Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Palmerston City, NT
Medicare, individuals, couples (all relationships), diverse individuals, short-term, & long-term support.
I am an outcome-focused practitioner who values your investment in yourself. I take an active and engaged approach. I believe in celebrating our individual differences, not hiding them. My practice is judgement-free, with no 'off-limits' subject matter.
Supporting people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds is very important to me. Additionally, I have a keen interest in supporting mixed-race couples navigating the complexities of contemporary relationships.
Medicare, individuals, couples (all relationships), diverse individuals, short-term, & long-term support.
I am an outcome-focused practitioner who values your investment in yourself. I take an active and engaged approach. I believe in celebrating our individual differences, not hiding them. My practice is judgement-free, with no 'off-limits' subject matter.
Supporting people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds is very important to me. Additionally, I have a keen interest in supporting mixed-race couples navigating the complexities of contemporary relationships.
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.
I have many years of experience working in psychotherapy, behaviours of addiction, and complex mental health issues.
My primary interest is psychodynamic psychotherapy, and working across the broad spectrum of trauma from single event, to complex, relational, and developmental. I am trained in a number of treatment modalities including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT, and ACT.
I have many years of experience working in psychotherapy, behaviours of addiction, and complex mental health issues.
My primary interest is psychodynamic psychotherapy, and working across the broad spectrum of trauma from single event, to complex, relational, and developmental. I am trained in a number of treatment modalities including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT, and ACT.
Since then, Lorna has worked in forensic settings, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, community health and Relationships Australia.
The focus is on resilience and recovery and getting back to a joyful meaningful existence. The interventions are influenced by positive psychology principles which focus on our strengths and values. Lorna also offers hypnosis to reinforce and embed the positive qualities and perspectives.
Since then, Lorna has worked in forensic settings, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, community health and Relationships Australia.
The focus is on resilience and recovery and getting back to a joyful meaningful existence. The interventions are influenced by positive psychology principles which focus on our strengths and values. Lorna also offers hypnosis to reinforce and embed the positive qualities and perspectives.
Caught in a loop with gambling, drinking, drug use, porn, or just quietly falling apart under the weight of it all?
I offer therapy that’s clear and collaborative.
We work at your pace, using real-world strategies to build insight, reduce distress, and support meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re dealing with gambling, drinking, porn, drug use, avoidance, or burnout, you don’t need to figure it out alone.
Caught in a loop with gambling, drinking, drug use, porn, or just quietly falling apart under the weight of it all?
I offer therapy that’s clear and collaborative.
We work at your pace, using real-world strategies to build insight, reduce distress, and support meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re dealing with gambling, drinking, porn, drug use, avoidance, or burnout, you don’t need to figure it out alone.
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"!
How I Can Help
I help adults experiencing short- or long-term stress, burnout, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties.
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.
How I Can Help
I help adults experiencing short- or long-term stress, burnout, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties.
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.
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.
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.
Are you struggling with day-to-day stress? finding it hard to manage your emotions? wanting to get your drinking under control? or perhaps you're ready to start processing complex trauma?
You’ve come to the right place.
My approach is empowering, client-led, and centred around supporting you to take charge of your own therapy journey. Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
Are you struggling with day-to-day stress? finding it hard to manage your emotions? wanting to get your drinking under control? or perhaps you're ready to start processing complex trauma?
You’ve come to the right place.
My approach is empowering, client-led, and centred around supporting you to take charge of your own therapy journey. Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
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I am a Certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner and experienced psychotherapist specialising in addiction and trauma.
I can support you with a range of issues such as Addiction/ substance dependence of yourself or loved one, Anger, Anxiety, Cultural issues, Depression, Expat related concerns, Family/parenting, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health concerns, Relational stressors, Stress and Trauma. I bring my experience & accumulated wisdom to you.
I am a Certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner and experienced psychotherapist specialising in addiction and trauma.
I can support you with a range of issues such as Addiction/ substance dependence of yourself or loved one, Anger, Anxiety, Cultural issues, Depression, Expat related concerns, Family/parenting, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health concerns, Relational stressors, Stress and Trauma. I bring my experience & accumulated wisdom to you.
I work with people who are ready to make meaningful change.
Together, we explore how our lived experiences shape us — how different aspects of ourselves develop in response to what we’ve been through, and how some of those patterns can later create difficulties. We’ll gently uncover what’s happening beneath the surface — the patterns, triggers, trauma and unspoken dynamics — and work toward real, lasting relief. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, anger, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right, this is a space where you don’t have to work through it alone.
I work with people who are ready to make meaningful change.
Together, we explore how our lived experiences shape us — how different aspects of ourselves develop in response to what we’ve been through, and how some of those patterns can later create difficulties. We’ll gently uncover what’s happening beneath the surface — the patterns, triggers, trauma and unspoken dynamics — and work toward real, lasting relief. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, anger, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right, this is a space where you don’t have to work through it alone.
I currently work in community drug and alcohol counselling.
Hi I'm Sian (pronounced 'see-arn') and I'm currently offering counselling to individuals, online and in-person. My person-centred approach provides you with a warm, safe space to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. With a trauma-informed and strength-based approach I use validation, gentle challenging questions and psycho-education to support you and any life changes you may want to implement.
I currently work in community drug and alcohol counselling.
Hi I'm Sian (pronounced 'see-arn') and I'm currently offering counselling to individuals, online and in-person. My person-centred approach provides you with a warm, safe space to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. With a trauma-informed and strength-based approach I use validation, gentle challenging questions and psycho-education to support you and any life changes you may want to implement.
She works with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, childhood trauma, addiction, self-esteem and grief.
Ingrid is registered psychologist who provides in person therapy to clients in Melbourne and online therapy to clients Australia wide. In therapy, the environment Ingrid creates is compassionate, animated and genuine. She enjoys building long-lasting and meaningful connections with clients, knowing that this can be a catalyst for a successful experience in therapy. Ingrid is specifically interested in clients who present with developmental/relational-trauma and utilises her knowledge of attachment theory and family systems to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
She works with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, childhood trauma, addiction, self-esteem and grief.
Ingrid is registered psychologist who provides in person therapy to clients in Melbourne and online therapy to clients Australia wide. In therapy, the environment Ingrid creates is compassionate, animated and genuine. She enjoys building long-lasting and meaningful connections with clients, knowing that this can be a catalyst for a successful experience in therapy. Ingrid is specifically interested in clients who present with developmental/relational-trauma and utilises her knowledge of attachment theory and family systems to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
My name is Aracely Duran and I work with clients that seek support for complex issues like trauma, anxiety, or family dynamics. They value a therapist who listens without judgment and offers practical strategies for coping and growth. Their goals include healing, improving relationships, and finding inner peace. They want to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Ultimately, they seek a path to emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections.
My name is Aracely Duran and I work with clients that seek support for complex issues like trauma, anxiety, or family dynamics. They value a therapist who listens without judgment and offers practical strategies for coping and growth. Their goals include healing, improving relationships, and finding inner peace. They want to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Ultimately, they seek a path to emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections.
Common Areas are: Painful Sex; Porn/Sex Addiction Low Sexual Desire Relationships and Relationship Difficulties, Erectile Dysfunction - inability to achieve & maintain an erection Premature Ejaculation Lack of Intimacy Relationships and Relationship Difficulties, Orgasm Difficulties in Women
Johanna works with individuals, couples, and families, offering a non-judgmental space to explore relationships, identity, intimacy, and emotional wellbeing. She specialises in sexual and relational health, supporting men and women with concerns such as erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, fertility stress, and conception-related misconceptions. Johanna also works with compulsive or distressing sexual behaviours, including pornography use. She is sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink- and fetish-aware, and experienced with polyamorous relationships. Fees: Counselling $110, Psychosexual Therapy $150
Common Areas are: Painful Sex; Porn/Sex Addiction Low Sexual Desire Relationships and Relationship Difficulties, Erectile Dysfunction - inability to achieve & maintain an erection Premature Ejaculation Lack of Intimacy Relationships and Relationship Difficulties, Orgasm Difficulties in Women
Johanna works with individuals, couples, and families, offering a non-judgmental space to explore relationships, identity, intimacy, and emotional wellbeing. She specialises in sexual and relational health, supporting men and women with concerns such as erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, fertility stress, and conception-related misconceptions. Johanna also works with compulsive or distressing sexual behaviours, including pornography use. She is sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink- and fetish-aware, and experienced with polyamorous relationships. Fees: Counselling $110, Psychosexual Therapy $150
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist and business consultant specialising in mental health and addiction support.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist and business consultant specialising in mental health and addiction support.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few.
If you are struggling with any addictive behaviours, (or have concerns about a partner/family member) please reach out for non-judgemental support. Or if you are concerned about anxiety, depression, experiencing loss or are impacted by trauma, I can help. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and a PACFA Clinical Supervisor.
I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few.
If you are struggling with any addictive behaviours, (or have concerns about a partner/family member) please reach out for non-judgemental support. Or if you are concerned about anxiety, depression, experiencing loss or are impacted by trauma, I can help. I am an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and a PACFA Clinical Supervisor.
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician, experienced working with clients of all ages. I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance, so I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through their adversity and change.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician, experienced working with clients of all ages. I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance, so I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through their adversity and change.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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.
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What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.