Online Counselling for Canberra

Photo of Katrina Anderson, MPsych, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Katrina Anderson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
Waitlist for new clients
If you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, finding it hard to cope or just needing support to navigate life's challenges, I can help.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, finding it hard to cope or just needing support to navigate life's challenges, I can help.
(02) 5135 3577 View (02) 5135 3577
Photo of Amy Shah, MA, ACA-L2, Psychotherapist
Amy Shah
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Trauma can make us feel lost, hopeless, and disconnected from ourselves and others. You might notice that you keep falling into harmful patterns. Even though you want to form meaningful relationships, you might push people away or end up in relationships that cause pain. You want to understand your reactions and feel more in control of your life. You're ready to make better choices about treating yourself and others. You want to break free from cycles of trauma and abuse. You believe there’s something better for you—you need help to find it.
Trauma can make us feel lost, hopeless, and disconnected from ourselves and others. You might notice that you keep falling into harmful patterns. Even though you want to form meaningful relationships, you might push people away or end up in relationships that cause pain. You want to understand your reactions and feel more in control of your life. You're ready to make better choices about treating yourself and others. You want to break free from cycles of trauma and abuse. You believe there’s something better for you—you need help to find it.
(02) 9100 0281 View (02) 9100 0281
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Ingrid Honeybrook
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600
With the presence of horses, Ingrid has an interest in helping clients affected by trauma such as first responders, military personnel, and teenagers for whom room-based therapy is overwhelming or boring. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are common reasons individuals seek equine-assisted therapy. Ingrid has volunteer experience as a Lifeline crisis supporter and as a mentor for the Fearless Women program.
With the presence of horses, Ingrid has an interest in helping clients affected by trauma such as first responders, military personnel, and teenagers for whom room-based therapy is overwhelming or boring. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are common reasons individuals seek equine-assisted therapy. Ingrid has volunteer experience as a Lifeline crisis supporter and as a mentor for the Fearless Women program.
(02) 5133 6450 View (02) 5133 6450
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Mental Care Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
Book and Manage you appointments online at www.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Book and Manage you appointments online at www.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
(02) 8105 5551 View (02) 8105 5551
Photo of Melisa Campisi, MPsych, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Melisa Campisi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
Offering weekend in person and weekday telehealth appointments. I understand the courage it takes to reach out for support and I aim to create a warm and compassionate space where people feel safe and comfortable being themselves. I enjoy working collaboratively with people on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem and assertiveness. Life throws up all sorts of challenges and I look forward to helping you navigate them and realise your own strengths and potential.
Offering weekend in person and weekday telehealth appointments. I understand the courage it takes to reach out for support and I aim to create a warm and compassionate space where people feel safe and comfortable being themselves. I enjoy working collaboratively with people on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem and assertiveness. Life throws up all sorts of challenges and I look forward to helping you navigate them and realise your own strengths and potential.
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Photo of Alisha Polsen, MPsych, MAPS, Psychologist
Alisha Polsen
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
Telehealth consultation are available online to ensure that you remain emotionally connected and support your mental health and well-being regardless of location or logistics.
Psychology sessions give you the opportunity to take a step back and explore what is really important to you. We address implementing the fundamentals, of optimum sleep, nutrition, enjoyable movement and rewarding relationships to put you in the healthiest physiological and neurological state to respond adaptively to stress and challenges when they arise. Making this manageable and tangible sets you up to actualise goals and live in accordance with your valued priorities. I practice neurological condition through physiological health practices and resilience skill building. This is proactive mental health.
Telehealth consultation are available online to ensure that you remain emotionally connected and support your mental health and well-being regardless of location or logistics.
Psychology sessions give you the opportunity to take a step back and explore what is really important to you. We address implementing the fundamentals, of optimum sleep, nutrition, enjoyable movement and rewarding relationships to put you in the healthiest physiological and neurological state to respond adaptively to stress and challenges when they arise. Making this manageable and tangible sets you up to actualise goals and live in accordance with your valued priorities. I practice neurological condition through physiological health practices and resilience skill building. This is proactive mental health.
(02) 6190 0492 View (02) 6190 0492
Photo of Donna McMillan - Connections Counselling, PACFA, Counsellor
Connections Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
I specialise in relationships. This includes couples, parents and individuals who need help navigating the relationship they have with themselves, and those around them. I am culturally sensitive and have a deep understanding of the significance of culture and the impact it has on the individual.
I specialise in relationships. This includes couples, parents and individuals who need help navigating the relationship they have with themselves, and those around them. I am culturally sensitive and have a deep understanding of the significance of culture and the impact it has on the individual.
(02) 5118 9850 View (02) 5118 9850
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Pause You Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? When we're overwhelmed for long periods, whether at work or home, it can lead to burnout. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help reverse the effects of burnout and stress by offering specific strategies for managing your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. It provides a space to gain new perspectives, helping you navigate challenges and find a sense of direction, purpose, and meaning in your life. I specialise in helping individuals facing burnout, stress, and anxiety. Additionally, I support people living with chronic disease or disability and their carers.
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? When we're overwhelmed for long periods, whether at work or home, it can lead to burnout. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help reverse the effects of burnout and stress by offering specific strategies for managing your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. It provides a space to gain new perspectives, helping you navigate challenges and find a sense of direction, purpose, and meaning in your life. I specialise in helping individuals facing burnout, stress, and anxiety. Additionally, I support people living with chronic disease or disability and their carers.
(02) 5135 1216 View (02) 5135 1216
Photo of Richard David Wigley - Becoming Connected Counselling, MA, PACFA, Counsellor
Becoming Connected Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you feel like you don't fit in - that others seem to have 'it' and you don't. Maybe you think you don't do the 'right' things, the things you think you should be doing. Perhaps you are dogged by sadness, anxiety, confusion or fear and don't understand why this is so. It could be that you are struggling to succeed in a relationship, a job, or being socially worthy and you are frustrated at what you see as your limitations. Maybe you had a one-off traumatic experience that you feel you will never get over, or childhood and adolescent 'failures' that you feel defined by. But you also don't want to give up and are searching ...
Maybe you feel like you don't fit in - that others seem to have 'it' and you don't. Maybe you think you don't do the 'right' things, the things you think you should be doing. Perhaps you are dogged by sadness, anxiety, confusion or fear and don't understand why this is so. It could be that you are struggling to succeed in a relationship, a job, or being socially worthy and you are frustrated at what you see as your limitations. Maybe you had a one-off traumatic experience that you feel you will never get over, or childhood and adolescent 'failures' that you feel defined by. But you also don't want to give up and are searching ...
(02) 5118 9022 View (02) 5118 9022
Photo of Olga Koronovskaia, PACFA, Psychotherapist
Olga Koronovskaia
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2601
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
(02) 5118 9035 View (02) 5118 9035
Photo of Andrew Chan, MSc, ACA-L2, Counsellor
Andrew Chan
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Living life can be fulfilling, exciting and enriching. It is not without disappointments, hurts and struggles that bring us to a place of isolation, regret, grief or anxiety. Yet greater adversity can bring greater triumphs. With self-realisation, resolve and empowerment, your story will not have to speak of defeat. It would be an honour to have the opportunity to journey with you as a licensed counselor (M Couns., ACA) with 10 years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds in different settings. I have a passion to see everyone lead successful and meaningful lives, building healthy relationships and families.
Living life can be fulfilling, exciting and enriching. It is not without disappointments, hurts and struggles that bring us to a place of isolation, regret, grief or anxiety. Yet greater adversity can bring greater triumphs. With self-realisation, resolve and empowerment, your story will not have to speak of defeat. It would be an honour to have the opportunity to journey with you as a licensed counselor (M Couns., ACA) with 10 years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds in different settings. I have a passion to see everyone lead successful and meaningful lives, building healthy relationships and families.
0414 657 118 View 0414 657 118
Photo of Sinead Newman, PACFA, Counsellor
Sinead Newman
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
(02) 5118 9015 View (02) 5118 9015

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Online Counsellors

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.



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