Female Counselling in Huonville, TAS
Child & Family Therapist | Freja Heather
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huonville, TAS 7109
Hi, I'm Freja. Nature loving gardening enthusiast and mother. Welcome! I offer unique counselling experiences for parents, children and individuals in the heart of the Huon Valley and online Australia-wide. Counselling sessions are unique and personalised. Sessions can be in-person, in-home or online. Heather Therapies is a therapeutic haven for all. It is a place where parents are equipped with the tools to navigate the complexities of parenthood and where children are supported to express their emotions. School-based sessions can also be organised.
Hi, I'm Freja. Nature loving gardening enthusiast and mother. Welcome! I offer unique counselling experiences for parents, children and individuals in the heart of the Huon Valley and online Australia-wide. Counselling sessions are unique and personalised. Sessions can be in-person, in-home or online. Heather Therapies is a therapeutic haven for all. It is a place where parents are equipped with the tools to navigate the complexities of parenthood and where children are supported to express their emotions. School-based sessions can also be organised.
Since graduating as a Social Worker in 2007 and now working as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I have gained extensive experience working across a variety of settings including community and women’s health, adult mental health, higher education and corporate wellbeing support services.
I believe life can be complex and we all, at one time or another, will need support to navigate challenging circumstances life has thrown our way. I aim to help clients feel comfortable accessing therapeutic support so we can work effectively together to facilitate positive change for their wellbeing.I work with adult individuals experiencing stress, burnout, life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and health issues.I use a biopsychosocial framework (exploring life circumstances, history, health, strengths, family and social systems) and work collaboratively with you throughout the process.
Since graduating as a Social Worker in 2007 and now working as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I have gained extensive experience working across a variety of settings including community and women’s health, adult mental health, higher education and corporate wellbeing support services.
I believe life can be complex and we all, at one time or another, will need support to navigate challenging circumstances life has thrown our way. I aim to help clients feel comfortable accessing therapeutic support so we can work effectively together to facilitate positive change for their wellbeing.I work with adult individuals experiencing stress, burnout, life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and health issues.I use a biopsychosocial framework (exploring life circumstances, history, health, strengths, family and social systems) and work collaboratively with you throughout the process.
Counselling is a good option if you have a difficult or distressing issue in your personal or work life that may be, for example, causing you to ruminate on your past, be angry, overwhelmed or demoralised in your present, worried for your future and you feel that you don’t have any good options for how to change your current situation. Counselling may also help if you are struggling with low self-esteem, if you are sad, anxious or depressed, or concerned about your relationships.
Counselling is a good option if you have a difficult or distressing issue in your personal or work life that may be, for example, causing you to ruminate on your past, be angry, overwhelmed or demoralised in your present, worried for your future and you feel that you don’t have any good options for how to change your current situation. Counselling may also help if you are struggling with low self-esteem, if you are sad, anxious or depressed, or concerned about your relationships.
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.
Anna Hopwood
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Huonville, TAS 7109
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with individuals of any age who may find seeking help difficult, and who are concerned that nobody will understand the struggles they face. I can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism, and provide gentle support to help clients develop greater strength to recover from and overcome obstacles that inhibit the ability to thrive and find contentment. When working with children I provide highly non-directive, play-based support, with an aim to develop their abilities for self-compassion and enable them to securely and effectively navigate the many trials that life inevitably presents over time.
I enjoy working with individuals of any age who may find seeking help difficult, and who are concerned that nobody will understand the struggles they face. I can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism, and provide gentle support to help clients develop greater strength to recover from and overcome obstacles that inhibit the ability to thrive and find contentment. When working with children I provide highly non-directive, play-based support, with an aim to develop their abilities for self-compassion and enable them to securely and effectively navigate the many trials that life inevitably presents over time.
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Valley Social Work
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Grove, TAS 7109 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Monique and I work with adults to support their mental health. I have a special interest in complex PTSD and personality disorders and I use a holistic, client centred, empathetic approach and focus on your innate strength and resilience to empower you to create positive change in your life.
Hi, I am Monique and I work with adults to support their mental health. I have a special interest in complex PTSD and personality disorders and I use a holistic, client centred, empathetic approach and focus on your innate strength and resilience to empower you to create positive change in your life.
Shanti Saraswati-Hindle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Margate, TAS 7054 (Online Only)
I have a strong background with trauma and complex mental health issues. I am down to earth, warm & empathic. I endeavour to build a collaborative and therapeutic relationship, and to practice an affirming approach to neurodiversity and LGBQIA+. I believe a “good fit” is vital to the therapeutic process and want to create a safe and validating space. I am client-centred and draw on a variety of evidence-based interventions best suited to your needs and preferences (I prefer schema therapy, DBT, and EMDR). I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and currently see 18+
I have a strong background with trauma and complex mental health issues. I am down to earth, warm & empathic. I endeavour to build a collaborative and therapeutic relationship, and to practice an affirming approach to neurodiversity and LGBQIA+. I believe a “good fit” is vital to the therapeutic process and want to create a safe and validating space. I am client-centred and draw on a variety of evidence-based interventions best suited to your needs and preferences (I prefer schema therapy, DBT, and EMDR). I have been privileged to work with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and currently see 18+
Online Therapists
Is your child struggling to go to school? School avoidance is a silent struggle that thousands of parents and young people across Australia face on a daily basis. It can be incredibly difficult to make decisions for your family under these circumstances, but there is hope. By taking a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of school avoidance and focuses on building resilience and confidence, we can help your child re-engage with learning and get your family back on track. Let us work together to find a new way forward that suits your individual and family situation and bring about positive and long term change.
Is your child struggling to go to school? School avoidance is a silent struggle that thousands of parents and young people across Australia face on a daily basis. It can be incredibly difficult to make decisions for your family under these circumstances, but there is hope. By taking a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of school avoidance and focuses on building resilience and confidence, we can help your child re-engage with learning and get your family back on track. Let us work together to find a new way forward that suits your individual and family situation and bring about positive and long term change.
My passion is working with victim-survivors of child sexual abuse, however, I work with a wide range of people impacted by various traumas and adverse events. The people I work best with are those wanting to work on their challenges at a deeper level and develop a greater understanding of themselves. My favourite modality to employ is schema therapy, which integrates beautifully with many other therapeutic techniques. I have trained extensively in various evidence-based modalities so that I am able to tailor interventions to your unique needs.
My passion is working with victim-survivors of child sexual abuse, however, I work with a wide range of people impacted by various traumas and adverse events. The people I work best with are those wanting to work on their challenges at a deeper level and develop a greater understanding of themselves. My favourite modality to employ is schema therapy, which integrates beautifully with many other therapeutic techniques. I have trained extensively in various evidence-based modalities so that I am able to tailor interventions to your unique needs.
Lyndy is warm, genuine, accepting, and compassionate preferring to work from a strength and empowerment framework for the client. She offers an insightful, caring, and non- judgemental, outcome focused approach which enables her clients to feel safe and at ease in the counselling environment. Working from a trauma informed viewpoint, Lyndy incorporates a number of counselling approaches using an integrated, client-centred approach, which draws on many contemporary models of counselling. These models include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices.
Lyndy is warm, genuine, accepting, and compassionate preferring to work from a strength and empowerment framework for the client. She offers an insightful, caring, and non- judgemental, outcome focused approach which enables her clients to feel safe and at ease in the counselling environment. Working from a trauma informed viewpoint, Lyndy incorporates a number of counselling approaches using an integrated, client-centred approach, which draws on many contemporary models of counselling. These models include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices.
Sometimes all we need is space to breath and be heard, to make sense of what is happening in our lives and how we would prefer to navigate the up & downs. Whether it is you or your child, my therapeutic approaches may support with regulation needs, social navigation, feelings identification and expression, sensory needs, executive function needs, connection and relationship development, strengths development, identity and self-worth, advocacy.
Sometimes all we need is space to breath and be heard, to make sense of what is happening in our lives and how we would prefer to navigate the up & downs. Whether it is you or your child, my therapeutic approaches may support with regulation needs, social navigation, feelings identification and expression, sensory needs, executive function needs, connection and relationship development, strengths development, identity and self-worth, advocacy.
Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? Do you wonder how counselling can help? It's true that counselling doesn't directly impact the many challenges we are facing. But it does improve how we manage them. I can help you develop the most useful responses to your challenges, and craft a preferred new future for yourself. Using well-understood neuroscience and proven psychotherapies, I provide useful strategies to relieve anxiety, reduce despair, and restore relationships. And, as counselling is a unique and personal undertaking, I provide tailored support for you in a kind and gentle manner, completely free from judgement.
Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? Do you wonder how counselling can help? It's true that counselling doesn't directly impact the many challenges we are facing. But it does improve how we manage them. I can help you develop the most useful responses to your challenges, and craft a preferred new future for yourself. Using well-understood neuroscience and proven psychotherapies, I provide useful strategies to relieve anxiety, reduce despair, and restore relationships. And, as counselling is a unique and personal undertaking, I provide tailored support for you in a kind and gentle manner, completely free from judgement.
I provide assessment and treatment for young people (0-25) experiencing body image concerns, issues with eating and eating disorders. Seeking support can feel very scary and it is so very important to find the right fit, with an experienced clinician you feel confident in. I am very passionate about delivering the most evidence based treatments and feel very privileged to support young people and their families through to recovery.
I provide assessment and treatment for young people (0-25) experiencing body image concerns, issues with eating and eating disorders. Seeking support can feel very scary and it is so very important to find the right fit, with an experienced clinician you feel confident in. I am very passionate about delivering the most evidence based treatments and feel very privileged to support young people and their families through to recovery.
Perception is everything. Every event, situation and even trauma are coloured/perceived according to our emotional experiences. Although we cannot change past experiences we can change our perception and interpretation of them...and that is what leads us on the road t recovery. Imagine a vehicle: car, bike any sort of vehicle and imagine yourself turning ever so slightly the direction of its wheel, your vehicle goes in a totally different direction, the same goes for the mind...See you there...
Perception is everything. Every event, situation and even trauma are coloured/perceived according to our emotional experiences. Although we cannot change past experiences we can change our perception and interpretation of them...and that is what leads us on the road t recovery. Imagine a vehicle: car, bike any sort of vehicle and imagine yourself turning ever so slightly the direction of its wheel, your vehicle goes in a totally different direction, the same goes for the mind...See you there...
eunoia was developed out of a deep desire to recapture connection, beauty and meaning in the everyday. Many people (adults, adolescents and children alike), can appear to be trapped in unfulfillment; whether it's by circumstances, limited thinking or unmanageable emotions. Bridget has worked across the community and social services for over 25 years.
eunoia was developed out of a deep desire to recapture connection, beauty and meaning in the everyday. Many people (adults, adolescents and children alike), can appear to be trapped in unfulfillment; whether it's by circumstances, limited thinking or unmanageable emotions. Bridget has worked across the community and social services for over 25 years.
Hi, my name is Nadia. I’m a registered counsellor, group facilitator, mediator and the mother of five in a blended family. I specialise in perinatal mental health, from pregnancy anxiety, miscarriage and infant loss, processing birth trauma, to postnatal depression, relationship problems when children arrive, and the challenges of blended families. I also have a special interest in supporting parents of gender diverse or gender questioning children of all ages.
Hi, my name is Nadia. I’m a registered counsellor, group facilitator, mediator and the mother of five in a blended family. I specialise in perinatal mental health, from pregnancy anxiety, miscarriage and infant loss, processing birth trauma, to postnatal depression, relationship problems when children arrive, and the challenges of blended families. I also have a special interest in supporting parents of gender diverse or gender questioning children of all ages.
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.
Chris Hannan - The Break-up Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Working women to heal after separation is my heart work.
Hi lovely, Feeling hurt, betrayed or maybe even relieved? As a partner and mother on my second long term partnership I understand the heartbreak of being in the wrong relationship and how it effects every area of your life. I'm Chris, also known as the The Break-up Therapist. My heart work is working with women to overcome the deep hurt and devastation of discovering affairs, betrayals and recover from toxic relationships. I will hold space and guide you as you heal and build the next chapter of a meaningful life that you love. I will help you understand why your relationship ended and how to build a healthy relationship.
Working women to heal after separation is my heart work.
Hi lovely, Feeling hurt, betrayed or maybe even relieved? As a partner and mother on my second long term partnership I understand the heartbreak of being in the wrong relationship and how it effects every area of your life. I'm Chris, also known as the The Break-up Therapist. My heart work is working with women to overcome the deep hurt and devastation of discovering affairs, betrayals and recover from toxic relationships. I will hold space and guide you as you heal and build the next chapter of a meaningful life that you love. I will help you understand why your relationship ended and how to build a healthy relationship.
Liselotte Roosen
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000 (Online Only)
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Jen Wiedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hobart, TAS 7000
Waitlist for new clients
I'm the practice Owner, Director & Principal Therapist of Wild Calm Therapies. People who reach out and connect with me, are usually womxn or LGBTIQ+ adults, with difficulties in self, relationship, family, career, community or identity, or professionals / leaders in human services or health and medical fields. These folks are usually already highly reflective and have a readiness and willingness to work on issues affecting and surrounding them. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-love and self-investment.
I'm the practice Owner, Director & Principal Therapist of Wild Calm Therapies. People who reach out and connect with me, are usually womxn or LGBTIQ+ adults, with difficulties in self, relationship, family, career, community or identity, or professionals / leaders in human services or health and medical fields. These folks are usually already highly reflective and have a readiness and willingness to work on issues affecting and surrounding them. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-love and self-investment.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
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—both men and women—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 inquire 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.