Career Guidance Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career.
I view anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, anger management, relationship issues as symptoms or rather coping strategies. While we focus on addressing the strategies in my approach depending on the client's goals, I also like exploring the underlying issues behind them so that to achieve more profound results.
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career.
I view anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, anger management, relationship issues as symptoms or rather coping strategies. While we focus on addressing the strategies in my approach depending on the client's goals, I also like exploring the underlying issues behind them so that to achieve more profound results.
My ideal client is an adult professional struggling with work-related stress, burnout, or anxiety. They may feel overwhelmed returning to work after leave, experience low confidence, or face pressure in corporate environments. They want to regain balance, cope effectively, and feel confident and capable in their professional and personal life.
My ideal client is an adult professional struggling with work-related stress, burnout, or anxiety. They may feel overwhelmed returning to work after leave, experience low confidence, or face pressure in corporate environments. They want to regain balance, cope effectively, and feel confident and capable in their professional and personal life.
This may include career change, relocation, relationship transitions, stepping into new life stages, or periods of uncertainty where you are reconsidering what matters most and what comes next.
My approach is collaborative and structured. We work together to understand your experience, explore options, and support decisions that feel intentional and sustainable. I bring a balance of reflection and gentle challenge, helping you gain insight while also moving forward in a practical way.
This may include career change, relocation, relationship transitions, stepping into new life stages, or periods of uncertainty where you are reconsidering what matters most and what comes next.
My approach is collaborative and structured. We work together to understand your experience, explore options, and support decisions that feel intentional and sustainable. I bring a balance of reflection and gentle challenge, helping you gain insight while also moving forward in a practical way.
You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging?
I offer psychotherapy within a holistic life coaching framework. I offer mindful leadership, personal and career development programs, motivational and resilience training, and health, wellness and lifestyle coaching. My approach is person-centred employing cognitive and dialectical behavioural methods, narrative therapy, and solution focussed approaches.
You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging?
I offer psychotherapy within a holistic life coaching framework. I offer mindful leadership, personal and career development programs, motivational and resilience training, and health, wellness and lifestyle coaching. My approach is person-centred employing cognitive and dialectical behavioural methods, narrative therapy, and solution focussed approaches.
Many of my clients arrive at a point of transition - a pregnancy, a diagnosis, a relationship shift, or a quiet sense that something needs to change. I have a particular passion for supporting women through perinatal experiences, perimenopause, and challenges around sexual health and wellbeing, including pain during sex and low desire.
I also work across anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and disordered eating with people of all genders. Whatever brings you here, I'm interested in the whole picture - not just the presenting problem. If you're looking for a space that's honest, grounded, and genuinely collaborative - lets chat!
Many of my clients arrive at a point of transition - a pregnancy, a diagnosis, a relationship shift, or a quiet sense that something needs to change. I have a particular passion for supporting women through perinatal experiences, perimenopause, and challenges around sexual health and wellbeing, including pain during sex and low desire.
I also work across anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and disordered eating with people of all genders. Whatever brings you here, I'm interested in the whole picture - not just the presenting problem. If you're looking for a space that's honest, grounded, and genuinely collaborative - lets chat!
Hi, I’m Mick, a registered counsellor dedicated to helping clients create lasting change. With lived experience of depression, PTSD, and anxiety, I offer a compassionate, personalised approach focused on your unique needs and goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and diverse communities, offering in-person and online sessions. My approach is empathic, inclusive, and solution-focused, helping you heal, grow, and achieve the life you want. Reach out to connect!
Hi, I’m Mick, a registered counsellor dedicated to helping clients create lasting change. With lived experience of depression, PTSD, and anxiety, I offer a compassionate, personalised approach focused on your unique needs and goals. I work with children, teens, adults, and diverse communities, offering in-person and online sessions. My approach is empathic, inclusive, and solution-focused, helping you heal, grow, and achieve the life you want. Reach out to connect!
Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
My training and experience in Construction, Education, Career Development, Counselling, ADHD, Autism and PDA has proven invaluable in the therapy room.
As a peer in the queer and neurodivergence space, I am uniquely placed to provide a safe and healing space for you to explore the wants, needs and desires that have been hidden from others, and perhaps even yourself. I tailor my practice to my clients unique needs and take pride in a low expectation/demand style of support. I see the greatest change with my PDA clients who are rarely catered for, and those who have had limited or frustratingly low success with previous counselling experiences. I can be very flexible in how, when and where counselling happens but initially I prefer to work face to face.
My training and experience in Construction, Education, Career Development, Counselling, ADHD, Autism and PDA has proven invaluable in the therapy room.
As a peer in the queer and neurodivergence space, I am uniquely placed to provide a safe and healing space for you to explore the wants, needs and desires that have been hidden from others, and perhaps even yourself. I tailor my practice to my clients unique needs and take pride in a low expectation/demand style of support. I see the greatest change with my PDA clients who are rarely catered for, and those who have had limited or frustratingly low success with previous counselling experiences. I can be very flexible in how, when and where counselling happens but initially I prefer to work face to face.
My ideal client is ready to face their challenges and find healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, or navigating the unique challenges of being LGBTQIA+ or living with ADHD.
They are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to be truly heard and understood. Their goal is to move beyond simply coping with their symptoms and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Ultimately, they want to reclaim their power, build resilience, and discover a path forward that is defined by their strengths, not their struggles.
My ideal client is ready to face their challenges and find healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, or navigating the unique challenges of being LGBTQIA+ or living with ADHD.
They are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to be truly heard and understood. Their goal is to move beyond simply coping with their symptoms and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Ultimately, they want to reclaim their power, build resilience, and discover a path forward that is defined by their strengths, not their struggles.
Types of counselling Darleen specialises in the following types of counselling: Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Sex Therapy Desire & Intimacy Counselling Trauma, Counselling Porn Addiction, Online Counselling, , Counselling Narcissism Counselling, Pre-Marriage Program, Anger Management, LGBTQ+ Anxiety Counselling, Grief Counselling. Specialised training Darleen’s specialist training includes: Advanced Dip Psychology / Counselling Advance Dip Legal Mediation (preventative Law) C B T Practitioner Dip Personal / Professional / Coaching Family Coaching Recovery Coaching
Types of counselling Darleen specialises in the following types of counselling: Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Sex Therapy Desire & Intimacy Counselling Trauma, Counselling Porn Addiction, Online Counselling, , Counselling Narcissism Counselling, Pre-Marriage Program, Anger Management, LGBTQ+ Anxiety Counselling, Grief Counselling. Specialised training Darleen’s specialist training includes: Advanced Dip Psychology / Counselling Advance Dip Legal Mediation (preventative Law) C B T Practitioner Dip Personal / Professional / Coaching Family Coaching Recovery Coaching
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with relationships, or carrying unresolved pain from your past. Perhaps you’ve tried pushing through on your own but keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. What you want is not just short-term relief but real change: freedom from what holds you back, healthier connections, and a clearer sense of purpose. My ideal client is someone ready to face these challenges honestly and willing to engage in a process of growth that goes deeper than surface-level solutions.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with relationships, or carrying unresolved pain from your past. Perhaps you’ve tried pushing through on your own but keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns. What you want is not just short-term relief but real change: freedom from what holds you back, healthier connections, and a clearer sense of purpose. My ideal client is someone ready to face these challenges honestly and willing to engage in a process of growth that goes deeper than surface-level solutions.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
I work with individuals, couples and professionals, offering a grounded, respectful and practical approach to therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out or disconnected, we’ll work together to understand what’s happening beneath the surface... and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I specialise in anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, addiction and long-standing patterns that feel hard to shift. I also support clients with anger management and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on building awareness, control and deeper connection.
I work with individuals, couples and professionals, offering a grounded, respectful and practical approach to therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out or disconnected, we’ll work together to understand what’s happening beneath the surface... and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I specialise in anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, addiction and long-standing patterns that feel hard to shift. I also support clients with anger management and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on building awareness, control and deeper connection.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
Our great personal struggles often have a terrible feeling of familiarity: we know this anxiety, this depression, this means of coping, this inability to show up, go on, find what feels right. The great lie of these familiar struggles is that they are inevitable and unalterable, and this is the great value of counselling: the ways we struggle, the copes we use, the patterns we know are made new and changeable in the therapeutic encounter. In my practice, I bring a deeply nonjudgmental, empathetic and attentive awareness to your experience, the better to make the path of insight and change safe for you to tread.
Our great personal struggles often have a terrible feeling of familiarity: we know this anxiety, this depression, this means of coping, this inability to show up, go on, find what feels right. The great lie of these familiar struggles is that they are inevitable and unalterable, and this is the great value of counselling: the ways we struggle, the copes we use, the patterns we know are made new and changeable in the therapeutic encounter. In my practice, I bring a deeply nonjudgmental, empathetic and attentive awareness to your experience, the better to make the path of insight and change safe for you to tread.
It is incredibly exhausting to feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether that is in your relationships, your career, or your own mind.
I am a Level 3 Registered Counsellor with a Master of Counselling and over 12 years of experience spanning clinical therapy, social work, and organisational leadership. Having lived and practised in five different countries, I bring a diverse, highly culturally sensitive perspective to every I support. I provide dedicated online therapy.
It is incredibly exhausting to feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether that is in your relationships, your career, or your own mind.
I am a Level 3 Registered Counsellor with a Master of Counselling and over 12 years of experience spanning clinical therapy, social work, and organisational leadership. Having lived and practised in five different countries, I bring a diverse, highly culturally sensitive perspective to every I support. I provide dedicated online therapy.
I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.
I meet you where you are at. I work from a person centred perspective, to provide you with a caring, non- judgemental and supportive space; to work through whatever life issues may be troubling you. Working together, we can explore your concerns and the effect you feel these things are having on the “whole” of your well-being. Your counselling journey should be supportive and empowering. I truly believe everyone can grow beyond struggle. You should expect to see real, tangible changes in yourself and gain insight, strength, resilience and confidence as you make positive changes towards living a rich and vital life.
I’m a clinical counsellor in Canberra with over twelve years’ experience working with adults and couples at important crossroads — in their relationships, their work, and their sense of self. Many of the people I see are capable and caring, yet feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected, often carrying more than they let on.
My work is warm, relational, and gently structured. I offer a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s beneath the surface so meaningful, sustainable change becomes possible.
I’m a clinical counsellor in Canberra with over twelve years’ experience working with adults and couples at important crossroads — in their relationships, their work, and their sense of self. Many of the people I see are capable and caring, yet feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected, often carrying more than they let on.
My work is warm, relational, and gently structured. I offer a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s beneath the surface so meaningful, sustainable change becomes possible.
I am a registered psychologist from Sydney Australia who does telehealth therapy online or via mobile call to suit busy people from anywhere around the world.
I have over 5 years counselling individuals and couples in English and Cantonese for all general counselling concerns with expertise in anxiety, work-related issues, relationships, LGBTIQA and Asian communities aged 13 and over.
I am a registered psychologist from Sydney Australia who does telehealth therapy online or via mobile call to suit busy people from anywhere around the world.
I have over 5 years counselling individuals and couples in English and Cantonese for all general counselling concerns with expertise in anxiety, work-related issues, relationships, LGBTIQA and Asian communities aged 13 and over.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
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Career Guidance Therapists
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.