Psychologist Currumbin
Looking for a psychologist in Currumbin? The Good Joint treats plenty of patients from the southern end of the coast at our Mermaid Beach clinic, around twenty minutes up the Gold Coast Highway. Whether you are nursing a shoulder from a session at the Alley, feeling the after-effects of hill runs through the valley, or just finding everyday movement harder than it should be, the drive north is a small step for treatment planned around your body rather than a standard routine.
Care begins with a comprehensive assessment and a plan tailored to your concerns, whether that is coping with a challenging life event, managing stress or anxiety, or working on performance in sport and daily life. The focus is practical: strategies you can actually use day to day, built through ongoing collaboration at your pace.
Appointments at The Good Joint book online in under a minute, and health fund rebates are claimable on the day through HICAPS. If you have been putting up with pain, stiffness or tension, an assessment is the first step toward understanding it, and our multidisciplinary team means the right treatment is always in the building.
Jo Turek
Jo Turek is a registered psychologist (AHPRA) offering personalised, evidence-based mental health support on the Gold Coast. With formal qualifications in both Psychology and a Master of Public Health, Jo brings a unique, holistic approach to therapy that blends clinical insight with a deep understanding of overall well-being.
With a background in the health and fitness industry, Jo has a strong passion for both sport psychology and health psychology. She works extensively with individuals looking to improve not just their mental health, but their mindset, performance, and long-term resilience - whether that’s in day-to-day life or on the field.
Jo has experience in both public and private health settings and has spent several years in private practice, supporting clients across the lifespan - from young children (5+) through to late adulthood. Her clients include those navigating anxiety, depression, disordered eating, stress, trauma, and performance-based pressures, among many other challenges.
Her style is warm, client-centred, and always grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own experience. Therapy with Jo is collaborative - a space where individuals are empowered to take ownership of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a way that feels both supported and sustainable.
Whether you're seeking support for mental health concerns, emotional regulation, or performance psychology, Jo offers a safe, empowering space to unpack challenges and move forward with confidence.
Jo’s Areas of Interest
Jo works with individuals across a wide range of psychological concerns, offering evidence-based support tailored to each person’s unique experiences, goals and challenges.
Sports Performance Psychology
Enhance athletic performance through mental conditioning techniques, including focus, confidence building, emotional regulation and performance under pressure.
Anxiety and Stress Management
Develop practical, evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety, reduce stress and build long-term emotional resilience.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Receive compassionate support to improve mood, restore motivation and strengthen overall emotional wellbeing.
Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues
Address unhealthy eating patterns, rebuild a positive relationship with food and foster a healthier body image.
Trauma and PTSD
Work through past experiences in a safe and supportive environment to promote healing, recovery and resilience.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Implement structured strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, supporting greater daily functioning.
Neurodiversity Support (ASD and ADHD)
Tailored therapeutic approaches designed to support neurodiverse individuals in understanding strengths, managing challenges and thriving.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR FIRST VISIT
✔ Introduction & Rapport Building: The psychologist will explain confidentiality and how sessions work.
✔ Discussion of Concerns: You’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, including specific challenges or symptoms, and current coping skills.
✔ Personal & Medical History: Questions about mental health, physical health, relationships, work/school, and past experiences.
✔ Goal Setting: develop mutually agreed upon goals for therapy.
✔ Possible Assessments: The psychologist may use questionnaires or screening tools to understand symptoms better.
✔ Next Steps: Discussion of treatment approaches, session frequency, and initial strategies to work on.
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