
Black Dove - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1 (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Deakin, ACT 2600
Let's Connect (02) 5943 7875

Whether you've encountered an unexpected difficulty in your life, need to work through past events, or simply want to make some changes, we all need to talk things through with someone now and again. I'm a queer-friendly, sex-positive counsellor who works in a broad range of areas including depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, sexual and gender identity, and relationship difficulties.
As a counsellor, my role is to walk beside you as we explore how you can become the best version of yourself, whether that is through overcoming a problem, examining the past, or simply exploring who you are and what it means to be you. You are the expert on your life, I'm here to help you explore it.
I have a background in academia, private industry, and the public service, before becoming a counsellor. I understand that people’s lives rarely take them in the direction they were expecting and I'm focussed on helping people survive and thrive through those course corrections.
Call or Email Black Dove - Counselling and Psychotherapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5943 7875
Let's Connect (02) 5943 7875

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer
Black Dove - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Richard Cordiner
- In Practice for 4 years
- Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Graduate Diploma in Counselling in (GDipCouns) Graduate Diploma in Counselling / 2022
Counsellor: Richard Cordiner
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- LGBTQ+
- Depression
- Stress
Practice Areas
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Eclectic
- Gestalt
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
Location

Black Dove - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5943 7875