Counselling in Northern Territory
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As a holistic counsellor and somatic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals with life challenges and milder mental health concerns. I help those affected by narcissistic relationships, childhood trauma, and workplace bullying. Through somatic therapy (Transformational Bodywork), I address both mind and body, offering effective stress and trauma relief. As an education survivor, I assist teachers in transitioning to new careers and offer support for mental health issues related to the workplace. I provide insights to parents considering homeschooling for their children. I am an experienced mindfulness practitioner.
As a holistic counsellor and somatic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals with life challenges and milder mental health concerns. I help those affected by narcissistic relationships, childhood trauma, and workplace bullying. Through somatic therapy (Transformational Bodywork), I address both mind and body, offering effective stress and trauma relief. As an education survivor, I assist teachers in transitioning to new careers and offer support for mental health issues related to the workplace. I provide insights to parents considering homeschooling for their children. I am an experienced mindfulness practitioner.
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Sam Brennan Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Nhulunbuy, NT 0880 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Every person I work with is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. This means looking beyond people's current condition, situation or diagnosis to also consider their broader life-history, including how current symptoms may have been shaped by early life experiences. I believe that everybody, no matter how complex or challenging their situation, circumstances or life experiences, when provided the right support has within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and resilience.
Every person I work with is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. This means looking beyond people's current condition, situation or diagnosis to also consider their broader life-history, including how current symptoms may have been shaped by early life experiences. I believe that everybody, no matter how complex or challenging their situation, circumstances or life experiences, when provided the right support has within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and resilience.
I am a registered psychologist, trained in evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training (IPT)-Level A, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I use consolidative therapeutic approach, tailored to client’s unique needs, to help improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals and families.
I am a registered psychologist, trained in evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training (IPT)-Level A, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I use consolidative therapeutic approach, tailored to client’s unique needs, to help improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals and families.
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Life at times throws us challenges that we can feel ill equipped to handle. It may be in the workplace or at home. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about these issues, learn how to work with them differently, including practical coping methods and strategies. Issues may include anxiety, trauma, career challenges, divorce, domestic family violence. Relationships are particularly important in my practice, I can support couples and families through many relationships issues. I am trained to assist families understand and support their adolescent family members, as well as working with the adolescent.
Life at times throws us challenges that we can feel ill equipped to handle. It may be in the workplace or at home. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about these issues, learn how to work with them differently, including practical coping methods and strategies. Issues may include anxiety, trauma, career challenges, divorce, domestic family violence. Relationships are particularly important in my practice, I can support couples and families through many relationships issues. I am trained to assist families understand and support their adolescent family members, as well as working with the adolescent.
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Outlook Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Nhulunbuy, NT 0880
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges.
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As a Social Worker who has specialized in Sexology and Sex Therapy you will be provided with a safe and supportive space where you can explore your sexual well-being and improve your intimate relationships. I provide confidential and non-judgmental guidance on issues related to sex, sexuality and gender including sexual pleasure and satisfaction, desire discrepancy, loss of libido, pain and dysfunction, gender dysphoria, paraphilias and diverse attractions, as well as supporting a spectrum of relationship types and gender diversity.
As a Social Worker who has specialized in Sexology and Sex Therapy you will be provided with a safe and supportive space where you can explore your sexual well-being and improve your intimate relationships. I provide confidential and non-judgmental guidance on issues related to sex, sexuality and gender including sexual pleasure and satisfaction, desire discrepancy, loss of libido, pain and dysfunction, gender dysphoria, paraphilias and diverse attractions, as well as supporting a spectrum of relationship types and gender diversity.
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I am an empathetic and caring individual. My approach is culturally safe, sensitive and trauma informed. I hold space for my clients in a nonjudgemental way and provide attentive listening to your struggles. I help you process difficult emotions so you will become more self-aware and attuned to your needs. I also help you tap into your personal power for improved self-confidence.
I am an empathetic and caring individual. My approach is culturally safe, sensitive and trauma informed. I hold space for my clients in a nonjudgemental way and provide attentive listening to your struggles. I help you process difficult emotions so you will become more self-aware and attuned to your needs. I also help you tap into your personal power for improved self-confidence.
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I work with people ashamed of their feelings and need someone to talk to. They suffer from trauma, depression, and extreme grief. They have lost a part of themselves or someone they really love. They have a lot of outer success but internally, they feel very overwhelmed with life and feel they're drowning. They do not know how to cope anymore and mostly, they think ending their lives would ease or end the pain. They are ashamed of their feelings and they feel very much alone, no one understands them and they don’t have anyone to talk to. They are fed up and they cannot see, hear nor feel anything positive anymore.
I work with people ashamed of their feelings and need someone to talk to. They suffer from trauma, depression, and extreme grief. They have lost a part of themselves or someone they really love. They have a lot of outer success but internally, they feel very overwhelmed with life and feel they're drowning. They do not know how to cope anymore and mostly, they think ending their lives would ease or end the pain. They are ashamed of their feelings and they feel very much alone, no one understands them and they don’t have anyone to talk to. They are fed up and they cannot see, hear nor feel anything positive anymore.
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Do you ever feel weighed down by life and how relentless it all seems? I would like to support you to get that spark of life back and by looking at past and present issues that could be causing you emotional pain.
Do you ever feel weighed down by life and how relentless it all seems? I would like to support you to get that spark of life back and by looking at past and present issues that could be causing you emotional pain.
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Hi! I'm Priya. Do email me with your queries or worries, no need to hesitate really. I work with a variety of presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and loss, transitional difficulties, self-esteem issues, family difficulties, relationship difficulties, emotion regulation and coping skills, personal development, work-related difficulties and stresses, domestic violence, attachment issues, identity, sexuality, abuse, and anger management issues.
Hi! I'm Priya. Do email me with your queries or worries, no need to hesitate really. I work with a variety of presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and loss, transitional difficulties, self-esteem issues, family difficulties, relationship difficulties, emotion regulation and coping skills, personal development, work-related difficulties and stresses, domestic violence, attachment issues, identity, sexuality, abuse, and anger management issues.
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I work with clients looking to improve their mental health outcomes using a person-centred and integrative approach.
I work with clients looking to improve their mental health outcomes using a person-centred and integrative approach.
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Verified Verified
Fannie Bay, NT 0820
I have been providing counselling and empowerment coaching support for over 7 years but my skill set is also based on my own mental health journey of recovery. I specialise in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and the Neuro Transformational Therapy Behavioural Model. This model works with the subconscious mind and works to transform your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using the power of the subconscious mind. My training in these techniques incorporates the latest science, research on human development, and the brain to help you create new ways of thinking and being, ultimately creating a transformation of self.
I have been providing counselling and empowerment coaching support for over 7 years but my skill set is also based on my own mental health journey of recovery. I specialise in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and the Neuro Transformational Therapy Behavioural Model. This model works with the subconscious mind and works to transform your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using the power of the subconscious mind. My training in these techniques incorporates the latest science, research on human development, and the brain to help you create new ways of thinking and being, ultimately creating a transformation of self.
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Ian has many years of experience as a social worker, empowering people on the back of an understanding that no significant learning takes place without a significant relationship. Those relationships could be personal, work related, social or political and there are by many environmental factors that have an influence upon those relationships. It was on this premise that Ian moved into a counselling role. Many people, if not all people, will at some time encounter an emotional crisis while in a relationship at home as a partner or a parent, at work, or socially and it is at times like these that a person may seek a counsellor.
Ian has many years of experience as a social worker, empowering people on the back of an understanding that no significant learning takes place without a significant relationship. Those relationships could be personal, work related, social or political and there are by many environmental factors that have an influence upon those relationships. It was on this premise that Ian moved into a counselling role. Many people, if not all people, will at some time encounter an emotional crisis while in a relationship at home as a partner or a parent, at work, or socially and it is at times like these that a person may seek a counsellor.
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As a holistic, relational, gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the present moment, non-pathologising, inclusive and trauma-informed. Through the lens of anti-oppressive practice, I prioritise creating a therapeutic space where all the parts of you are considered, held and deeply respected. In sessions, your healing, growth, and increasing self-awareness is what we co-create in this space. I can support you in connecting with your inner experiences to empower you to make meaningful changes in your life and make deeper connections to yourself, others, and the wider environment.
As a holistic, relational, gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the present moment, non-pathologising, inclusive and trauma-informed. Through the lens of anti-oppressive practice, I prioritise creating a therapeutic space where all the parts of you are considered, held and deeply respected. In sessions, your healing, growth, and increasing self-awareness is what we co-create in this space. I can support you in connecting with your inner experiences to empower you to make meaningful changes in your life and make deeper connections to yourself, others, and the wider environment.
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Jo Cahill (Spinifex Psychology - EMDR Intensives)
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Katherine South, NT 0850 (Online Only)
Is there something in your past that just keeps coming back to make life difficult for you? It could be something traumatic, like a car accident or a violent relationship, or it could just be the day-to-day experience of being a child in a family that made you feel less-than. Perhaps you've had a relationship end, or a loved one pass away, and even though some time has passed, you still feel like you're struggling to move forward in your life. You've always wanted to do something about it, but the whole weekly therapy thing doesn't fit with your schedule so it just hasn't worked. Until now.
Is there something in your past that just keeps coming back to make life difficult for you? It could be something traumatic, like a car accident or a violent relationship, or it could just be the day-to-day experience of being a child in a family that made you feel less-than. Perhaps you've had a relationship end, or a loved one pass away, and even though some time has passed, you still feel like you're struggling to move forward in your life. You've always wanted to do something about it, but the whole weekly therapy thing doesn't fit with your schedule so it just hasn't worked. Until now.
![Photo of Rebecca Gillard, MA, ACA-L4, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6a8a0b46-c01b-49ad-a58f-d4dc6ca206d2/1/320x400.jpeg)
I've been a Counsellor for 20 years and have been living in the Territory for the past 11 years. I enjoy working with a range of people from different ages, backgrounds and experiences. I've been there for people to help them on issues such as anxiety, depression, recent or historical trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ concerns, workplace stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and many other worries.
I've been a Counsellor for 20 years and have been living in the Territory for the past 11 years. I enjoy working with a range of people from different ages, backgrounds and experiences. I've been there for people to help them on issues such as anxiety, depression, recent or historical trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ concerns, workplace stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and many other worries.
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I work predominantly in First Nations, Black, Brown, Migrant and Queer spaces; largely with adults, adolescents and children (including families). I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives. Regardless of your context, I will support you to guide your own therapeutic journey, checking in with your limits, cultural and spiritual ways of seeing and basic needs. Though art based therapeutic work I have witnessed the beautiful flourishing of individuals, families and communities.
I work predominantly in First Nations, Black, Brown, Migrant and Queer spaces; largely with adults, adolescents and children (including families). I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives. Regardless of your context, I will support you to guide your own therapeutic journey, checking in with your limits, cultural and spiritual ways of seeing and basic needs. Though art based therapeutic work I have witnessed the beautiful flourishing of individuals, families and communities.
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Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, alcohol, drugs or food addictions? Do these impact other areas of your life, such as your work or relationships? Are you wanting to free yourself from struggle and create lasting change in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place. I am passionate about helping people to free themselves from stress, anxiety and addictions, so they can become the best version of themselves and are able to create and enjoy living a life they want and truly deserve.
Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, alcohol, drugs or food addictions? Do these impact other areas of your life, such as your work or relationships? Are you wanting to free yourself from struggle and create lasting change in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place. I am passionate about helping people to free themselves from stress, anxiety and addictions, so they can become the best version of themselves and are able to create and enjoy living a life they want and truly deserve.
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I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Registrar based in Darwin. I am passionate about developing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, utilising a client-centered and strengths-based approach to empowering clients to achieve lasting change for people across all cultural and personal backgrounds and am very passionate about providing culturally safe and trauma-informed treatment.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Registrar based in Darwin. I am passionate about developing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, utilising a client-centered and strengths-based approach to empowering clients to achieve lasting change for people across all cultural and personal backgrounds and am very passionate about providing culturally safe and trauma-informed treatment.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in Northern Territory who prioritize treating:
84% | Anxiety |
79% | Depression |
78% | Stress |
72% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Self Esteem |
63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | Medicare Rebates |
56% | NDIS |
50% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Northern Territory see their clients
52% | Online Only | |
48% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
5% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Northern Territory?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, suburb, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.