Welcome

I am a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist in North Hobart

I work with people who are experiencing a range of mental health and relationship concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as difficulties related to personality, identity and neurodiversity. The way I approach helping with these difficulties is to provide a compassionate, focused, non-judgmental space to explore your experience, while drawing on my professional skills and expertise to guide a therapeutic process at at meaningful and lasting change.

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How I Work

The primary way that I work is called psychodynamic therapy

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In contrast to other approaches which use prescribed tools or strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and feelings, this approach is focused on building insight and self-understanding in a uniquely reflective, therapeutic relationship. A typical session allows for the discussion of a range of themes, including links to early life, family dynamics, patterns of attachment, interpersonal relationships, dreams and deeply held emotions.

There is more to psychological and emotional health than symptoms

Alleviating the symptoms of distress is an important part of any therapy process. But in my experience, people find therapy most helpful when it goes beyond symptom-reduction to address deeper, more personal aspects of life. For example, the ability to form and nurture fulfilling relationships; the need to grieve and mourn; to find meaning and purpose; the ability to play and rest; to work; to make conscious choices; to experience a range of emotions; to be alone. Each - and sometimes all - of these aspects of life can become the subject of change sought and experienced in therapy.

My areas of special focus and expertise include

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma (early childhood, PTSD, cPTSD)
• Insecure attachment
• Complex grief
• ADHD
• Schizophrenia
• Existential crisis

Availability of appointments

To enquire about the availability of appointments, please follow the link below.

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︎“Daniel has my strongest recommendation. He is a warm and compassionate therapist who has a great deal of experience helping individuals and families.”
- Dr Jason Bos, Psychologist

“I’m very happy to recommend Daniel Silver. I was full of trepidation before my first session as I’d never really attended therapy before. Daniel put my mind at ease and was very easy to talk to. He has really helped me to move forward in my life and reframe my thinking after many years of trying to ignore past situations that had negatively impacted on me.”
- Mel, Hobart

Frequently Asked Questions

How to choose a therapist?

Choosing a therapist can be confusing, especially because there are many different styles and approaches. This diversity reflects the breadth of issues people bring to therapy, as well as the diversity of human survival and flourishing. There is no single answer to the question of how to deal with problems in life, but a good therapist can help you find meangingful, effective solutions that support your development. So when choosing a therapist, try find someone with whom you feel understood and whose approach resonates with you.

What are your areas of expertise?

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma (early childhood, PTSD, cPTSD)
• Insecure attachment
• Complex grief
• ADHD
• Schizophrenia
• Existential crisis
• Relationship difficulties (see couples therapy︎︎︎)

Is counselling the same as psychology?

Psychology and counselling are overlapping professions and therapists in both fields may practice in similar ways. There are some differences in scope when it comes to administering formal assessments or giving expert evidence in court, but for the most part if you are looking for a therapist to help with a mental health or relationship difficulty, either option could be a good fit for you.

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy involves talking with someone who is trained to listen in a particular way. Its origins are in psychoanalysis, which emerged in the early part of the twentieth century in the work of Sigmund Freud. Since then the field has evolved to include many branches of knowledge. But the core tenets of clinical practice - the value of being heard and understood in a caring, attentive, non-judgmental environment, have remained largely unchanged.

Can therapy help me heal from the past?

At the heart of all therapy is the relationship between inner and outer experience. This inner-outer dynamic begins in early childhood, so returning to this time, with its associated feelings, is often an important part of therapy. This is not to say that therapy is solely focused on the past, but it can provide a way of working through early life experiences, so as to enable a healthier present.

What is your approach?

The primary way that I work is called psychodynamic therapy. This approach focuses on building a supportive, non-judgmental relationship to explore your experience and build your awareness of underlying psychological and emotional factors.

How long do I need to be in therapy?

Sometimes therapy lasts only as long as it takes to solve a pressing issue, which could be a few months. Other times it evolves into a medium or long-term working relationship. This depends in part on the nature of the issue you are trying to address and your circumstances.

Do I need therapy and will it work?

The effectiveness of therapy is well documented over more than a century of clinical research. Of course, there is no guarantee that therapy will always end in resolution, but the vast majority of people who see a therapist find it exceedingly helpful.

Fees and rebates

My fees are $139 for individuals, and $179 for couples. Private health repates may be available depending on your provider and type of cover.

I am a registered provider with St. Luke’s Health, BUPA, Police Health, GMHBA, Westfund, Emergency Services Health, Phoenix Health, see - u by HBF, AIA Health, Mildura Health, Teachers Union Health, Teachers Health, Nurses & Midwives Health, Unihealth.

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