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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
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49 Phillip Avenue, Watson, ACT 2602
Let's Connect (02) 5118 9980
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David is down-to-earth, non-judgmental and respectful: he creates a safe and trusting environment for his clients to discuss, explore, and resolve their concerns. Even in the most trying of circumstances, David gives his clients the support they need to turn their most challenging circumstances into opportunities for positive change. David equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties. David is especially skilled at helping clients to manage conflict and improve their relationships.
David has a client-centred and outcome-focused approach to counselling. He tailors each session according to his clients’ unique personal needs and situations. David integrates several contemporary modalities into his practice, including Gottman Method, SFT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He is strongly committed to helping his clients achieve their goals.
David Nielsen is a skilled and insightful counsellor with over 20 years’ professional experience. David specialises in providing effective therapeutic support to individuals and couples. He equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties.
Call or Email David Nielsen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5118 9980
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $160
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Bupa
- Doctors Health
- Medibank Private
- Police Health
- Teachers Health
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association David Nielsen
- In Practice for 30 Years
- Certificate from Gottman Institute Level 2 Gottman Method / 2012
- Counselling and Family Therapy, Degree Counselling & Family Therapy, Graduated 1999
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bereavement
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Endorsement
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5118 9980
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4