Online Counselling for Australian Capital Territory
Kirstin Robertson-Gillam
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
O'Connor, ACT 2602 (Online Only)
Neurological conditions affect both the patient and their family. I offer my services to both. Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Knowledge is sometimes the only power there is against the vagaries of these ailments. That is where counselling from a specialist psychotherapist comes in. I will make an assessment of the patient’s condition and take a medical history. I will also work with the patient’s doctor to coordinate the psychotherapy with medical treatment. I offer sessions by Phone, Skype, FaceTime and ZOOM. Call me and let’s discuss possible therapeutic options.
Neurological conditions affect both the patient and their family. I offer my services to both. Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Knowledge is sometimes the only power there is against the vagaries of these ailments. That is where counselling from a specialist psychotherapist comes in. I will make an assessment of the patient’s condition and take a medical history. I will also work with the patient’s doctor to coordinate the psychotherapy with medical treatment. I offer sessions by Phone, Skype, FaceTime and ZOOM. Call me and let’s discuss possible therapeutic options.
I am an Australian Indian therapist, mother of two wild teenage girls and a somatically oriented certified psychedelic-assisted therapist. I work with a client base that is multicultural and aged 13 and above. I work at Canberra Child Psychiatry on Tuesdays looking after adolescents and family therapy. My specialities include grief and bereavement (death, divorce, empty nesting), couple/family relational conflict space, older adolescents/young adults, issues stemming from miscommunication and bicultural conflict in workplaces and families. I offer trauma counselling for NDIS self-managed and plan-managed clients.
I am an Australian Indian therapist, mother of two wild teenage girls and a somatically oriented certified psychedelic-assisted therapist. I work with a client base that is multicultural and aged 13 and above. I work at Canberra Child Psychiatry on Tuesdays looking after adolescents and family therapy. My specialities include grief and bereavement (death, divorce, empty nesting), couple/family relational conflict space, older adolescents/young adults, issues stemming from miscommunication and bicultural conflict in workplaces and families. I offer trauma counselling for NDIS self-managed and plan-managed clients.
Accepting new clients! No GP referral is required. Psychotherapist and Certified Coach focused on empowering clients to achieve sound mental health, fulfilling relationships and careers. My clients typically experience some of these challenges: low mood, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, emotional swings, irritability, anxiety, social relationship difficulties, addictions, psychosomatic symptoms, family and work conflict, lack of energy. I am a wife, a mother of two, an immigrant, a professional, a Christian... I am here to build you up, there is nothing you can tell me that will discourage me from helping you.
Accepting new clients! No GP referral is required. Psychotherapist and Certified Coach focused on empowering clients to achieve sound mental health, fulfilling relationships and careers. My clients typically experience some of these challenges: low mood, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, emotional swings, irritability, anxiety, social relationship difficulties, addictions, psychosomatic symptoms, family and work conflict, lack of energy. I am a wife, a mother of two, an immigrant, a professional, a Christian... I am here to build you up, there is nothing you can tell me that will discourage me from helping you.
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.
Are you struggling with a challenging relationship or stressful situation at home or work? Are you the parent of a child or adolescent with their own mental health challenges - you're busy caring for them, and feel like no one is caring for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by rising levels of stress and anxiety in this uncertain world? Does life just feel too fast and too hard? You don't have to struggle alone. I would be privileged to walk with you awhile.
Are you struggling with a challenging relationship or stressful situation at home or work? Are you the parent of a child or adolescent with their own mental health challenges - you're busy caring for them, and feel like no one is caring for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by rising levels of stress and anxiety in this uncertain world? Does life just feel too fast and too hard? You don't have to struggle alone. I would be privileged to walk with you awhile.
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phillip, ACT 2606
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Stefanie, I am a trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming, PaCFA clinically registered counsellor. I am a practitioner who approaches counselling in a collaborative way, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
My name is Stefanie, I am a trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming, PaCFA clinically registered counsellor. I am a practitioner who approaches counselling in a collaborative way, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
I work primarily with folks who’re struggling in their relationships. Mostly, I work with romantic partners, but also with mothers & daughters, business partners, friends and individuals. My clients typically have difficulties in communicating effectively with others, especially during conflict when they’re feeling all the feelings. Clients also often approach me because they’ve been betrayed in relationship. Sometimes, there’s been an affair, an experience of sexual assault, or an unexpected separation...
I work primarily with folks who’re struggling in their relationships. Mostly, I work with romantic partners, but also with mothers & daughters, business partners, friends and individuals. My clients typically have difficulties in communicating effectively with others, especially during conflict when they’re feeling all the feelings. Clients also often approach me because they’ve been betrayed in relationship. Sometimes, there’s been an affair, an experience of sexual assault, or an unexpected separation...
I can provide pre/post diagnosis, trauma, relationship and life transition support. I can assist in screening and assessing for conditions such as Autism, PDA and ADHD to inform how best to support you and support identity formation. I enjoy and have training in supporting Sex Workers, Poly/NM/RA, Neurodivergent, HIV+ and Sexual/Gender diverse individuals.
I can provide pre/post diagnosis, trauma, relationship and life transition support. I can assist in screening and assessing for conditions such as Autism, PDA and ADHD to inform how best to support you and support identity formation. I enjoy and have training in supporting Sex Workers, Poly/NM/RA, Neurodivergent, HIV+ and Sexual/Gender diverse individuals.
Becoming Connected Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Cook, ACT 2614
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 ...
My name is Donna, and I've always known my life purpose is to assist others. This is evident from the various roles I've had in business, marketing and customer service, along with seventeen years working as a Secondary Education Teacher. During this time, I have had my eyes opened to the many mental, physical, social and emotional concerns the youth of today have and continue to experience. I have experience working across diverse cultures and with the LGBTQI+ community. My mission is to assist you on a deeper level to be empowered, find hope, and strengthen your belief in self to improve wellbeing.
My name is Donna, and I've always known my life purpose is to assist others. This is evident from the various roles I've had in business, marketing and customer service, along with seventeen years working as a Secondary Education Teacher. During this time, I have had my eyes opened to the many mental, physical, social and emotional concerns the youth of today have and continue to experience. I have experience working across diverse cultures and with the LGBTQI+ community. My mission is to assist you on a deeper level to be empowered, find hope, and strengthen your belief in self to improve wellbeing.
Strong Space Counselling - Supporting Men
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dunlop, ACT 2615 (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.
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.
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.
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.
I’m Ruby, owner of Inner Motus Therapy (www.innermotustherapy.com). I am a Counsellor and a Breathwork practitioner. I have worked in multiple areas such as domestic and family violences spaces, with the LGBTIQA+ communities, youth and children, mental health and a range of alternative therapeutic spaces. I am deeply interested in how the body stores trauma and patterned states. I work with clients with a gentle approach to help integrate or find new ways of being that help us move towards what we want and need. I use techniques and tools such as somatic work, needs following, breathwork and talk therapy.
I’m Ruby, owner of Inner Motus Therapy (www.innermotustherapy.com). I am a Counsellor and a Breathwork practitioner. I have worked in multiple areas such as domestic and family violences spaces, with the LGBTIQA+ communities, youth and children, mental health and a range of alternative therapeutic spaces. I am deeply interested in how the body stores trauma and patterned states. I work with clients with a gentle approach to help integrate or find new ways of being that help us move towards what we want and need. I use techniques and tools such as somatic work, needs following, breathwork and talk therapy.
Dewis Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phillip, ACT 2606
Waitlist for new clients
I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.
I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.
Amelaine Uidam - Good Health Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Gungahlin, ACT 2912
Amelaine (Ame) is currently accepting new clients for therapy and psychological assessments, with location options being in-person Canberra City or telehealth Australia-wide. Please visit website, call or email for more information: www.goodhealthpsychology.com.au
Amelaine (Ame) is currently accepting new clients for therapy and psychological assessments, with location options being in-person Canberra City or telehealth Australia-wide. Please visit website, call or email for more information: www.goodhealthpsychology.com.au
Hi, I'm Maggie! If you are experiencing feelings of uncertainty, being ‘stuck’ or lost, experiencing loneliness, low self-esteem, identity issues, challenging decision-making, or navigating life transitions, Awefull Therapy could be the pathway you’ve been searching for. I strive to make Awefull Therapy a safe place for all, regardless of age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, culture, religion, or lifestyle.
Hi, I'm Maggie! If you are experiencing feelings of uncertainty, being ‘stuck’ or lost, experiencing loneliness, low self-esteem, identity issues, challenging decision-making, or navigating life transitions, Awefull Therapy could be the pathway you’ve been searching for. I strive to make Awefull Therapy a safe place for all, regardless of age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, culture, religion, or lifestyle.
Do you need someone to talk to? Are you doubting your self-worth & self-esteem or have difficulties with anxiety & depression? Would you like to improve your communication with your partner or a member of your family?. Have you experienced a betrayal or has someone in the relationship had difficulties with addiction or behavioural difficulties? Have you been affected by previous traumatic experiences? I am here to help you regain, much-needed clarity along your individual journey. My goal is to ensure you are heard and understood in every session. I am here to work with you to facilitate a safe space to explore your inner needs.
Do you need someone to talk to? Are you doubting your self-worth & self-esteem or have difficulties with anxiety & depression? Would you like to improve your communication with your partner or a member of your family?. Have you experienced a betrayal or has someone in the relationship had difficulties with addiction or behavioural difficulties? Have you been affected by previous traumatic experiences? I am here to help you regain, much-needed clarity along your individual journey. My goal is to ensure you are heard and understood in every session. I am here to work with you to facilitate a safe space to explore your inner needs.
Are you going through some major transition in life and looking for compassionate care to navigate through? Do you feel lost and unclear about what you want from life? Are you finding your relationships strained or struggle to communicate effectively with your loved ones? Is your past trauma impacting your present life? If this is you, take a first step towards a meaningful change and please feel free to reach out to me. I have been working in mental health field for more than two decades, with a culturally competent approach, supporting clients from a diverse background. It would be an absolute honor for me to work with you.
Are you going through some major transition in life and looking for compassionate care to navigate through? Do you feel lost and unclear about what you want from life? Are you finding your relationships strained or struggle to communicate effectively with your loved ones? Is your past trauma impacting your present life? If this is you, take a first step towards a meaningful change and please feel free to reach out to me. I have been working in mental health field for more than two decades, with a culturally competent approach, supporting clients from a diverse background. It would be an absolute honor for me to work with you.
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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.