Art Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Darwin City, NT
Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist.
As the founder of Hawkesbury River Psychology, I offer online and nature-based therapy on the Hawkesbury River. My approach integrates mindfulness, art therapy, and creative expression. I also run anxiety management, suicide prevention for young people, and men’s support groups—held on a boat or in the bush—to foster connection and healing.
Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist.
As the founder of Hawkesbury River Psychology, I offer online and nature-based therapy on the Hawkesbury River. My approach integrates mindfulness, art therapy, and creative expression. I also run anxiety management, suicide prevention for young people, and men’s support groups—held on a boat or in the bush—to foster connection and healing.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
I’m a women’s ADHD specialist with 25 years’ experience. I work with women with ADHD or AuDHD who have just learned they have ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified) and are looking for next steps, and those who’ve known for some time and can sense their life isn’t yet aligned with their full potential.
My work is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-focused, grounded in research and decades of clinical experience. I bring a strong capacity for pattern recognition, helping you make sense of what’s happening and where change will be most beneficial.
I’m a women’s ADHD specialist with 25 years’ experience. I work with women with ADHD or AuDHD who have just learned they have ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified) and are looking for next steps, and those who’ve known for some time and can sense their life isn’t yet aligned with their full potential.
My work is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-focused, grounded in research and decades of clinical experience. I bring a strong capacity for pattern recognition, helping you make sense of what’s happening and where change will be most beneficial.
Welcome,
I'm Samantha a registered Counsellor, Psychosocial Recovery Coach and Supervisor offering support both via telehealth and face to face. My approach to counselling is bound in empathy and compassion through which I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space working collaboratively to encourage and empower clients to navigate challenges in their life and achieve their goals.
Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, trauma, disability, carer burnout, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, work related stress, or just seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you on your journey every step of the way.
Welcome,
I'm Samantha a registered Counsellor, Psychosocial Recovery Coach and Supervisor offering support both via telehealth and face to face. My approach to counselling is bound in empathy and compassion through which I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space working collaboratively to encourage and empower clients to navigate challenges in their life and achieve their goals.
Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, trauma, disability, carer burnout, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, work related stress, or just seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you on your journey every step of the way.
30+ yrs experience providing support for neurodivergent adults identifying as Autistic, ADHD or living with Tourettes through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, Australia-wide via Zoom. Clients may self-identify or have a diagnosis, be looking to build personal capacity, manage stress, and develop supportive relationships. They may also experience other disabling conditions related to their neurodivergence. Supporting individuals & relationships, queer folk, and disabled clients. Poly, Ethical Non-Monogamous (ENM) & Relationship Anarchy (RA) relationship styles welcome. Queer & Trans affirming.
30+ yrs experience providing support for neurodivergent adults identifying as Autistic, ADHD or living with Tourettes through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, Australia-wide via Zoom. Clients may self-identify or have a diagnosis, be looking to build personal capacity, manage stress, and develop supportive relationships. They may also experience other disabling conditions related to their neurodivergence. Supporting individuals & relationships, queer folk, and disabled clients. Poly, Ethical Non-Monogamous (ENM) & Relationship Anarchy (RA) relationship styles welcome. Queer & Trans affirming.
A Space to Feel Heard
If you’re feeling burnt out, numb, emotionally reactive, or disconnected in your relationships, counselling can help. Life can pull us outward—toward work, family, and responsibility—until our own wellbeing slips into the background. I offer a reflective, collaborative counselling space you can engage with when you’re ready to take the next step. Sessions are client-led and paced with care, honouring your autonomy, nervous system, and capacity. My role is to support awareness, choice, and values-aligned change that can be integrated into everyday life.
A Space to Feel Heard
If you’re feeling burnt out, numb, emotionally reactive, or disconnected in your relationships, counselling can help. Life can pull us outward—toward work, family, and responsibility—until our own wellbeing slips into the background. I offer a reflective, collaborative counselling space you can engage with when you’re ready to take the next step. Sessions are client-led and paced with care, honouring your autonomy, nervous system, and capacity. My role is to support awareness, choice, and values-aligned change that can be integrated into everyday life.
I work with individuals who are ready — whether confidently or cautiously — to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or difficulties with identity and relationships.
I often support people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community seeking a safe and supportive space.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we work at your pace using evidence-based strategies to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported
I work with individuals who are ready — whether confidently or cautiously — to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or difficulties with identity and relationships.
I often support people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community seeking a safe and supportive space.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we work at your pace using evidence-based strategies to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay.
My specialty : Child and Adolescent counselling, Parenting, Life Coaching, Me
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay.
My specialty : Child and Adolescent counselling, Parenting, Life Coaching, Me
I have used CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational interviewing, STSFT, art therapy, and more.
I am a great listener, with sharp perception skills, getting straight to the issues or barriers that are holding you back. I use a practical approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), combined with aspects of Narrative, Person-Centred, and using metaphors and art therapy techniques to help highlight areas of concern/improvement/action.
I have used CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational interviewing, STSFT, art therapy, and more.
I am a great listener, with sharp perception skills, getting straight to the issues or barriers that are holding you back. I use a practical approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), combined with aspects of Narrative, Person-Centred, and using metaphors and art therapy techniques to help highlight areas of concern/improvement/action.
Specialist training in IFS, DBT and Creative art therapy.
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.
Specialist training in IFS, DBT and Creative art therapy.
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.
As a therapist, I understand the need for warmth and acceptance. This is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship where people can show up with aspects of themselves that are problematic and unhelpful without judgement. I can relate to very human uncomfortable and undesirable behaviors, feelings and beliefs about ourselves. Through consistent support, compassion and curiosity, positive change becomes possible.
As a therapist, I understand the need for warmth and acceptance. This is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship where people can show up with aspects of themselves that are problematic and unhelpful without judgement. I can relate to very human uncomfortable and undesirable behaviors, feelings and beliefs about ourselves. Through consistent support, compassion and curiosity, positive change becomes possible.
I integrate a range of cognitive therapies with mindfulness practices & art therapies while also considering the impact of societal & family systems.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
I integrate a range of cognitive therapies with mindfulness practices & art therapies while also considering the impact of societal & family systems.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
As a transpersonal art therapist, I offer to guide on your unique journey inwards to explore your inner landscape and find empowerment.
In a typical session, we begin with guided meditation, tailored to your specific issue, activating the parasympathetic system, and allowing you to connect with your subconscious. This is followed by a 5-10 min creative expression, bridging the conscious and subconscious minds. Finally, ample time is dedicated to unpack and integrate the newly found insights.
As a transpersonal art therapist, I offer to guide on your unique journey inwards to explore your inner landscape and find empowerment.
In a typical session, we begin with guided meditation, tailored to your specific issue, activating the parasympathetic system, and allowing you to connect with your subconscious. This is followed by a 5-10 min creative expression, bridging the conscious and subconscious minds. Finally, ample time is dedicated to unpack and integrate the newly found insights.
I have expertise in Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy, combined with a gentle blend of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Art Therapy.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
I have expertise in Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy, combined with a gentle blend of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Art Therapy.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
You will usually discover that the creative process itself is truly the most healing part of any art therapy experience
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Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
You will usually discover that the creative process itself is truly the most healing part of any art therapy experience
Please Contact Me Via Email Not Phone
Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
Hi, I’m Hannah, a counsellor and psychotherapist passionate about supporting you through life's difficulties. Whether you’re feeling stuck, experiencing grief, navigating relationships, or looking to deepen self-awareness, I provide a safe space for you to be heard and tell your story. I take a humanistic, strengths-based, and holistic approach, helping you reconnect with your inner resources and cultivate resilience. Together we can work together to help you feel empowered, self-aware, and ready to take meaningful steps towards a fulfilling life. I use a variety of tools to support you: mindfulness, somatic therapy, focusing & ACT
Hi, I’m Hannah, a counsellor and psychotherapist passionate about supporting you through life's difficulties. Whether you’re feeling stuck, experiencing grief, navigating relationships, or looking to deepen self-awareness, I provide a safe space for you to be heard and tell your story. I take a humanistic, strengths-based, and holistic approach, helping you reconnect with your inner resources and cultivate resilience. Together we can work together to help you feel empowered, self-aware, and ready to take meaningful steps towards a fulfilling life. I use a variety of tools to support you: mindfulness, somatic therapy, focusing & ACT
Art Therapy and psychotherapy are great tools to express what's going on for you, understand and make sense of your experiences, manage stress and focus on your wellbeing.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore yourself and what's important to you. I have worked in aged care, disability, and mental health. I'm a deep listener, caring and open. My approach is non-judgemental, empathetic and supportive. I also have lived experience of mental health challenges and overcoming these through recovery.
Art Therapy and psychotherapy are great tools to express what's going on for you, understand and make sense of your experiences, manage stress and focus on your wellbeing.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore yourself and what's important to you. I have worked in aged care, disability, and mental health. I'm a deep listener, caring and open. My approach is non-judgemental, empathetic and supportive. I also have lived experience of mental health challenges and overcoming these through recovery.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
Prior art experience is not needed for art therapy, as it is an opportunity to experiment and approach mental health in a playful and explorative environment.
Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid 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.
Prior art experience is not needed for art therapy, as it is an opportunity to experiment and approach mental health in a playful and explorative environment.
Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid 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.
If you are looking for non-judgemental and compassionate help to solve personal problems, Gregory Goodluck is an insightful and caring, counsellor with over 25 years professional counselling experience. A skilfull and fully registered Psychologist and Social Worker with a wide range of useful strategies for mental health challenges - large and small - Gregory appropriately applies an array of empowering solutions. Cognitive, Behavioural, Narrative and Mindfulness based approaches including ACT and DBT. Relaxation, hypnosis, stress reduction, problem solving, analytical and bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspectives apply.
If you are looking for non-judgemental and compassionate help to solve personal problems, Gregory Goodluck is an insightful and caring, counsellor with over 25 years professional counselling experience. A skilfull and fully registered Psychologist and Social Worker with a wide range of useful strategies for mental health challenges - large and small - Gregory appropriately applies an array of empowering solutions. Cognitive, Behavioural, Narrative and Mindfulness based approaches including ACT and DBT. Relaxation, hypnosis, stress reduction, problem solving, analytical and bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspectives apply.
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How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.