Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Darwin City, NT
Hamish works with both adults and young people from diverse backgrounds, gender expressions and life experiences, and aims to build a therapeutic relationship upon trust, honesty, commitment and compassion.
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 can be a convenient, flexible, and affordable way to begin your journey towards healing.
Hamish is a registered psychotherapist who has dedicated his practice to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, couples and groups in the community.
Hamish works with both adults and young people from diverse backgrounds, gender expressions and life experiences, and aims to build a therapeutic relationship upon trust, honesty, commitment and compassion.
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 can be a convenient, flexible, and affordable way to begin your journey towards healing.
Hamish is a registered psychotherapist who has dedicated his practice to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, couples and groups in the community.
Narcissistic Abuse / Trauma / Ptsd / Generational Trauma.
I've had the opportunity to work in various diverse settings prior to becoming a psychologist. I firmly believe that my experiences enable me to assist individuals from all walks of life. I have previously worked as a prison officer and have a particular interest in assisting correctional officers, police force members, and emergency service workers as a whole. In addition, being of Aboriginal descent and having grown up in a remote Aboriginal community, I am passionate about providing support to First Nation Australians. I help assist individuals who have undergone trauma
Narcissistic Abuse / Trauma / Ptsd / Generational Trauma.
I've had the opportunity to work in various diverse settings prior to becoming a psychologist. I firmly believe that my experiences enable me to assist individuals from all walks of life. I have previously worked as a prison officer and have a particular interest in assisting correctional officers, police force members, and emergency service workers as a whole. In addition, being of Aboriginal descent and having grown up in a remote Aboriginal community, I am passionate about providing support to First Nation Australians. I help assist individuals who have undergone trauma
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.
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.
Liz is currently accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions (bulk billing for eligible clients is available). Liz is a clinical psychologist passionate about supporting clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Her clinical experience spans both public and private mental health settings. She supports clients with a broad range of psychological concerns, with a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
She aims to help individuals who find themselves stuck in negative life patterns to reach goals aligned with their values.
Liz is currently accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions (bulk billing for eligible clients is available). Liz is a clinical psychologist passionate about supporting clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Her clinical experience spans both public and private mental health settings. She supports clients with a broad range of psychological concerns, with a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
She aims to help individuals who find themselves stuck in negative life patterns to reach goals aligned with their values.
Specializing in adult ADHD, I am a compassionate professional who not only understands ADHD from a clinical perspective but also from personal experience.
1. Welcome to a practice that validates your lived ADHD journey. My primary focus is on the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD & counselling If required, I also provide a report for medical diagnosis. I strictly adhere to the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 2022.
Specializing in adult ADHD, I am a compassionate professional who not only understands ADHD from a clinical perspective but also from personal experience.
1. Welcome to a practice that validates your lived ADHD journey. My primary focus is on the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD & counselling If required, I also provide a report for medical diagnosis. I strictly adhere to the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 2022.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice.
She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice.
She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD.
I provide online individual therapy for people who have experienced childhood trauma, supporting them in moving past their triggers and processing unresolved emotional wounds, so that they can rediscover their self worth and live an empowered life.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD.
I provide online individual therapy for people who have experienced childhood trauma, supporting them in moving past their triggers and processing unresolved emotional wounds, so that they can rediscover their self worth and live an empowered life.
I support adults longing-to-be, soon-to-be or parents through pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and early parenthood.
I can help with: antenatal and postnatal depression/anxiety, childbirth trauma, fertility support, pregnancy & infancy loss, relationship changes & family dynamics, Matrescence: support your journey of 'becoming' a mother, breaking generational trauma & re-parenting. If you're unsure if we'd be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I support adults longing-to-be, soon-to-be or parents through pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and early parenthood.
I can help with: antenatal and postnatal depression/anxiety, childbirth trauma, fertility support, pregnancy & infancy loss, relationship changes & family dynamics, Matrescence: support your journey of 'becoming' a mother, breaking generational trauma & re-parenting. If you're unsure if we'd be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
Hi there, I’m a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and clinical mental health therapist (social work) offering both in-person sessions in Bulimba and online. I believe therapy begins with connection. The trust and safety you feel with your therapist create the foundation for meaningful change. It’s from that place that feeling truly supported, nurtured, empowered and more connected to yourself can begin.
If you're looking for someone who brings genuine presence, curiosity, and the ability to sit with your vulnerability, strengths, and complexity with care, then you're in the right place.
Hi there, I’m a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and clinical mental health therapist (social work) offering both in-person sessions in Bulimba and online. I believe therapy begins with connection. The trust and safety you feel with your therapist create the foundation for meaningful change. It’s from that place that feeling truly supported, nurtured, empowered and more connected to yourself can begin.
If you're looking for someone who brings genuine presence, curiosity, and the ability to sit with your vulnerability, strengths, and complexity with care, then you're in the right place.
Life can feel overwhelming when navigating major changes, relationship challenges, past experiences, or the complexities of living between cultures. You may feel uncertain about your identity, belonging, or how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change.
With over 20 years in mental health, I support individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, especially migrants and multicultural communities. My humanistic and collaborative approach honors your unique story, values, and goals.
Life can feel overwhelming when navigating major changes, relationship challenges, past experiences, or the complexities of living between cultures. You may feel uncertain about your identity, belonging, or how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change.
With over 20 years in mental health, I support individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, especially migrants and multicultural communities. My humanistic and collaborative approach honors your unique story, values, and goals.
I have over 12 years of experience helping LGBTQIA plus adults and teens in crisis.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist and consultant specialising in mental health and addiction support. My areas of expertise include trauma, mental health, and substance misuse. I work with individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, and addiction. My practice is built on a person-centered approach, which considers each individual as a whole, encompassing their unique experiences and circumstances. As a narrative therapist, I to explore personal stories and identify behavioral patterns, guiding individuals toward meaningful change and growth.
I have over 12 years of experience helping LGBTQIA plus adults and teens in crisis.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist and consultant specialising in mental health and addiction support. My areas of expertise include trauma, mental health, and substance misuse. I work with individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, loss, and addiction. My practice is built on a person-centered approach, which considers each individual as a whole, encompassing their unique experiences and circumstances. As a narrative therapist, I to explore personal stories and identify behavioral patterns, guiding individuals toward meaningful change and growth.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and functional, yet may privately feel stuck, lost, or unsure of who they are becoming. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, being the rescuer, carrying the responsibility for everyone else or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
You may struggle with ADHD symptoms, confusing feelings, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that life is not unfolding in the way you hoped it would.
I work primarily with people feeling strain in relationships, identity conflict, cultural or faith expectations, and questions about meaning and direction.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and functional, yet may privately feel stuck, lost, or unsure of who they are becoming. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, being the rescuer, carrying the responsibility for everyone else or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
You may struggle with ADHD symptoms, confusing feelings, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that life is not unfolding in the way you hoped it would.
I work primarily with people feeling strain in relationships, identity conflict, cultural or faith expectations, and questions about meaning and direction.
A Clinical Counsellor offering trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neuro affirming support for adults across Australia.
When the world feels uncertain or dehumanising, I offer a space to make meaning of your experiences, reconnect with your own voice, and cultivate a life that feels meaningful, values led, and your own.
A Clinical Counsellor offering trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neuro affirming support for adults across Australia.
When the world feels uncertain or dehumanising, I offer a space to make meaning of your experiences, reconnect with your own voice, and cultivate a life that feels meaningful, values led, and your own.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
How would you like your therapy journey to be? Hi I am Sally. I’m a seasoned trauma therapist working with individuals, couples, and families across diverse life experiences. My international work with varied communities has shaped a culturally sensitive, compassionate approach. You will find a professional and supportive space where you can safely explore challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with complex traumas, childhood adverse experience, sexual assault and sexual issues, one off events of rupture or multiple traumas. Been in therapy for long periods of time and nothing seems to fully work?
How would you like your therapy journey to be? Hi I am Sally. I’m a seasoned trauma therapist working with individuals, couples, and families across diverse life experiences. My international work with varied communities has shaped a culturally sensitive, compassionate approach. You will find a professional and supportive space where you can safely explore challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with complex traumas, childhood adverse experience, sexual assault and sexual issues, one off events of rupture or multiple traumas. Been in therapy for long periods of time and nothing seems to fully work?
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but still struggle to change.
I work in a practical, behaviour-focused way. Together, we look at what has shaped your patterns, what keeps them going, and what needs to change. The aim is not simply more insight, but practical changes you can notice in everyday life. You are not a problem to solve; you are a pattern to understand.
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but still struggle to change.
I work in a practical, behaviour-focused way. Together, we look at what has shaped your patterns, what keeps them going, and what needs to change. The aim is not simply more insight, but practical changes you can notice in everyday life. You are not a problem to solve; you are a pattern to understand.
I provide specialist online counselling for women across Australia experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, trauma, and the effects of domestic and family violence. My practice is structured and professionally grounded, focusing on stabilisation, emotional regulation, and lasting psychological change—not quick fixes or surface-level advice.
I also support women facing parenting stress, where burnout or overwhelm is affecting confidence, patience, and connection with their children.
I provide specialist online counselling for women across Australia experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, trauma, and the effects of domestic and family violence. My practice is structured and professionally grounded, focusing on stabilisation, emotional regulation, and lasting psychological change—not quick fixes or surface-level advice.
I also support women facing parenting stress, where burnout or overwhelm is affecting confidence, patience, and connection with their children.
Jay works with young people and adults — from age 12 right through adulthood — navigating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, identity, relationships, minority stress, ADHD, Autism, OCD, BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, Bipolar and Dissociative Disorders, PMDD, and chronic illness.
Jay integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy.
Jay works with young people and adults — from age 12 right through adulthood — navigating stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, identity, relationships, minority stress, ADHD, Autism, OCD, BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, Bipolar and Dissociative Disorders, PMDD, and chronic illness.
Jay integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy.
I have many years of experience working in psychotherapy, behaviours of addiction, and complex mental health issues. I have worked in both rehab and mental health residential settings and overseen the clinical team at a long-established Northern Territory community services organisation.
I have many years of experience working in psychotherapy, behaviours of addiction, and complex mental health issues. I have worked in both rehab and mental health residential settings and overseen the clinical team at a long-established Northern Territory community services organisation.
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Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.