Feminist Counselling in Hobart, TAS
Tara - Cathartic Collaborations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000
My professional social work practice is informed by evidence-based approaches, including: Neurodivergent-Affirming Strengths Based Practice, Harm Reduction Techniques, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Anti-Oppressive Practices, Feminist (Queer and Trans Inclusive) Theory and Systemic Practice.
Hello! I'm a queer, non-binary, AuDHD’er and I’m passionate about providing authentic support for my community – neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ folks. I especially love working with neurodivergent trans and gender diverse teenagers and young adults – I have extensive experience in exploring gender identity and sexuality, gender dysphoria and pushing back against the binary. My professional special interest is queer and trans inclusive sexual education and healthy relationships - including open, non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics. My personal special interest is pet rats – please ask me questions if you’re curious!
My professional social work practice is informed by evidence-based approaches, including: Neurodivergent-Affirming Strengths Based Practice, Harm Reduction Techniques, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Anti-Oppressive Practices, Feminist (Queer and Trans Inclusive) Theory and Systemic Practice.
Hello! I'm a queer, non-binary, AuDHD’er and I’m passionate about providing authentic support for my community – neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ folks. I especially love working with neurodivergent trans and gender diverse teenagers and young adults – I have extensive experience in exploring gender identity and sexuality, gender dysphoria and pushing back against the binary. My professional special interest is queer and trans inclusive sexual education and healthy relationships - including open, non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics. My personal special interest is pet rats – please ask me questions if you’re curious!
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.
Alanna Audus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Bay, TAS 7005 (Online Only)
Women, LGBTIQ+ and Allies: You want to appear confident and self-assured, but deep down, you struggle to reconcile your true identity with societal expectations and internalised judgments. You may be fed up with hiding parts of who you are to fit in, feeling isolated even in a crowd, or doubting your own worth. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to embrace your authentic self. You’re ready to build meaningful connections. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life where you feel valued and vibrant, true to you and celebrated for it.
Women, LGBTIQ+ and Allies: You want to appear confident and self-assured, but deep down, you struggle to reconcile your true identity with societal expectations and internalised judgments. You may be fed up with hiding parts of who you are to fit in, feeling isolated even in a crowd, or doubting your own worth. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to embrace your authentic self. You’re ready to build meaningful connections. Most of all, you’re ready to live a life where you feel valued and vibrant, true to you and celebrated for it.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Dr Julien Tempone Wiltshire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AASW
Verified Verified
South Hobart, TAS 7004
I am a qualified psychotherapist, social worker and philosopher working both with clients and as a senior lecturer specialising in somatic, psychodynamic, attachment-based approaches to trauma. I teach grief, trauma, psychodynamic and group work to psychotherpay masters students. I am trained in gertalt therapy and as a meditation Instructor. I am also an academic, publishing broadly in the areas of Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, trauma and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
I am a qualified psychotherapist, social worker and philosopher working both with clients and as a senior lecturer specialising in somatic, psychodynamic, attachment-based approaches to trauma. I teach grief, trauma, psychodynamic and group work to psychotherpay masters students. I am trained in gertalt therapy and as a meditation Instructor. I am also an academic, publishing broadly in the areas of Buddhist psychology, mindfulness, trauma and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
I work with people of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in both specialist health services (justice, family violence), schools (from Prep to Year 12) and specialist mental health services (adult residential services). I also facilitate group wellbeing programs for individuals & businesses, and have co-facilitated group workshops focused on teaching people practical skills to manage distress. I work best with people who are ready to take what we discuss in session, and implement this in their lives. I am a Director on the board with Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).
I work with people of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in both specialist health services (justice, family violence), schools (from Prep to Year 12) and specialist mental health services (adult residential services). I also facilitate group wellbeing programs for individuals & businesses, and have co-facilitated group workshops focused on teaching people practical skills to manage distress. I work best with people who are ready to take what we discuss in session, and implement this in their lives. I am a Director on the board with Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).
Nikita Dwivedi
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
My ideal client would be someone experiencing lack of intimacy & frequent conflicts in their relationship. Their presenting issues might involve lack of trust & unhealthy ways of communication. They would need skills & strategies to communicate more effectively & ways to make repairs after conflicts. They would also need tools to rebuild trust and foster intimacy. Another ideal client would be someone who has experienced trauma, childhood or more recent. They might experience anxiety, flashbacks & nightmares. Their goals would be to process the trauma & better manage their distressing thoughts & feelings.
My ideal client would be someone experiencing lack of intimacy & frequent conflicts in their relationship. Their presenting issues might involve lack of trust & unhealthy ways of communication. They would need skills & strategies to communicate more effectively & ways to make repairs after conflicts. They would also need tools to rebuild trust and foster intimacy. Another ideal client would be someone who has experienced trauma, childhood or more recent. They might experience anxiety, flashbacks & nightmares. Their goals would be to process the trauma & better manage their distressing thoughts & feelings.
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community. We are an online telehealth-only service. Our team is made up of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming, gender diverse, and queer/LGBTIQA+ health professionals.
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community. We are an online telehealth-only service. Our team is made up of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming, gender diverse, and queer/LGBTIQA+ health professionals.
Childless + Infertility - Sarah Roberts The Empty Cradle
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
It’s an honour to meet you. I’m sorry for the difficult circumstances and heartbreak that may have led you here. I work with women who had hoped to be mothers and it didn't happen. My hope is you can experience the love, care and support you need to heal your heart and live well. This is offered, with the deep, heart-felt knowing, that comes from being an involuntarily childless woman too. My personal story includes deeply desiring motherhood, 10 years trying to conceive (including IVF), leaving the clinic and struggling to find appropriate support. It was devastating, and I knew there must be other women just like me.
It’s an honour to meet you. I’m sorry for the difficult circumstances and heartbreak that may have led you here. I work with women who had hoped to be mothers and it didn't happen. My hope is you can experience the love, care and support you need to heal your heart and live well. This is offered, with the deep, heart-felt knowing, that comes from being an involuntarily childless woman too. My personal story includes deeply desiring motherhood, 10 years trying to conceive (including IVF), leaving the clinic and struggling to find appropriate support. It was devastating, and I knew there must be other women just like me.
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.
Stickbymecounselling / Psychosexual therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000
Working with singles, couples, and families is Johanna's primary focus. She also works with men and women experiencing problems related to their sexual health, including erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. For women, she treats low sexual desire, fertility issues, conception-related misconceptions, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like sex, porn addiction. Johanna is accommodating to sex workers. Additionally, she is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly, and she can work with poly/open partnerships
Working with singles, couples, and families is Johanna's primary focus. She also works with men and women experiencing problems related to their sexual health, including erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. For women, she treats low sexual desire, fertility issues, conception-related misconceptions, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like sex, porn addiction. Johanna is accommodating to sex workers. Additionally, she is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly, and she can work with poly/open partnerships
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My name is Saskia and I am an experienced counsellor and peer worker. I've seen many therapists throughout my life, with experiences ranging from transformative to frustrating. I know that for many people the hierarchical relationship between therapist and client can be demeaning and disempowering. My practice is particularly focused on supporting those have trouble with these traditional therapeutic relationships. My approach is collaborative and informal, involving you as an equal partner in the process of therapy.
My name is Saskia and I am an experienced counsellor and peer worker. I've seen many therapists throughout my life, with experiences ranging from transformative to frustrating. I know that for many people the hierarchical relationship between therapist and client can be demeaning and disempowering. My practice is particularly focused on supporting those have trouble with these traditional therapeutic relationships. My approach is collaborative and informal, involving you as an equal partner in the process of therapy.
Thrive within Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
A client would attend the clinic to address their presenting concerns, without the fear of judgement, stigma or shame. A client might be feeling lost, hopeless or worthless and feeling the need to get some assistance with their mood and negative thoughts.
A client would attend the clinic to address their presenting concerns, without the fear of judgement, stigma or shame. A client might be feeling lost, hopeless or worthless and feeling the need to get some assistance with their mood and negative thoughts.
Women Assist is a professional counselling and psychotherapy service that supports all people who identify as women with their mental health and well-being. We are a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive service, offering counselling and psychotherapy via telephone or online video platform.
Women Assist is a professional counselling and psychotherapy service that supports all people who identify as women with their mental health and well-being. We are a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive service, offering counselling and psychotherapy via telephone or online video platform.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, workplace, health, …). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can soothe and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, workplace, health, …). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can soothe and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
I enjoy working with people who are interested in getting to know themselves at a deeper level and are committed to the therapeutic journey. My clients would describe me as genuine, caring and curious. Although diagnosis is sometimes important, I am more focused on the uniqueness and individuality of each client I work with and like to support my clients to have a better understanding of themselves and help them to connect with their own inner wisdom and move towards a fuller sense of wellbeing.
I enjoy working with people who are interested in getting to know themselves at a deeper level and are committed to the therapeutic journey. My clients would describe me as genuine, caring and curious. Although diagnosis is sometimes important, I am more focused on the uniqueness and individuality of each client I work with and like to support my clients to have a better understanding of themselves and help them to connect with their own inner wisdom and move towards a fuller sense of wellbeing.
I am a skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care. I have developed a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist who is able to connect with her clients on a deep level. I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
I am a skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care. I have developed a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist who is able to connect with her clients on a deep level. I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
EMDR/ Trauma Therapist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
I am a general psychologist (registered with AHPRA) with a focus on providing a convenient EMDR telehealth service (using video-conferencing such as Zoom, or phone) for adult individuals from anywhere in Australia or overseas. My goal in therapy is to create a safe, confidential space online where you can talk openly about your life without feeling judged. I take referrals from adult individuals and welcome those of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities/expressions, and cultural backgrounds.
I am a general psychologist (registered with AHPRA) with a focus on providing a convenient EMDR telehealth service (using video-conferencing such as Zoom, or phone) for adult individuals from anywhere in Australia or overseas. My goal in therapy is to create a safe, confidential space online where you can talk openly about your life without feeling judged. I take referrals from adult individuals and welcome those of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities/expressions, and cultural backgrounds.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
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Feminist Counsellors
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.