Harbour Counselling is an online Psychotherapy and Counselling service for couples and individuals. At Harbour Counselling we provide evidence-based online counselling services and we cater couples and individuals seeking online therapy and counselling for a range of concerns like mental health support, anxiety, couples counselling, grief and loss, relationship breakdown and much more.
Harbour Counselling provides best online counselling support. We are committed to giving you transformational results and help you create the positive changes you want in your mental health, personal growth journey and relationships.
We offer after hour and weekend appointments as we understand how hectic people’s schedules can be. Online therapy makes getting support accessible and you can tune in from any part of Australia.
Our Online Counselling Services
What would your life feel like if you didn't have debilitating anxiety or the heartache of fighting with your partner, flashbacks of past trauma holding you back. Imagine a reality where you are able to overcome your childhood trauma, you feel connected and excited in your relationship, you know how to ground yourself and feel at peace.
Our online counselling and therapy can help you achieve desired changes in your life and relationship. Your journey to a fulfilling and happy life starts here.
Why Choose Harbour Counselling for Individual and Couple Counselling?
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Client led - we prioritise understanding your unique needs and are led by your pace.
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Accessible and flexible - virtual counselling appointments being therapy to your safe space. We offer online after hour and weekend appointment to make engaging in therapy convenient for you
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Confidential support - everything discussed in your online therapy session is confidential and all information is recorded securely. We are guided by a professional code of ethics and therefore your privacy is our priority
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Evidence based approach - our highly skilled and qualified therapist and counsellor uses evidence based approach and techniques to help you get the results you want from online counselling.
Book online counselling for specific issues with our psychotherapist
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Communication Improvement: Good communication is the basic foundation of any healthy relationship. Through couple counselling, couples can develop their communication skills. Couples will be able to express their feelings and needs in an open and safe manner. ​
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Conflict Resolution: In couples there are day to day conflicts that always arise from nowhere, in this couples counselling give an idea by training a couple with tools and strategies to manage this usual happening day to day conflicts. To manage this with effective communication skills and maintain emotional safety.
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Enhanced Intimacy: Online couple counselling will help you with Intimacy issues. If there are problems within you both or you guys want a renewal of this passion that once burned. Counselling will work like a solution for you.
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Stress management: in today’s time everyone struggles to keep up with high demands of the workplace and family, cost of living and lack of time to rest and rejuvenate. Online counselling can help you manage your stress, look after your mind and mental health better.
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Depression and anxiety: we understand how debilitating anxiety and depression can be. We can help you overcome the feeling of overwhelm, fear of future, worry and sense of hopelessness and support you to regain emotional stability.
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Trauma: If there are any recent traumatic incidents or a long time back’s some experience, things like this will make us helpless, we feel like we are stuck in life. In cases like this there is no need to continue living with those specific post traumatic symptoms. With right counselling and therapy you can learn and be able to adapt new coping skills, that will unstick the trauma for sure.
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Grief and loss: Have you lost your loved one? That feeling will leave you completely devastated and empty? At Harbour Counselling we offer compassionate therapeutic support to help you process personal loss and find space for grieving while regaining control over your life and emotions.
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Life transitions: Sometimes life doesn't go as we plan for it to, however counselling can help you go through life changes more smoothly.
Meet Our Counsellor: Nikita Dwivedi
Nikita is a Psychotherapist, Counsellor and has trained in EMDR therapy.
Nikita provides psychotherapy and counselling services for individuals and couples. Nikita received her Honours in Psychology and then completed her Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University. She is a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Nikita has extensive experience as a relationship and trauma counsellor and has previously worked at Sexual Assault Support Service, Relationships Australia Tasmania and Relationships Australia Queensland. She has experience working with sexual assault survivors, family and relationship counselling, trauma counselling, LGBTQI+ counselling, employee assistance counselling and post-separation counselling. Nikita offers psycho-education programs for teachers and school social workers on request.
​Nikita has trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Sensory Motor Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy.
Nikita's approach to therapy is reflective, collaborative and non-judgmental with a foundation built on compassion, curiosity and compassion. Nikita believes therapy can be a transformative experience. Mostly when clients feel heard, validated and connected.
In therapy, we begin the process of exploring, reflecting, connecting and healing to improve overall functioning and well-being. It is an honors for Nikita to guide and bear witness to her clients’ journey. Nikita practice is trauma-informed and provides clients with skills and resources for self-empowerment and enhancing relational resilience. Her approach is holistic, using a broad range of evidence-based interventions customized to the presenting needs of her clients.
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You are welcome regardless of your age, gender, sex, race or religion. Nikita aims to provide a safe, secure and inclusive space for all her clients. Nikita wants clients to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves into the therapy room and she invites you to share the stories that are important to you.
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What are your fees and cancellation policy?
Fee
Fee for online individual counselling is $120 and for online Couple counselling is $160.
Fees are payable at the end of each session unless arranged otherwise prior to the session.
Please note that we are unable to provide Medicare rebate. There are some private health insurers that provide rebates with payment receipt. Please check with your health fund.
Cancellation Policy
Late cancellations can drastically impact on the effectiveness and service delivery of private practice. They also impact on appointment opportunities for other clients.
If you cannot attend, would like to reschedule, or need to cancel your appointment - you need to give at least 24 hours notice or 100% of the usual fee will be charged. This policy is necessary to ensure that Harbour Counselling can continue to operate as a small business.
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Does online counselling and therapy really work?
While online counselling and therapy is a much newer form of therapy, current evidence suggests that for most people it can be just as effective as in-person therapy. Sometimes talking from the safety of your own home may even make it easier for you to open up and discuss your problems and engage in talk therapy. Online Counselling especially works for couples wanting connect from different locations or people in geographically isolated places.
Online counselling services are used effectively to treat concerns and issues with relationships like - intimacy, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and improve mental health and well-being.
To obtain online counselling sessions, you only need a decent internet connection and webcam device to connect with your online counsellor.
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Are the sessions confidential?
Confidentiality and privacy is of utmost importance at Harbour Counselling. Confidentiality is maintained by the counsellor as follows-
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Counselling records are stored securely. Only the counsellor has access to the records.
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Getting client's okay before using any case info for things like research or training.
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Only with client’s prior consent will their identity be made public.
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It is subpoenaed by a court
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In counsellor’s professional supervision with all identifying information removed
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Failure to disclose information can be put you or someone else at risk
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Failure to disclose would endanger a child (we have to report this)
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You've said it's fine to: Write a report or refer you to another person or group, or talk about your info with someone else.
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How are the payments processed?
We take payment for counselling sessions using debit or credit cards through Square. Your payment info is kept safe with bank-level security and encryption.
When your card details are entered into Square, they are stored and tokenised in its payment gateway, meaning that once initially entered and captured, they are not visible to anybody within the practice or at square. To change or update payment details, you need to enter them all again as an extra safety step. This is because the stored payment info can't be edited or changed. Square’s systems are PCI compliant.
When you go to your first session, at the appointment- counsellor will ask you to provide your card information. From that point on, you won't need to think about or deal with payments at all - Square takes care of everything. You can save time and get on with your day straight after the appointment.
It is important for us to obtain your card details for a few reasons-
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To ensure contactless payment for our safety during the pandemic.
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To make the payment at the end of the session in case of an online video session.
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To comply with the cancellation policy.
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Is online counselling as effective as in-person counselling?
Both modes of therapy, online and in-person, are found to be equally effective for couples and individuals. According to a study on teletherapy, clients and mental health professionals found counseling online effective. In fact, virtual appointments had higher attendance rates compared to in-person visits. Ultimately it comes down to your preference.
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How do I know if online counselling is the right choice for me?
Online counselling offers several benefits:
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It is convenient and flexible to your schedule
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Reduces stigma of visiting a mental health clinic
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Affordable support by eliminating travel time and costs
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Is it considered as effective as in-person therapy
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You can be more comfortable accessing therapy in the privacy of your own home
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Do I need special software or equipment to participate in online counselling?
Realistically, all you need for your virtual counselling appointment is a device with a good quality web camera and microphone, and high speed internet. To access your virtual appointment, you will simply need to click a link in their appointment confirmation email or reminder, and that will open up their video session.
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How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment please fill the contact form on our website or simply send us an email on - dwivedi.nikita@outlook.com
We will then offer you the available times and you can book an appointment for when it suits you best.
Contact Now
If you want to learn how we can support you or book an appointment please send an email at dwivedi.nikita@outlook.com or fill the form.
We, at Harbour Counselling, acknowledge First Nations people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn and work together. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.