Hire the best counsellors in Canberra
Find qualified counsellors in Canberra who are ready to help
Hire the best counsellors in Canberra
Find qualified counsellors in Canberra who are ready to help
Top therapists in Canberra
5.0 (5)
Available online
Canberra ACT
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+ 9 moreAt Halo Journey, we understand that reaching out for support often happens at a moment when life feels heavy, confusing or simply too much to hold on your own. You deserve a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and supported, and that is exactly what we offer.
We provide Family Dispute Resolution, AMDRAS mediation, Counselling and Psychotherapy for all ages, along with Couples and Family Counselling. More than a list of services, we offer a calm and compassionate place to land. Whether you are navigating conflict, healing from something painful or wanting to feel more grounded and connected, we walk with you at your pace.
Our team brings more than 75 years of combined experience in people helping roles. We are qualified, registered and deeply human practitioners who lead with empathy, respect and integrity. You will never be rushed or treated like a number. Your story matters to us, and we honour it with care.
We also offer evening and weekend appointments because we know that life, parenting, work and emotions do not fit neatly into business hours.
If you are ready to feel supported, understood and a little less alone, we are here to walk with you, one gentle step at a time.
Your journey matters, and we would be honoured to be part of it.
1 year in business
$200/hour
5.0 (11)
Available online
Canberra ACT
·0.5 km
I provide effective, compassionate, and individually-tailored counselling, psychotherapy and life coaching for people looking for positive change in their lives.
I work with people who want to overcome or work through a specific issue or problem, as well as people who want to make more broad changes. With a caring, empathic approach I counsel and coach people through difficult times and change.
I also work with people who are doing well but want a greater sense of meaning and fulfilment in life. This Life Coaching helps people progress from "ok" or "good", to "great!" and is also an excellent way to build on the positive changes people make during counselling and psychotherapy.
8 years in business
$135/session
4.8 (17)
Available online
Canberra ACT
·0.6 km
+ 6 morePhone or SMS for a free 45 min consult. We provide the highest level of quality for Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy, Coaching and Hypnotherapy.
We offer various packages depending on your budget - from a premium service to an affordable discounted package based on your needs.
If your marriage is under crisis, you are suffering from anxiety or have an addiction, require life coaching - view or search combinedcoachingtherapies for more information.
Smoking addiction, alcohol or vaping, anger issues and excessive relationship conflict typically relates to your nervous system and the way you process or respond to information. Therapy, counselling and coaching is the way to overcome this.
I work directly with Rob Kirby in the USA to provide you with these latest therapies.
Rob and I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples in Australia and Worldwide.
The main therapist in Australia is Sha Ali (NSW).
Over the last 10 years Sha has run workshops - Heartfelt Relationships and helped many clients one on one in Australia using the most recent therapies including TRTP, Coherence 123, Hypnotherapy, Part Therapy, NLP and CBT.
Location : NSW ( done via video chat).
Sha's Therapy -
For individual sessions, I work with clients giving them a special level of care that is required for change rather than just the next booking. This approach and support is what I believe clients need. When dealing with couples, addictions or anxiety you need a therapist that can understand the issues and provide you with a solid pathway ahead.
I use a set of specialised therapies to target the source of the problem - which is typically the subconscious mind. Neuroplasticity studies show the mind can change and move away from trauma, negative mindsets, conflict through these techniques.
Couples Counselling allows a deepening of the relationship through practical tools and also creating a space of honesty and safety. This is based on the work of examining thousands of couples and modeling on what successful ones are doing. Conflict resolution, state management and communication tools are used to improve these areas.
Are you not coping with anxiety or stress?
Do you get up in the morning feeling tired and lack of energy due to lack of sleep? Do you feel unmotivated to go to your workday because of bullying in the workplace or general pressures of work? Is working from home making you feel isolated and alone?
Is your relationships happy and fulfilling, or do you feel things from the past have triggered you and lead to regular arguments?
Does modern-day dating leave you feeling undervalued, neglected and uninspired?
Have you stopped taking care of your physical and emotional wellbeing? Over and under eating, drinking more and not taking care of yourself?
Would you like processes that help you focus and achieve goals? What resistance comes up when you do planning?
I have trained in many modalities including TRTP Therapy, gestalt, constellations, counselling, CBT, part therapy, coherence 123, voice dialogue, life coaching, NLP, magnetic mind coaching, hypnotherapy, energy healing, EFT and help run one of the most successful personal development workshops in Australia.
This has allowed me to develop a process that has defined steps but integrated with a caring approach. Ultimately, this will empower you to obtain your end result. I work both on the conscious level to set defined actions and under the surface where typically the resistance lies.
TRTP and CBT therapy is done by clinical psychologists, doctors in psychology, psychotherapists and trauma specialist in Australia. I specialise in these and my goal is to rapidly assist you.
Please note these services are not covered via bulked billing.
Case Study 1 Individual -: Brian had low self esteem, overthinking issues, anxiety, porn and gaming addiction. After 5 sessions of therapy Brian reported a drop for the need to watch porn and started to engage in positive activities. He feels good in social activities now and setting some goals for the future. He wakes up in the morning feeling great and has not reported any panic attacks since the first session.
Case Study 2 Individual -:Ryan had recently been cheated on by his spouse and from his depression led to him being fired from his job. I worked on his nervous system to improve focus, concentration, ability to achieve goals, self esteem and confidence.
He has now started his own successful business and gone into a new relationship.
Limiting beliefs from the past kept him from achieving his potential and happiness in life.
This deep therapy went into his blueprint which has stored negative thoughts about himself. At one stage he required short sessions daily and then moved to weekly sessions.
Case Study 3 Couples - Jack and Kate have been together for 20 years and most communication ends up in conflict followed by stonewalling and passive aggression. They both have done work in personal development.
After a 5 session process both have reported they are now able to talk about things and feeling great in the relationship. They actively did all the exercises and implemented the tools that were suggested. They were fully committed to the process and feel great when together
Case Study 4 Life Coaching -:Jan was not happy at her job and wanted a new direction. The process involved high performance coaching to help her achieve her goals, gain clarity, energy, improve productivity, removing blocker, . therapy to shift deeper issues in her subconscious to do with self worth and avoidance. Sessions - once a week for 2 month, then monthly session
Case Study 5 Couples -: Mary and Tim were considering a trial separation. Before they did this they decided to counselling. The main reasons were that Mary felt Tim didn't listen to her and they started to avoid each other. They felt the passion had left the relationship. They began working on the connection, safety, trust, communication and deeper love in the relationship and are now back together again,
Anxiety/Depression.
I typically recommend TRTP which is a 3 session process done in a week and then followup with weekly sessions. Some clients I work in short sessions every day for a week then adjust accordingly.
Meth Addicts - This requires an intensive process and continuous sessions involving deep therapy, short sessions, support and monitoring over an initial month and adjustment accordingly. Some clients may need to be referred to a full time clinic if they don't have family support around them.
Contact Sha for your free 30 min consultation.
15 years in business
5.0 (66)
Available online
ServesCanberra
Please feel free to text or call me directly- I'd love to join you on this journey! My website address is: www.highwaytohappiness.com.au.
Highway to Happiness is all about empowering you to create real, lasting change in your life.
Using a powerful combination of Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy, we help you break free from limiting beliefs, reduce anxiety, overcome self-doubt and unlock your full potential.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, perfectionism, weight loss, insomnia, or habits like smoking, we guide you towards a calmer, more confident you.
With a compassionate, results-focused approach, we help you reconnect with yourself, embrace the present, and start truly living. Ready to step into your best life?
Let’s make it happen- together. Join me- on the Highway to Happiness.
5 years in business
4.9 (35)
Available online
ServesCanberra
+ 1 moreWinner of the Quality Business Awards 2025 for Best Hypnotherapy in the Mornington Peninsular Shire due to rating #1 on service, satisfaction, reputation and quality with 5 star ratings from happy clients. Fresh Start Hypnotherapy achieved results in stress management, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, relaxation, sleep disorders, pain management, confidence, relationships, addictions eg alcohol, smoking and weight loss. SMS for a quick response.
Research shows hypnotherapy has a proven 93 % success rate over a course of 6 sessions according to the American Health organization. However some hypnotherapy clients of mine have only needed 1 or 2 sessions to reach their goal.
Each session begins with counselling & involves lifecoaching to achieve goals & transformation.
For Children & Families :
As a professional accredited SleepTalk® consultant, I teach parents to effectively use the SleepTalk® process which allows them to improve their children’s behaviours, attitudes and habits.
Some of the issues that I have successfully helped families with through SleepTalk® include sleeping disorders, anxiety, sibling rivalry, behaviours linked to Autism-ASD ADHD, confidence, agoraphobia, ODD, self harming, bedwetting, selective mutism, sensitivity to noise, ability to give and receive affection, social skills, academic performance, focus and concentration, fussy eating, aggressive & argumentative behaviour. The families have all improved their loving relationships and restored a sense of calm.
As an experienced teacher, I have been involved in teaching primary, secondary, and then adults at TAFE for the last 26 years. This has given me a great understanding of the needs and pressures that modern families are under in today’s stressful world. I enjoy helping families and children heal so they can learn and reach their full potential. I found Hypnotherapy and Sleep Talk ® to help my own family and myself and I found it to be the quickest, easiest and most time and cost efficient solution.
5 years in business
How much does it cost to hire a counsellor in Canberra?
$140 – $260
per session
Finding a counsellor in Canberra is easy with Bark
Canberra has a strong base of qualified counsellors practising across suburbs including Civic, Braddon, Belconnen, and Woden. Whether you're after a practice near the city centre or somewhere closer to where you live or work, Bark helps you connect with local professionals quickly. Post your details once and receive quotes from counsellors who match what you're looking for.
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Individual therapy & counselling services in Canberra
Counsellors in Canberra work across a wide range of areas, supporting clients through everything from everyday stress to more complex mental health concerns.
- Anxiety and depression support — One-to-one sessions focused on managing anxiety, low mood, and depression using evidence-based approaches including CBT and ACT.
- Relationship and communication issues — Exploring patterns in personal and professional relationships, building healthier communication skills and strategies for navigating conflict.
- Grief, trauma, and life transitions — Support for bereavement, trauma processing, and navigating major life changes including separation, job loss, and relocation. Canberra's transient professional community means many clients are also adjusting to new environments and careers.
- Personal growth and goal-setting — Structured sessions to identify blocks, clarify values, and build momentum towards meaningful personal and professional goals.
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FAQs
Individual therapy and counselling in Canberra typically costs between $140 and $260 per session, reflecting the ACT's generally higher cost of professional services compared to some other regions. Registered psychologists tend to sit at the upper end of this range, while counsellors without AHPRA registration often charge less. Clients in Canberra with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP can access Medicare rebates when seeing a registered psychologist, which reduces out-of-pocket costs significantly. It's worth comparing quotes through Bark and asking each practitioner directly about fees, rebates, and any concession options.