You don’t have to walk the journey alone.

Cheyne Kilburn

Counsellor

Meet Cheyne,

Cheyne brings a powerful combination of lived experience, warmth, and a deep appreciation for life to the Thryve team. A long-term resident of South East Queensland for over 40 years, Cheyne loves making the most of the region’s beautiful climate and natural outdoor spaces. At home, he is a dedicated husband of 25 years and a proud father to four teenagers and young adults, giving him a wealth of firsthand insight into the unique seasons of family life.

Cheyne’s path to counselling is deeply personal. Having walked his own long journey through depression, he emerged with a profound, authentic passion to help others navigate their own dark or challenging seasons. He knows what it takes to find hope again, and he brings that genuine understanding into every session.

Experience & Approach

Before stepping into professional counselling, Cheyne spent years working in Outdoor Education. In that role, he used nature and adventure to guide young people through unique challenges, helping them uncover inner strengths they didn’t know they had.

Today, Cheyne takes that same foundational philosophy and applies it in a clinical setting. His therapeutic approach is centered around:

Meeting You Where You Are: Coming alongside individuals of all ages with deep empathy, meeting you with a calm, non-judgmental presence.
Restoration & Growth: Focusing not just on symptom relief, but on helping you actively restore your heart, rebuild confidence, and reclaim a fulfilling life of true abundance.
Strength-Based Guidance: Helping you identify your unique, hidden strengths so you can confidently face life’s transitions and hurdles.

More About Cheyne

Areas of Focus

Accreditations

Member of the Australian Counselling Association – Level 2 (MAC Level 2)

Private Health Rebates

Cheyne currently does not accept private health rebates.

Clients booking sessions with Cheyne are welcome to attend as private-pay clients. If you’re unsure whether Cheyne is the right fit for your needs, or would like assistance choosing a counsellor based on private health coverage, our team is happy to help.

Patient Focus

Teenagers | Adults | Men

Modalities

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Psychoeducation | Solution-Focused Therapy | Humanistic

Education

Advanced Diploma of Counselling and Family Therapy (Christian)

Book Now With Cheyne

Please Note:

If you plan to claim a private health rebate, please ensure the counsellor you are booking with is approved by your private health provider. Coverage varies by counsellor and provider.

View private health information for Cheyne in the ‘Private Health Rebates’ drop down on your left, on the About Us page, or contact our team if you’d like help confirming eligibility before booking.

Let’s journey together

His Philosophy & Approach

Walking Alongside You with Hope

Cheyne deeply understands that life can feel overwhelming at times, and he firmly believes that finding the right support makes all the difference. He meets every client with a calm, compassionate presence, creating a dedicated space where you can feel completely seen, heard, and genuinely encouraged.

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Areas of Support

Rather than letting you navigate life’s hardest seasons alone, Cheyne steps in as a supportive guide to help you move forward. He offers specialized support for:

Anxiety & Stress: Helping you find grounding tools and calm amidst life’s pressures.
Grief & Loss: Providing a gentle, patient space to process difficult life transitions and heartbreaks.
Teenage & Youth Challenges: Drawing on his rich background to help young people discover their strengths and build resilience.
Life Transitions: Coming alongside you when you simply need a trusted professional to help you find clarity and a path forward.

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