Experiential Therapy Counselling in Northern Territory

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Rebecca Gillard
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Moil, NT 0810
Waitlist for new clients
I've been a Counsellor for 20 years and have been living in the Territory for the past 11 years. I enjoy working with a range of people from different ages, backgrounds and experiences. I've been there for people to help them on issues such as anxiety, depression, recent or historical trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ concerns, workplace stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and many other worries.
I've been a Counsellor for 20 years and have been living in the Territory for the past 11 years. I enjoy working with a range of people from different ages, backgrounds and experiences. I've been there for people to help them on issues such as anxiety, depression, recent or historical trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ concerns, workplace stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and many other worries.
(08) 7947 8889 View (08) 7947 8889
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Chantelle Barker
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rapid Creek, NT 0810
Waitlist for new clients
Offering therapeutic services for children, adolescents and adults in areas including: • Anxiety and related difficulties • Depression and mood difficulties • Adjustment difficulties • Sleep • Assertiveness and communication skills • Stress management • PTSD • Trauma
Offering therapeutic services for children, adolescents and adults in areas including: • Anxiety and related difficulties • Depression and mood difficulties • Adjustment difficulties • Sleep • Assertiveness and communication skills • Stress management • PTSD • Trauma
(08) 7944 6874 View (08) 7944 6874
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Larz Lauer
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moil, NT 0810
As a holistic, relational, gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the present moment, non-pathologising, inclusive and trauma-informed. Through the lens of anti-oppressive practice, I prioritise creating a therapeutic space where all the parts of you are considered, held and deeply respected. In sessions, your healing, growth, and increasing self-awareness is what we co-create in this space. I can support you in connecting with your inner experiences to empower you to make meaningful changes in your life and make deeper connections to yourself, others, and the wider environment.
As a holistic, relational, gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the present moment, non-pathologising, inclusive and trauma-informed. Through the lens of anti-oppressive practice, I prioritise creating a therapeutic space where all the parts of you are considered, held and deeply respected. In sessions, your healing, growth, and increasing self-awareness is what we co-create in this space. I can support you in connecting with your inner experiences to empower you to make meaningful changes in your life and make deeper connections to yourself, others, and the wider environment.
(07) 2100 4783 View (07) 2100 4783
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Jarod Kaplan
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jarod is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with over 15 years’ of experience working with individuals and couples. He also provides clinical supervision to counselling professionals. Jarod feels grateful to support clients to explore their challenges, attain emotional clarity and experience more of their human potential. He creates a calming and accepting space for all of his clients and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Jarod has a strong grounding in attachment focussed therapies, mindfulness based therapies, and emotion focused therapies. He works in a trauma-sensitive way and is always guided by the unique needs of his clients.
Jarod is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with over 15 years’ of experience working with individuals and couples. He also provides clinical supervision to counselling professionals. Jarod feels grateful to support clients to explore their challenges, attain emotional clarity and experience more of their human potential. He creates a calming and accepting space for all of his clients and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Jarod has a strong grounding in attachment focussed therapies, mindfulness based therapies, and emotion focused therapies. He works in a trauma-sensitive way and is always guided by the unique needs of his clients.
(08) 7948 4199 View (08) 7948 4199
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Elizabeth Theiler
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Verified Verified
Darwin River, NT 0841
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
(07) 3186 9444 View (07) 3186 9444
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Anahata counselling
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800  (Online Only)
I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor specialising in addiction and trauma. With a strong person-centered and holistic approach, I combine various therapeutic techniques to encourage one’s healing and understanding of self. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore all facets of themselves, supporting them to find peace and stability amidst life’s challenges. I can work with you on a range of life's issues and I am deeply committed to creating safety and care within the therapeutic relationship. There is no need to struggle alone.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor specialising in addiction and trauma. With a strong person-centered and holistic approach, I combine various therapeutic techniques to encourage one’s healing and understanding of self. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore all facets of themselves, supporting them to find peace and stability amidst life’s challenges. I can work with you on a range of life's issues and I am deeply committed to creating safety and care within the therapeutic relationship. There is no need to struggle alone.
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Mauro Vieira
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800
Bachelor in Psychology; Graduate in Psychology; Post-Graduation in Art Therapy; Post-Graduation in Psychological Practice in Institutions. I undertook my psychological training in Brazil and have more than 15 years of experience in the provision of mental health care and psychological services. I am now a registered Australian Psychologist. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, dealing with a range of complex emotional disorders, illnesses and life challenges. I am passionate about humanistic care and have extensive experience with existential therapy, client-centred and narrative therapy.
Bachelor in Psychology; Graduate in Psychology; Post-Graduation in Art Therapy; Post-Graduation in Psychological Practice in Institutions. I undertook my psychological training in Brazil and have more than 15 years of experience in the provision of mental health care and psychological services. I am now a registered Australian Psychologist. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, dealing with a range of complex emotional disorders, illnesses and life challenges. I am passionate about humanistic care and have extensive experience with existential therapy, client-centred and narrative therapy.
(02) 9158 6184 View (02) 9158 6184
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Thrive Institute of Performance & Wellbeing
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
(07) 2100 4367 View (07) 2100 4367
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Sudhir Dean
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.
I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.
(03) 7003 2419 View (03) 7003 2419
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Stonewater Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darwin City, NT 0800
Hi, I'm Samuel and I'm an 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 and I'm an 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.
(03) 8203 5271 View (03) 8203 5271
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Women Assist Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800  (Online Only)
Women Assist is a professional counselling and psychotherapy service that supports all people who identify as women with their mental health and well-being. We are a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive service, offering counselling and psychotherapy via telephone or online video platform.
Women Assist is a professional counselling and psychotherapy service that supports all people who identify as women with their mental health and well-being. We are a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive service, offering counselling and psychotherapy via telephone or online video platform.
(03) 9344 1672 View (03) 9344 1672
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Taf Manhambo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darwin City, NT 0800
Hi there, my name is Taf Manhambo. I am a clinical social worker/ mental health therapist and clinical supervisor. I am so glad you're here. I'd like to welcome you to a service for you- a safe space to experience, healing, growth and rediscover your worth in a supportive, nurturing and non-judgmental environment.
Hi there, my name is Taf Manhambo. I am a clinical social worker/ mental health therapist and clinical supervisor. I am so glad you're here. I'd like to welcome you to a service for you- a safe space to experience, healing, growth and rediscover your worth in a supportive, nurturing and non-judgmental environment.
(07) 3132 0848 View (07) 3132 0848
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In The Flow
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800
If you're experiencing anything that has reached you at a deeper level in life, whether it be a visitation from a deceased loved one, a vision of the future, a soul connection, a near-death experience, feeling like you're not on the right path, strange energetic experiences, a feeling there's something you need to do or achieve in this life or anything you would struggle to tell others about, I might be the right practitioner for you.
If you're experiencing anything that has reached you at a deeper level in life, whether it be a visitation from a deceased loved one, a vision of the future, a soul connection, a near-death experience, feeling like you're not on the right path, strange energetic experiences, a feeling there's something you need to do or achieve in this life or anything you would struggle to tell others about, I might be the right practitioner for you.
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Daniel Di Pietro
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darwin City, NT 0800
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
(03) 7003 2160 View (03) 7003 2160
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Fiona M Price
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Alice Springs, NT 0870  (Online Only)
I can help you lessen the pain and change painful patterns.
I can help you lessen the pain and change painful patterns.
(02) 9158 6394 View (02) 9158 6394
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Wren Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800  (Online Only)
My wealth of lived experiences including gender transition inform my collaborative client centred counselling approach. Whilst presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, identity incongruence, dysphoria, trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, loneliness, and more, I seek to work with the underlying causes as I believe that through addressing the root causes of the presenting symptoms that psychological wellbeing can be achieved without judgement or further pathologisation.
My wealth of lived experiences including gender transition inform my collaborative client centred counselling approach. Whilst presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, identity incongruence, dysphoria, trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, loneliness, and more, I seek to work with the underlying causes as I believe that through addressing the root causes of the presenting symptoms that psychological wellbeing can be achieved without judgement or further pathologisation.
0434 080 166 View 0434 080 166
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Jack Tully
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darwin City, NT 0800
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
(02) 5605 0976 View (02) 5605 0976
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Rhiannon Flavel
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800
My approach as a psychotherapist is holistic, non-judgemental, trauma informed & deeply relational. I have worked in various roles including mental health counselling, outdoor education teaching, adventure therapy, wilderness rites of passage, & group facilitation for over a decade, supporting adults, young people & families. I bring these diverse experiences into my therapeutic practice to offer a specialised approach to this transformational work.
My approach as a psychotherapist is holistic, non-judgemental, trauma informed & deeply relational. I have worked in various roles including mental health counselling, outdoor education teaching, adventure therapy, wilderness rites of passage, & group facilitation for over a decade, supporting adults, young people & families. I bring these diverse experiences into my therapeutic practice to offer a specialised approach to this transformational work.
(02) 5016 7519 View (02) 5016 7519
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eden brown Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800
Waitlist for new clients
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, intimate partners and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist and I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, Community Development, NGOs and INGOs.
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, intimate partners and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist and I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, Community Development, NGOs and INGOs.
(03) 7003 2602 View (03) 7003 2602
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Jane F Maher
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Alice Springs, NT 0870  (Online Only)
Online individual & group therapy for socially anxious teens including those impacted by anxiety, autism, shyness, bullying, sensory, cognitive & receptive language issues. Teens say that they enjoy the "judgement free space", the belonging in the group - as their confidence grows their social anxiety diminishes & their social skills develop. Parents say that teens are willing to attend, that they feel accepted & their skills improve. Jane also provides Family Therapy, Couple & Individual therapy, Tuning Into Teens groups for parents to build their skills in bringing up teens.
Online individual & group therapy for socially anxious teens including those impacted by anxiety, autism, shyness, bullying, sensory, cognitive & receptive language issues. Teens say that they enjoy the "judgement free space", the belonging in the group - as their confidence grows their social anxiety diminishes & their social skills develop. Parents say that teens are willing to attend, that they feel accepted & their skills improve. Jane also provides Family Therapy, Couple & Individual therapy, Tuning Into Teens groups for parents to build their skills in bringing up teens.
(03) 8372 0406 View (03) 8372 0406

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Experiential Therapy Counsellors

How does experiential therapy work?

Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.

Is experiential therapy evidence-based?

Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.

How long does experiential therapy last?

The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

Does experiential therapy help with trauma?

Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.