Personality Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Hobart, TAS
Perception is everything. Every event, situation and even trauma are coloured/perceived according to our emotional experiences. Although we cannot change past experiences we can change our perception and interpretation of them...and that is what leads us on the road t recovery. Imagine a vehicle: car, bike any sort of vehicle and imagine yourself turning ever so slightly the direction of its wheel, your vehicle goes in a totally different direction, the same goes for the mind...See you there...
Perception is everything. Every event, situation and even trauma are coloured/perceived according to our emotional experiences. Although we cannot change past experiences we can change our perception and interpretation of them...and that is what leads us on the road t recovery. Imagine a vehicle: car, bike any sort of vehicle and imagine yourself turning ever so slightly the direction of its wheel, your vehicle goes in a totally different direction, the same goes for the mind...See you there...
I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges, or safety concerns. Many are navigating mood instability, impulsivity, identity confusion, or relationship conflict. They often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ashamed, and want to feel understood without judgment, gain more control over their emotions, and build lives that feel meaningful. I also support parents to strengthen their skills and confidence in these often exhausting and isolating experiences.
I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges, or safety concerns. Many are navigating mood instability, impulsivity, identity confusion, or relationship conflict. They often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ashamed, and want to feel understood without judgment, gain more control over their emotions, and build lives that feel meaningful. I also support parents to strengthen their skills and confidence in these often exhausting and isolating experiences.
Hello and welcome! I want to take a moment to acknowledge the strength it takes to reach out for support. Whether you’re here to understand yourself better, navigate challenges, find some peace of mind, or work through relationship dynamics as a couple or family, seeking help is a powerful step toward growth and healing. It’s not always easy, but it’s a big commitment to making positive change. This space is for you, and we’ll move forward at a pace that feels right for everyone involved. I’m here to listen, guide, and support you as you navigate this journey—wherever it may take you.
Hello and welcome! I want to take a moment to acknowledge the strength it takes to reach out for support. Whether you’re here to understand yourself better, navigate challenges, find some peace of mind, or work through relationship dynamics as a couple or family, seeking help is a powerful step toward growth and healing. It’s not always easy, but it’s a big commitment to making positive change. This space is for you, and we’ll move forward at a pace that feels right for everyone involved. I’m here to listen, guide, and support you as you navigate this journey—wherever it may take you.
I work with adults (18 and older) who have experienced traumatic life circumstances and are feeling the weight of those experiences in their daily lives. Whether trauma has left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling to move forward, you don't have to navigate it alone.I offer an integrative approach to healing that honors the whole person- mind, body, and experience. Drawing from both top-down and bottom-up methods, I combine evidence-based talk therapy with somatic and body-based practices to support a processing and recovery from the impacts of trauma
I work with adults (18 and older) who have experienced traumatic life circumstances and are feeling the weight of those experiences in their daily lives. Whether trauma has left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling to move forward, you don't have to navigate it alone.I offer an integrative approach to healing that honors the whole person- mind, body, and experience. Drawing from both top-down and bottom-up methods, I combine evidence-based talk therapy with somatic and body-based practices to support a processing and recovery from the impacts of trauma
Somnus Psychology is a Hobart-based clinic, founded & led by psyhologist, Chloe Stone. Somnus supports adults & young people experiencing insomnia, anxiety, treatment-resistant depression, stress/burnout, cognitive fog, & emotional dysregulation. Chloe has particular experience & interest in therapies involving neuromodulation, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) & transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), particularly for treatment-resistant depression. Somnus also has a strong interest in the treatment of insomnia & sleep disturbance, offering structured CBT-i, or cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia.
Somnus Psychology is a Hobart-based clinic, founded & led by psyhologist, Chloe Stone. Somnus supports adults & young people experiencing insomnia, anxiety, treatment-resistant depression, stress/burnout, cognitive fog, & emotional dysregulation. Chloe has particular experience & interest in therapies involving neuromodulation, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) & transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), particularly for treatment-resistant depression. Somnus also has a strong interest in the treatment of insomnia & sleep disturbance, offering structured CBT-i, or cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia.
I support people aged 16+ and adults with mental health, ADHD or autism diagnoses. Services are flexible and can be delivered in the clinic (The Hobart Health Centre, 143 Murray St, Hobart), at home, in the community, or via telehealth (depending on funding scheme - Medicare, NDIS or self-funded).
I have over 20 years’ experience across acute inpatient, community rehabilitation, case management, forensic, group therapy, and psychosocial recovery settings. I have facilitated group programs including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Creative Writing, and Women’s Mental Health groups.
I support people aged 16+ and adults with mental health, ADHD or autism diagnoses. Services are flexible and can be delivered in the clinic (The Hobart Health Centre, 143 Murray St, Hobart), at home, in the community, or via telehealth (depending on funding scheme - Medicare, NDIS or self-funded).
I have over 20 years’ experience across acute inpatient, community rehabilitation, case management, forensic, group therapy, and psychosocial recovery settings. I have facilitated group programs including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Creative Writing, and Women’s Mental Health groups.
I work with adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a range of psychological challenges; from existential concerns, recurrent relationship difficulties and identity exploration, to mental health conditions such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Chronic Depression, Eating Disorders, and Somatisation.
My therapy approach is from a relational perspective, informed by the Conversational Model of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and integrates specialised approaches such as EMDR. This allows me to support clients dealing with a wide range of experiences.
I am a clinical member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP), an Accredited Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and an Accredited member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Psychotherapy.
I work with adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a range of psychological challenges; from existential concerns, recurrent relationship difficulties and identity exploration, to mental health conditions such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Chronic Depression, Eating Disorders, and Somatisation.
My therapy approach is from a relational perspective, informed by the Conversational Model of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and integrates specialised approaches such as EMDR. This allows me to support clients dealing with a wide range of experiences.
I am a clinical member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP), an Accredited Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and an Accredited member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Psychotherapy.
Experiential therapy can help you get back to a calm, confident self, sooner. I am a lived experience and neurodivergent therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Coherence Therapy and training in EMDR. These approaches engage the brain's natural memory reconsolidation process, which allows for transformation of traumatic memories to alleviate the distress that comes with them, such as anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, physical tension, self-sabotage, and depression. These aha! moments in experiential therapy can help us develop a new relationship with ourselves and profoundly shift our old reaction patterns.
Experiential therapy can help you get back to a calm, confident self, sooner. I am a lived experience and neurodivergent therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Coherence Therapy and training in EMDR. These approaches engage the brain's natural memory reconsolidation process, which allows for transformation of traumatic memories to alleviate the distress that comes with them, such as anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, physical tension, self-sabotage, and depression. These aha! moments in experiential therapy can help us develop a new relationship with ourselves and profoundly shift our old reaction patterns.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor providing online services. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor providing online services. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, often in nature, where deep reflection and healing happen naturally. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, often in nature, where deep reflection and healing happen naturally. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and resilience.
Do you feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, shame or self-doubt, even while appearing to function well on the outside? Difficult home environments, trauma, or neurodivergence may have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you silently battling intense thoughts and emotions. Perhaps you’ve been through painful experiences that others (or yourself) might not see as trauma yet they’ve had a deep impact. Trauma isn’t always one big event; it can come from ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, bullying, or growing up around conflict.
My passion is working with complex trauma often accompanied with neurodivergence.
Do you feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, shame or self-doubt, even while appearing to function well on the outside? Difficult home environments, trauma, or neurodivergence may have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you silently battling intense thoughts and emotions. Perhaps you’ve been through painful experiences that others (or yourself) might not see as trauma yet they’ve had a deep impact. Trauma isn’t always one big event; it can come from ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, bullying, or growing up around conflict.
My passion is working with complex trauma often accompanied with neurodivergence.
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.
Would you like to know if you have autistic traits? Would you like to have information on your ability to connect with people and to express empathy? Have you been wondering about your ability to concentrate and to follow through on tasks? We offer fast and confidential assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.
Would you like to know if you have autistic traits? Would you like to have information on your ability to connect with people and to express empathy? Have you been wondering about your ability to concentrate and to follow through on tasks? We offer fast and confidential assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.
Specialising in high risk children, adolescents and young adults. Self harm, suicidality, complex trauma, relational trauma. Clinical family assessment and therapy. Anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorder, parenting challenges, online issues, separated families. Family Law reporting and court reporting available
Specialising in high risk children, adolescents and young adults. Self harm, suicidality, complex trauma, relational trauma. Clinical family assessment and therapy. Anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorder, parenting challenges, online issues, separated families. Family Law reporting and court reporting available
My interest and passion for health care began in my early adolescence as a volunteer at a school for children with special needs. In the years that followed I worked with people on the spectrum with high behavioural needs and also in group homes for people with chronic and severe mental illness. I then trained as a Clinical Psychologist and continued to deepen my experience and passion in the 20+ years I have worked with NSW Health in a number of different of roles. I now work with people across a broad range of issues as listed.
My interest and passion for health care began in my early adolescence as a volunteer at a school for children with special needs. In the years that followed I worked with people on the spectrum with high behavioural needs and also in group homes for people with chronic and severe mental illness. I then trained as a Clinical Psychologist and continued to deepen my experience and passion in the 20+ years I have worked with NSW Health in a number of different of roles. I now work with people across a broad range of issues as listed.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
Areas I am passionate to work with Adolescents (14 yrs and above) & Adults, Couples and Families, Trauma & dissociation, EMDR, Hypnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders (including BPD), Eating issues, Addictions, ASD, ADHD, Assessments & Court reports
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.
Areas I am passionate to work with Adolescents (14 yrs and above) & Adults, Couples and Families, Trauma & dissociation, EMDR, Hypnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders (including BPD), Eating issues, Addictions, ASD, ADHD, Assessments & Court reports
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.
My ideal client is ready for change. They’re insightful, proactive, and seeking clarity around patterns that no longer serve them—whether it’s anxiety, overthinking, or relationship challenges. They want practical strategies, not just talk, and are motivated to understand themselves more deeply. They’re not here to be rescued—they’re here to grow, to realign with their values, and to create a more grounded, authentic life.
My ideal client is ready for change. They’re insightful, proactive, and seeking clarity around patterns that no longer serve them—whether it’s anxiety, overthinking, or relationship challenges. They want practical strategies, not just talk, and are motivated to understand themselves more deeply. They’re not here to be rescued—they’re here to grow, to realign with their values, and to create a more grounded, authentic life.
I work with trauma recovery, anxiety, relationship difficulties, betrayal, narcissistic abuse recovery, burnout, life transitions, and identity shifts.
Megan Shea is a Psychotherapist (AMHSW) with over 20 years of clinical experience in the United States and across Australia. She works with adults facing anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdown, burnout, grief, and major life transitions — people who've tried therapy before and found it stayed too abstract or circular. Megan's approach integrates advanced psychotherapy training with nervous system awareness, grounded spirituality, and yogic wisdom, going beyond symptom management to address what's underneath: in thought, in the body, and in meaning itself.
I work with trauma recovery, anxiety, relationship difficulties, betrayal, narcissistic abuse recovery, burnout, life transitions, and identity shifts.
Megan Shea is a Psychotherapist (AMHSW) with over 20 years of clinical experience in the United States and across Australia. She works with adults facing anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdown, burnout, grief, and major life transitions — people who've tried therapy before and found it stayed too abstract or circular. Megan's approach integrates advanced psychotherapy training with nervous system awareness, grounded spirituality, and yogic wisdom, going beyond symptom management to address what's underneath: in thought, in the body, and in meaning itself.
Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety, worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks, vomit phobia, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment. Bulk billing available.
Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety, worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks, vomit phobia, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment. Bulk billing available.
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What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.