Female Psychologists and Therapists in Margate, TAS

Hedwig van Wijk
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Margate, TAS 7054
I am a dedicated and compassionate psychologist with over 25 years of diverse experience across clinical, counselling and group settings. I am highly skilled in addressing complex psychological conditions and provide empathetic support to clients from varied cultural and social backgrounds. I have extensive experience working in both South Africa and Australia, which has provided me with a deep understanding of change, experience of loss and trauma and the subsequent impact on mental health and overall well-being. From clients in their 20s to the elderly I want to work together to achieve positive and meaningful outcomes.
I am a dedicated and compassionate psychologist with over 25 years of diverse experience across clinical, counselling and group settings. I am highly skilled in addressing complex psychological conditions and provide empathetic support to clients from varied cultural and social backgrounds. I have extensive experience working in both South Africa and Australia, which has provided me with a deep understanding of change, experience of loss and trauma and the subsequent impact on mental health and overall well-being. From clients in their 20s to the elderly I want to work together to achieve positive and meaningful outcomes.
(03) 6163 1066 View (03) 6163 1066
Child & Family Therapist | Freja Heather
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Freja. Home is the beautiful Huon Valley, where I live with my family and have the privilege of supporting children, teens, parents, and families across Australia. With a warm and gentle approach, I offer personalised counselling that helps people feel understood, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and thrive. I'd love to walk alongside you and your family.
Hi, I'm Freja. Home is the beautiful Huon Valley, where I live with my family and have the privilege of supporting children, teens, parents, and families across Australia. With a warm and gentle approach, I offer personalised counselling that helps people feel understood, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and thrive. I'd love to walk alongside you and your family.
(03) 6173 9829 View (03) 6173 9829
Tamara Laing
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I know reaching out can feel like a big step, especially when you're already feeling stretched. It’s completely normal to feel unsure about starting therapy - many people do. But you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure about your next step, I’m here to help. Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles are weighing you down. Or perhaps you’ve been carrying the impact of past trauma, and you're ready to find relief. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you feel truly heard, supported, and understood.
I know reaching out can feel like a big step, especially when you're already feeling stretched. It’s completely normal to feel unsure about starting therapy - many people do. But you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure about your next step, I’m here to help. Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles are weighing you down. Or perhaps you’ve been carrying the impact of past trauma, and you're ready to find relief. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you feel truly heard, supported, and understood.
(03) 6163 1314 View (03) 6163 1314
Anna Hopwood
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I enjoy working with individuals of any age who may find it difficult to seek help and who are concerned that nobody will understand their struggles. I can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism, providing gentle support to help clients develop greater strength to recover from and overcome obstacles that inhibit the ability to thrive and find contentment.
I enjoy working with individuals of any age who may find it difficult to seek help and who are concerned that nobody will understand their struggles. I can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism, providing gentle support to help clients develop greater strength to recover from and overcome obstacles that inhibit the ability to thrive and find contentment.
(03) 6173 3787 View (03) 6173 3787

More Therapists Nearby

Anna Jezewski
Counsellor
Online Only
As a holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse, and trauma-informed Yoga Teacher, I provide practical support for immediate relief alongside deep therapeutic work for long lasting change.
As a holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse, and trauma-informed Yoga Teacher, I provide practical support for immediate relief alongside deep therapeutic work for long lasting change.
0457 550 470 View 0457 550 470
Yasmine Schillebeeckx
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Are you tired of diet culture, disliking your body, and struggling with your relationship with food? Do you want to learn how to reconnect with your body, start trusting your body again, and live a life free from the stigma of weight? I might be the right therapist for you. I support people who want to improve their relationship with their body and explore a relationship to food and exercise that doesn't center weight loss and shrinking their bodies. I have a special interest in working with pregnant and postpartum people. I am fat-positive and weight-inclusive, and I follow Health at Every Size (HAES) principles.
Are you tired of diet culture, disliking your body, and struggling with your relationship with food? Do you want to learn how to reconnect with your body, start trusting your body again, and live a life free from the stigma of weight? I might be the right therapist for you. I support people who want to improve their relationship with their body and explore a relationship to food and exercise that doesn't center weight loss and shrinking their bodies. I have a special interest in working with pregnant and postpartum people. I am fat-positive and weight-inclusive, and I follow Health at Every Size (HAES) principles.
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Jezreel Besterwitch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I've had the privilege of supporting clients from many walks of life across the lifespan. Having lived in rural Tasmania, I understand country town life. I have experience working with childhood trauma, relationships, and grief-and-loss counselling, and I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I also have experience supporting people with neurospicy brains; you will find my approach strength-based and neuro-affirming. I like to bring my sense of creativity to each session, as ever-changing life requires finding effective and evidence-based strategies to meet needs.
I've had the privilege of supporting clients from many walks of life across the lifespan. Having lived in rural Tasmania, I understand country town life. I have experience working with childhood trauma, relationships, and grief-and-loss counselling, and I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I also have experience supporting people with neurospicy brains; you will find my approach strength-based and neuro-affirming. I like to bring my sense of creativity to each session, as ever-changing life requires finding effective and evidence-based strategies to meet needs.
(03) 8104 9454 View (03) 8104 9454
Centred Stage
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Centred Stage provides speciality counselling and coaching for those facing the unique challenges of the performing arts industry. Created for both performers and non-performers alike, Centred Stage can assist with performance anxiety, the challenges of touring, rejection and unemployment, and navigating the interpersonal relationships that come with working in intense and creative environments. Centred Stage also offers personal coaching to help those in the arts set personal and professional goals to unlock greater potential and achieve more in their creative pursuits.
Centred Stage provides speciality counselling and coaching for those facing the unique challenges of the performing arts industry. Created for both performers and non-performers alike, Centred Stage can assist with performance anxiety, the challenges of touring, rejection and unemployment, and navigating the interpersonal relationships that come with working in intense and creative environments. Centred Stage also offers personal coaching to help those in the arts set personal and professional goals to unlock greater potential and achieve more in their creative pursuits.
(02) 7501 1986 View (02) 7501 1986
Kate Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents. People often come to me when they’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or navigating neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, or parenting challenges. I’m known for sessions that feel relaxed and conversational, while still being honest and direct: because sometimes you just need someone who won’t judge you and will get straight to the point. My work is grounded in neuro‑affirming and trauma‑informed care, so it's very much designed for the busy and deeply feeling humans.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents. People often come to me when they’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or navigating neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, or parenting challenges. I’m known for sessions that feel relaxed and conversational, while still being honest and direct: because sometimes you just need someone who won’t judge you and will get straight to the point. My work is grounded in neuro‑affirming and trauma‑informed care, so it's very much designed for the busy and deeply feeling humans.
(02) 4214 4553 View (02) 4214 4553
Relationship & Attachment Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L3
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with relationship anxiety, conflict, overthinking, or feeling insecure in your relationships? I support individuals and couples to understand anxious and avoidant attachment patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust and create more secure relationships. I also work with anxiety, low self-worth and difficult life transitions. My approach is warm, practical and grounded in attachment-based therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. Online across Australia. Free 15-minute introduction call.
Are you struggling with relationship anxiety, conflict, overthinking, or feeling insecure in your relationships? I support individuals and couples to understand anxious and avoidant attachment patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust and create more secure relationships. I also work with anxiety, low self-worth and difficult life transitions. My approach is warm, practical and grounded in attachment-based therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. Online across Australia. Free 15-minute introduction call.
(03) 8338 1069 View (03) 8338 1069
Kingston Beach Psychology - Tammy Kendray
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Kingston Beach, TAS 7050
I am a dedicated psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults across therapeutic and assessment spaces. My specialised area is supporting individuals with early attachment disruptions and trauma, working to address the underlying causes of distress and facilitate healing and growth. My practice is grounded in values of openness, honesty, kindness, and compassion. It is deeply informed by my love of nature driving the development of organic strategies and supports where possible for individuals.
I am a dedicated psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults across therapeutic and assessment spaces. My specialised area is supporting individuals with early attachment disruptions and trauma, working to address the underlying causes of distress and facilitate healing and growth. My practice is grounded in values of openness, honesty, kindness, and compassion. It is deeply informed by my love of nature driving the development of organic strategies and supports where possible for individuals.
(03) 6163 1503 View (03) 6163 1503
Guided Hope Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
My name is Melissa, and I’m a credentialed therapist in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. 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. My approach to therapy is centred on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I firmly believe in the power of tailoring our sessions to fit your individual needs. My experience extends across a wide range of areas, including addictions, depression, trauma relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and managing stress as a caregiver.
My name is Melissa, and I’m a credentialed therapist in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. 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. My approach to therapy is centred on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I firmly believe in the power of tailoring our sessions to fit your individual needs. My experience extends across a wide range of areas, including addictions, depression, trauma relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and managing stress as a caregiver.
(03) 4150 1216 View (03) 4150 1216
Wajan Jacqueline Hale
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Sandy Bay, TAS 7005
I’m a compassionate and experienced relationship counsellor with over 15 years of supporting couples and individuals in Hobart, Tasmania. Trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I bring warmth, insight, and practical strategies to my work. I specialise in couples counselling, women’s wellbeing, and employee assistance programs (EAP), guiding clients through conflict, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to help you build stronger connections, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change in your relationships and personal wellbeing.
I’m a compassionate and experienced relationship counsellor with over 15 years of supporting couples and individuals in Hobart, Tasmania. Trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I bring warmth, insight, and practical strategies to my work. I specialise in couples counselling, women’s wellbeing, and employee assistance programs (EAP), guiding clients through conflict, emotional challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to help you build stronger connections, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change in your relationships and personal wellbeing.
(03) 6173 3821 View (03) 6173 3821
Dr Evelyn Gasparillo
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Online Only
Dr Evelyn Gasparillo works with adult from 18 to 80+. You can count on her professional skills to help you with a wide range of psychological and mental health concerns such as: • Depression and other mood related issues • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Adjustment Disorder • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Self-esteem issues • Anger management • Grief and Loss • Sleep Problems • Work related stress • Significant life transitions and acculturation issues. • Chronic pain.
Dr Evelyn Gasparillo works with adult from 18 to 80+. You can count on her professional skills to help you with a wide range of psychological and mental health concerns such as: • Depression and other mood related issues • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Adjustment Disorder • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Self-esteem issues • Anger management • Grief and Loss • Sleep Problems • Work related stress • Significant life transitions and acculturation issues. • Chronic pain.
(08) 6336 9960 View (08) 6336 9960
Alicia Walker
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Online Only
Alicia is a registered clinical psychologist. She is always guided by empathy, and will work collaboratively with you to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and to make meaningful changes that lead you towards your goals. Alicia enjoys working with adults seeking support and/or assessment related to ADHD.
Alicia is a registered clinical psychologist. She is always guided by empathy, and will work collaboratively with you to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and to make meaningful changes that lead you towards your goals. Alicia enjoys working with adults seeking support and/or assessment related to ADHD.
(03) 5907 1180 View (03) 5907 1180
SANA Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialise in supporting the mental health of women in their 20's and 30's using a relaxed and honest approach. If you're looking for a therapist that values honesty, humour, and actually getting to the point to support you with burnout, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma or any kind of life transition, we might be a great fit!
I specialise in supporting the mental health of women in their 20's and 30's using a relaxed and honest approach. If you're looking for a therapist that values honesty, humour, and actually getting to the point to support you with burnout, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma or any kind of life transition, we might be a great fit!
(07) 3130 0418 View (07) 3130 0418
Jackie Holmes
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Online Only
Many people I work with suffer from various forms of anxiety, including obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, as well as issues with body image, relationships, and life transitions. Generally, those I work with are feeling “stuck” and are at a point where they long for or are desperate for relief. I help people regain a deeper connection with themselves and others and support them in moving forward to experience more peace and contentment in their life. I welcome neuro-diversity, and individuals who feel they navigate life a bit differently than others!
Many people I work with suffer from various forms of anxiety, including obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, as well as issues with body image, relationships, and life transitions. Generally, those I work with are feeling “stuck” and are at a point where they long for or are desperate for relief. I help people regain a deeper connection with themselves and others and support them in moving forward to experience more peace and contentment in their life. I welcome neuro-diversity, and individuals who feel they navigate life a bit differently than others!
(08) 7079 4603 View (08) 7079 4603
Nidhi Dave
Social Worker, AASW
Hobart, TAS 7000
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
(03) 6163 7786 View (03) 6163 7786
Mairead Cleary
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Do you ever feel out of place in your world? That there's something that's not quite right? Have you ever considered that you might be trying to adjust to a world that's fundamentally flawed? That you might be seeking meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world? And that you're not broken? I've seen many people struggle unnecessarily from trying to fit into a mould that doesn't make sense. With that comes anxiety, self-doubt, disconnection in relationships & wobbly self-esteem. Together we'll discover what your unique place in the world is, and how to inhabit it unapologetically.
Do you ever feel out of place in your world? That there's something that's not quite right? Have you ever considered that you might be trying to adjust to a world that's fundamentally flawed? That you might be seeking meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world? And that you're not broken? I've seen many people struggle unnecessarily from trying to fit into a mould that doesn't make sense. With that comes anxiety, self-doubt, disconnection in relationships & wobbly self-esteem. Together we'll discover what your unique place in the world is, and how to inhabit it unapologetically.
(07) 5655 7491 View (07) 5655 7491
Kerry Brown
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
At Mind and Body, I provide professional, person-centred counselling in a confidential, respectful and non-judgemental environment. My approach recognises that psychological wellbeing can be connected to our physical health, relationships and life experiences. Together, we can explore the difficulties you are facing, clarify what matters to you and identify realistic goals. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to support you in developing insight, recognising your strengths and finding responses that feel appropriate and meaningful to you.
At Mind and Body, I provide professional, person-centred counselling in a confidential, respectful and non-judgemental environment. My approach recognises that psychological wellbeing can be connected to our physical health, relationships and life experiences. Together, we can explore the difficulties you are facing, clarify what matters to you and identify realistic goals. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to support you in developing insight, recognising your strengths and finding responses that feel appropriate and meaningful to you.
(07) 4803 1071 View (07) 4803 1071
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether your therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.

What are the advantages of seeing a female therapist?
Many people - not just women - prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I enquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK - even encouraged! - to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.