Counselling in Canberra, ACT
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My wealth of lived experiences including gender transition inform my collaborative client centred counselling approach. Whilst presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, identity incongruence, dysphoria, trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, loneliness, and more, I seek to work with the underlying causes as I believe that through addressing the root causes of the presenting symptoms that psychological wellbeing can be achieved without judgement or further pathologisation.
My wealth of lived experiences including gender transition inform my collaborative client centred counselling approach. Whilst presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, identity incongruence, dysphoria, trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, loneliness, and more, I seek to work with the underlying causes as I believe that through addressing the root causes of the presenting symptoms that psychological wellbeing can be achieved without judgement or further pathologisation.
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I often work with people living with anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Together we can focus on techniques that reduce negative impacts, lessen your distress and enhance your ability to take control of your own life. There is hope for a happier, more connected tomorrow.
I often work with people living with anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Together we can focus on techniques that reduce negative impacts, lessen your distress and enhance your ability to take control of your own life. There is hope for a happier, more connected tomorrow.
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I am a registered counsellor who can assist you to navigate through personal and relationship challenges and achieve positive outcomes in order to live a more satisfying and rewarding life. I offer an integrative approach, drawing on a number of therapeutic techniques that allows me as a therapist to use the most effective method available to address your individual needs. I offer counselling services both online or face to face in safe and comfortable therapeutic space where you can feel free to share your thoughts and feelings.
I am a registered counsellor who can assist you to navigate through personal and relationship challenges and achieve positive outcomes in order to live a more satisfying and rewarding life. I offer an integrative approach, drawing on a number of therapeutic techniques that allows me as a therapist to use the most effective method available to address your individual needs. I offer counselling services both online or face to face in safe and comfortable therapeutic space where you can feel free to share your thoughts and feelings.
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I am a registered psychologist working out of Goulburn, Yass and soon the Canberra region. I have previously worked in out of home care settings with adolescents and families, as well as in crisis settings working with complex trauma. I currently work with clients of all ages to meet their therapeutic goals and support their mental health and wellbeing. I take a person-centred, neuroaffirming and trauma informed approach to therapy. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients.
I am a registered psychologist working out of Goulburn, Yass and soon the Canberra region. I have previously worked in out of home care settings with adolescents and families, as well as in crisis settings working with complex trauma. I currently work with clients of all ages to meet their therapeutic goals and support their mental health and wellbeing. I take a person-centred, neuroaffirming and trauma informed approach to therapy. I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients.
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You have typically strived to get the most out of life. You love a challenge and until now felt pretty satisfied with life. Things are starting to look grey. You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging? You have lost the energy and confidence you once had and may even feel depressed and anxious at times. This is effecting your interpersonal and family relationships, health, and effectiveness at work. You feel "stuck".
You have typically strived to get the most out of life. You love a challenge and until now felt pretty satisfied with life. Things are starting to look grey. You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging? You have lost the energy and confidence you once had and may even feel depressed and anxious at times. This is effecting your interpersonal and family relationships, health, and effectiveness at work. You feel "stuck".
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Insightful Psychology Results – PTS Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2601
Not accepting new clients
Restore, improve, and sustain your mental health and well-being. Deal effectively with your real-time life challenges. I help my clients to do this by uncovering their blind spots, gaining self-awareness and self-understanding, building their self-esteem, and self-confidence. With more than 25 years of professional experience as a registered psychologist, my working style is caring, compassionate, educational, insightful, inspiring, and strengths focused. I’m also an astute and respectful challenger. My work is client-centered and ethical. I empower my clients through insightful psychology results.
Restore, improve, and sustain your mental health and well-being. Deal effectively with your real-time life challenges. I help my clients to do this by uncovering their blind spots, gaining self-awareness and self-understanding, building their self-esteem, and self-confidence. With more than 25 years of professional experience as a registered psychologist, my working style is caring, compassionate, educational, insightful, inspiring, and strengths focused. I’m also an astute and respectful challenger. My work is client-centered and ethical. I empower my clients through insightful psychology results.
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I offer Autism and ADHD assessments for adults. I also provide therapy for adults, with a specialty in areas of neurodivergence (especially ADHD), those who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those with bipolar, anxiety and depression. Please note that I am not NDIS registered. Please note that I only offer Telehealth services to those in the ACT.
I offer Autism and ADHD assessments for adults. I also provide therapy for adults, with a specialty in areas of neurodivergence (especially ADHD), those who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those with bipolar, anxiety and depression. Please note that I am not NDIS registered. Please note that I only offer Telehealth services to those in the ACT.
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Strong Space Counselling - Supporting Men
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2601 (Online Only)
Men are often taught not to reach out for help. You may have been made to believe that to seek help for yourself was to admit weakness or that it would make you a burden. Maybe you don't know where to start. But you've been thinking about getting professional support for some time now, that's why you are here. You know you need help, maybe because you're experiencing social anxiety or an overwhelming difficulty to get out of bed. You might no longer enjoy the things that used to make you happy, or you're having darker, more intrusive thoughts. It's starting to impact your relationships, your work & your physical health.
Men are often taught not to reach out for help. You may have been made to believe that to seek help for yourself was to admit weakness or that it would make you a burden. Maybe you don't know where to start. But you've been thinking about getting professional support for some time now, that's why you are here. You know you need help, maybe because you're experiencing social anxiety or an overwhelming difficulty to get out of bed. You might no longer enjoy the things that used to make you happy, or you're having darker, more intrusive thoughts. It's starting to impact your relationships, your work & your physical health.
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How could your life be improved if you were able to understand and fully accept who you are and the circumstances that shaped you? What might change in your life if you had the mindset and tools required to shift harmful beliefs and behaviours? What would your life be like if you felt safe, fulfilled and connected in your relationships with others? My clients work with me to make these types of shifts in their relationships with themselves and others. Let's work together as a team to discover how you can live a more autonomous, connected and fulfilled life.
How could your life be improved if you were able to understand and fully accept who you are and the circumstances that shaped you? What might change in your life if you had the mindset and tools required to shift harmful beliefs and behaviours? What would your life be like if you felt safe, fulfilled and connected in your relationships with others? My clients work with me to make these types of shifts in their relationships with themselves and others. Let's work together as a team to discover how you can live a more autonomous, connected and fulfilled life.
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I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.
I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.
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Life is unpredictable, can feel hard and unfair. Cancer, serious illness, accidents, relationship breakups and unexpected life events can knock us off our feet. Knowing someone cares, will listen to our deepest fears and unresolved feelings can help us be with even the most challenging experiences.
Life is unpredictable, can feel hard and unfair. Cancer, serious illness, accidents, relationship breakups and unexpected life events can knock us off our feet. Knowing someone cares, will listen to our deepest fears and unresolved feelings can help us be with even the most challenging experiences.
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Cocoon Counselling Act
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Waitlist for new clients
If you were my client, I would work with you with the attitude that you are the expert in YOU. I would work to help you to unlock the answers that you need. My job is to help you to understand the patterns of behaviours that are tripping you up in life. I come from a non judgmental position, showing empathy and warmth, enabling you to hear your own voice. Often trauma, or things that have been ones a survival reaction become a stumbling block, our own inner critical voice can keep us from trusting ourselves. My intention is to help you capture your needs and like a caterpillar learn how to fly like a butterfly.
If you were my client, I would work with you with the attitude that you are the expert in YOU. I would work to help you to unlock the answers that you need. My job is to help you to understand the patterns of behaviours that are tripping you up in life. I come from a non judgmental position, showing empathy and warmth, enabling you to hear your own voice. Often trauma, or things that have been ones a survival reaction become a stumbling block, our own inner critical voice can keep us from trusting ourselves. My intention is to help you capture your needs and like a caterpillar learn how to fly like a butterfly.
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Are you alone in your pain? Don't feel good on the inside? Can't trust? Not sure who to talk to about all the hurt you're holding onto? Maybe all you really want is to feel close to someone. Someone who will be gentle with you and work slowly with you. Someone who wants to understand you just the way you are. No-one wants to feel separate. We all crave close human connection. To belong. To know we matter.
Are you alone in your pain? Don't feel good on the inside? Can't trust? Not sure who to talk to about all the hurt you're holding onto? Maybe all you really want is to feel close to someone. Someone who will be gentle with you and work slowly with you. Someone who wants to understand you just the way you are. No-one wants to feel separate. We all crave close human connection. To belong. To know we matter.
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I want you to finish every session feeling excited, stimulated and hopeful. I aim to promote emotional and intellectual insights and clarity around who you are and what you are truly capable of. Together we will build resolve - the desire and confidence to make changes, take action, and live for yourself, no matter what your situation. I look forward to connecting with you in kindness and understanding, and guiding you to that place where you feel confident and at home.
I want you to finish every session feeling excited, stimulated and hopeful. I aim to promote emotional and intellectual insights and clarity around who you are and what you are truly capable of. Together we will build resolve - the desire and confidence to make changes, take action, and live for yourself, no matter what your situation. I look forward to connecting with you in kindness and understanding, and guiding you to that place where you feel confident and at home.
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When you are feeling anxious and stressed then you need an expert to support you to get back to normal. I specialise in anxiety and stress disorders and have over 10 years experience in the field.
When you are feeling anxious and stressed then you need an expert to support you to get back to normal. I specialise in anxiety and stress disorders and have over 10 years experience in the field.
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Relationship-Talk: Dr Cory Middleton
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Highly experienced psychologist supporting individuals & couples. Come discuss: Relationship challenges, mental health (stress, anxiety & depression), men's issues, marriage counselling, workplace stress. Feeling stuck? Cory provides non-judgmental, deeply supportive, experienced professional skill in guiding you through life's challenges. Proactively address issues that may be impacting your personal and relationship happiness.
Highly experienced psychologist supporting individuals & couples. Come discuss: Relationship challenges, mental health (stress, anxiety & depression), men's issues, marriage counselling, workplace stress. Feeling stuck? Cory provides non-judgmental, deeply supportive, experienced professional skill in guiding you through life's challenges. Proactively address issues that may be impacting your personal and relationship happiness.
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Are you someone who feels overwhelmed more often than productive? Do you constantly go from inspirational-world-changing-momentum to collapse-on-the-bathroom-floor-moment, with little peace in between? For people who are walking with anxiety, sadness or loneliness. If you're ready to stop the chaos, find connection and get in rhythm with your self, your dreams and your best life, I can help you.
Are you someone who feels overwhelmed more often than productive? Do you constantly go from inspirational-world-changing-momentum to collapse-on-the-bathroom-floor-moment, with little peace in between? For people who are walking with anxiety, sadness or loneliness. If you're ready to stop the chaos, find connection and get in rhythm with your self, your dreams and your best life, I can help you.
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Life can throw many challenges our way where we can feel overwhelmed. The opportunity to talk through these challenges with a neutral person in a confidential, caring and empathetic space can provide you with the support you need as you navigate these times.
Life can throw many challenges our way where we can feel overwhelmed. The opportunity to talk through these challenges with a neutral person in a confidential, caring and empathetic space can provide you with the support you need as you navigate these times.
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Brooke Clark Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi! I am Brooke, a Neurodivergent and Neuro-affirming Registered Psychologist. My goal is empowering people to heal and uncover their true, authentic selves. I want to help clients build a life based on their unique values. My practice is: kink, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and gender non-conforming affirming. All people are welcome and celebrated. I work exclusively as a telehealth psychologist, Australia-wide referrals are welcome. I see clients with Medicare plans, NDIS plans and self-funded currently.
Hi! I am Brooke, a Neurodivergent and Neuro-affirming Registered Psychologist. My goal is empowering people to heal and uncover their true, authentic selves. I want to help clients build a life based on their unique values. My practice is: kink, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and gender non-conforming affirming. All people are welcome and celebrated. I work exclusively as a telehealth psychologist, Australia-wide referrals are welcome. I see clients with Medicare plans, NDIS plans and self-funded currently.
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Zhamilya's Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600 (Online Only)
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career. I find that so many of my clients echo this search – in addition to wanting to address their day-to-day life struggles – they are searching for something more. And this is where I love to be, fully attentive, empathising with my clients but most of all working alongside them to explore ways of improving all aspects of their lives, be that work, relationships, childhood attachment wounds or trauma.
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career. I find that so many of my clients echo this search – in addition to wanting to address their day-to-day life struggles – they are searching for something more. And this is where I love to be, fully attentive, empathising with my clients but most of all working alongside them to explore ways of improving all aspects of their lives, be that work, relationships, childhood attachment wounds or trauma.
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Number of Counsellors in Canberra, ACT
200+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Canberra, ACT who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
81% | Depression |
81% | Stress |
78% | Self Esteem |
76% | Relationship Issues |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
59% | Medicare Rebates |
51% | Bupa |
49% | NDIS |
How Counsellors in Canberra, ACT see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
73% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
5% | Non-Binary |