Self Esteem Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
Looking for a therapist who 'just gets it'? I'm Maggie Whitbread and I work mainly with clients wanting to: overcome/manage anxiety, break out of cycles of behavior that no longer serve them, communicate better, understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and start living authentically and whole-heartedly. As my client, you'll benefit from my patience, warmth, sense of humor, and my open-minded, integrative, modern approach to therapy. My day job is with a perinatal counselling service, so I also specialise in supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum.
Looking for a therapist who 'just gets it'? I'm Maggie Whitbread and I work mainly with clients wanting to: overcome/manage anxiety, break out of cycles of behavior that no longer serve them, communicate better, understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and start living authentically and whole-heartedly. As my client, you'll benefit from my patience, warmth, sense of humor, and my open-minded, integrative, modern approach to therapy. My day job is with a perinatal counselling service, so I also specialise in supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum.
Compassion and kindness are the heart of what we do, and these are my core values in our time together. Having developed in the world of high-performance psychology, my clients are often professionals, parents, or young people, feeling stressed, anxious, or simply worn down or exhausted: including athletes and coaches. Whether it involves navigating the demands of life, work, or sport; bouncing back from injuries and setbacks; or staying sustainable in a stressful and demanding world, that is where I help. People working with me find a space to make sense of things, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Compassion and kindness are the heart of what we do, and these are my core values in our time together. Having developed in the world of high-performance psychology, my clients are often professionals, parents, or young people, feeling stressed, anxious, or simply worn down or exhausted: including athletes and coaches. Whether it involves navigating the demands of life, work, or sport; bouncing back from injuries and setbacks; or staying sustainable in a stressful and demanding world, that is where I help. People working with me find a space to make sense of things, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
My name is Stefanie, I am a PaCFA clinically registered counsellor and supervisor. I am trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming and a level 3 IFS therapist. I have lived experience of neurodiversity being ADHD.
I work collaboratively, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
My name is Stefanie, I am a PaCFA clinically registered counsellor and supervisor. I am trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming and a level 3 IFS therapist. I have lived experience of neurodiversity being ADHD.
I work collaboratively, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use? When these patterns start to take hold, they can impact your relationships, work, and sense of who you are, but change is possible. I’m Daniel, a psychologist at Brightwell Psychology, and I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that no longer serve them. Using practical, evidence-based therapy, I help you regain control, reduce anxiety and stress, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values, one that is sustainable, meaningful, and genuinely your own
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use? When these patterns start to take hold, they can impact your relationships, work, and sense of who you are, but change is possible. I’m Daniel, a psychologist at Brightwell Psychology, and I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that no longer serve them. Using practical, evidence-based therapy, I help you regain control, reduce anxiety and stress, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values, one that is sustainable, meaningful, and genuinely your own
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. I offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults. My specialty is providing assessments for 'high masking' women. I also specialise in trauma (using EMDR), and chronic health issues. I have current availability for assessment clients (my books are currently closed for new therapy clients sorry).
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. I offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults. My specialty is providing assessments for 'high masking' women. I also specialise in trauma (using EMDR), and chronic health issues. I have current availability for assessment clients (my books are currently closed for new therapy clients sorry).
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Nishie - WorkSafe Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I focus on workers' compensation/injuries and women's mental health. I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 12 years of experience in both clinical and organisational psychology. Please note I have put medicare clients on pause and am only accepting WorkSafe clients at this time.
Recognising individual beliefs, experiences, and cultures is at the core of my practice. I provide support in a non-judgmental and friendly environment, allowing clients to share and work through barriers uniquely.
I focus on workers' compensation/injuries and women's mental health. I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 12 years of experience in both clinical and organisational psychology. Please note I have put medicare clients on pause and am only accepting WorkSafe clients at this time.
Recognising individual beliefs, experiences, and cultures is at the core of my practice. I provide support in a non-judgmental and friendly environment, allowing clients to share and work through barriers uniquely.
So many issues we face create feelings of stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Looking for gentle, grounded support through life’s challenges?
Whatever you’re navigating right now, my aim is to help you find understanding, build resilience, and move forward in a way that feels natural and empowering.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns — including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, fears and phobias, health and wellness challenges, weight concerns, and general life stressors.
My approach places a strong focus on nervous system regulation, anxiety support, and stress reduction.
So many issues we face create feelings of stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Looking for gentle, grounded support through life’s challenges?
Whatever you’re navigating right now, my aim is to help you find understanding, build resilience, and move forward in a way that feels natural and empowering.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns — including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, fears and phobias, health and wellness challenges, weight concerns, and general life stressors.
My approach places a strong focus on nervous system regulation, anxiety support, and stress reduction.
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy is an invitation to journey within to get to know and understand the inner workings of ourselves. From here we can live more fully and completely, with introspection and self awareness to create our lives authentically.
Jesse provides integrative psychotherapy that is trauma informed, attachment based and incorporates parts work through internal family systems, and somatically aware. Jesse's work is influenced by Janina Fisher, Pat Ogden, Richard Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, and Stephen Porges.
Trans and gender diverse people along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities are welcome.
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy is an invitation to journey within to get to know and understand the inner workings of ourselves. From here we can live more fully and completely, with introspection and self awareness to create our lives authentically.
Jesse provides integrative psychotherapy that is trauma informed, attachment based and incorporates parts work through internal family systems, and somatically aware. Jesse's work is influenced by Janina Fisher, Pat Ogden, Richard Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, and Stephen Porges.
Trans and gender diverse people along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities are welcome.
I help Adults who feel stuck. They have the insight, the self-awareness and yet the same patterns keep returning. They are not broken. They simply haven't yet found the level where change can happen.
Many carry complex presentations trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, BPD, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties. Many are neurodivergent, with late or questioning ADHD or autism diagnoses.
Working within a coherence therapy and memory reconsolidation framework, sessions explore what symptoms were originally protecting, creating the conditions for change at the source, rather than symptom management alone.
I help Adults who feel stuck. They have the insight, the self-awareness and yet the same patterns keep returning. They are not broken. They simply haven't yet found the level where change can happen.
Many carry complex presentations trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, BPD, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties. Many are neurodivergent, with late or questioning ADHD or autism diagnoses.
Working within a coherence therapy and memory reconsolidation framework, sessions explore what symptoms were originally protecting, creating the conditions for change at the source, rather than symptom management alone.
Hi, I’m Lina Schonfeld, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Inner Grove. I work with adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or persistent self doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating patterns or have tried therapy before and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves rather than short term coping strategies.
Hi, I’m Lina Schonfeld, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Inner Grove. I work with adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or persistent self doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating patterns or have tried therapy before and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves rather than short term coping strategies.
I have over 20 years experience working with people in a variety of health related areas and am passionate about helping all people to achieve quality of life. I have been working with Centacare for 5 years now for this reason, to provide relief and support to all demographics of our society, through therapy and education. Yes, I can list the many challenges that I help people with, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, truama, but my greatest desire is to make therapy achievable and comfortable for everyone, to be right there with you, listen to you, support you, make you feel safe. I am a person centred therapist.
I have over 20 years experience working with people in a variety of health related areas and am passionate about helping all people to achieve quality of life. I have been working with Centacare for 5 years now for this reason, to provide relief and support to all demographics of our society, through therapy and education. Yes, I can list the many challenges that I help people with, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, truama, but my greatest desire is to make therapy achievable and comfortable for everyone, to be right there with you, listen to you, support you, make you feel safe. I am a person centred therapist.
Are you looking for something different to traditional sit & talk therapy? A space that celebrates your way of being creatively human?
I offer individual and relationship sessions for deep-feeling people who are processing experiences of complex trauma, grief, or life transitions. Sessions are Diversity-Friendly, Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming & relational. I integrate a range of evidence-based therapies to support the head, heart & body to process your human experiences & reconnect with your emotions, dreams & capacity for play, pleasure & presence.
Therapy for trauma, dissociation, anxiety, identity, & relationships.
Are you looking for something different to traditional sit & talk therapy? A space that celebrates your way of being creatively human?
I offer individual and relationship sessions for deep-feeling people who are processing experiences of complex trauma, grief, or life transitions. Sessions are Diversity-Friendly, Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming & relational. I integrate a range of evidence-based therapies to support the head, heart & body to process your human experiences & reconnect with your emotions, dreams & capacity for play, pleasure & presence.
Therapy for trauma, dissociation, anxiety, identity, & relationships.
The focus is on helping men navigate stress, anger, disconnection and self doubt, by fostering honesty, vulnerability and emotional clarity. Whether related to relationships, work, fatherhood or identity, clients are given a supportive space to speak openly without judgement. Connected Man Counselling isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect - with yourself, your values, and those you care about, so you can move forward with clarity and purpose
The focus is on helping men navigate stress, anger, disconnection and self doubt, by fostering honesty, vulnerability and emotional clarity. Whether related to relationships, work, fatherhood or identity, clients are given a supportive space to speak openly without judgement. Connected Man Counselling isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you reconnect - with yourself, your values, and those you care about, so you can move forward with clarity and purpose
I support adults, older adults and teenagers experiencing grief, loss, bereavement, trauma, migration, and major life transitions. Many come after the death of a loved one. Others grieve something less visible but just as real: a relationship, a sense of home, an identity, or a version of themselves that feels lost. Some live with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, existential questions about life meaning and mortality. I work with neurodivergent individuals in an affirming way. I also work with French-speaking clients and people navigating relocation across all states and territories in Australia.
I support adults, older adults and teenagers experiencing grief, loss, bereavement, trauma, migration, and major life transitions. Many come after the death of a loved one. Others grieve something less visible but just as real: a relationship, a sense of home, an identity, or a version of themselves that feels lost. Some live with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, existential questions about life meaning and mortality. I work with neurodivergent individuals in an affirming way. I also work with French-speaking clients and people navigating relocation across all states and territories in Australia.
They may be experiencing painful penetration, low desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, or struggling with body image and self-esteem.
I incorporate practical tools like guided reflection, imagery, and grounding exercises. While our work may begin with a specific concern around sexuality or intimacy, the process often creates positive ripple effects, strengthening emotional wellbeing and enhancing your overall quality of life.
They may be experiencing painful penetration, low desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, or struggling with body image and self-esteem.
I incorporate practical tools like guided reflection, imagery, and grounding exercises. While our work may begin with a specific concern around sexuality or intimacy, the process often creates positive ripple effects, strengthening emotional wellbeing and enhancing your overall quality of life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Therapy can support reconnecting with yourself, deeper understanding your emotions, and developing confidence to move forward in an authentic and meaningful way. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship concerns, or navigating a major life transition, I offer a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. I'll support exploring your inner world while strengthening the resources already within you.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Therapy can support reconnecting with yourself, deeper understanding your emotions, and developing confidence to move forward in an authentic and meaningful way. Whether facing personal challenges, relationship concerns, or navigating a major life transition, I offer a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. I'll support exploring your inner world while strengthening the resources already within you.
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid Arts Psychotherapist. In life I have used the creative arts as a way of understanding, listening to and responding to my experiences and inner conflicts. I’m passionate about integrating our inner and outer selves and believe in the value the arts offer in encountering resources and parts of ourselves which aren’t accessed in normal daily life. I offer a gentle, non-judgemental and inclusive therapeutic space for you to reveal yourself as we explore struggles, hopes and what growth and resolution looks like for you at this time.
Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid Arts Psychotherapist. In life I have used the creative arts as a way of understanding, listening to and responding to my experiences and inner conflicts. I’m passionate about integrating our inner and outer selves and believe in the value the arts offer in encountering resources and parts of ourselves which aren’t accessed in normal daily life. I offer a gentle, non-judgemental and inclusive therapeutic space for you to reveal yourself as we explore struggles, hopes and what growth and resolution looks like for you at this time.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
