Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in New Town, TAS

Calm Kidz Program
Counsellor, ACA-L2
New Town, TAS 7008
I offer one-on-one counselling sessions and group workshops for parents and children.
I enjoy supporting children aged 4-12 years with anxiety, behavioural challenges, emotion regulation, and low self-esteem. I love incorporating the Polyvagal Theory into my sessions. Sessions are engaging, fun, and interactive, with a safe and supportive approach to working with children. I am the director of the Calm Kidz Program, a registered counsellor with ACA Lvl 2 & hold a Bachelor in Psychology & Counselling. I am trained in Social Thinking, Neuro-Developmental Theory to practice, Emotion Coaching, the Zones of Regulation, and Child Development Practices.
I offer one-on-one counselling sessions and group workshops for parents and children.
I enjoy supporting children aged 4-12 years with anxiety, behavioural challenges, emotion regulation, and low self-esteem. I love incorporating the Polyvagal Theory into my sessions. Sessions are engaging, fun, and interactive, with a safe and supportive approach to working with children. I am the director of the Calm Kidz Program, a registered counsellor with ACA Lvl 2 & hold a Bachelor in Psychology & Counselling. I am trained in Social Thinking, Neuro-Developmental Theory to practice, Emotion Coaching, the Zones of Regulation, and Child Development Practices.
(08) 6002 2183 View (08) 6002 2183
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.
(03) 6173 9396 View (03) 6173 9396
Simon Rinne
Social Worker
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Adults often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, disability or major life change. I offer practical, collaborative therapy to help you understand what’s happening, clarify what matters, and take realistic steps toward meaningful change.
Adults often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, disability or major life change. I offer practical, collaborative therapy to help you understand what’s happening, clarify what matters, and take realistic steps toward meaningful change.
(07) 5241 1988 View (07) 5241 1988
Eric Ignatenko
Psychologist, MPsych
Serves Area
I am an experienced counsellor with many years of experience in the mental health field. I support people in creating meaningful and lasting change in their lives, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and family groups. I meet each person where they are in life and offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore what they are going through. My approach focuses on increasing self-awareness and helping clients recognise their needs, expectations, choices, and areas of influence.
I am an experienced counsellor with many years of experience in the mental health field. I support people in creating meaningful and lasting change in their lives, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and family groups. I meet each person where they are in life and offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore what they are going through. My approach focuses on increasing self-awareness and helping clients recognise their needs, expectations, choices, and areas of influence.
(03) 6173 9517 View (03) 6173 9517
Carly Hargreaves
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Welcome! I'm a Registered Psychologist working with adult individuals in person and online. I specialise in trauma but also treat anxiety, stress, and related disorders. I support many people with ADHD and Autism and help others explore the possibility of neurodivergence. In therapy, I create a warm, non-judgmental environment, where I support you to grow from your challenges, and where neurodiversity is welcome and celebrated. My aim is to help you feel and function better.
Welcome! I'm a Registered Psychologist working with adult individuals in person and online. I specialise in trauma but also treat anxiety, stress, and related disorders. I support many people with ADHD and Autism and help others explore the possibility of neurodivergence. In therapy, I create a warm, non-judgmental environment, where I support you to grow from your challenges, and where neurodiversity is welcome and celebrated. My aim is to help you feel and function better.
(03) 5910 3314 View (03) 5910 3314

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Child & Family Therapist | Freja Heather
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Mountain River, TAS 7109
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.
I am client-centred and trauma-informed. I have extensive experience working with children with ADHD, ODD and anxiety. Sessions provide a safe space for children to explore their emotions through a child-led approach. Couples counselling and individual counselling for those experiencing hardship available.
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.
I am client-centred and trauma-informed. I have extensive experience working with children with ADHD, ODD and anxiety. Sessions provide a safe space for children to explore their emotions through a child-led approach. Couples counselling and individual counselling for those experiencing hardship available.
(03) 6173 9829 View (03) 6173 9829
Claire Smith
Counsellor, ACA-L1
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty. She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty. She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
(02) 3820 9310 View (02) 3820 9310
Dr Brad Ridout (Online Telehealth)
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Online Only
I’m a registered psychologist offering telehealth across Australia for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, and for parents and carers of children with developmental differences or complex/rare health conditions.
I work collaboratively and practically using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and REBT that can be adapted to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Therapy is guided by your goals and circumstances, with a focus on reducing distress and building workable strategies for when life feels uncertain or can’t easily be “fixed”
I’m a registered psychologist offering telehealth across Australia for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, and for parents and carers of children with developmental differences or complex/rare health conditions.
I work collaboratively and practically using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and REBT that can be adapted to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Therapy is guided by your goals and circumstances, with a focus on reducing distress and building workable strategies for when life feels uncertain or can’t easily be “fixed”
(02) 7501 1664 View (02) 7501 1664
Kate Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents.
I have many years of experience supporting individuals, parents, and families with neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, attachment disruption, and trauma. My sessions draw from IFS, Schema, DBT, ACT, and CBT. In simple terms, we understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools that genuinely fit your life.
I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents.
I have many years of experience supporting individuals, parents, and families with neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, attachment disruption, and trauma. My sessions draw from IFS, Schema, DBT, ACT, and CBT. In simple terms, we understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools that genuinely fit your life.
(02) 4214 4553 View (02) 4214 4553
Harry Monaghan (IFS Therapy)
Psychotherapist, MPsych
Online Only
If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, addiction, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website) I also offer parenting support.
Having worked with many different therapeutic modalities, I now primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers the most compassionate and effective way I know to understand and work with the full complexity of human experience and create deep and lasting healing. I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP, attachment and mindfulness based practices.
If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, addiction, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website) I also offer parenting support.
Having worked with many different therapeutic modalities, I now primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers the most compassionate and effective way I know to understand and work with the full complexity of human experience and create deep and lasting healing. I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP, attachment and mindfulness based practices.
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Vivian Salim
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At this point in time, you may want to be supported in a safe environment where you can work through the difficult thoughts and feelings that you are experiencing. Issues that I work with include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, physical illness (including health issues/addiction), grief/loss, and relationships.
At this point in time, you may want to be supported in a safe environment where you can work through the difficult thoughts and feelings that you are experiencing. Issues that I work with include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, physical illness (including health issues/addiction), grief/loss, and relationships.
0468 149 890 View 0468 149 890
Carolina Bustos
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Kingston, TAS 7050
I am a warm and non-judgmental therapist, who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients. I use a humanistic approach and a variety of evidence-based techniques to facilitate goal achievements. I work reflectively and obtain feedback from my clients to ensure treatment plans make genuine sense through their time in therapy. I provide a welcoming space for my younger clients where they feel free to express their emotions and thoughts in a safe and fun manner (play therapy, artistic activities or verbal communication). Having lived in several countries, I have a broad understanding of cultural differences and human diversity.
I am a warm and non-judgmental therapist, who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients. I use a humanistic approach and a variety of evidence-based techniques to facilitate goal achievements. I work reflectively and obtain feedback from my clients to ensure treatment plans make genuine sense through their time in therapy. I provide a welcoming space for my younger clients where they feel free to express their emotions and thoughts in a safe and fun manner (play therapy, artistic activities or verbal communication). Having lived in several countries, I have a broad understanding of cultural differences and human diversity.
(03) 6164 5011 View (03) 6164 5011
My Mirror
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
(02) 9090 4730 View (02) 9090 4730
Jessica Connell
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
My goal is to make the assessment process accessible, clear, respectful, and genuinely supportive from start to finish conducted from the comfort of your own home. I'm a senior psychologist, with over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. I'm passionate about helping adults gain clarity and self-understanding through comprehensive, evidence-based assessment. My approach is neuro-affirming, collaborative, and strengths-focused, ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout the process. You’ll find a space that celebrates difference and promotes understanding—not labels or judgement
My goal is to make the assessment process accessible, clear, respectful, and genuinely supportive from start to finish conducted from the comfort of your own home. I'm a senior psychologist, with over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. I'm passionate about helping adults gain clarity and self-understanding through comprehensive, evidence-based assessment. My approach is neuro-affirming, collaborative, and strengths-focused, ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout the process. You’ll find a space that celebrates difference and promotes understanding—not labels or judgement
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Reed Clark
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
In-Person (Mount Gravatt QLD) or online Australia Wide. I am dedicated to improving men's mental health through empowering you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a way that enables you to live a higher life. Through engaging in therapy, you can feel heard, understood and helped, with a focus on developing practical tools to help you manage the challenges of life. I have 15 plus years of experience supporting men in Defence, hospitals, the veteran's community and in private practice, and believe that gaining insight into your own experience can lead to new ways of living.
In-Person (Mount Gravatt QLD) or online Australia Wide. I am dedicated to improving men's mental health through empowering you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a way that enables you to live a higher life. Through engaging in therapy, you can feel heard, understood and helped, with a focus on developing practical tools to help you manage the challenges of life. I have 15 plus years of experience supporting men in Defence, hospitals, the veteran's community and in private practice, and believe that gaining insight into your own experience can lead to new ways of living.
(07) 2801 6335 View (07) 2801 6335
Harmony Online Couples & Relationships Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams. You can book directly online through my website.
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams. You can book directly online through my website.
(03) 4236 5013 View (03) 4236 5013
Sioban Laffey - Women's ADHD Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi :) I’m a women’s ADHD psychologist with 25 years’ experience, and I also have AuDHD. I work exclusively online with women with ADHD/AuDHD across Australia. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, stress, work, relationships, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity (RSD), burnout or simply feeling like life is much harder than it should be, I'd love to help. I also work with women exploring whether they may have ADHD and those adjusting to a recent diagnosis.
Hi :) I’m a women’s ADHD psychologist with 25 years’ experience, and I also have AuDHD. I work exclusively online with women with ADHD/AuDHD across Australia. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, stress, work, relationships, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity (RSD), burnout or simply feeling like life is much harder than it should be, I'd love to help. I also work with women exploring whether they may have ADHD and those adjusting to a recent diagnosis.
0415 257 155 View 0415 257 155
Headway Therapy Online
Psychologist, MAPS
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Zipporah, I am a passionate and dedicated psychologist and Founder and Director at Headway Therapy Online. I understand that life can be challenging, and seeking help is a brave and important step toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy stems from a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of life’s emotional and mental health struggles and situations. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
Welcome! My name is Zipporah, I am a passionate and dedicated psychologist and Founder and Director at Headway Therapy Online. I understand that life can be challenging, and seeking help is a brave and important step toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy stems from a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of life’s emotional and mental health struggles and situations. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
(03) 9068 5216 View (03) 9068 5216
Saria J Phillips
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000
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.
(03) 6173 7336 View (03) 6173 7336
Emily Singleton | Common Ground Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I help young professional women across Australia manage anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges using practical, down-to-earth therapy that builds insight and real-life skills. Many of the women I work with are capable and driven, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. You might overthink decisions or relationships, feel constantly “on edge,” or struggle with boundaries. Together, we explore these patterns and develop practical tools to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.
I help young professional women across Australia manage anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges using practical, down-to-earth therapy that builds insight and real-life skills. Many of the women I work with are capable and driven, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. You might overthink decisions or relationships, feel constantly “on edge,” or struggle with boundaries. Together, we explore these patterns and develop practical tools to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.
(08) 6493 7209 View (08) 6493 7209
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.