Gambling therapists in Darwin, NT
Browse Gambling therapists in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gambling
Oksana Pueschel
Counsellor/Therapist, Grad Dip Family Counselling, Cert NeurOptimal Neurofeedback
Using CBT, DBT and neurofeedback
19 Years Experience
Online in Darwin, NT
Gambling
Dr George Booty. The PsychoTRAUMA Clinic (Convergence College of Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Dr, DPsych, MA Couns, MA Psych, PG Dip Spvn
The gamblers are often the victims of abuse or neglect and this addiction like any other is where the person tries to sublimate their personal needs to cope with life in general. We have ways to help that match the problem extent. Trauma can be at the root of it all, but a sense of instant gratification and the need (habit) for the adrenaline rush are all factors to be looked at.
31 Years Experience
Online in Darwin, NT
Gambling
HDH Clinical Hypnotherapy & Counselling
Hypnotherapist, BHMSc, Adv Dip CH&Psyc, NLP, Dip Couns
I offer specialised support for those grappling with gambling addiction. My approach marries personal insight with professional expertise forged through years of guiding individuals on their journey to recovery. I focus on uncovering the root causes of your addiction, believing that understanding these underlying factors is key to regaining control. Together, we'll embark on a path that empowers you to rebuild your life confidently. I recognise the complexity and challenges of confronting gambling addiction, but with tailored support and a deep commitment to your well-being, we can navigate this journey together. Let's work towards a future where you feel empowered and in control, free from the constraints of addiction.
9 Years Experience
Online in Darwin, NT
Gambling
Rob McClintock Counselling
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Dip Counselling ACA, Clinical Hypnotherapist ASCH,
Gambling addiction can destroy relationships, finances, and self-worth, trapping you in a cycle of shame, lies, and the desperate hope that the next bet will fix everything. The secrecy and isolation make it even harder to break free. As someone who understands addiction intimately, I know that willpower alone isn't enough to overcome the compulsive urges that drive gambling behaviour. My approach to gambling addiction uses Subconscious Dynamics™ to address the underlying emotional triggers, unresolved trauma, and psychological patterns that fuel the need to gamble. We work to rewire the neural pathways that create the rush and escapism gambling provides, replacing them with healthier coping mechanisms and genuine fulfilment. This holistic, medication-free method helps you reclaim control over your life and rebuild the trust and stability that gambling has taken away.
6 Years Experience
Online in Darwin, NT
Gambling
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
With specialized experience in behavioral addictions, I guide individuals struggling with gambling through recovery-focused interventions that address compulsive behaviors and strengthen self-regulation.
12 Years Experience
Online in Darwin, NT (Online Only)
Darwin is Australia's most remote and northerly capital city, a frontier community in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory with a distinctive character shaped by its military presence, geographic isolation, significant Indigenous population in the broader region, and a transient workforce that moves in and out of the city on short postings and contracts. The mental health landscape reflects the specific stresses of remote tropical living—extreme heat and humidity, cyclone anxiety, isolation from family and major urban centres, and alcohol-related harm—alongside the acute needs of Darwin's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. NT Health provides public mental health services through the Top End Mental Health service, and a private therapy sector serves permanent residents and longer-term workers; telehealth is widely used for those in more remote communities across the Top End. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship stress, and the adjustment challenges of a city where many residents are perpetually in transition.
Gambling therapists in Darwin, NT Statistics
Gambling therapists in Darwin, NT average 13 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (69%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (63%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Male |
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| 42% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 69% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 63% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 63% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 38% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 94% | Senior |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 81% | Men |
| 69% | Women |
| 63% | Military / Veterans |
| 63% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |