Counselling in Darwin City, NT

Jen Riches
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified
Verified
I am the Clinic Director and Principal Psychologist at Net Psychology. I see children, young people and adults. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I have a special interest in adult ADHD, complex trauma and mood disorders.

Tara-Lea Harley
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Tara provides treatment for trauma, crisis and mood, patterns of self-sabotage, addictions and relationship. Tara incorporates sensory and somatic skills tailoring her work with people experiencing nervous system impacts such as anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue and depression. She facilitates higher personal worth in career and life transitions, a deeper sense of sacredness and maturation of identity. Tara provides quick and meaningful results tailoring multiple modalities for efficiency and draws from over 15 years of experience. She is also very experienced working with young people and self-harm. Online and face-to-face.

Melissa Carmen Scarpaci
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Melissa is a highly qualified Master Level Psychologist who is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental. Her sessions provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your difficulties, interests, develop goals, identify strengths, and develop strategies to assist you to move forward. Our online therapy can be incredibly helpful. Melissa has experience working with a diverse range of individuals, she has a passion for working with individuals who are experincing Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss.

Rohan Watson
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified
Verified
My team and I are dedicated to helping clients improve their relationships, outlook on life and overall wellbeing and offer a setting that is accepting, caring, safe and private. My deep commitment is supporting clients in developing the confidence, resilience and insight necessary to transition through life’s challenges with genuinely positive outcomes. The experience of my own private counselling practice, delivery of mental health programs in rural and remote areas of Australia, and conducting psychotherapy services for a significant regional Employee Assistance Program enables me to reach out to people from all walks of life.

Claire Prince
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Claire is a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working with individuals across all ages from young children, adults through to the elderly. Claire is a compassionate psychologist who will work with you to identify ways to effectively manage your issues and build stronger foundations for life. She has worked with many different presenting issues and has a special interest in peri and postnatal issues, trauma, children and family issues, work issues and workers compensation. Claire can also assist with forensic work or court letters.

Michelle Wharton
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Who do I work with? You are an adult, aged 21 years and above and are happy to do online appointments. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, stress, or relationship problems. You may have difficulties with perfectionism, procrastination, or unwanted habits and annoying addictions. You're looking for more than just 'talk therapy' and can commit to doing 15-30 minutes/day of homework in order to practice new ways of thinking and start rewiring your brain. You're courageous and willing to face, and step over, those old roadblocks!

Margaret Mary Dizon
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified
Verified
I work with people ashamed of their feelings and need someone to talk to. They suffer from trauma, depression, and extreme grief. They have lost a part of themselves or someone they really love. They have a lot of outer success but internally, they feel very overwhelmed with life and feel they're drowning. They do not know how to cope anymore and mostly, they think ending their lives would ease or end the pain. They are ashamed of their feelings and they feel very much alone, no one understands them and they don’t have anyone to talk to. They are fed up and they cannot see, hear nor feel anything positive anymore.

Goodluck Consultancies
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Gregory Goodluck is an insightful, caring, skilfull and well qualified counsellor who was born into a counselling family, and has over 25 years qualified professional counselling experience. A fully registered Psychologist and qualified Social Worker with a wide range of useful strategies for mental health, psycho-social, interpersonal and trans-personal challenges. Gregory applies Cognitive, Behavioural, Narrative and Mindfulness based approaches including ACT, DBT for empowering solutions. He also uses relaxation, hypnosis, stress reduction, problem solving and analysis and bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspectives.
Waitlist for new clients

Insight Professional Services Darwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients

Hayley Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
The idea of reaching out might seem daunting, but you are willing to give it a go. Perhaps you are experiencing something, such as worry or sadness, which you no longer wish to deal with alone. Certain relationships in your life might feel difficult. You may be hoping to understand your situation in more depth and seeking change. Whatever unique issue or goal you bring, I will endeavor to listen and be guided by you.

Carlyn Chen
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Verified
I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.

The Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Practice located in Darwin - Parap Practice (www.parappractice.au) Jonelle is a psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who present with complex issues (including anxiety, depression, stress, transitional life changes, identity, grief and loss, addictions, sexual assault, trauma and domestic violence).

BodyMatters Australasia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
BodyMatters Australasia provides treatment for eating disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise. Specifically clinical eating dosorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and arfid. Also subclinical eating issues such as orthorexia. Our large team enables specific expertise within this such as an overlap with neurodivergence including adhd and autism, trauma, other health issues such as diabetes. We also service the LGBTQI+ community. We have immediate availability for new clients due to our growing team. We offer face to face (Sydney) and Telehealth treatment.

Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive

Mindfulnest Australia
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
When we recognise life can or should be better, are open to personal growth through increased self-awareness, taking action to make positive long-lasting changes. Start living with value and purpose, be your best version. Together we will explore your strengths and resources, and I'll give you practical skills, strategies and tools to use to empower you to take back control of your life. Overcome difficulties, know yourself better, and live instead of 'surviving' each day.

Esther Ogilvie
MSc
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.

Lisa Kennerley
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Lisa, a counsellor and psychotherapist, with a passion and focus for individual and relationship counselling with young people, adults and couples. My approach to counselling is warm and supportive, providing you with a safe space where you feel comfortable to share your concerns, talk through your feelings, thoughts, experiences and expectations.
Not accepting new clients

Hannah Orpin
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Hannah is both Australian and New Zealand Māori psychologist (Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu). After moving from New Zealand, Hannah spent a significant portion of her career working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hannah's work across both countries enables her to provide a culturally safe space for effective and enjoyable therapy. Hannah works with adolescents and adults across a range of issues, and have a special interest in post traumatic stress disorder, abuse, borderline personality disorder, unexplained medical symptoms, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.

Louise Nenasheff
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can throw many challenges our way where we can feel overwhelmed. The opportunity to talk through these challenges with a neutral person in a confidential, caring and empathetic space can provide you with the support you need as you navigate these times.

All Australia Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Verified
As a registered nurse, I have spent quite a lot of time listening to people talk about their fears and anxieties. I have personal experience with extended COVID lockdowns, general anxiety, grief and pet loss. My specialised counselling training includes helping people with problems associated with reintegration into society after COVID, dealing with the loss of a loved one and over use of alcohol, to compensate for the stress and unhappiness life and throw at us along the way.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.