Counselling in South Australia
Just Breathe Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Williamstown, SA 5351
Focused Psychological strategies We can assist in the following areas: Depression Anxiety Disorders PTSD Obsessive compulsive Substance Abuse/Addiction Behaviour Relationship Concerns Parent / Child conflict Trauma Dissociation and dissociative disorders.
Just Breathe Values The Ability To Understand, Have Compassion And Share Feelings are Paramount to Building New Experiences And Sets The Stage For Achieving Measurable, Positive Change. Therapy Is A Collaborative Approach Founded On Mutual Trust And Respect And Is Founded In Cooperation. Positive Change And Growth Are Possible As We All Have The Tools Necessary To Lead A Rich And Fulfilling Life We All Possess The Quality To Be Outstanding And Achieving Excellence Is Possible Honesty And Showing A Consistent Adherence To Strong Moral And Ethical Principles And Values Is Of The Utmost Importance.
Focused Psychological strategies We can assist in the following areas: Depression Anxiety Disorders PTSD Obsessive compulsive Substance Abuse/Addiction Behaviour Relationship Concerns Parent / Child conflict Trauma Dissociation and dissociative disorders.
Just Breathe Values The Ability To Understand, Have Compassion And Share Feelings are Paramount to Building New Experiences And Sets The Stage For Achieving Measurable, Positive Change. Therapy Is A Collaborative Approach Founded On Mutual Trust And Respect And Is Founded In Cooperation. Positive Change And Growth Are Possible As We All Have The Tools Necessary To Lead A Rich And Fulfilling Life We All Possess The Quality To Be Outstanding And Achieving Excellence Is Possible Honesty And Showing A Consistent Adherence To Strong Moral And Ethical Principles And Values Is Of The Utmost Importance.
Fiona Morrison
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Eastwood, SA 5063
I utilise an eclectic, personalised, and compassionate approach to treatment and assessment. I treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), personality disorders, psychosis, addictions and substance use disorders, OCD, and issues related to sleep and eating. I offer neurodiversity-affirming treatment and assessments to adults presenting with symptoms of ADHD and Autism-spectrum disorder. I also offer forensic treatment and psycholegal assessment for civil and criminal issues (including violence, sexual offending, general offending, fire-setting, and stalking)
I utilise an eclectic, personalised, and compassionate approach to treatment and assessment. I treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), personality disorders, psychosis, addictions and substance use disorders, OCD, and issues related to sleep and eating. I offer neurodiversity-affirming treatment and assessments to adults presenting with symptoms of ADHD and Autism-spectrum disorder. I also offer forensic treatment and psycholegal assessment for civil and criminal issues (including violence, sexual offending, general offending, fire-setting, and stalking)
Carlyn Chen
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
I am experienced seeing clients with issues such as attachment trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, oppression, racism, cultural issues, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, identity issues, religious trauma, grief, domestic violence, family issues and relationships.
I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.
I am experienced seeing clients with issues such as attachment trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, oppression, racism, cultural issues, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, identity issues, religious trauma, grief, domestic violence, family issues and relationships.
I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.
Rob Engels
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000
From depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, and shame, to feelings of not belonging or being unlovable.
I am a PACFA-certified somatic psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma-informed awareness practices that dissolve the root causes of your suffering to liberate the freedom, authenticity and wholeness that is rightfully yours. In session, I invite you to move beyond the stories you tell about yourself into an experiential, embodied understanding of your core wounds so that you can tend and heal them. My work is holistic, encompassing body, mind and spirit, helping you to resolve the deeper, unconscious patterns, programs and processes that are holding you back.
From depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, and shame, to feelings of not belonging or being unlovable.
I am a PACFA-certified somatic psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma-informed awareness practices that dissolve the root causes of your suffering to liberate the freedom, authenticity and wholeness that is rightfully yours. In session, I invite you to move beyond the stories you tell about yourself into an experiential, embodied understanding of your core wounds so that you can tend and heal them. My work is holistic, encompassing body, mind and spirit, helping you to resolve the deeper, unconscious patterns, programs and processes that are holding you back.
first things first counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
I am an experienced trauma-informed therapist. I work well with people who are ready to do 'the work'. I briefly bring strategies that can be useful to your everyday life initially, relying on modalities such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory, before moving into deeper work based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), if and when the time is right. I assist/guide you to reveal and heal the parts of you that carry thoughts, feelings and behaviours that no longer serve you. It is not always doom and gloom. We work together light-heartedly to safely reveal your unconscious motivations and inner strength, towards lasting healing. It works.
I am an experienced trauma-informed therapist. I work well with people who are ready to do 'the work'. I briefly bring strategies that can be useful to your everyday life initially, relying on modalities such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory, before moving into deeper work based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), if and when the time is right. I assist/guide you to reveal and heal the parts of you that carry thoughts, feelings and behaviours that no longer serve you. It is not always doom and gloom. We work together light-heartedly to safely reveal your unconscious motivations and inner strength, towards lasting healing. It works.
Tammy Stander - Trauma Informed Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
I am a trauma informed Clinical Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma, mental health and dissociation supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
I am a trauma informed Clinical Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma, mental health and dissociation supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
Pact Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Albert Park, SA 5014
Barry has had extensive experience in the Community Service Sector, working with people who are homeless and have complex needs. Generally people look for help to manage their lives in a more effective manner, and to reduce the everyday stress of life. This goal is best achieved by helping people help themselves by using a ‘Client Directed Outcome Informed Treatment’ which places people in the ‘Drivers Seat, of planning their own recovery pathway. The role of the Counsellor is to walk alongside a person to assist them achieve their goal!
Barry has had extensive experience in the Community Service Sector, working with people who are homeless and have complex needs. Generally people look for help to manage their lives in a more effective manner, and to reduce the everyday stress of life. This goal is best achieved by helping people help themselves by using a ‘Client Directed Outcome Informed Treatment’ which places people in the ‘Drivers Seat, of planning their own recovery pathway. The role of the Counsellor is to walk alongside a person to assist them achieve their goal!
Rob Salmon
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041
Rob's counselling is person-centered approach with a desire to help people to move through their past into a better future. Rob works well with singles, couples & families with a deep understanding of men's issues. Rob is an accredited Prepare/Enrich Counsellor. - working with pre-marriage and marriage/ relationships. Working with men's issues have been a common theme within Rob's counselling practice. Rob seeks to understand the issues underlying the behaviours. Understanding of the past gives hope for the future.
Rob's counselling is person-centered approach with a desire to help people to move through their past into a better future. Rob works well with singles, couples & families with a deep understanding of men's issues. Rob is an accredited Prepare/Enrich Counsellor. - working with pre-marriage and marriage/ relationships. Working with men's issues have been a common theme within Rob's counselling practice. Rob seeks to understand the issues underlying the behaviours. Understanding of the past gives hope for the future.
Lynda Stalker
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
I am a psychotherapist & counsellor of over 20 years and work in an eclectic style. I am passionate about & incorporate evidence based therapies to suit each individual such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Solution focused , Actual Commitment therapy, Motivational interview ,Emotionally focused therapy for couples and families and more recently Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing.
I am a psychotherapist & counsellor of over 20 years and work in an eclectic style. I am passionate about & incorporate evidence based therapies to suit each individual such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Solution focused , Actual Commitment therapy, Motivational interview ,Emotionally focused therapy for couples and families and more recently Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing.
Spiral of Life
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Aberfoyle Park, SA 5159 (Online Only)
At the heart of Spiral of Life’s philosophy is that although many things in life can challenge us (with varying degrees of difficulty) we are capable of learning, healing and growing. Central to our practice are conversations that ultimately lead toward self-empowerment, whatever pathway that takes. We respectfully listen to those who simply need to be heard, and can collaboratively explore further to explore the matter at hand, share information, tools and strategies appropriate to individual needs and circumstances. This enhances experiences of increased clarity, self-understanding, benefits communication & life directions.
At the heart of Spiral of Life’s philosophy is that although many things in life can challenge us (with varying degrees of difficulty) we are capable of learning, healing and growing. Central to our practice are conversations that ultimately lead toward self-empowerment, whatever pathway that takes. We respectfully listen to those who simply need to be heard, and can collaboratively explore further to explore the matter at hand, share information, tools and strategies appropriate to individual needs and circumstances. This enhances experiences of increased clarity, self-understanding, benefits communication & life directions.
Cullen Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
For 20 years I have worked as a clinical therapist with people around the world. I offer Clinical Hypnotherapy & Talking Therapies. I work easily with all ages and genders. I specialise in trauma, child & teenage issues amongst many other mental health concerns.
For 20 years I have worked as a clinical therapist with people around the world. I offer Clinical Hypnotherapy & Talking Therapies. I work easily with all ages and genders. I specialise in trauma, child & teenage issues amongst many other mental health concerns.
Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Denis Leo McCarthy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
The Kink Counsellor (Lexie Ashwell-Jones)
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
Life is messy and imperfect. Sexuality and identity is a lifelong journey. So many of us are limited in our exploration due to shame, stigma, or lack of sexuality education. I believe in a sex-positive approach which acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of human sexuality, identity and expression. When we are informed, empowered and validated, we live happier and more authentic lives.
Life is messy and imperfect. Sexuality and identity is a lifelong journey. So many of us are limited in our exploration due to shame, stigma, or lack of sexuality education. I believe in a sex-positive approach which acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of human sexuality, identity and expression. When we are informed, empowered and validated, we live happier and more authentic lives.
Michael Ellis
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Augusta, SA 5700
Catalyst Counselling offers individual sessions for Adolescents and Adults both face-to-face in Broken Hill and online, serving clients nationally. You can expect a service that supplies a simple framework to inherently complex issues for effective and efficient interventions. You can also expect an empathetic approach to you as an individual who is greater than your presentation.
Catalyst Counselling offers individual sessions for Adolescents and Adults both face-to-face in Broken Hill and online, serving clients nationally. You can expect a service that supplies a simple framework to inherently complex issues for effective and efficient interventions. You can also expect an empathetic approach to you as an individual who is greater than your presentation.
Cara Miles
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is important. And I know that changing our behaviour is hard. Therapy offers a valuable pathway to help you step back, evaluate, and give you the choice to do things differently in your life. Therapy offers us the opportunity to change, supporting you to regain control of your life and while providing concrete strategies to help you do so. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in both the public and private sectors in Australia. I am trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, interpersonal therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.
I believe that therapy is important. And I know that changing our behaviour is hard. Therapy offers a valuable pathway to help you step back, evaluate, and give you the choice to do things differently in your life. Therapy offers us the opportunity to change, supporting you to regain control of your life and while providing concrete strategies to help you do so. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in both the public and private sectors in Australia. I am trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, interpersonal therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.
Online Therapists
Your Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
I help people who have been suffering from ongoing probems in the life - anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse.
Hi, I’m Franco the founder of Your Psychologist. Are you are feeling stuck in a negative cycle in your life, work or relationships? Are you have been suffering from depression and anxiety for a long time? I have an approach to to help you experience the change, relief and lightness you’re looking for. My practice is focused on schema therapy and coaching. It is designed to help you change negative life patterns. So you can tackle what's holding you back in life, career and relationships. In schema therapy and coaching, I work together with you to address and modify these deeper life patterns.
I help people who have been suffering from ongoing probems in the life - anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse.
Hi, I’m Franco the founder of Your Psychologist. Are you are feeling stuck in a negative cycle in your life, work or relationships? Are you have been suffering from depression and anxiety for a long time? I have an approach to to help you experience the change, relief and lightness you’re looking for. My practice is focused on schema therapy and coaching. It is designed to help you change negative life patterns. So you can tackle what's holding you back in life, career and relationships. In schema therapy and coaching, I work together with you to address and modify these deeper life patterns.
Susan Loane Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bundall, QLD 4217
Susan now brings her private practice to the Gold Coast, offering her expertise in the following areas of Counselling: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse- Sexual, Trauma Counselling + Victims Assist, Relationship and Marriage Counselling, Grief and Loss, Substance Abuse-all types, Domestic Violence, Supervision, Porn and Gambling Addictions.
I am an empathetic therapist with a non judgemental approach towards her client's situations. I have worked nationally within the field of psychotherapeutic interventions for over 26 years. I understand the stressors that people are facing within our society, I can help you with strategies to better deal with your counselling needs. This I have provided for families, individuals, and couples successfully with my practice. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your matters further. I am fully vaccinated. Other information can be found about my services at my website susanloane.info
Susan now brings her private practice to the Gold Coast, offering her expertise in the following areas of Counselling: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse- Sexual, Trauma Counselling + Victims Assist, Relationship and Marriage Counselling, Grief and Loss, Substance Abuse-all types, Domestic Violence, Supervision, Porn and Gambling Addictions.
I am an empathetic therapist with a non judgemental approach towards her client's situations. I have worked nationally within the field of psychotherapeutic interventions for over 26 years. I understand the stressors that people are facing within our society, I can help you with strategies to better deal with your counselling needs. This I have provided for families, individuals, and couples successfully with my practice. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your matters further. I am fully vaccinated. Other information can be found about my services at my website susanloane.info
The TARA Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Bronte, NSW 2024 (Online Only)
The TARA Clinic, where TARA is an acronym for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance, is the modern solution to addiction treatment.
Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status. The reality is that addiction doesn't discriminate! The TARA Clinic helps busy and successful people to regain control over substance use and addiction while leaving the guilt and shame behind, because we believe that everyone deserves to find the freedom they truly crave.
The TARA Clinic, where TARA is an acronym for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance, is the modern solution to addiction treatment.
Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status. The reality is that addiction doesn't discriminate! The TARA Clinic helps busy and successful people to regain control over substance use and addiction while leaving the guilt and shame behind, because we believe that everyone deserves to find the freedom they truly crave.
Robin Fraser
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Taringa, QLD 4068
My areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & Complex PTSD, Impulse Control orders & Substance Use Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Hi, I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and have gained a broad base of knowledge over 13 years of therapy.The vast majority of my experience has been in the private practice field, treating both individuals & couples. Clients generally find me to be a warm and caring psychologist, with a strong desire to understand and help them to move forwards in their life.
My areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & Complex PTSD, Impulse Control orders & Substance Use Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Hi, I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and have gained a broad base of knowledge over 13 years of therapy.The vast majority of my experience has been in the private practice field, treating both individuals & couples. Clients generally find me to be a warm and caring psychologist, with a strong desire to understand and help them to move forwards in their life.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.