Relationship Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Darwin City, NT
I am an approved Northern Territory Government EAP service provider (free counselling support to NTG employees & their family members).
I have provided support for over 15 years in the NT to individuals, couples and families regarding issues such as workplace conflict, managing emotions, anger management, separation, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. I utilise evidence based therapies to effectively work through challenges in a respectful & confidential environment.
I am an approved Northern Territory Government EAP service provider (free counselling support to NTG employees & their family members).
I have provided support for over 15 years in the NT to individuals, couples and families regarding issues such as workplace conflict, managing emotions, anger management, separation, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. I utilise evidence based therapies to effectively work through challenges in a respectful & confidential environment.
Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, becoming the rescuer, carrying responsibility for everyone else, or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
Together, we work to understand you deeply and put words to the feelings, fears, hopes, and patterns that may have remained unspoken for years. Through this process, many men begin to develop greater clarity, steadier relationships, and a stronger sense of how they want to live.
You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, becoming the rescuer, carrying responsibility for everyone else, or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
Together, we work to understand you deeply and put words to the feelings, fears, hopes, and patterns that may have remained unspoken for years. Through this process, many men begin to develop greater clarity, steadier relationships, and a stronger sense of how they want to live.
I support couples to navigate conflict, disconnection and distance, and work with individuals to analyse patterns, overcome internal barriers and reclaim control of their goals.
In the counselling process, we focus on building understanding of patterns, systems and ways of thinking that may be keeping you stuck, either individually or in your relationship. We focus on practical strategies and tools to assist you to create lasting change.
I support couples to navigate conflict, disconnection and distance, and work with individuals to analyse patterns, overcome internal barriers and reclaim control of their goals.
In the counselling process, we focus on building understanding of patterns, systems and ways of thinking that may be keeping you stuck, either individually or in your relationship. We focus on practical strategies and tools to assist you to create lasting change.
Relationship counselling.
I work with couples and individuals with anxiety, phobias, depression, chronic pain/illness, poor school engagement, relationship conflict, enmeshment and interpersonal conflicts.
I worked in adolescent mental health in 2018-2020. Since 2020 I have worked in corporate spaces, schools and private practice as a licensed psychologist.
Relationship counselling.
I work with couples and individuals with anxiety, phobias, depression, chronic pain/illness, poor school engagement, relationship conflict, enmeshment and interpersonal conflicts.
I worked in adolescent mental health in 2018-2020. Since 2020 I have worked in corporate spaces, schools and private practice as a licensed psychologist.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. Therapy is structured yet flexible, with a focus on helping you better understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward in a more grounded way.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. Therapy is structured yet flexible, with a focus on helping you better understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward in a more grounded way.
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client.
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity. Julia’s approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing upon therapies like Somatic Trauma Therapy, EMDR, ACT, Exposure Therapy and CBT.
Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client.
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity. Julia’s approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing upon therapies like Somatic Trauma Therapy, EMDR, ACT, Exposure Therapy and CBT.
Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable.
Empathic, safe & caring, using highly skilled proven attachment & relationship therapies- we work together as a team. You'll learn the relationship is the issue - not the individuals. Everyone deserves the best relationships possible; strong relationships being crucial to our individual wellbeing as well as our family's health & wellbeing outcomes.
Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable.
Empathic, safe & caring, using highly skilled proven attachment & relationship therapies- we work together as a team. You'll learn the relationship is the issue - not the individuals. Everyone deserves the best relationships possible; strong relationships being crucial to our individual wellbeing as well as our family's health & wellbeing outcomes.
You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working.
Strong Space is a male-led, gender-conscious counselling practice. We offer individual therapy and structured men’s groups focused on practical skill development, emotional regulation and relational accountability. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in Internal Family Systems, helping you build clarity, confidence and connection in everyday life.
You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working.
Strong Space is a male-led, gender-conscious counselling practice. We offer individual therapy and structured men’s groups focused on practical skill development, emotional regulation and relational accountability. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in Internal Family Systems, helping you build clarity, confidence and connection in everyday life.
Grounded in evidence-based therapies, my approach includes EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT – the gold standard for couples counselling), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt Therapy.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Grounded in evidence-based therapies, my approach includes EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT – the gold standard for couples counselling), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt Therapy.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few.
Working with a Gestalt framework, Alana focuses on a here and now embodied approach that cultivates the connection between the mind-body. By reconnecting with your body's responses to certain behavioural or environmental factors, together we can begin to understand and work with the root of the issue.
Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few.
Working with a Gestalt framework, Alana focuses on a here and now embodied approach that cultivates the connection between the mind-body. By reconnecting with your body's responses to certain behavioural or environmental factors, together we can begin to understand and work with the root of the issue.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and sexual wellbeing.
With concerns such as low desire, erectile difficulties, delayed ejaculation, fertility-related stress, compulsive or distressing sexual behaviours.
I provide a sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink-aware, & culturally responsive space, and am experienced in working with diverse relationship structures including polyamory. I work with you.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and sexual wellbeing.
With concerns such as low desire, erectile difficulties, delayed ejaculation, fertility-related stress, compulsive or distressing sexual behaviours.
I provide a sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink-aware, & culturally responsive space, and am experienced in working with diverse relationship structures including polyamory. I work with you.
If you’ve been holding things together on the surface but something underneath isn’t working — in your relationships, your direction, or how you’re actually feeling — this is a place to actually work through it.
My work combines evidence-based psychotherapy with nervous system regulation and clear, practical intervention.
We look at the patterns shaping your experience — how you think, feel, and respond — and work directly with them. That might include relationship dynamics, emotional reactivity, anxiety patterns, or self-criticism.
This isn’t just about talking.
If you’ve been holding things together on the surface but something underneath isn’t working — in your relationships, your direction, or how you’re actually feeling — this is a place to actually work through it.
My work combines evidence-based psychotherapy with nervous system regulation and clear, practical intervention.
We look at the patterns shaping your experience — how you think, feel, and respond — and work directly with them. That might include relationship dynamics, emotional reactivity, anxiety patterns, or self-criticism.
This isn’t just about talking.
She helps individuals and couples, as well as family councelling.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
She helps individuals and couples, as well as family councelling.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
I work with a wide variety of clients, including those experiencing DSM5/ICD11 mental disorders, such as mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and a host of others.
I am a specialist in online therapy, and am based in Australia and SouthEast Asia.
Nobody comes to see a psychotherapist (and pays the therapist good money) unless they want something to change in their lives. My job is to help clients to identify what's in need of changing, and working with them to find the best way to make the changes.
I work with a wide variety of clients, including those experiencing DSM5/ICD11 mental disorders, such as mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and a host of others.
I am a specialist in online therapy, and am based in Australia and SouthEast Asia.
Nobody comes to see a psychotherapist (and pays the therapist good money) unless they want something to change in their lives. My job is to help clients to identify what's in need of changing, and working with them to find the best way to make the changes.
Discovering cheating, affairs, porn use, sex addiction, secret online or app activity, or any other deceptive sexual behaviour in your relationship, especially when it is followed by lies, gaslighting, minimisation or defensiveness, is the cause of betrayal trauma.
I am a qualified counsellor with a Bachelor of Counselling and a member of PACFA. What makes me different to other counsellors is that I bring specialised training in betrayal trauma and deceptive sexuality trauma treatment. I also have lived experience, so can understand why you can't just "walk out the door", or "kick him to the kerb"!
Discovering cheating, affairs, porn use, sex addiction, secret online or app activity, or any other deceptive sexual behaviour in your relationship, especially when it is followed by lies, gaslighting, minimisation or defensiveness, is the cause of betrayal trauma.
I am a qualified counsellor with a Bachelor of Counselling and a member of PACFA. What makes me different to other counsellors is that I bring specialised training in betrayal trauma and deceptive sexuality trauma treatment. I also have lived experience, so can understand why you can't just "walk out the door", or "kick him to the kerb"!
I honour the idea that the client is the one who heals themselves and that my job is to create an atmosphere and a therapeutic relationship that facilitates, evokes and inspires this.
I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.
I honour the idea that the client is the one who heals themselves and that my job is to create an atmosphere and a therapeutic relationship that facilitates, evokes and inspires this.
I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.
I am a registered clinical psychologist helping adults, young people, couples and families to understand life’s challenges whilst working towards positive changes and a meaningful existence.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused therapy and Internal family systems (IFS). I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. My research and personal interests are in migration, identity, gender, culture and women’s health.
I am a registered clinical psychologist helping adults, young people, couples and families to understand life’s challenges whilst working towards positive changes and a meaningful existence.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused therapy and Internal family systems (IFS). I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. My research and personal interests are in migration, identity, gender, culture and women’s health.
Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK.
CNM/ erection problems, inability to orgasm, infertility/ low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use, relationship problems (inc. couples and poly), sex/ gender/ erotic and relationship identity concerns, sexual compulsions, specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ Trauma/ Shame
Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK.
CNM/ erection problems, inability to orgasm, infertility/ low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use, relationship problems (inc. couples and poly), sex/ gender/ erotic and relationship identity concerns, sexual compulsions, specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ Trauma/ Shame
Nearby Relationship Issues Therapists Searches for Darwin City
See More Relationship Issues TherapistsNearby Searches for Darwin City
See More Therapists Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.