Female Counselling in Huonville, TAS
Hi, I'm Freja. Nature loving gardening enthusiast and mother. Welcome! I offer unique counselling experiences for parents, children and individuals in the heart of the Huon Valley. Counselling sessions are unique and personalised. Sessions can be in-person, in-home or online. Heather Therapies is a therapeutic haven for all. It is a place where parents are equipped with the tools to navigate the complexities of parenthood and where children are supported to express their emotions. School-based sessions can also be organised.
Hi, I'm Freja. Nature loving gardening enthusiast and mother. Welcome! I offer unique counselling experiences for parents, children and individuals in the heart of the Huon Valley. Counselling sessions are unique and personalised. Sessions can be in-person, in-home or online. Heather Therapies is a therapeutic haven for all. It is a place where parents are equipped with the tools to navigate the complexities of parenthood and where children are supported to express their emotions. School-based sessions can also be organised.
Since graduating as a Social Worker in 2007 and now working as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I have gained extensive experience working across a variety of settings including community and women’s health, adult mental health, higher education and corporate wellbeing support services.
I believe life can be complex and we all, at one time or another, will need support to navigate challenging circumstances life has thrown our way. I aim to help clients feel comfortable accessing therapeutic support so we can work effectively together to facilitate positive change for their wellbeing.I work with adult individuals experiencing stress, burnout, life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and health issues.I use a biopsychosocial framework (exploring life circumstances, history, health, strengths, family and social systems) and work collaboratively with you throughout the process.
Since graduating as a Social Worker in 2007 and now working as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I have gained extensive experience working across a variety of settings including community and women’s health, adult mental health, higher education and corporate wellbeing support services.
I believe life can be complex and we all, at one time or another, will need support to navigate challenging circumstances life has thrown our way. I aim to help clients feel comfortable accessing therapeutic support so we can work effectively together to facilitate positive change for their wellbeing.I work with adult individuals experiencing stress, burnout, life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and health issues.I use a biopsychosocial framework (exploring life circumstances, history, health, strengths, family and social systems) and work collaboratively with you throughout the process.
Counselling is a good option if you have a difficult or distressing issue in your personal or work life that may be, for example, causing you to ruminate on your past, be angry, overwhelmed or demoralised in your present, worried for your future and you feel that you don’t have any good options for how to change your current situation. Counselling may also help if you are struggling with low self-esteem, if you are sad, anxious or depressed, or concerned about your relationships.
Counselling is a good option if you have a difficult or distressing issue in your personal or work life that may be, for example, causing you to ruminate on your past, be angry, overwhelmed or demoralised in your present, worried for your future and you feel that you don’t have any good options for how to change your current situation. Counselling may also help if you are struggling with low self-esteem, if you are sad, anxious or depressed, or concerned about your relationships.
I am a dedicated psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults across therapeutic and assessment spaces. My specialised area is supporting individuals with early attachment disruptions and trauma, working to address the underlying causes of distress and facilitate healing and growth. My practice is grounded in values of openness, honesty, kindness, and compassion. It is deeply informed by my love of nature driving the development of organic strategies and supports where possible for individuals.
I am a dedicated psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults across therapeutic and assessment spaces. My specialised area is supporting individuals with early attachment disruptions and trauma, working to address the underlying causes of distress and facilitate healing and growth. My practice is grounded in values of openness, honesty, kindness, and compassion. It is deeply informed by my love of nature driving the development of organic strategies and supports where possible for individuals.
Anna Hopwood
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Huonville, TAS 7109
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with individuals of any age who may find seeking help difficult, and who are concerned that nobody will understand the struggles they face. I can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism, and provide gentle support to help clients develop greater strength to recover from and overcome obstacles that inhibit the ability to thrive and find contentment. When working with children I provide highly non-directive, play-based support, with an aim to develop their abilities for self-compassion and enable them to securely and effectively navigate the many trials that life inevitably presents over time.
I enjoy working with individuals of any age who may find seeking help difficult, and who are concerned that nobody will understand the struggles they face. I can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism, and provide gentle support to help clients develop greater strength to recover from and overcome obstacles that inhibit the ability to thrive and find contentment. When working with children I provide highly non-directive, play-based support, with an aim to develop their abilities for self-compassion and enable them to securely and effectively navigate the many trials that life inevitably presents over time.
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Shanti Saraswati-Hindle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Margate, TAS 7054 (Online Only)
I have a strong background with trauma and complex mental health issues. I am down to earth, warm & empathic. I endeavour to build a collaborative and therapeutic relationship, and to practice an affirming approach to neurodiversity and LGBQIA+. I believe a “good fit” is vital to the therapeutic process and want to create a safe and validating space. I am client-centred and draw on a variety of evidence-based interventions best suited to your needs and preferences (I prefer schema therapy, DBT, and EMDR). I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and currently see 18+
I have a strong background with trauma and complex mental health issues. I am down to earth, warm & empathic. I endeavour to build a collaborative and therapeutic relationship, and to practice an affirming approach to neurodiversity and LGBQIA+. I believe a “good fit” is vital to the therapeutic process and want to create a safe and validating space. I am client-centred and draw on a variety of evidence-based interventions best suited to your needs and preferences (I prefer schema therapy, DBT, and EMDR). I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and currently see 18+
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Sara Phillips @ Deep Eco Soul Wisdom
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lindisfarne, TAS 7015
Warm, friendly and down-to-earth counselling where you feel seen, heard, and welcome as you are in each moment. You will be guided to explore and understand what arises in you; your emotions, sensations, thoughts, core beliefs, your parts and your values. This strengths-based healing process will support you to grow in curiousity, compassion, courage, creativity and deepen your connection to your Self, to others and to the world around you. Each session will support you to develop strategies to manage your mood, energy levels, your thoughts, emotions, your body awareness and to deepen your relationships and sense of belonging.
Warm, friendly and down-to-earth counselling where you feel seen, heard, and welcome as you are in each moment. You will be guided to explore and understand what arises in you; your emotions, sensations, thoughts, core beliefs, your parts and your values. This strengths-based healing process will support you to grow in curiousity, compassion, courage, creativity and deepen your connection to your Self, to others and to the world around you. Each session will support you to develop strategies to manage your mood, energy levels, your thoughts, emotions, your body awareness and to deepen your relationships and sense of belonging.
Trauma Informed Therapy - Neuroaffirming Support
Trauma Informed Therapy - Neuroaffirming Support
Areas of the human experience Kate can support include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting and family challenges, career change and transitions as well as grief and loss. Kate has a special interest in supporting the pregnancy and post natal period, bringing together current mental health research and her own experiences and journey with post natal depression and anxiety, breastfeeding and transitioning to motherhood. Kate has experience working with teenagers and young adults both individually and groups. Kate has trained in Gottman Method and can support you to have healthier relationships.
Areas of the human experience Kate can support include depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting and family challenges, career change and transitions as well as grief and loss. Kate has a special interest in supporting the pregnancy and post natal period, bringing together current mental health research and her own experiences and journey with post natal depression and anxiety, breastfeeding and transitioning to motherhood. Kate has experience working with teenagers and young adults both individually and groups. Kate has trained in Gottman Method and can support you to have healthier relationships.
Jen Wiedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
Waitlist for new clients
I'm the practice Owner, Director & Principal Therapist of Wild Calm Therapies. People who reach out and connect with me, are usually womxn or LGBTIQ+ adults, with difficulties in self, relationship, family, career, community or identity, or professionals / leaders in human services or health and medical fields. These folks are usually already highly reflective and have a readiness and willingness to work on issues affecting and surrounding them. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-love and self-investment.
I'm the practice Owner, Director & Principal Therapist of Wild Calm Therapies. People who reach out and connect with me, are usually womxn or LGBTIQ+ adults, with difficulties in self, relationship, family, career, community or identity, or professionals / leaders in human services or health and medical fields. These folks are usually already highly reflective and have a readiness and willingness to work on issues affecting and surrounding them. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-love and self-investment.
Carolyn Youle (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Welcome to Insight to Action Clinical Psychology! My name is Carolyn and I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties from anxiety (including panic), mood, stress, life changes and transitions (such as relationship difficulties/endings, work/career changes or retirement, life stage changes, migration, health changes including living with diabetes (T1DM, LADA and T2DM) and more).
Welcome to Insight to Action Clinical Psychology! My name is Carolyn and I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties from anxiety (including panic), mood, stress, life changes and transitions (such as relationship difficulties/endings, work/career changes or retirement, life stage changes, migration, health changes including living with diabetes (T1DM, LADA and T2DM) and more).
Welcome to Kingpsychology. Please call or email me to make enquiries. I work to build understanding, trust and apply agreed upon strategies to assist clients to deal with current challenges and find a way back to improved functioning. We identify the aspects of situations in which we are able to work towards positive change, and implement strategies to do so. We work on treating current symptoms that are causing distress and also past experiences that may require unpacking, re-framing and resolving.
Welcome to Kingpsychology. Please call or email me to make enquiries. I work to build understanding, trust and apply agreed upon strategies to assist clients to deal with current challenges and find a way back to improved functioning. We identify the aspects of situations in which we are able to work towards positive change, and implement strategies to do so. We work on treating current symptoms that are causing distress and also past experiences that may require unpacking, re-framing and resolving.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or just cannot make sense of things. Everyone can have therapy at anytime in life. Talking to someone who listens, remembers your history, travels with you on your journey can be rewarding and help with anxiety, depression and feelings of being alone. I can help you make sense of your life, meaning and troubling thoughts. I am also an experienced couples therapist having supported couples on their journeys from courting to commitment. I help people make sense of where they have come to, going to and how they are going to get there even when the future is uncertain.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or just cannot make sense of things. Everyone can have therapy at anytime in life. Talking to someone who listens, remembers your history, travels with you on your journey can be rewarding and help with anxiety, depression and feelings of being alone. I can help you make sense of your life, meaning and troubling thoughts. I am also an experienced couples therapist having supported couples on their journeys from courting to commitment. I help people make sense of where they have come to, going to and how they are going to get there even when the future is uncertain.
I was never destined to become a counsellor. Having grown up in the French countryside, where mental health is a thing that none talks about, I went on to live my adult life thinking that you just need to keep going, whatever comes your way. That was until 2017, when I severely burnt out after experiencing workplace bullying, then was the victim of a traffic accident that led me to develop chronic pain. I could not make sense of the emotional, mental and physical turmoil that I was thrown into. It was only thanks to my new passion for the mind, body and soul, and finding the right professional support, that I was able to heal.
I was never destined to become a counsellor. Having grown up in the French countryside, where mental health is a thing that none talks about, I went on to live my adult life thinking that you just need to keep going, whatever comes your way. That was until 2017, when I severely burnt out after experiencing workplace bullying, then was the victim of a traffic accident that led me to develop chronic pain. I could not make sense of the emotional, mental and physical turmoil that I was thrown into. It was only thanks to my new passion for the mind, body and soul, and finding the right professional support, that I was able to heal.
I love what I do, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in navigating the complexities of the mind, relationships, and sexuality. I want to see people thrive and I care about my clients. I strive to help you become your most authentic selves, fostering self-connection and healing from trauma. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centred, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and desires. I will always find another way to help you and try something new if things don't work. I spend my time increasing my skills to constantly grow.
I love what I do, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in navigating the complexities of the mind, relationships, and sexuality. I want to see people thrive and I care about my clients. I strive to help you become your most authentic selves, fostering self-connection and healing from trauma. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centred, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and desires. I will always find another way to help you and try something new if things don't work. I spend my time increasing my skills to constantly grow.
Is your child struggling to go to school? School avoidance is a silent struggle that thousands of parents and young people across Australia face on a daily basis. It can be incredibly difficult to make decisions for your family under these circumstances, but there is hope. By taking a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of school avoidance and focuses on building resilience and confidence, we can help your child re-engage with learning and get your family back on track. Let us work together to find a new way forward that suits your individual and family situation and bring about positive and long term change.
Is your child struggling to go to school? School avoidance is a silent struggle that thousands of parents and young people across Australia face on a daily basis. It can be incredibly difficult to make decisions for your family under these circumstances, but there is hope. By taking a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of school avoidance and focuses on building resilience and confidence, we can help your child re-engage with learning and get your family back on track. Let us work together to find a new way forward that suits your individual and family situation and bring about positive and long term change.
Do you sometimes wonder "I'm anxious because of the state of the world. How can counselling help?" You've got a good point. Counselling doesn't directly impact the many challenges we are facing. But it does improve how we cope with them. I can help you develop the most useful responses to your challenges, and craft a preferred new future for yourself. Using well-understood neuroscience and proven psychotherapies, I offer strategies to relieve anxiety, reduce despair, and restore relationships. Yet, as counselling is also a unique and personal undertaking, I provide support in a kind and gentle manner, completely free from judgement.
Do you sometimes wonder "I'm anxious because of the state of the world. How can counselling help?" You've got a good point. Counselling doesn't directly impact the many challenges we are facing. But it does improve how we cope with them. I can help you develop the most useful responses to your challenges, and craft a preferred new future for yourself. Using well-understood neuroscience and proven psychotherapies, I offer strategies to relieve anxiety, reduce despair, and restore relationships. Yet, as counselling is also a unique and personal undertaking, I provide support in a kind and gentle manner, completely free from judgement.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Welcome! I'm a registered psychologist, Advanced EMDR therapist, and qualified Relationship Counselor working with individuals and couples in person and online. I specialise in trauma, as well as relationship counselling, but also treat anxiety, stress, and related disorders. I support many women with ADHD and help others explore the possibility of this diagnosis. In therapy, I create a warm, non-judgmental environment, where I support you to grow from your challenges, and where neurodiversity is welcome and celebrated. My aim is to help you feel and function better.
Welcome! I'm a registered psychologist, Advanced EMDR therapist, and qualified Relationship Counselor working with individuals and couples in person and online. I specialise in trauma, as well as relationship counselling, but also treat anxiety, stress, and related disorders. I support many women with ADHD and help others explore the possibility of this diagnosis. In therapy, I create a warm, non-judgmental environment, where I support you to grow from your challenges, and where neurodiversity is welcome and celebrated. My aim is to help you feel and function better.
Kellie Bryan Counselling and Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
New Town, TAS 7008
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming. Years of working with young people have taught me to slow down and respect what is in front of me. I offer services that comfort people and assist them to build their skills, even when they don't think they can. I work to assist people to feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to cope with life stressors.
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming. Years of working with young people have taught me to slow down and respect what is in front of me. I offer services that comfort people and assist them to build their skills, even when they don't think they can. I work to assist people to feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to cope with life stressors.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.