Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ACT, Australia AU
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Suicidal
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Psych. Hons.)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of not wanting to be here, know that you don’t have to face it alone. At The Inner Collective, we offer a safe, compassionate space to talk about suicidal thoughts without judgement. We’ll work with you to understand what’s beneath the pain, explore alternatives to cope, and reconnect with hope and meaning. Your life matters—and support is here, one step at a time.
10 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Suicidal
Dr Israel Berger
Therapist, MBBS, FRANZCP, PGCert(Youth Mental Health), MPsych, PhD(Psych), CCTP
I have lived experience of depression and suicidal ideation. I have worked with a number of people experiencing suicidal ideation and spoken out about healthcare provider suicide. I aim to help you get on top of the thoughts you might be having as well as their causes.
20 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Suicidal
Sudeva Hawkes
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, I'm here to listen and support you with compassion and care. My approach combines crisis intervention with trauma-informed techniques, incorporating mindfulness and Internal Family Systems to help you find a path to a sense of safety and security. Together, we'll work on addressing the underlying pain and suffering and developing a way forward. Your well-being is important to me, and I'm committed to helping you find the support you need.
29 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory (Online Only)
Suicidal
Michael Elwan
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate (Mental Health), MSW, GradCertMH, DipPsych, MBA
Suicidal thoughts often signal exhaustion, hopelessness, or being trapped in a situation that feels unbearable to keep enduring. I work carefully and collaboratively with people experiencing suicidal ideation, prioritising safety, dignity, and honesty about what we can and cannot do together in this work. The work is grounded in lived experience of suicide bereavement in my own family. LEXs is not a crisis service; if you are in immediate danger, please contact 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
6 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory (Online Only)
Suicidal
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
In my experience suicidal thoughts are the mind's way of letting us know that we are overwhelmed by our emotional, mental & psychological pain. Supporting people around this issue requires empathy, understanding & compassion. This is important because individuals need to feel able to be open & honest about suicidal ideation & thoughts. As a professional I have worked with countless people around this issue, which often goes hand in hand with depression and/or a trauma background. I feel I have the skill to build the necessary relationship to effect change & to help people who are vulnerable to harm to learn to protect themselves.
18 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Canberra is Australia's purpose-built capital city and home to the federal public service, creating a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including burnout, moral injury, and careers lived in close proximity to political power. The city has the highest median income and education level of any Australian capital, with a population generally comfortable seeking therapy and willing to engage in longer-term work. Canberra Hospital provides institutional mental health services alongside a well-established private practice community serving the inner south, Belconnen, and Tuggeranong. A recurring theme across many Canberra practices is the tension between personal values and the constraints of institutional work — a dynamic that cuts across much of the city's therapy culture.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia average 13 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (73%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
64%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 48% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 86% |
In Person and Online |
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| 14% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 73% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 68% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 64% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 50% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 50% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 82% | Men |
| 73% | Women |
| 68% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 59% | Middle Eastern |