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Do you ever feel...
Haunted by the past?
Overwhelmed in the present?
Worried about the future?
You're not alone...
...and the good news is that counselling can help!
My Services
I offer counselling and trauma-focused therapy to help children, young people, and adults find relief from issues such as:
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and loss
Compulsive behaviour
Relationship difficulties
Unexplained physical symptoms
My Approach
I take a person-centred approach, honouring each client as the expert in their own life.
In addition to traditional talk therapies, I also use modern brain/body therapies to offer the best hope for lasting relief, including:
EMDR Therapy (learn more)
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Predictive Processing Flash
I see clients online Australia-wide.
Standard session: $140 per 50 minutes.
Current Availability
MONDAY - 3.45-7.45pm (Devonport, Tasmania)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 5-8pm (online)
My name is Lionel Walters, and I am a registered counsellor and supervisor with over 20 years' experience helping children and families to navigate life's challenges.
As a parent and clinician, I understand how difficult experiences can impact children and families, but I also know that we can be stronger than anything that happened to us.
I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support so that children and families can not only cope with the impacts of life's challenges but thrive and grow from them.
Qualifications, training, memberships, and registrations (click to open)
Tertiary Qualifications
Master of Professional Education and Training
Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Diploma of Counselling
Significant Professional Training
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)
Brainspotting: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model for Trauma Healing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Children and Adolescents
Critical Incident Debriefing Protocols Approved Instructor Training
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification Training
EMDR Basic and Advanced training
EMDR Intensives Course
EMDR Protocols for Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress
EMDR with Chronic Trauma in Children
Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner & Trauma training
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Flash Technique Basic and Advanced workshops
Four Blinks version of Flash for Individuals and Groups
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 training
Practical Applications of the Good Lives Model
Simplifying Complex Trauma and EMDR 2.0
Treating Chronically Traumatised Children with the Sleeping Dogs Method
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner training
Memberships
Australian Counselling Association
EMDR Association of Australia
Trauma Recovery Network of Australia
Registrations
Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Tasmania)
Working with Children Check (Victoria)
Additional Services
Trauma Recovery Training
I offer training and keynotes on trauma-transformative care, including the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model of care, and safe, scalable approaches for reducing traumatic stress.
Clinical Supervision
I am an ACA-recognised supervisor and am trained in the PASE and STEP UP models of clinical supervision. Supervision is offered online at a cost of $100 per hour.
FAQ
How many sessions will I need?
Every client is different, and we will discuss your specific needs in your first session. I aim to help you achieve your goals as quickly as possible.
How do I schedule a session?
Click the Book Now button above, use the Get in Touch form, or call/SMS 0493 857 970. You will be invoiced at the end of each session.
Can I cancel or reschedule a session?
Yes, using the link in your confirmation email or by phone/SMS to 0493 857 970. You may be charged a fee for cancellations within 24 hours.
Do you offer Medicare or insurance rebates or other discounts?
I do not offer Medicare or insurance rebates, but please contact me if you are experiencing financial hardship.
Do you work with NDIS participants?
I can work with NDIS participants with plan- and self-managed funding.
Please note that due to a work-related conflict of interest, I am unable to work with Tasmanian clients who are subject to child protection assessments, orders, or funding.
If you need immediate help, call Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 551 800) or 000.
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