We believe counselling can help anyone, anywhere.
That’s why we’ve built a network of Life Supports counsellors and psychologists across Hobart. Our practitioners have specialised skills designed to help you build a relationship with yourself, and a path to greater wellbeing.
No matter your circumstances, your background or presenting needs, we work to match you with the right person for what you need. Life Supports practitioners can work with you as an individual, as a couple or as a family.
If you’re Hobart-based and feel that you could benefit from some help with your emotional wellbeing, we have a skilled team of practitioners across the state who can help you get started on the path to wellbeing, whatever that looks like for you. As a forerunner in providing counselling services to individuals, couples and families across Hobart, our practitioners work with you, tailoring their work to meet your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. You can expect trustworthy and professional services that address your life’s goals. Have a look at our locations in Hobart and Tasmania here, or discover our most recommended online counselling options from across the strait
Counselling services can be helpful for maintaining wellbeing and addressing the sources of stressors or issues in your life that you might usually bury. Counselling is suitable for anyone at any stage in their life, whether or not they feel they have pressing specific issues to address. Quality counselling with certified therapists is evidence-based, and is backed by research to ultimately improve your outlook and quality of life. Our practitioners can provide support for a whole range of issues, including:
We know that life can get on top of you. Our Hobart-based practitioners will offer flexible appointment times, including after-hours and weekends, so you can fit your sessions around your life.
Whether you'd like to make an appointment face to face or would prefer online counselling from the comfort of your own couch, our counsellors and psychologists can offer counselling appointments your preferred way.
All Life Supports accredited counsellors and psychologists operate in a professional environment, where your comfort and privacy are our first priority. To help you find the therapist who best meets your needs, check out our counsellors' profiles online.
Read our FAQs relating to people based in Hobart.
Some Life Supports accredited counsellors and psychologists can provide private health and Medicare rebates, so make sure you talk to one of our intake consultants first to make sure you’re getting the right care at the right price for you.
We know that life can get on top of you. Many of our Hobart-based practitioners will offer flexible appointment times, including after-hours and weekends, so you can fit your sessions around your life.
Looking for something to help right away? Check out these free guides and tips on mental health and well-being from the Life Supports team of experts.
There is a variety of financial access points for all services and forms of support you may be eligible for. Medicare rebates and bulk billing are available for some office-based, online, and phone counselling sessions, as well as affordable flat rate fees. Don’t let money be a barrier to getting the support you need.
A straightforward guide for GPs and medical professionals helping their clients access services.
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Bulk billed counselling services are not available at Life Supports,
however you can read about Medicare rebates, private fees, private health and what bulk billing actually means here.
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Some of our therapists are registered with private health insurers, so you're able to claim back part of your sessions.
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Getting a Mental Health Care Plan from your doctor can help reduce costs too.
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Appointments currently available
Open 8am to 8pm weekdays and 9am to 5:30pm weekends