety, stress, and emotional fatigue
• Depression and low mood
• Relationships and family dynamics
• Work pressure and burnout
• Phobias and long-standing patterns
• Health-related and life-transition issues

Practical details

Sessions are conducted online by appointment.  You will need to download WhatsApp as I use that for the video sessions and for keeping in touch with clients between sessions and for follow up where appropriate.

Please note that Japan is one hour behind Cairns (Brisbane time), which is taken into account when scheduling.

Get in touch

For more information or to make an appointment, you can contact me directly:

Crispian Jones

📧 crispian@seachangepsychology.com.au

📱 WhatsApp: +81 8051 206364

Cris

Crispian Jones

Director/Psychologist

Seachange Psychology

Osaka Japan

WhatsApp +8180 5120 6364