Compassion Focused Counselling in Northern Territory

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Darwin Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Parap, NT 0820
Hamish holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, and his approach is informed by Attachment Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapies, Gottman Method, and mindfulness-based practices.
Everyone experiences varying degrees of difficulties and distress across their lifespan. Hamish is a registered counsellor and psychotherapist who has dedicated his practice to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, couples and groups in the community. It takes courage to acknowledge your difficulties and seek professional help. Whether you are experiencing emotional difficulties, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, or identity and self-esteem issues, psychotherapy and counselling can be a convenient, flexible, and affordable way to begin your journey towards healing.
Hamish holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, and his approach is informed by Attachment Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapies, Gottman Method, and mindfulness-based practices.
Everyone experiences varying degrees of difficulties and distress across their lifespan. Hamish is a registered counsellor and psychotherapist who has dedicated his practice to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, couples and groups in the community. It takes courage to acknowledge your difficulties and seek professional help. Whether you are experiencing emotional difficulties, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, or identity and self-esteem issues, psychotherapy and counselling can be a convenient, flexible, and affordable way to begin your journey towards healing.
(03) 4514 5712 View (03) 4514 5712
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Denis Leo McCarthy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
(08) 6219 3849 View (08) 6219 3849
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Thalia Koulas - Therapy Shmerapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darwin City, NT 0800  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, with focus on autism, LGBTQIA+ issues, and complex trauma. I have experience working with people aged 14 and above. I aim to create a non-judgmental space, ensuring inclusivity and genuineness in every session. I can work with people at all stages of life, from queer people out in the community, to people suspecting they may be autistic. I take particular interest in AFAB and neurodivergent people, and the entire LGBTQIA+ community. I am not suitable for people seeking CBT.
I specialise in supporting the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, with focus on autism, LGBTQIA+ issues, and complex trauma. I have experience working with people aged 14 and above. I aim to create a non-judgmental space, ensuring inclusivity and genuineness in every session. I can work with people at all stages of life, from queer people out in the community, to people suspecting they may be autistic. I take particular interest in AFAB and neurodivergent people, and the entire LGBTQIA+ community. I am not suitable for people seeking CBT.
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Michelle Marazakis - Grief Space
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800  (Online Only)
Are you feeling a deep sense of loss and sadness? Are you wondering how you will get through this pain and when you will feel like yourself again? Grief is not a problem to be resolved - it is a normal human response to loss. While counselling won’t take away your grief, I can support you to navigate the pain it brings and learn how to adapt to life after loss. I specialise in grief counselling for adults from a person-centred, compassion focused, somatic and trauma informed approach.
Are you feeling a deep sense of loss and sadness? Are you wondering how you will get through this pain and when you will feel like yourself again? Grief is not a problem to be resolved - it is a normal human response to loss. While counselling won’t take away your grief, I can support you to navigate the pain it brings and learn how to adapt to life after loss. I specialise in grief counselling for adults from a person-centred, compassion focused, somatic and trauma informed approach.
(07) 5240 9030 View (07) 5240 9030
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Helen Maree Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Parap, NT 0820
Life at times throws us challenges that we can feel ill equipped to handle. It may be in the workplace or at home. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about these issues, learn how to work with them differently, including practical coping methods and strategies. Issues may include anxiety, trauma, career challenges, divorce, domestic family violence. Relationships are particularly important in my practice, I can support couples and families through many relationships issues. I am trained to assist families understand and support their adolescent family members, as well as working with the adolescent.
Life at times throws us challenges that we can feel ill equipped to handle. It may be in the workplace or at home. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about these issues, learn how to work with them differently, including practical coping methods and strategies. Issues may include anxiety, trauma, career challenges, divorce, domestic family violence. Relationships are particularly important in my practice, I can support couples and families through many relationships issues. I am trained to assist families understand and support their adolescent family members, as well as working with the adolescent.
(08) 7949 5373 View (08) 7949 5373
Top Care Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berrimah, NT 0828
I am a registered psychologist, trained in evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training (IPT)-Level A, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I use consolidative therapeutic approach, tailored to client’s unique needs, to help improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals and families.
I am a registered psychologist, trained in evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training (IPT)-Level A, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I use consolidative therapeutic approach, tailored to client’s unique needs, to help improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals and families.
(08) 7944 6270 View (08) 7944 6270
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Ian Howells
Counsellor, MC, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Parap, NT 0820
Ian has many years of experience as a social worker, empowering people on the back of an understanding that no significant learning takes place without a significant relationship. Those relationships could be personal, work related, social or political and there are by many environmental factors that have an influence upon those relationships. It was on this premise that Ian moved into a counselling role. Many people, if not all people, will at some time encounter an emotional crisis while in a relationship at home as a partner or a parent, at work, or socially and it is at times like these that a person may seek a counsellor.
Ian has many years of experience as a social worker, empowering people on the back of an understanding that no significant learning takes place without a significant relationship. Those relationships could be personal, work related, social or political and there are by many environmental factors that have an influence upon those relationships. It was on this premise that Ian moved into a counselling role. Many people, if not all people, will at some time encounter an emotional crisis while in a relationship at home as a partner or a parent, at work, or socially and it is at times like these that a person may seek a counsellor.
(08) 7943 6094 View (08) 7943 6094
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Insight Professional Services Darwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Wulagi, NT 0812
Based in Wulagi (Darwin), Toni Ryan (Insight's Practice Owner) has over 24 years practice experience. Toni specialises in Psychological Counselling; Coaching; and Professional Supervision - working with Adults, Teens and Couples. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Toni is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and draws from a range of psychological models such as: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Mindfulness Based Therapies; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy etc. See the website link for further details and current pricing.
Based in Wulagi (Darwin), Toni Ryan (Insight's Practice Owner) has over 24 years practice experience. Toni specialises in Psychological Counselling; Coaching; and Professional Supervision - working with Adults, Teens and Couples. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Toni is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and draws from a range of psychological models such as: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Mindfulness Based Therapies; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy etc. See the website link for further details and current pricing.
(08) 7948 6574 View (08) 7948 6574
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Beata Goodluck
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wanguri, NT 0810
As a holistic counsellor and somatic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals with life challenges and milder mental health concerns. I help those affected by narcissistic relationships, childhood trauma, and workplace bullying. Through somatic therapy (Transformational Bodywork), I address both mind and body, offering effective stress and trauma relief. As an education survivor, I assist teachers in transitioning to new careers and offer support for mental health issues related to the workplace. I provide insights to parents considering homeschooling for their children. I am an experienced mindfulness practitioner.
As a holistic counsellor and somatic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals with life challenges and milder mental health concerns. I help those affected by narcissistic relationships, childhood trauma, and workplace bullying. Through somatic therapy (Transformational Bodywork), I address both mind and body, offering effective stress and trauma relief. As an education survivor, I assist teachers in transitioning to new careers and offer support for mental health issues related to the workplace. I provide insights to parents considering homeschooling for their children. I am an experienced mindfulness practitioner.
(08) 7947 9447 View (08) 7947 9447
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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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Roselle Counselling Service
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Coolalinga, NT 0839
Do you ever feel weighed down by life and how relentless it all seems? I would like to support you to get that spark of life back and by looking at past and present issues that could be causing you emotional pain.
Do you ever feel weighed down by life and how relentless it all seems? I would like to support you to get that spark of life back and by looking at past and present issues that could be causing you emotional pain.
(08) 7947 3663 View (08) 7947 3663
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Hayley Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
You may be experiencing something, which you no longer wish to deal with alone. You might be hoping to understand your situation in more depth and to see change. Whatever unique issue or goal you bring, I will endeavor to listen and support you.
You may be experiencing something, which you no longer wish to deal with alone. You might be hoping to understand your situation in more depth and to see change. Whatever unique issue or goal you bring, I will endeavor to listen and support you.
(08) 7948 6699 View (08) 7948 6699
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Lily Shilkin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Berrimah, NT 0828
I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Registrar based in Darwin. I am passionate about developing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, utilising a client-centered and strengths-based approach to empowering clients to achieve lasting change for people across all cultural and personal backgrounds and am very passionate about providing culturally safe and trauma-informed treatment.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Registrar based in Darwin. I am passionate about developing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, utilising a client-centered and strengths-based approach to empowering clients to achieve lasting change for people across all cultural and personal backgrounds and am very passionate about providing culturally safe and trauma-informed treatment.
(08) 7948 8417 View (08) 7948 8417
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Roziye (Rose) Forte
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fannie Bay, NT 0820
Hello and WELCOME. Let's lighten the load. Let's find find the resources and strengths within you to move forward - to design the life you really want.
Hello and WELCOME. Let's lighten the load. Let's find find the resources and strengths within you to move forward - to design the life you really want.
(08) 7943 6080 View (08) 7943 6080
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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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Esther Ogilvie
MSc
Verified Verified
Flynn, NT 0875
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
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Elizabeth Theiler
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
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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Nicole Hind
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Darwin City, NT 0800  (Online Only)
I help couples who want to get to 'the next stage' of their relationship and deepen their connection, but are stuck in problem territory, unable to get past the differences. I also help late 20's/early 30's singles who are disillusioned with dating and want to give more of a sh%t about themselves to live the fullest life . People come to me because they're sick of trying but not getting anywhere, exhausted, frustrated, anxious and sad. I've been in the field for 20+ years and began my counselling private practice 'Unveiled Stories' in 2015. I tend to fit best with folks who don't fit the mould (whether by their choice or design).
I help couples who want to get to 'the next stage' of their relationship and deepen their connection, but are stuck in problem territory, unable to get past the differences. I also help late 20's/early 30's singles who are disillusioned with dating and want to give more of a sh%t about themselves to live the fullest life . People come to me because they're sick of trying but not getting anywhere, exhausted, frustrated, anxious and sad. I've been in the field for 20+ years and began my counselling private practice 'Unveiled Stories' in 2015. I tend to fit best with folks who don't fit the mould (whether by their choice or design).
(02) 5662 0523 View (02) 5662 0523
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Not taking new clients currently
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
(07) 5240 9990 View (07) 5240 9990
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Thrive within Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alice Springs, NT 0870  (Online Only)
A client would attend the clinic to address their presenting concerns, without the fear of judgement, stigma or shame. A client might be feeling lost, hopeless or worthless and feeling the need to get some assistance with their mood and negative thoughts.
A client would attend the clinic to address their presenting concerns, without the fear of judgement, stigma or shame. A client might be feeling lost, hopeless or worthless and feeling the need to get some assistance with their mood and negative thoughts.
(08) 7111 3964 View (08) 7111 3964

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Compassion Focused Counsellors

How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.