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Minky van der Walt

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Available both in-person and online
South Hobart, TAS 7004
Sometimes we know everything we could do to change things, but we just can't make it through the fog. If you've been lying awake at night, tossing and turning, tried talk therapy, and still find yourself stuck, there are ways beyond words that can help. I work with music, art, imagery and the body (including EMDR and Internal Family Systems), to access different pathways towards clarity and ease. Many of the people I see are therapists and clinicians who spend their days supporting others. I offer in-depth therapy (weekly or fortnightly) and short-term, intensive therapy options depending on your needs.
I am a Registered Music Therapist with additional training in Guided Imagery and Music, somatics, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. In a session this might include listening to music, drawing to music, guided imagery, creative writing, or working with the body. We don't have to use these approaches and you do not need to be musical or artistic.
Reaching out is often the hardest part, particularly if you are usually the person others lean on. You don't have to have anything worked out. If any of this sounds like where you are, get in touch and we can talk briefly first. You will get a sense of me and how I work, and you can decide from there.
Call or Minky van der Walt now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 6155 0510

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

South Hobart, TAS 7004

(03) 6155 0510
My website
Therapy and supervision from the South Hobart Garden Studio in Nipaluna/Hobart Tuesday - Thursday. Online sessions Australia-wide welcome.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Stress and Anxiety 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
I'm Minky, a somatic therapist, music therapist &supervisor who offers a non-pathologising/ collaborative approach in therapy & supervision.
Minky van der Walt
Let's Connect (03) 6155 0510
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

South Hobart, TAS 7004

(03) 6155 0510
My website
Therapy and supervision from the South Hobart Garden Studio in Nipaluna/Hobart Tuesday - Thursday. Online sessions Australia-wide welcome.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Stress and Anxiety 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
I'm Minky, a somatic therapist, music therapist &supervisor who offers a non-pathologising/ collaborative approach in therapy & supervision.
Minky van der Walt

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • AIA Health
  • Bupa
  • CUA Health
  • Defence Health
  • Doctors Health
  • Emergency Services Health
  • GMHBA
  • Medibank Private
  • Mildura
  • NDIS
  • Nurses & Midwives Health
  • Phoenix Health Fund
  • Police Health
  • St Lukes Health
  • Teachers Health
  • Teachers Union Health
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Therapy is an investment in yourself, and there are a number of options for payment. If you have private health insurance, you may be able to access rebates - have a chat to your health provider to see if your level of cover includes counselling. Please note fees do not include GST.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510
"
Therapy is an investment in yourself, and there are a number of options for payment. If you have private health insurance, you may be able to access rebates - have a chat to your health provider to see if your level of cover includes counselling. Please note fees do not include GST.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Minky van der Walt
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with EMDR Association of Australia 2025
  • Certificate from Centre for Supervision and Team Development, London Certificate of Supervision / 2025
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With 26 years' experience across medical, education and community sectors, I bring depth and warmth to my work. I'm an accredited PACFA therapist and supervisor, and have specialised as a trauma therapist and workplace team supervisor for over 15 years.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510
"
With 26 years' experience across medical, education and community sectors, I bring depth and warmth to my work. I'm an accredited PACFA therapist and supervisor, and have specialised as a trauma therapist and workplace team supervisor for over 15 years.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Stress
  • Anxiety

Practice Areas

  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Parenting
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I'm here to help you find a way forward. We'll look at the impact of where you are, including family dynamics/ work environments/ wider issues, and explore the strengths that brought you here. Together, we'll work out what's most meaningful to you and what kind of support fits you best, to help you feel less stuck and more able to live in ways that matter to you.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510
"
I'm here to help you find a way forward. We'll look at the impact of where you are, including family dynamics/ work environments/ wider issues, and explore the strengths that brought you here. Together, we'll work out what's most meaningful to you and what kind of support fits you best, to help you feel less stuck and more able to live in ways that matter to you.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gestalt
  • Guided Imagery & Music
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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Sometimes words are not enough for life's challenges. I am a Registered Music Therapist with additional training in Guided Imagery and Music, somatics, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. These approaches give us different ways of working with experiences that can be difficult to put into words, or that haven't shifted after talking it through. You don't need any music or art skills to benefit.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510
"
Sometimes words are not enough for life's challenges. I am a Registered Music Therapist with additional training in Guided Imagery and Music, somatics, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. These approaches give us different ways of working with experiences that can be difficult to put into words, or that haven't shifted after talking it through. You don't need any music or art skills to benefit.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 6155 0510

Groups


Location

Primary Location

South Hobart, TAS 7004

(03) 6155 0510
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Therapy and supervision from the South Hobart Garden Studio in Nipaluna/Hobart Tuesday - Thursday. Online sessions Australia-wide welcome.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 6155 0510
"
Therapy and supervision from the South Hobart Garden Studio in Nipaluna/Hobart Tuesday - Thursday. Online sessions Australia-wide welcome.
Photo of Minky van der Walt, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Minky van der Walt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 6155 0510