Women's Issues Counselling in Hobart, TAS
Nadia Mahjouri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Sandy Bay, TAS 7005
Hi, my name is Nadia. I’m a registered counsellor, group facilitator, mediator and the mother of five in a blended family. I specialise in perinatal mental health, from pregnancy anxiety, miscarriage and infant loss, processing birth trauma, to postnatal depression, relationship problems when children arrive, and the challenges of blended families. I also have a special interest in supporting parents of gender diverse or gender questioning children of all ages.
Hi, my name is Nadia. I’m a registered counsellor, group facilitator, mediator and the mother of five in a blended family. I specialise in perinatal mental health, from pregnancy anxiety, miscarriage and infant loss, processing birth trauma, to postnatal depression, relationship problems when children arrive, and the challenges of blended families. I also have a special interest in supporting parents of gender diverse or gender questioning children of all ages.
Jen Wiedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
Waitlist for new clients
I'm the practice Owner, Director & Principal Therapist of Wild Calm Therapies. People who reach out and connect with me, are usually womxn or LGBTIQ+ adults, with difficulties in self, relationship, family, career, community or identity, or professionals / leaders in human services or health and medical fields. These folks are usually already highly reflective and have a readiness and willingness to work on issues affecting and surrounding them. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-love and self-investment.
I'm the practice Owner, Director & Principal Therapist of Wild Calm Therapies. People who reach out and connect with me, are usually womxn or LGBTIQ+ adults, with difficulties in self, relationship, family, career, community or identity, or professionals / leaders in human services or health and medical fields. These folks are usually already highly reflective and have a readiness and willingness to work on issues affecting and surrounding them. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-love and self-investment.
& Pause Counselling & Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kingston, TAS 7050
Offering counselling for children, teens, individuals & families, '& Pause Counselling & Therapy' aims to create a space where you can push pause on the demands of study or work, the expectations of friends & family, or the ache and weight of a long carried load, & be listened to, heard, and valued as an individual. Where you can be still and refill emotionally, mentally, physically, & spiritually, giving you space to breathe; time to rest, reflect and reassess. Time to step back, think, let things go, & recalibrate in order to for you to thrive, not just ‘survive’. Gaining greater insight and understanding; a fresh new perspective.
Offering counselling for children, teens, individuals & families, '& Pause Counselling & Therapy' aims to create a space where you can push pause on the demands of study or work, the expectations of friends & family, or the ache and weight of a long carried load, & be listened to, heard, and valued as an individual. Where you can be still and refill emotionally, mentally, physically, & spiritually, giving you space to breathe; time to rest, reflect and reassess. Time to step back, think, let things go, & recalibrate in order to for you to thrive, not just ‘survive’. Gaining greater insight and understanding; a fresh new perspective.
Coralie Ponsinet
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy Bay, TAS 7005
I was never destined to become a counsellor. Having grown up in the French countryside, where mental health is a thing that none talks about, I went on to live my adult life thinking that you just need to keep going, whatever comes your way. That was until 2017, when I severely burnt out after experiencing workplace bullying, then was the victim of a traffic accident that led me to develop chronic pain. I could not make sense of the emotional, mental and physical turmoil that I was thrown into. It was only thanks to my new passion for the mind, body and soul, and finding the right professional support, that I was able to heal.
I was never destined to become a counsellor. Having grown up in the French countryside, where mental health is a thing that none talks about, I went on to live my adult life thinking that you just need to keep going, whatever comes your way. That was until 2017, when I severely burnt out after experiencing workplace bullying, then was the victim of a traffic accident that led me to develop chronic pain. I could not make sense of the emotional, mental and physical turmoil that I was thrown into. It was only thanks to my new passion for the mind, body and soul, and finding the right professional support, that I was able to heal.
Rebecca Sooben
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Rebecca! I work with neurodivergent adults from a solution focussed approach. My approach is catered to help ADHD and Autistic adults learn ways to cope with the demands of work, parenting and juggling life in general!
Hi, my name is Rebecca! I work with neurodivergent adults from a solution focussed approach. My approach is catered to help ADHD and Autistic adults learn ways to cope with the demands of work, parenting and juggling life in general!
Gray Matter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000
Have you ever noticed that you seem to have some significant negative landmarks from childhood that: 1. Make you feel like you’re permanently damaged, or 2. Mean you are easily triggered into fight, flight or freeze mode in some way, or 3. Make you feel like you can’t cope as well as other people, or 4. Make it hard for you to be able to control your emotions, or 5. Make it hard for you to trust others, or 6. Somehow get in the way of being able to get or maintain healthy friendships or romantic relationships? If this sounds like you, you might have some unresolved trauma or overwhelming experiences that need processing to resolve.
Have you ever noticed that you seem to have some significant negative landmarks from childhood that: 1. Make you feel like you’re permanently damaged, or 2. Mean you are easily triggered into fight, flight or freeze mode in some way, or 3. Make you feel like you can’t cope as well as other people, or 4. Make it hard for you to be able to control your emotions, or 5. Make it hard for you to trust others, or 6. Somehow get in the way of being able to get or maintain healthy friendships or romantic relationships? If this sounds like you, you might have some unresolved trauma or overwhelming experiences that need processing to resolve.
Lux Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
As a dedicated sex and relationship therapist, I am passionate about fostering healthy and fulfilling connections between individuals and within relationships. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I strive to create a supportive space where clients can explore their concerns, desires, and challenges regarding intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. Ultimately, my goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of intimacy and relationships with confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection and fulfillment. I have advanced training in working with LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous communities.
As a dedicated sex and relationship therapist, I am passionate about fostering healthy and fulfilling connections between individuals and within relationships. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I strive to create a supportive space where clients can explore their concerns, desires, and challenges regarding intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. Ultimately, my goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of intimacy and relationships with confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection and fulfillment. I have advanced training in working with LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous communities.
Maria Crowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over 20yrs of experience as a therapist, currently working in private practice. Workcover registered, offering Medicare rebates and in the EAP space, for employees and their families. Previous experience includes working for government, with victims of domestic violence and with families on child protection orders. I also have experience working in the community, with refugees, homelessness, youth, families and couples. My practice actively includes working with LGBTQIA+ communities. This has included but is not limited to: bullying/ discrimination, relationship and identity issues.
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over 20yrs of experience as a therapist, currently working in private practice. Workcover registered, offering Medicare rebates and in the EAP space, for employees and their families. Previous experience includes working for government, with victims of domestic violence and with families on child protection orders. I also have experience working in the community, with refugees, homelessness, youth, families and couples. My practice actively includes working with LGBTQIA+ communities. This has included but is not limited to: bullying/ discrimination, relationship and identity issues.
Nadia Rasheed
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
As a dedicated and empathetic counsellor, EMDR practitioner and Supervisor specializing in trauma-informed care, I recognize the profound impact trauma can have on your well-being and your connection to yourself and family. Together, in your sessions, we’ll set collaborative goals for your wellness journey, empowering you to regain control, find relief and feel connected again.
As a dedicated and empathetic counsellor, EMDR practitioner and Supervisor specializing in trauma-informed care, I recognize the profound impact trauma can have on your well-being and your connection to yourself and family. Together, in your sessions, we’ll set collaborative goals for your wellness journey, empowering you to regain control, find relief and feel connected again.
Sarah Roberts - The Empty Cradle
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
The Empty Cradle supports involuntary childless women to grieve the loss of motherhood and create lives of connection, meaning and joy. As lived experience counsellors we understand childlessness can leave women feeling broken hearted and excluded from the world of children, mothers and families. We can experience profound grief, shame, diminished self worth, struggle for meaning and purpose, and impact on interpersonal relationships. There can be regrets, bereavement, losses and ongoing trauma. We support women to develop esteem, confidence and competence to navigate this difficult terrain and gently create a new vision for life.
The Empty Cradle supports involuntary childless women to grieve the loss of motherhood and create lives of connection, meaning and joy. As lived experience counsellors we understand childlessness can leave women feeling broken hearted and excluded from the world of children, mothers and families. We can experience profound grief, shame, diminished self worth, struggle for meaning and purpose, and impact on interpersonal relationships. There can be regrets, bereavement, losses and ongoing trauma. We support women to develop esteem, confidence and competence to navigate this difficult terrain and gently create a new vision for life.
Kendall Buckley
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Hi there! If you're seeking a supportive and inclusive space to explore your sexual health and relationships, I'm here for you. I specialize in helping individuals and couples, especially from the LGBTQIA+ community, with diverse needs. Whether it's sexual dysfunction, identity questions, or healing from trauma, my empathetic approach aims to empower you on your journey of self-discovery and wellbeing.
Hi there! If you're seeking a supportive and inclusive space to explore your sexual health and relationships, I'm here for you. I specialize in helping individuals and couples, especially from the LGBTQIA+ community, with diverse needs. Whether it's sexual dysfunction, identity questions, or healing from trauma, my empathetic approach aims to empower you on your journey of self-discovery and wellbeing.
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Mirjam Jung
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Mirjam has a passion to help her clients overcome difficult obstacles as well as identifying strengths and finding unexpected sources of resilience to improve their overall quality of life. She has a gentle compassionate approach to her clients. Mirjam believes it is crucial to understand every client’s values and goals to help develop a therapeutic relationship as a safe base to explore their individual problems in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Susan Christoffelsz Counselling
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
I help women living in a state of chronic stress, anxiety, depression or despair to feel better. If you are a new mum who has experienced birth or post-partum trauma or a midlife woman living with high stress and juggling many roles - I can help you. Maybe you get easily triggered and upset or retreat and feel very sad. You may feel awful, but you don't know why. There may be a lot of confusion about what actions you could take as the rational part of your brain goes offline when in a chronic state of fight, flight or freeze. I can help you make sense of it all. What will be the cost to you if you make no changes to your life?
I help women living in a state of chronic stress, anxiety, depression or despair to feel better. If you are a new mum who has experienced birth or post-partum trauma or a midlife woman living with high stress and juggling many roles - I can help you. Maybe you get easily triggered and upset or retreat and feel very sad. You may feel awful, but you don't know why. There may be a lot of confusion about what actions you could take as the rational part of your brain goes offline when in a chronic state of fight, flight or freeze. I can help you make sense of it all. What will be the cost to you if you make no changes to your life?
Ruth Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
I offer confidential Christian counselling support via phone or video for women in Australia aged 18 and over who have been impacted by domestic violence. This can be physical, verbal, financial, emotional or psychological abuse. I am currently available on Mondays and Saturdays, and the first session is free.
I offer confidential Christian counselling support via phone or video for women in Australia aged 18 and over who have been impacted by domestic violence. This can be physical, verbal, financial, emotional or psychological abuse. I am currently available on Mondays and Saturdays, and the first session is free.
Jessica Connell
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Psychologist with 16 yrs plus experience in broad range of areas. I'm an easy going, direct, non-judgemental, empathetic, calm practitioner with a sense of humor. I'm great at getting to the bottom of problems quickly & will work hard to make my clients feel at ease. I can help you navigate difficult life decisions or issues, process past or current issues and reconnect with yourself. I work in a client centered holistic manner, taking your entire wellbeing into consideration, to meet your individual needs & goals.I have a special interest in working with women, ADHD, spiritual issues, helping clients find direction and meaning.
Psychologist with 16 yrs plus experience in broad range of areas. I'm an easy going, direct, non-judgemental, empathetic, calm practitioner with a sense of humor. I'm great at getting to the bottom of problems quickly & will work hard to make my clients feel at ease. I can help you navigate difficult life decisions or issues, process past or current issues and reconnect with yourself. I work in a client centered holistic manner, taking your entire wellbeing into consideration, to meet your individual needs & goals.I have a special interest in working with women, ADHD, spiritual issues, helping clients find direction and meaning.
The Divergent Edge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
We work with adults with ADHD, providing a range of neurodivergent affirming services. Therapeutic ADHD coaching is a service unique to TDE which combines counselling and ADHD coaching providing holistic support. Leadership & ADHD careers coaching provides workplace support. Assessment services for adult autism and ADHD. Clinical supervision.
We work with adults with ADHD, providing a range of neurodivergent affirming services. Therapeutic ADHD coaching is a service unique to TDE which combines counselling and ADHD coaching providing holistic support. Leadership & ADHD careers coaching provides workplace support. Assessment services for adult autism and ADHD. Clinical supervision.
Kellie Bryan Counselling and Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
New Town, TAS 7008
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming. Years of working with young people have taught me to slow down and respect what is in front of me. I offer services that comfort people and assist them to build their skills, even when they don't think they can. I work to assist people to feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to cope with life stressors.
Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming. Years of working with young people have taught me to slow down and respect what is in front of me. I offer services that comfort people and assist them to build their skills, even when they don't think they can. I work to assist people to feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to cope with life stressors.
Shanti Saraswati-Hindle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Margate, TAS 7054 (Online Only)
I have a strong background with trauma and complex mental health issues. I am down to earth, warm & empathic. I endeavour to build a collaborative and therapeutic relationship, and to practice an affirming approach to neurodiversity and LGBQIA+. I believe a “good fit” is vital to the therapeutic process and want to create a safe and validating space. I am client-centred and draw on a variety of evidence-based interventions best suited to your needs and preferences (I prefer schema therapy, DBT, and EMDR). I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and currently see 18+
I have a strong background with trauma and complex mental health issues. I am down to earth, warm & empathic. I endeavour to build a collaborative and therapeutic relationship, and to practice an affirming approach to neurodiversity and LGBQIA+. I believe a “good fit” is vital to the therapeutic process and want to create a safe and validating space. I am client-centred and draw on a variety of evidence-based interventions best suited to your needs and preferences (I prefer schema therapy, DBT, and EMDR). I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and currently see 18+
Deep Heart Wisdom Counselling & Coaching
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Sandy Bay, TAS 7005
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of purpose/motivation, an excess or a lack of emotion, anger management or stress? Counselling can support you to find emotional agility and live a full and meaningful life in line with your core values and improve your connection with yourself, significant others and with the world you live in. The counselling I provide is warm, friendly, accepting, non-judgemental and acknowledges our common human experience of struggling and growing. You are in the drivers seat so you get to take each session where it suits you.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of purpose/motivation, an excess or a lack of emotion, anger management or stress? Counselling can support you to find emotional agility and live a full and meaningful life in line with your core values and improve your connection with yourself, significant others and with the world you live in. The counselling I provide is warm, friendly, accepting, non-judgemental and acknowledges our common human experience of struggling and growing. You are in the drivers seat so you get to take each session where it suits you.
Tamara Laing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Sandy Bay, TAS 7005
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Need something to change but unsure how to go about changing it? We all face challenges in life that can impact our well-being and quality of life. Often these difficulties can be worked through on your own but sometimes, speaking with a compassionate and objective counselling professional can be useful too. You don’t need to struggle alone. Let me help you get back on track.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Need something to change but unsure how to go about changing it? We all face challenges in life that can impact our well-being and quality of life. Often these difficulties can be worked through on your own but sometimes, speaking with a compassionate and objective counselling professional can be useful too. You don’t need to struggle alone. Let me help you get back on track.
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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.