Fireside Therapy & Counselling, a place to seek refuge.
Get trauma-informed, inclusive therapy in-person or from the comfort of your home.
Fireside Therapy & Counselling is a practice that centres around the human experience of sharing stories. I believe that connecting with each other in real, honest ways is essential to our survival, and that systemic oppressions often limit our ability to do so. I aim to create a space that is warm, safe and authentic; to seek refuge in times of need, and to celebrate in times of joy. Based in Meanjin (Brisbane), I support people seeking to understand themselves, make meaning in their lives, and to connect on what really matters to them.
— BRITTANY ARCHER, THERAPIST
About Brittany Archer
(she/they, her/them)
As a social worker and psychotherapist, what matters most to me is creating a space where you feel truly seen, safe, and respected. I want our time together to feel like somewhere you can show up exactly as you are — no masks, no pressure — and know that’s more than enough. I really believe that the connection between therapist and client is at the heart of any meaningful growth, which is why I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and often humour and playful energy into my sessions.
Often, it can feel like something’s inherently “wrong” with us, particularly in a world that prioritises capitalist and patriarchal ideals. We are often told that the way we cope with these struggles are “unhealthy”. But I see these responses — whether they show up in our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or bodies — as deeply human. We all navigate the world with the resources we've picked up along the way, and I don't believe in labelling coping strategies as “good” or “bad”. Instead, I’m interested in whether the ways you’re coping feel aligned with who you want to be. That’s what therapy is about for me: understanding your values, building on your strengths, and finding new ways to respond that bring you closer to the life you want.
I work from the perspective that you are the expert in your own life. My approach is collaborative — we walk side by side through whatever you're facing, drawing on both your lived wisdom and the tools I bring from my training. These include a blend of Humanist, Post-Structuralist, and Social Constructivist approaches, whilst integrating Anti-Oppressive Practice and Feminist Frameworks into all of my work. In practice, that might look like drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Strengths-Based work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Polyvagal Theory, trauma-informed and attachment based practice, and whatever else feels right for you. The hope is for us both to work out the way you see things, so you can apply that understanding to any problem you may face.
Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences (BBehSc), University of Queensland
Master of Counselling (MCouns), University of Queensland
Master of Social Work (MSW), Griffith University
Member of Australian Counselling Association (ACA): Level 3
Member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Our Values
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Curiosity
Holding a genuine interest in people, and seeking to understand and make meaning of the world.
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Compassion
Seeking to understand the experiences and needs of others and acting in ways to alleviate suffering.
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Social Justice
All people should have fair treatment and access to resources regardless of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, ability, and age.
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Equity
Equivalence over sameness; People have unique, inherent value to offer and that this value cannot be compared or quantified.
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Respect
Holding openness to other’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences and holding them with due regard.
We are committed to Paying The Rent, in order to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression and subsequent mental health impacts. As such, 2% of all session fees will be donated to The Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health.
Face-to-face and remote options available
My office is conveniently located in Hamilton, QLD, working out of the Nurturing Souls Allied Health Clinic.
Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy (phone or videocall). Just let us know what format is most accessible to you, and we can make it work.
Services & Fees
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Initial (First) Session
$210 AUD
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Standard (Subsequent) Sessions
$200 AUD
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After Hours Sessions (After 5pm)
Additional $20 AUD per session type
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Saturday Session (Telehealth Only)
Additional $40 AUD per session type
FAQ
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I work with all types of people and experiences! However, whilst I’m interested in exploring whatever it is that you wish to discuss, some areas I am passionate about are:
The neurodivergent experience;
Sexuality, gender, and other queer issues;
Bereavement, grief and other types of loss;
Chronic health issues and disability;
Trauma and complex trauma;
People who have experienced physical or sexual violence, including DFV;
Relationship issues, including polyamory, sex and kink;
Anxiety, depression, and suicidality.
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I am currently only available to see clients over the age of 16 years old.
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Standard session times are 50 minutes. If you require a longer consult, please let me know and I can advise of appropriate fees.
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I am currently registered to offer rebates through Medibank, BUPA, HCF, ahm, and ARHG funds. At this stage, I am unable to offer Medicare rebates
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We understand that therapy is expensive, and it’s important to us to ensure we are making therapy as accessible as possible whilst still being able to offer in person sessions. As such, we are able to offer some slots at a sliding scale, which we are happy to discuss at enquiry.
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In order to ensure sustainability of the practice, and to facilitate the ability to offer cancelled spots to other clients, we request that you provide 48 hours notice of any required cancellations. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 50% fee, whilst no shows will incur 100% of the session fee.