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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
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David Nielsen

Counsellor, ACA-L4

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49 Phillip Avenue, Watson, ACT 2602
Let's Connect (02) 5118 9980
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David is down-to-earth, non-judgmental and respectful: he creates a safe and trusting environment for his clients to discuss, explore, and resolve their concerns. Even in the most trying of circumstances, David gives his clients the support they need to turn their most challenging circumstances into opportunities for positive change. David equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties. David is especially skilled at helping clients to manage conflict and improve their relationships.
David has a client-centred and outcome-focused approach to counselling. He tailors each session according to his clients’ unique personal needs and situations. David integrates several contemporary modalities into his practice, including Gottman Method, SFT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He is strongly committed to helping his clients achieve their goals.
David Nielsen is a skilled and insightful counsellor with over 20 years’ professional experience. David specialises in providing effective therapeutic support to individuals and couples. He equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties.
Call or David Nielsen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5118 9980

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

49 Phillip Avenue

Watson, ACT 2602 map

(02) 5118 9980
No referral is required
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (02) 5118 9980
Photo of David Nielsen, Counsellor, ACA-L4

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

49 Phillip Avenue

Watson, ACT 2602 map

(02) 5118 9980
No referral is required
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • Doctors Health
  • Medibank Private
  • Police Health
  • Teachers Health
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of David Nielsen, Counsellor, ACA-L4
David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association David Nielsen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Counselling and Family Therapy, Degree Counselling & Family Therapy, Graduated 1999
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Gottman Institute Level 2 Gottman Method / 2012
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (02) 5118 9980
Photo of David Nielsen, Counsellor, ACA-L4
David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (02) 5118 9980

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 5118 9980
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 5118 9980

Client Focus

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 5118 9980
Photo of David Nielsen, Counsellor, ACA-L4
David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 5118 9980

Location

Primary Location

49 Phillip Avenue

Watson, ACT 2602

(02) 5118 9980
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No referral is required
Photo of David Nielsen, Counsellor, ACA-L4
David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5118 9980
"
No referral is required
Photo of David Nielsen, Counsellor, ACA-L4
David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5118 9980