Deb Pepperdine
Deb provides counselling in person and online. Her background includes meditation, yoga, retreats and community work on the Sunshine Coast. Ask about individual, relationship or family counselling.
More about DebCounselling with Deb and Ian · Sunshine Coast & online
Counselling on the Sunshine Coast and online.
Individual, relationship and family counselling, work and retirement support, and life coaching with Deb or Ian. Meet in Cotton Tree on the Sunshine Coast, or enquire about a video or phone session. You can start with one appointment; no retreat or accommodation booking is needed.
Initial session: 90 minutes · A$200. Subsequent sessions: 60 minutes · A$180.
Counselling with Deb or Ian
Session lengths & fees.
- Initial session · 90 minutes
- A$200
- Subsequent session · 60 minutes
- A$180
In Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, or online by video or phone. You can request Deb or Ian. We confirm who you will meet and the appointment time before booking.
Prices are in Australian dollars. Retreat stays and other wellbeing services are quoted separately.
Ask about a counselling appointmentKnow who you’ll be talking with.
Your session is with Deb Pepperdine or Ian Trew. You can request either practitioner.
Ian Trew
Ian provides counselling and life coaching in person and online. His background includes Ayurveda, natural living and practical education, including permaculture.
More about IanWe have welcomed Beach Health Retreat guests since 2010. Counselling appointments are also available without a retreat or overnight stay.
You deal directly with us when you enquire. A brief question is enough; leave detailed personal history for your conversation.
Arranging your first appointment.
Tell us briefly what you would like help with and whether you prefer an in-person, video or phone session. Deb or Ian replies personally within two business days to confirm suitability, who will attend and an appointment time.
Please keep detailed medical or trauma history out of the online form. Beach Health Retreat is a non-clinical wellbeing service, not a medical or psychiatric treatment service. In Australia, if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. Lifeline is available in Australia any time on 13 11 14. Outside Australia, contact your local emergency services for immediate help.
One person’s online counselling experience with Deb
An existing Google review of online counselling with Deb. It describes one person’s experience; your practitioner and arrangements are agreed individually.
“Highly recommended: I have had online counselling with Deb and found it extremely beneficial.”
A conversation, arranged around you.
You don’t need to arrive with everything worked out. You can begin with what has been difficult, what you want to change, or simply the feeling that you need someone to talk with.
Counselling sessions are personally provided by Deb Pepperdine or Ian Trew. We discuss your needs, who you will work with and the practical arrangements before booking. Meet Deb and Ian and read about their experience.
You can arrange a single appointment or discuss a personalised programme of sessions. There is no requirement to book accommodation or a retreat.
Individual, relationship and family counselling, and life coaching.
Choose the starting point that fits you, or ask us to help you decide. Each enquiry uses the same short form. Suitability and arrangements are agreed individually.
Individual counselling
One-to-one space to discuss stress, grief, self-esteem, difficult decisions, life changes or feeling stuck. Start with one session or discuss ongoing support.
Couples & relationship counselling
Support for communication, conflict, disconnection or changes in your relationship. You can enquire on your own or as a couple; we discuss participation and arrangements before booking.
Family counselling
Time to work through family relationships, communication, conflict or a difficult period together. Who attends, privacy, session format and suitability are discussed before booking.
Work support
Talk through workplace stress, confidence, boundaries, work-life balance or a change of direction. We help you consider what matters to you and practical next steps.
Retirement support
Space to explore the move into retirement, changing routines and relationships, a sense of purpose or what you would like this next stage of life to look like.
Life coaching & life changes
Clarify your priorities, set personal goals and work through practical next steps. You can discuss a life transition, a difficult decision or the changes you would like to make.
Mental health & emotional support
Personalised support with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, burnout and other difficulties. We discuss how our non-clinical support could fit alongside specialist care where needed.
Addiction counselling & support
Talk about alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addictive patterns, and the changes and support you are looking for. We do not provide medical detox.
Online counselling or a session in person.
Choose what feels workable for you; the format and practitioner are confirmed before your appointment.
In-person counselling in Maroochydore
Meet Deb or Ian at Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The exact meeting place and practical details are agreed when your appointment is arranged. Sessions are by appointment; there is no walk-in service.
Online counselling by video or phone
Speak with Deb or Ian without travelling. We agree how to connect and a suitable appointment time. A private place where you can talk comfortably helps you make use of the session.
Sessions, a supported stay, or both.
Many people simply want an appointment. If you need more time and support, you can also discuss combining counselling with a personalised supported hotel stay, or sessions before and after your stay.
Our dedicated mental health support and addiction support pathways explain those options and have short enquiries about what is happening and what you are open to. Catering is included in these supported stays, with a lower-cost uncatered option if price is a concern.
If you are seeking a retreat centred on reflection and personal reset, explore the Counselling & Personal Reset Retreat.
What guests say about talking with Deb and Ian.
These guests came for a residential retreat rather than a single session. Their words, shortened where marked.
“Thank you Deb and Ian. Such a wonderful unique experience that both Sarina and I will never forget. You provided a personal, professional and genuine service on all fronts. The input and insight you gave us during our stay will resonate with us for life. … we left feeling a part of your family.”
“A wonderful rejuvenating experience -- after just one week I feel like a new woman! … Deb & Ian are compassionate and flexible, very dedicated to their clients’ happiness … Room was spacious and beautifully decorated. All my activities were personalised to suit my needs, and the beach air is such a blessing”
Questions about counselling.
What types of counselling can I ask about?
Individual counselling, couples and relationship counselling, family counselling, work support, retirement support and life coaching, as well as emotional and mental health support and addiction support. We discuss suitability and arrangements before booking.
Can counselling be online or in person?
Yes. In-person sessions are in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Online counselling is by video or phone, with the time and connection arrangements agreed beforehand.
Who provides the counselling?
Deb Pepperdine or Ian Trew. The practitioner is agreed before your session; you can tell us your preference when enquiring. Read about Deb and Ian.
Do I have to book accommodation?
No. Individual counselling, couples or family sessions can be discussed without booking a retreat or an overnight stay.
Can my partner or family be involved?
Yes, where appropriate and agreed. We discuss who will attend, the goals, privacy and whether in-person or online arrangements suit the session.
Can I combine counselling with a supported stay?
Yes, subject to suitability and availability. Our mental health and addiction support pathways offer sessions, a personalised supported stay or a mix, with arrangements agreed before booking.
What does counselling cost?
Initial counselling session: 90 minutes, A$200. Subsequent sessions: 60 minutes, A$180.
Is this a medical or psychiatric service?
Beach Health Retreat is a non-clinical wellbeing service, not a medical or psychiatric treatment service. In Australia, if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. Lifeline is available in Australia any time on 13 11 14. Outside Australia, contact your local emergency services for immediate help.
Choose the kind of help you need.
Sessions, a supported stay, or a wellbeing retreat. Not sure? Start with a short enquiry and we’ll help you choose.
Individual sessions
Individual, relationship and family counselling, work and retirement support, and life coaching in Maroochydore or online. No accommodation needed. Massage, bodywork and Ayurveda can also be arranged individually.
A supported stay
Counselling and practical arrangements agreed around your mental health or addiction support needs. Private accommodation and catering included; a lower-cost uncatered option can be discussed.
A wellbeing retreat
Private time by the beach for rest, reflection or holistic wellbeing, for one person or one couple. Choose from three retreat pathways; meals are optional at additional cost.
Support is non-clinical. No medical detox or continuous clinical supervision. Overnight fees and inclusions are confirmed in your private quote. See counselling session fees.
Start with what you need help with.
Tell us a little about what is happening and whether you prefer online or in-person counselling. Deb or Ian will help you work out the next step.
No payment to enquire. No obligation. A personal reply within two business days.