Counselling in Wagga, NSW
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Brooke Clark Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (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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To offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to freely express and explore their truth is my passion and purpose in life. One of my favourite quotes which guides my practice is by Bessel van der Kolk who states: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk. Through the many forms of listening, I am able to enter into the world of my client and walk alongside them as they explore, express and empower themselves to navigate the challenges in their life.
To offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to freely express and explore their truth is my passion and purpose in life. One of my favourite quotes which guides my practice is by Bessel van der Kolk who states: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk. Through the many forms of listening, I am able to enter into the world of my client and walk alongside them as they explore, express and empower themselves to navigate the challenges in their life.
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Embrace Care Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AASW
Verified Verified
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Sabine is a qualified and registered social worker and therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Social Work, which deepened her understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and the complex systems that impact our well-being. Throughout her career, she has worked with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She follows evidence-based practice tailored to your circumstances to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
Sabine is a qualified and registered social worker and therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Social Work, which deepened her understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and the complex systems that impact our well-being. Throughout her career, she has worked with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She follows evidence-based practice tailored to your circumstances to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
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John Dodwell is a counsellor. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. John’s background is nursing. Since 2015, John has been working in the not for profit sector as a support worker, case manager and counsellor. John is motivated by compassion and a desire to support other human beings in their suffering. John is empathetic and understanding. He is a good listener, clarifying and validating his clients’ experiences. John wants clients to identify and draw from their inner strengths. He encourages clients to overcome the past and have hope for their futures. John sees life challenges as opportunities to grow.
John Dodwell is a counsellor. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. John’s background is nursing. Since 2015, John has been working in the not for profit sector as a support worker, case manager and counsellor. John is motivated by compassion and a desire to support other human beings in their suffering. John is empathetic and understanding. He is a good listener, clarifying and validating his clients’ experiences. John wants clients to identify and draw from their inner strengths. He encourages clients to overcome the past and have hope for their futures. John sees life challenges as opportunities to grow.
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We are proud to announce that Face 2 Face Therapy has been honored with the 2024 Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Mental Health Award for Best Emerging Counselling Practice in the Riverina. Our founder, Richard, brings a wealth of lived and life experience, particularly in addressing the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities. With a deep understanding of these issues, Richard is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to those in need.
We are proud to announce that Face 2 Face Therapy has been honored with the 2024 Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Mental Health Award for Best Emerging Counselling Practice in the Riverina. Our founder, Richard, brings a wealth of lived and life experience, particularly in addressing the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities. With a deep understanding of these issues, Richard is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support to those in need.
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Mel has experience working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. Mel recently worked in child and adolescent education settings supporting individuals through mental health struggles such as: Depression and anxiety, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, ASD, body image concerns, procrastination, bullying and bereavement. Mel has also worked in a private practice setting working with individuals of all ages helping people with personal difficulties, family issues, workplace conflict and bullying, sleep issues, stress and mood disorders.
Mel has experience working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. Mel recently worked in child and adolescent education settings supporting individuals through mental health struggles such as: Depression and anxiety, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, ASD, body image concerns, procrastination, bullying and bereavement. Mel has also worked in a private practice setting working with individuals of all ages helping people with personal difficulties, family issues, workplace conflict and bullying, sleep issues, stress and mood disorders.
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Dr Koren Ganas
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Online Only)
Reaching out to connect with a psychologist can be intimidating, but it does not have to be. When you connect with my practice, we will discuss your needs and focus on you as a whole person. We will collaborate on creating individually tailored services to meet your unique needs.
Reaching out to connect with a psychologist can be intimidating, but it does not have to be. When you connect with my practice, we will discuss your needs and focus on you as a whole person. We will collaborate on creating individually tailored services to meet your unique needs.
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Taylor Richards
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Online Only)
Taylor offers a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to clients from all walks of life. Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues. Taylor appreciates that her clients are experts of their own lives, so her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help refine and develop strategies to improve your life outcomes and help you to reach your goals.
Taylor offers a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to clients from all walks of life. Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues. Taylor appreciates that her clients are experts of their own lives, so her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help refine and develop strategies to improve your life outcomes and help you to reach your goals.
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Enoch is a compassionate and genuine Psychotherapist with more than 7 years of experience in the private sector. Enoch provides psychotherapy interventions for those coping with mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, work-related stress, and other personal or family difficulties. Enoch works with adults of all ages. Enoch worked many years as an organisational coach in large organisations in both the public and the private sector and is very experienced working with clients who experience work-related stress and anxiety. Enoch's clinical approach
Enoch is a compassionate and genuine Psychotherapist with more than 7 years of experience in the private sector. Enoch provides psychotherapy interventions for those coping with mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, work-related stress, and other personal or family difficulties. Enoch works with adults of all ages. Enoch worked many years as an organisational coach in large organisations in both the public and the private sector and is very experienced working with clients who experience work-related stress and anxiety. Enoch's clinical approach
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Natacha Desille
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Online Only)
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am able to offer treatment services to a range of individuals across the life spectrum. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals who are curious about their experiences and want to deepen their understanding about themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in. I work holistically and incorporate evidence-based practice with experiential expressive therapies that treat the entire person (including the mind-body connection).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am able to offer treatment services to a range of individuals across the life spectrum. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals who are curious about their experiences and want to deepen their understanding about themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in. I work holistically and incorporate evidence-based practice with experiential expressive therapies that treat the entire person (including the mind-body connection).
Hi, we are Sureway Health and Wellbeing! We believe that everyone has the fundamental right to cost effective supports that help them feel connected to their community. We deliver psychology and counselling services at our practice in Eltham, or nationally via Telehealth. We work with children and adults.
Hi, we are Sureway Health and Wellbeing! We believe that everyone has the fundamental right to cost effective supports that help them feel connected to their community. We deliver psychology and counselling services at our practice in Eltham, or nationally via Telehealth. We work with children and adults.
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Verified Verified
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Witnessing your recovery from historic trauma is why I do this work. The right counsellor & therapy is essential. I work hard to ensure you feel safe. In this way can you build rapport & trust- otherwise therapy won't be helpful. I specialise in historic child sexual assault & abuse, adult sexual assault, DV and other forms of violence. Trauma results in internal shame, disconnect from others, mental illness, anxiety, depression, addictions & self-harm. I also provide highly effective relationship & family therapy; strong relationships being the cornerstone to your health & wellbeing. Specialist ASD/Autism therapy is also provided.
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I offer a safe and nurturing space to explore and attend to the challenges you may be experiencing. We can focus on the challenges of processing past experiences, the challenge of present situations, the challenges of relationships or the challenge of better understanding the big questions, 'why am I here', 'what is my purpose'. I offer in person, phone or online sessions. I work with individuals and couples, and am a trained Gottman relationships counsellor.
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I have over 20 years experience working with people in a variety of health related areas and am passionate about helping all people to achieve quality of life. I have been working with Centacare for 5 years now for this reason, to provide relief and support to all demographics of our society, through therapy and education. Yes, I can list the many challenges that I help people with, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, truama, but my greatest desire is to make therapy achievable and comfortable for everyone, to be right there with you, listen to you, support you, make you feel safe. I am a person centred therapist.
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Denise Hostin
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Denise is a registered online-only Psychologist and accredited supervisor who has been practising for 20 years now, in private practice, not-for-profit companies and government agencies in Australia (and Brazil). Denise's main focus is to help people overcome emotional problems related to life events that may be stopping them from living fulfilling lives and to aid their recovery from mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, relationship problems, parenting and work-related difficulties.
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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.
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DHM Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Online Only)
Accessible and affordable online Counselling that is culturally sensitive, intersectional and trauma informed. All people welcome as I have experience in primary healthcare, domestic violence, workplace injury management, and mentoring kids and their families to navigate everyday challenges and big feelings. I aim to provide a safe, transparent and nurturing space that builds trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship. I am a strength-based therapist encouraging clients to identify their own skills and resources, to make informed decisions and set achievable goals. I offer pre-diagnosis Assessments for various presentations.
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Counsellor, ACA-L1
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Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Online Only)
Sometimes we can get lost in our thoughts, we can get caught up in the busy everyday and forget about our own mental health, our own wellbeing. If you are finding it difficult to rest, difficult to sleep or perhaps your mind wanders at work and you can't stay focussed. Those simple decisions have become too hard and the motivation is slipping away. If you feel you are experiencing more 'down' days than 'up' days it could be time to reach out for support. I can help you to establish goals to get you back on track, to be a happier you and back to enjoying life to its fullest.
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Are you looking for a psychologist with low gap fees or even Bulk Billing without wait times which could go on for months? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues (+ others) and have been on a waitlist and it's taking forever to see someone? We're here to assist you by providing Telehealth therapy via online or phone with $0 to low gap fees. Better yet, you can see someone in the team either this week, or next! We have a team of multi-cultural psychologists who can help you deal with a whole range of issues so get in contact with us ASAP!
Are you looking for a psychologist with low gap fees or even Bulk Billing without wait times which could go on for months? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues (+ others) and have been on a waitlist and it's taking forever to see someone? We're here to assist you by providing Telehealth therapy via online or phone with $0 to low gap fees. Better yet, you can see someone in the team either this week, or next! We have a team of multi-cultural psychologists who can help you deal with a whole range of issues so get in contact with us ASAP!
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Wagga, NSW
20+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Wagga, NSW who prioritize treating:
83% | Depression |
79% | Anxiety |
71% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
71% | Life Transitions |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | NDIS |
57% | Medicare Rebates |
43% | Other |
How Counsellors in Wagga, NSW see their clients
50% | In Person and Online | |
50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
17% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Wagga?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.