Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehabilitation Services
Supporting recovery, functional improvement, and sustainable participation in work and life.
Clinical services
Specialist support, not general counselling
Every service is grounded in rehabilitation and trauma informed practice built specifically for injury related presentations.
Who we work with
Find your pathway
Whether you've been injured at work, been in a motor accident, or are struggling with the psychological impact of a serious injury, there's a clear path to support.
Injured workers & motor accident clients
WorkCover, NIISQ, CTP. Early support for the psychological and emotional impact of injury reducing the risk of long-term harm.
Concussion & catastrophic injury
Persistent post-concussive symptoms, TBI, spinal cord injury, amputation. Specialist support for high complexity presentations.
GPs, case managers & rehab providers
Timely referrals accepted from GPs, WorkCover, insurers, and rehabilitation providers. Clear reporting, practical recommendations.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker · Practice Principal
Colm Sands
I founded Coastal Sands Counselling to fill a genuine gap in injury related psychological support on the Sunshine Coast and across Australia. My focus is narrow and intentional: early psychological intervention for people whose recovery is complicated by injury, workplace pressures, or complex claims processes.
My background spans specialist hospital and community rehabilitation particularly with traumatic brain injury, neurological injury, and complex psychosocial presentations. I understand the systems injured workers navigate, and I work collaboratively with insurers, GPs, and rehabilitation providers to keep care coordinated and outcomes clear.
Why early intervention matters
Act early. Recover better.
The psychological response to injury doesn't resolve on its own. Left unaddressed, it slows physical recovery, prevents return to work, and can become a secondary injury in itself.
Typical care pathway
01
Referral received
GP, case manager, insurer, or self referral. Acknowledged within one business day.
02
Initial assessment
Biopsychosocial assessment. Understanding injury context, functional impact, and recovery goals.
03
Evidence based treatment
EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychoeducation tailored to injury type and individual presentation.
04
Return to function
Clear reporting to referrers. Functional and vocational goals achieved.
Credentials
Colm Sands
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Medicare Provider Number: 1978631T
WorkCover Queensland Provider Number: P0007636706
ABN: 66 344 613 978
Ready to support your recovery or your client's?
Whether you're an injured worker looking for early support, a GP managing a complex patient, or a case manager needing a reliable psychological provider. Get in touch today!