Counsellor & family therapist in Paddington, Brisbane

Practical support for people and families

For children, teens, adults, couples and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. Thinking Families offers experienced, individualised support in a calm and confidential setting.

Medicare & private health rebates

Flexible hours & weekend appointments

Support for individuals, couples & families

Testing and reporting available

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Start with what has been happening and what you would like support with.

A simple first step

Request an appointment

Tell us a little about who the appointment is for and the kind of support you are seeking. The clinic may then help you with the next step.

Your Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Appointment for

What would you like support with?

Anything you would like us to know?

Counselling is private and confidential. Prefer to talk first? Call (07) 3371 0299.

Rebates Available

Medicare & private health

20+ Years

Supporting Brisbane families

Accredited Practitioners

Social work, counselling & psychology

Private & Confidential

A respectful clinical setting

A thoughtful first step

What support with Glenn may look like

You do not need to arrive with the right words or a perfect explanation. Glenn’s approach starts by understanding what has been happening, the people and patterns around it, and the kind of change you are hoping for.

Basic clean-up

Common concerns at the start

You may be unsure where to begin, and that is completely okay

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure why things have become difficult
Concerns about a child, teenager, relationship or wider family dynamic
Worrying that counselling may feel confronting, unclear or overly clinical
Wanting practical guidance as well as space to talk things through properly

The On-Guard method

Calm, practical and family-aware

Support shaped around you, your relationships and what matters most

Take time to understand what has been happening, your goals and what feels most urgent right now
Look at the individual concern as well as the relationships and systems around it
Create a safe, non-judgemental space for difficult conversations
Work towards practical insight, a practical approach and realistic next steps

How can we help?

Counselling & therapeutic support

Support is available for everyday challenges through to more complex family, relationship, emotional and developmental concerns.

General counsellingFamily therapyChild counsellingAdolescent counsellingCouples counsellingAnxiety supportDepression supportEating disorder counselling

Glenn Munt

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor & Family Therapist · Co-founder, Thinking Families

Meet Glenn Munt

A calm, practical approach to difficult conversations

Glenn Munt is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker, counsellor and family therapist who co-founded Thinking Families in 2005. He works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, with a focus on listening carefully, understanding what is happening and helping people find practical ways to move forward.

Glenn’s counselling style is calm, practical and non-judgemental. Sessions are designed to give people room to talk openly, make sense of difficult situations and work towards changes that feel realistic for them and their relationships.

Social Worker & Counsellor

Accredited Mental Health Social Work alongside calm, practical counselling support focused on the person, their relationships and next steps.

Family Therapist

Support that considers the relationships and systems around each person.

20+ years with Thinking Families

Co-founded the practice in 2005 and has supported Brisbane families since.

Across life stages

Works with young people, adults, couples and families facing a range of concerns.

Also at Thinking Families

Meet Mary McGrath

Mary McGrath brings more than 25 years of experience across psychology and family therapy. She supports children, adolescents, adults and families with a warm, individualised approach that takes time to understand each person’s needs and circumstances.

PsychologyFamily TherapyChildren & AdolescentsAdult & Family Support

Warm, individualised therapeutic support

Mary’s work draws on evidence-based therapeutic approaches and a strong understanding of development, relationships and mental health, with support tailored to the person and family.

Counselling centred around Glenn’s work

A calm, practical approach for individuals, couples and families.

Glenn-led support

Counselling that stays focused on what matters

For many people, Glenn Munt may be the practitioner they are looking to speak with first. His work draws on family therapy and years of counselling experience, with a focus on helping people feel heard, understood and supported rather than rushed or boxed into a standard process.

Works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Brings a family therapy lens to individual and relationship concerns.

Known for a calm, practical and non-judgemental style.

Why people choose Glenn

Experienced counselling with a calm, practical and family-aware approach.

What to expect

A clearer first step into counselling

The first session is an opportunity to understand what has brought you in, your current situation and what you would like support with.

Reach out

Call or send an enquiry to let the clinic know who the appointment is for and what support you are seeking.

Find the right fit

Your needs may help guide whether individual, child, couples, family therapy or assessment is most appropriate

First session

Your practitioner may ask about your history, current circumstances, symptoms or concerns and why you sought support.

Understand patterns

Together, you may explore experiences, relationships, triggers and patterns that are relevant to what is happening.

Build a way forward

Support may include a practical approach, therapeutic techniques and therapeutic work shaped around your individual goals.

Support at different stages of life

The right conversation may look different for every person

Thinking Families works across age groups and relationship settings, with support shaped around the person, their circumstances and the people important to them.

Children

Emotional, behavioural, educational and developmental support in an engaging setting.

Adolescents

Support for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, school and family challenges.

Adults & Couples

Individual and relationship counselling for stress, life changes, conflict and emotional wellbeing.

Families

Family therapy to understand dynamics, strengthen relationships and navigate difficult conversations.

What clients valued

A personal approach people remember

The archived Thinking Families site features testimonials describing practical relationship work, long-term family support and detailed educational assessment.

    
 
 
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   Andrew Rasmussen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm really glad I found Glenn. He's helped me work through a debilitating grief and find better ways of coping with anxiety and stress. I particularly value his insight, experience, compassion, humility, wisdom and sense of humour.
  
 
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   David Hefter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can’t recommend Glen and the team at thinking families high enough.
  
 
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   James Hawkins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Glenn is truly a phenomenal human being. I’d recommend him to anyone. Such a kind, caring, thoughtful, gentle & insightful man. His experience goes well beyond his years. Glenn’s approach I would describe as relaxed yet professional. Truly one in a billion!
  
 
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   Kate Scrace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Glenn was easy to talk to and confident he could help us to improve our relationship. The exercises we practiced in sessions were really helpful and focused on teaching us other, more productive ways to resolve our issues.  The homework tasks he gave us were fun but relevant. Our relationship has never been better or closer. We highly recommend Glenn and Thinking Families for couple and relationship counselling.

Paddington, Brisbane

A local counselling practice supporting Brisbane families

Thinking Families is located at 87 Baroona Road, Paddington QLD 4064 and serves clients from Paddington and surrounding Brisbane suburbs.

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Before the team arrives

Common remediation questions

Who does Thinking Families work with?

Thinking Families provides counselling and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Different services are available depending on the concerns and the people involved.

What happens in the first counselling session?

The first session is an opportunity to discuss your history, current situation, symptoms or concerns, why you sought support and whether you have seen a counsellor before.

Is counselling confidential?

Thinking Families states that counselling is private and confidential. Clinical information is gathered and retained as part of assessment, treatment and professional medico-legal record keeping requirements.

Are Medicare or private health rebates available?

The archived homepage states that Medicare and private health rebates are available. Eligibility and the amount claimable may depend on the practitioner, service, referral and individual policy, so confirm this with the clinic when booking.

What if I feel nervous about counselling?

Thinking Families notes that anxiety or uncertainty before a first counselling appointment is common. Their counselling information encourages clients to talk openly about those feelings so the practitioner can work with them in a safe and nurturing setting.

Do you provide support for adolescent eating disorders?

Yes. Thinking Families provides counselling and family-based therapeutic support for adolescents experiencing eating disorders, with support that may involve the young person and their family.

Start with one conversation

You do not need to know exactly what kind of support you need. Tell Thinking Families what has been happening and the clinic may help you work out the next step.