Addiction Counselling in Launceston, TAS
Ros de Virieux
Counsellor, AASW
Verified Verified
Launceston, TAS 7250
I am a senior social worker with many years experience in private practice and working in government and non-government agencies across Australia. I have worked with men, women, children and families, including people from different backgrounds such as Military personal, veterans and their families, Indigenous language groups, migrants and humanitarian entrants, and prisoners, just to name a few. I am a confident, highly motivated professional and take pride in my ability to communicate, both orally and written, with clients, management and supporting agencies to ensure a high level and comprehensive service.
I am a senior social worker with many years experience in private practice and working in government and non-government agencies across Australia. I have worked with men, women, children and families, including people from different backgrounds such as Military personal, veterans and their families, Indigenous language groups, migrants and humanitarian entrants, and prisoners, just to name a few. I am a confident, highly motivated professional and take pride in my ability to communicate, both orally and written, with clients, management and supporting agencies to ensure a high level and comprehensive service.
Luigi C Romanelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Launceston, TAS 7250
Evan, a devoted single dad, often felt overwhelmed juggling parenting solo and maintaining personal relationships. Aware that he needed support, we worked on time management, prioritising his and his children’s needs, and fostering healthy relationships. Evan has now mastered balancing these aspects, enhancing his personal connections and overall happiness. His progress inspires other single parents facing similar struggles. Based in Launceston and offering Telehealth across Australia, I assist clients like Evan in achieving a balanced life. If this resonates, let’s connect. Start your journey towards a fulfilling life today!
Evan, a devoted single dad, often felt overwhelmed juggling parenting solo and maintaining personal relationships. Aware that he needed support, we worked on time management, prioritising his and his children’s needs, and fostering healthy relationships. Evan has now mastered balancing these aspects, enhancing his personal connections and overall happiness. His progress inspires other single parents facing similar struggles. Based in Launceston and offering Telehealth across Australia, I assist clients like Evan in achieving a balanced life. If this resonates, let’s connect. Start your journey towards a fulfilling life today!
Marion Thomas
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Launceston, TAS 7250
I work with individuals for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep issues or relationship issues. I also work with people who are neurodiverse (such as people with ADHD or on the autism spectrum). I work with couples across a range of issues such as infidelity, mismatched sexual needs or desires and communication issues. I help the couples I work with enhance their connection and communication to build a stronger relationship. I work in private practice at Synapse Psychology in Brisbane Street in Launceston.
I work with individuals for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep issues or relationship issues. I also work with people who are neurodiverse (such as people with ADHD or on the autism spectrum). I work with couples across a range of issues such as infidelity, mismatched sexual needs or desires and communication issues. I help the couples I work with enhance their connection and communication to build a stronger relationship. I work in private practice at Synapse Psychology in Brisbane Street in Launceston.
Synapse Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Launceston, TAS 7250
Synapse Psychology is a dynamic group practice located in northern Tasmania, with practices in Launceston and Devonport as well as an active telehealth component. There are a number of highly experienced clinicians working under the umbrella of Synapse Psychology, all who have specific areas of interest and skill in assessment and treatment of various mental health presentations. As a practice we are committed to excellence, and pride ourselves on providing a high quality professional services in a warm and positive environment.
Synapse Psychology is a dynamic group practice located in northern Tasmania, with practices in Launceston and Devonport as well as an active telehealth component. There are a number of highly experienced clinicians working under the umbrella of Synapse Psychology, all who have specific areas of interest and skill in assessment and treatment of various mental health presentations. As a practice we are committed to excellence, and pride ourselves on providing a high quality professional services in a warm and positive environment.
Windsor Allied Health/ Windsor Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Launceston, TAS 7250
Windsor Allied Health (formerly known as Windsor Psychology) is a group private practice in Riverside just outside Launceston, Tasmania. We also deliver services in the greater North and North-West region of Tasmania. Our growing team consists of nine psychologists, five provisional psychologists, one speech pathologist and four support and admin personnel. We are a team of solution-focused psychologists. At Windsor Psychology, we focus on the mental health of families and more specifically, the psychological wellbeing of children and adolescents.
Windsor Allied Health (formerly known as Windsor Psychology) is a group private practice in Riverside just outside Launceston, Tasmania. We also deliver services in the greater North and North-West region of Tasmania. Our growing team consists of nine psychologists, five provisional psychologists, one speech pathologist and four support and admin personnel. We are a team of solution-focused psychologists. At Windsor Psychology, we focus on the mental health of families and more specifically, the psychological wellbeing of children and adolescents.
Mind over Matter Psychological
Verified Verified
Launceston, TAS 7250
Imagine a life where you are in control of what you feel, think, do and say. Together we can make this happen. With over 39 years of experience, I offer you an empathetic and non-judgmental therapy environment for healing. Using a variety of psychological and coaching techniques, I am committed to helping you achieve lasting results. I provide a range of flexible therapeutic and wellbeing services at affordable price points, either at my practice or online. Clients typically report feeling better from their very first session. I have helped countless individuals achieve positive change and I look forward to helping you do the same.
Imagine a life where you are in control of what you feel, think, do and say. Together we can make this happen. With over 39 years of experience, I offer you an empathetic and non-judgmental therapy environment for healing. Using a variety of psychological and coaching techniques, I am committed to helping you achieve lasting results. I provide a range of flexible therapeutic and wellbeing services at affordable price points, either at my practice or online. Clients typically report feeling better from their very first session. I have helped countless individuals achieve positive change and I look forward to helping you do the same.
ACE Counselling
Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
Launceston, TAS 7250
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 13+ years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 13+ years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
Bel Masterman
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Launceston, TAS 7250
Have you ever tried to change and felt like your brain is fighting you every step of the way? Perhaps your brain has been caught in a loop of anxiety, trauma response, anger or flatlining in depression? Neuroscientists estimate that 90% of our decisions and behaviours are subconscious and that's why it's so hard to consciously change. The good news is that there is hope. The latest neuroscience shows ways to unhook our subconscious patterns from the past, behaviours and thoughts. Our brains weren't evolved to deal with the stressors of the modern world, but we can teach the brain the cues of safety to open up the path of healing.
Have you ever tried to change and felt like your brain is fighting you every step of the way? Perhaps your brain has been caught in a loop of anxiety, trauma response, anger or flatlining in depression? Neuroscientists estimate that 90% of our decisions and behaviours are subconscious and that's why it's so hard to consciously change. The good news is that there is hope. The latest neuroscience shows ways to unhook our subconscious patterns from the past, behaviours and thoughts. Our brains weren't evolved to deal with the stressors of the modern world, but we can teach the brain the cues of safety to open up the path of healing.
Carlie Spinks
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Launceston, TAS 7250
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
Michael Scott Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Launceston, TAS 7250 (Online Only)
There Is Nothing Wrong With You <3. We all have certain traits that can either benefit us or hinder us. This all depends on the circumstance and how aware we are of which trait is behind the wheel in any given moment. Your Vigilance keeps you safe, but when it is always taking the driver’s seat your nervous system becomes taxed. Your people pleasing makes you feel valued and it’s good to care about the people around you. However, having clear boundaries makes for more authentic relationships and stops you from burning out. I’m not interested in trying to "fix" you, but I would love to support your path to self-awareness.
There Is Nothing Wrong With You <3. We all have certain traits that can either benefit us or hinder us. This all depends on the circumstance and how aware we are of which trait is behind the wheel in any given moment. Your Vigilance keeps you safe, but when it is always taking the driver’s seat your nervous system becomes taxed. Your people pleasing makes you feel valued and it’s good to care about the people around you. However, having clear boundaries makes for more authentic relationships and stops you from burning out. I’m not interested in trying to "fix" you, but I would love to support your path to self-awareness.
Online Therapists
Liselotte Roosen
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Liselotte has worked in various settings - among which private practice, return-to-work programs (mainly covering stress-related issues such as burn-out), an (outpatient) addiction education and treatment center and geriatric rehabilitation units - with the bulk of her experience in private practice.
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Liselotte has worked in various settings - among which private practice, return-to-work programs (mainly covering stress-related issues such as burn-out), an (outpatient) addiction education and treatment center and geriatric rehabilitation units - with the bulk of her experience in private practice.
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Kaye de Ville
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
North Hobart, TAS 7000
I can help with bereavement, anxiety, depression, work related problems, relationships, social anxiety, anger, trauma, addiction to name a few.
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 can help with bereavement, anxiety, depression, work related problems, relationships, social anxiety, anger, trauma, addiction to name a few.
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.
Killian Grogan
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Howrah, TAS 7018
Hello, I'm a fully trained counselling psychotherapist and I offer private individual therapy on an ongoing or short-term basis. I am trained in the Psychodynamic method and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and use an integration of these ideas to best help you. It can be difficult to find a space to reflect and I offer a secure, non-judgemental, confidential environment, where together we can find that space for you. I am very patient and understand that taking that first step towards counselling, and beginning to make changes can be very difficult and I'll do my very best to support you. PACFA, BACP & ACTO Memberships.
Hello, I'm a fully trained counselling psychotherapist and I offer private individual therapy on an ongoing or short-term basis. I am trained in the Psychodynamic method and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and use an integration of these ideas to best help you. It can be difficult to find a space to reflect and I offer a secure, non-judgemental, confidential environment, where together we can find that space for you. I am very patient and understand that taking that first step towards counselling, and beginning to make changes can be very difficult and I'll do my very best to support you. PACFA, BACP & ACTO Memberships.
Byrom Consulting
Counsellor, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
Dear clients until further notice my practice at Breathing space is closed. David is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 38 years counselling experience, with children, adults, couples and families. He believes that recovery from trauma restores a sense of dignity and justice and allows for more control over one’s life. This occurs when traumatic experiences can be transformed by a deeper understanding of the specific trauma and its consequential impacts on the body, when people are able to better manage this impacts the mind can often heal itself.
Dear clients until further notice my practice at Breathing space is closed. David is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 38 years counselling experience, with children, adults, couples and families. He believes that recovery from trauma restores a sense of dignity and justice and allows for more control over one’s life. This occurs when traumatic experiences can be transformed by a deeper understanding of the specific trauma and its consequential impacts on the body, when people are able to better manage this impacts the mind can often heal itself.
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. 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. 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).
The Wound is the Gift
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deloraine, TAS 7304
Do you find yourself stuck in the same old loop, repeating the same habits and behaviors again and again, bogged down by past hurt or emotional trauma, growing more and more self-critical? Wishing or hoping for your luck to change, but also fearing change? Is this a theme in your life? Then you’ve come to the right place. If you are ready to open your mind and your heart, with safe, professional, guided support, then let’s work together.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same old loop, repeating the same habits and behaviors again and again, bogged down by past hurt or emotional trauma, growing more and more self-critical? Wishing or hoping for your luck to change, but also fearing change? Is this a theme in your life? Then you’ve come to the right place. If you are ready to open your mind and your heart, with safe, professional, guided support, then let’s work together.
Pier Support Services Pty Ltd
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
South Burnie, TAS 7320
I like to work with the individual to work towards their goals and aspirations with a person-centred approach.
I like to work with the individual to work towards their goals and aspirations with a person-centred approach.
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.
Miro Rainsford
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
Hi, I’m Miro, and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Hobart, I am available to support teenagers and young people, adults, and elder members of our community. I have experience supporting clients with a range of concerns, and have a personal focus on mental health counselling and supporting survivors of trauma, including childhood trauma, family violence and sexual assault. I am trained in a wide range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and contemporary trauma-informed therapies including EMDR.
Hi, I’m Miro, and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Hobart, I am available to support teenagers and young people, adults, and elder members of our community. I have experience supporting clients with a range of concerns, and have a personal focus on mental health counselling and supporting survivors of trauma, including childhood trauma, family violence and sexual assault. I am trained in a wide range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and contemporary trauma-informed therapies including EMDR.
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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.