Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Townsville, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dimitri Hawa
Psychologist, Psychologist-BA, BPsycSc (Hons), GradDipProfPsych
Dimitri has a wealth of experience as a psychologist, offering assessment, support, counselling, and psychotherapy services to a diverse clientele that spans children, adolescents, and adults. His expertise encompasses a wide range of psychological counseling domains, including relationship counseling, grief, stress management, work-related issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger management, and personal development. Dimitri also is neurodiverse sensitive and affirming (ADHD/ASD), and excels in facilitating the psychological recovery from trauma, including complex trauma presentations related to issues such as childhood and adult abuse, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect, abandonment/mistrust wounds and attachment difficulties.
His professional journey has taken him through various roles, including private practice clinician over several years, school psychologist, and providing telephone counseling for high-risk and vulnerable individuals. Dimitri's experience extends to conducting psychological assessments and offering counselling support to Victims of Crime through (VOCAT), clients associated with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover clients, and those covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has previously provided psychological support within prison settings.
Dimitri is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), holding Registration number PSY0001684002. He is also a registered Medicare Service Provider and is qualified to assist clients covered by Worksafe, DVA, NDIS, and TAC.
10 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cynthia Dunn Artemis Psychology Services
Psychologist, B.Psych (Hons), Registered Psychologist, Licensed EMDR Therapist, Trauma Counsellor; NLP Coach
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility. I am passionate about working with men, women & youth who have experienced adverse events and wish to uncover their path to recovery. I have extensive experience working with adults and who have experienced sexual abuse/assault, and may have trauma symptoms including substance, gaming or addiction issues. I also have worked extensively with adolescents from 12 years who have been diagnosed with ASD/ADHD & can offer screening, strategies for well-being, and managing anxiety, depression and autistic burnout.
28 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dr Rachel Hannam
Psychologist, PhD Psychology
My philosophy as a therapist acknowledges that we are all interconnected, that we can grow bigger than our current problems, and that humans are capable of learning and developing at any age. I believe in helping people hold complexity and nuance. I encourage exploration and development through increasing self-awareness and building capacity to tolerate vulnerability in order that we may live courageously and fulfil a greater potential in life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Grounded Space Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Graduate Diploma Trauma Informed Processwork Psychotherapy (Process Oriented Psychology), Diploma Counselling, Somatic Experiencing Cert II/III
Through curiosity and an open mind, I work with you to explore the complexities of life. Together we identify unconscious patterns, limiting beliefs, conditionings, and behaviours that are holding you back. I support you to discover who you are beyond the mental minefield of rumination, uncontrolled emotions and triggers, anxiety, addiction, pain, and suffering. Supporting your self-awareness and understanding, I help you to connect to your authentic self, free from judgement, so you can create your life in alignment with who you truly are.
6 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Alinda Small Relationship Counselling and Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Counsellor, BPsychSc., MScMedSH
As a dedicated Relationship Counsellor and Sex Therapist with advanced training in Medical Science, Psychology, and Sexual Health from the University of Sydney, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples through their most challenging issues. My extensive experience allows me to offer a safe, confidential, and empathetic space where you can work through relationship difficulties, enhance communication, and address sexual health concerns. By combining evidence-based techniques, such as the Gottman Method, Terry Real (RLT) and with personalised care, I aim to help you achieve lasting positive change and a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your relationship, overcome personal hurdles, or improve your sexual well-being, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Townsville is the largest city in tropical North Queensland — a military, agricultural, and mining hub built around Lavarack Barracks (home to the Army's 3rd Brigade), James Cook University, and a regional healthcare system serving a vast geographic area. The city's significant Australian Army presence creates therapy demand from military families navigating deployment stress and the emotional challenges of service life, while the broader civilian population navigates the economic cycles of mining and agriculture. Townsville University Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while James Cook University's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local and regional community. Townsville's tropical climate and geographic isolation — it is the largest city between Brisbane and Darwin — mean therapists serve clients from a very wide catchment, and telehealth plays an important role in extending care across North Queensland.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia average 14 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (81%), and Trauma and PTSD (77%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
65%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 77% |
In Person and Online |
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| 23% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Stress |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 65% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |