Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Hobart, TAS

Guided Hope Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
(03) 4150 1216 View (03) 4150 1216
Francesca Palazzolo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are a victim of crime in NSW you may be eligible for free counselling.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia), and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol & other drugs counselling and trauma counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions such as sex, internet or pornography, please do not hesitate to reach out.
If you are a victim of crime in NSW you may be eligible for free counselling.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictions and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia), and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol & other drugs counselling and trauma counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions such as sex, internet or pornography, please do not hesitate to reach out.
(03) 6411 0202 View (03) 6411 0202
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy is an invitation to journey within to get to know and understand the inner workings of ourselves. From here we can live more fully and completely, with introspection and self awareness to create our lives authentically. Jesse provides integrative psychotherapy that is trauma informed, attachment based and incorporates parts work through internal family systems, and somatically aware. Jesse's work is influenced by Janina Fisher, Pat Ogden, Richard Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, and Stephen Porges. Trans and gender diverse people along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities are welcome.
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy is an invitation to journey within to get to know and understand the inner workings of ourselves. From here we can live more fully and completely, with introspection and self awareness to create our lives authentically. Jesse provides integrative psychotherapy that is trauma informed, attachment based and incorporates parts work through internal family systems, and somatically aware. Jesse's work is influenced by Janina Fisher, Pat Ogden, Richard Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, and Stephen Porges. Trans and gender diverse people along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities are welcome.
(08) 7100 9046 View (08) 7100 9046
Clarity Health Care
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
(03) 9448 8028 View (03) 9448 8028
Alongside Bec Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, adolescents, and women navigating life's transitions. Together, we can work through challenges such as anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, and change. Using a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach, I work alongside you to build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing. I believe strong therapeutic relationships are built on open communication, trust and transparency. This is central to my practice, and I aim to ensure you feel heard, supported and empowered in your journey.
I have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, adolescents, and women navigating life's transitions. Together, we can work through challenges such as anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, and change. Using a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach, I work alongside you to build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing. I believe strong therapeutic relationships are built on open communication, trust and transparency. This is central to my practice, and I aim to ensure you feel heard, supported and empowered in your journey.
(03) 5910 7301 View (03) 5910 7301
Tap Your Way Home
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have 8 years of experience helping adults, teens and families recover from the impacts of abuse to improve their happiness and sense of safety in their day to day lives.
My ideal clients are women and gender diverse people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode. Many have experienced trauma, burnout, or major life transitions, and feel disconnected from their bodies or unsure how to move forward. They often arrive knowing something needs to change, but not how. I offer a trauma-informed, feminist approach using EFT (tapping) to gently calm the nervous system and process emotions. Together, we build safety, self-trust, and lasting change, always at your pace.
I have 8 years of experience helping adults, teens and families recover from the impacts of abuse to improve their happiness and sense of safety in their day to day lives.
My ideal clients are women and gender diverse people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode. Many have experienced trauma, burnout, or major life transitions, and feel disconnected from their bodies or unsure how to move forward. They often arrive knowing something needs to change, but not how. I offer a trauma-informed, feminist approach using EFT (tapping) to gently calm the nervous system and process emotions. Together, we build safety, self-trust, and lasting change, always at your pace.
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Jay Channells
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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. She is compassionate, warm, and genuinely curious about her clients' lives. Jay collaborates actively on the areas that matter most to each person, and at the centre of her work is helping clients feel safe, seen, and valued — knowing real change happens once those foundations are in place.
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. She is compassionate, warm, and genuinely curious about her clients' lives. Jay collaborates actively on the areas that matter most to each person, and at the centre of her work is helping clients feel safe, seen, and valued — knowing real change happens once those foundations are in place.
(02) 3821 1074 View (02) 3821 1074
Amanda Zimmermann
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
Sometimes life doesn't always go as planned. Even when you are doing your best in a difficult situation you can feel overwhelmed, exhausted, tired and fed up from your battle. Maybe you or a loved one has a diagnosis of a mental health condition and you don't know how to help yourself or your loved ones. I may be able to help you overcome your obstacles and problems with evidence based therapies that are tailored to your particular problems and circumstances. Sometimes just talking to someone about your problems and feelings is all you need. I can help with that too.
Sometimes life doesn't always go as planned. Even when you are doing your best in a difficult situation you can feel overwhelmed, exhausted, tired and fed up from your battle. Maybe you or a loved one has a diagnosis of a mental health condition and you don't know how to help yourself or your loved ones. I may be able to help you overcome your obstacles and problems with evidence based therapies that are tailored to your particular problems and circumstances. Sometimes just talking to someone about your problems and feelings is all you need. I can help with that too.
(08) 7008 7076 View (08) 7008 7076
Shaista Waqar
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(02) 5944 5752 View (02) 5944 5752
Taf Manhambo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(07) 3132 0848 View (07) 3132 0848
Elke Ponczek
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Currently accepting new clients. Elke is offering telehealth psychological services (via videoconferencing and telephone). With more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with people from all walks of life. Working collaboratively, she takes a client-centred approach to help individuals identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals. Elke has an accepting and non-judgemental manner. Her friendly and warm approach facilitates openness as people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space. Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
Currently accepting new clients. Elke is offering telehealth psychological services (via videoconferencing and telephone). With more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with people from all walks of life. Working collaboratively, she takes a client-centred approach to help individuals identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals. Elke has an accepting and non-judgemental manner. Her friendly and warm approach facilitates openness as people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space. Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
(03) 7003 2763 View (03) 7003 2763
Ofra Ronen
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may look like you're holding it together. Inside, it's a different story. My clients carry a low hum of tension that never quite switches off. Or they brace for the moment someone finally gets tired of them, never fully letting their guard down. Or they live with a quieter difficulty: a persistent feeling something is fundamentally wrong with them that others can see and they cannot fix. Many have tried other approaches. Too distant, too clinical, too focused on symptoms without touching what is underneath. You don't need the right words. You need to arrive willing to look.
You may look like you're holding it together. Inside, it's a different story. My clients carry a low hum of tension that never quite switches off. Or they brace for the moment someone finally gets tired of them, never fully letting their guard down. Or they live with a quieter difficulty: a persistent feeling something is fundamentally wrong with them that others can see and they cannot fix. Many have tried other approaches. Too distant, too clinical, too focused on symptoms without touching what is underneath. You don't need the right words. You need to arrive willing to look.
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Bianca Winter-Mallari
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD. Listen to my podcast Healing CPTSD, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for more resources and information.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD. Listen to my podcast Healing CPTSD, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for more resources and information.
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Fiona Landford @ Courage Wisdom Change
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Courage Wisdom Change is a unique service offering support to individuals and families in regional and rural Australia. Through Courage Wisdom Change families are able to access individualised supports tailored to the clients specific needs. ​ Fiona has worked extensively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds, including complex trauma, Autism/Neurodivergence, Intellectual disabilities and/or additional needs, and the complexities of Out of Home Care.
Courage Wisdom Change is a unique service offering support to individuals and families in regional and rural Australia. Through Courage Wisdom Change families are able to access individualised supports tailored to the clients specific needs. ​ Fiona has worked extensively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds, including complex trauma, Autism/Neurodivergence, Intellectual disabilities and/or additional needs, and the complexities of Out of Home Care.
(02) 8609 3741 View (02) 8609 3741
Hania Gorski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I specialise in working on relational trauma, including attachment trauma, betrayal and surviving abuse in relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families on their relationships - addressing challenges in some stages of the relationship, communication issues, relational crisis/trauma, or other complex matters (neurodiversity, psychosexual issues, parenting). I help my clients improve communication and connections with others, identify obstacles, remove them, and support relational and personal growth.
I specialise in working on relational trauma, including attachment trauma, betrayal and surviving abuse in relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families on their relationships - addressing challenges in some stages of the relationship, communication issues, relational crisis/trauma, or other complex matters (neurodiversity, psychosexual issues, parenting). I help my clients improve communication and connections with others, identify obstacles, remove them, and support relational and personal growth.
(02) 5661 8004 View (02) 5661 8004
Andrea Middling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability! “I offer trauma informed therapy in a safe and non- judgemental space, so you can work through whatever difficulties you are experiencing, live more mindfully and embrace your inner strengths & resources.” My style is warm and empathic, though I can challenge respectfully when needed. I regard the therapeutic relationship as team work and appreciate that it takes significant courage to reach for counselling.
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability! “I offer trauma informed therapy in a safe and non- judgemental space, so you can work through whatever difficulties you are experiencing, live more mindfully and embrace your inner strengths & resources.” My style is warm and empathic, though I can challenge respectfully when needed. I regard the therapeutic relationship as team work and appreciate that it takes significant courage to reach for counselling.
(07) 3214 3678 View (07) 3214 3678
Grounded Mind Therapies
Counsellor, ACA-L2
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
(07) 3179 6058 View (07) 3179 6058
David Lococo
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
You may be feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or angry. Perhaps you were exposed to trauma. You may have experienced work-related issues where you were bullied or undervalued. There may be issues in your personal life with relationships or your health. You may have a disability, leaving you feeling stigmatised and isolated. Alternatively, you may be experiencing forensic/criminal matters and you need a report for court, or you are required to engage in counselling. I have 20 years of experience helping people address a range of concerns.
You may be feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or angry. Perhaps you were exposed to trauma. You may have experienced work-related issues where you were bullied or undervalued. There may be issues in your personal life with relationships or your health. You may have a disability, leaving you feeling stigmatised and isolated. Alternatively, you may be experiencing forensic/criminal matters and you need a report for court, or you are required to engage in counselling. I have 20 years of experience helping people address a range of concerns.
(03) 9068 6213 View (03) 9068 6213
Elizabeth Fuentes
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability "I am passionate about helping people live more purposeful lives. I use a warm and empathic therapist style, with a practical focus on collaboratively helping my clients move towards meaningful and achievable goals" Areas I am passionate to work with: Anxiety Disorders such as Social Phobia & Panic Disorder, Depression and Low self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Work/Life stressors, Self- improvement, Assertiveness and effective communication skills, Adjustment issues, Grief and loss, Interpersonal and family difficulties.
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability "I am passionate about helping people live more purposeful lives. I use a warm and empathic therapist style, with a practical focus on collaboratively helping my clients move towards meaningful and achievable goals" Areas I am passionate to work with: Anxiety Disorders such as Social Phobia & Panic Disorder, Depression and Low self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Work/Life stressors, Self- improvement, Assertiveness and effective communication skills, Adjustment issues, Grief and loss, Interpersonal and family difficulties.
(07) 2100 4956 View (07) 2100 4956
Nicole Varigos
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
Nicole is a registered psychologist with experience across educational settings, private practice and multidisciplinary pain management. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain and health conditions, with a particular interest in the complex psychological and emotional impact of persistent pain and illness. Nicole takes an evidence-based, person-centred approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies to manage psychological distress, strengthen coping and support improvements in wellbeing and quality of life. She offers psychological services via Telehealth.
Nicole is a registered psychologist with experience across educational settings, private practice and multidisciplinary pain management. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain and health conditions, with a particular interest in the complex psychological and emotional impact of persistent pain and illness. Nicole takes an evidence-based, person-centred approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies to manage psychological distress, strengthen coping and support improvements in wellbeing and quality of life. She offers psychological services via Telehealth.
(08) 9930 2085 View (08) 9930 2085

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