About Me and How I Work

My approach to therapy

At the heart of my approach is the value of being heard and understdood, and the importance of having a space to think and feel freely.

The way that I work is called Psychodynamic therapy

This approach belongs to the psychoanalytic tradition, meaning the focus is on building insight in a therapy relationship, rather than cognitive or behavioural intervention. A typical session allows for the discussion of a range of themes, including links to early life experiences, family dynamics, patterns of attachment, somatic phenomena, dreams, interpersonal relationships, and deeply held emotions.

About this practice

I began this practice in 2022 with the aim of providing depth focused therapy to people in Hobart, and online for people in regional Australia. I am an active member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and a passionate advocate for the benefits of medium to long term psychotherapy for overall psychological and emotional health.

Areas of special focus and expertise

Anxiety
Chronic or episodic depression
Trauma (early childhood, PTSD, cPTSD)
Insecure attachment
Complex grief
ADHD
OCD
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders

My background and experience

My career began almost 15 years ago in early childhood education, where I became interested in alternative methods of teaching and learning focused on creativity and nature connection. My experiences working in this area across diverse communities were formative in shaping my understanding of the kind of guidance that helps people grow and develop. Most importantly, I learned that supporting others’ self-expression requires deep listening for the uniqueness of their lived experience. This insight motivated me to train first as an Art Therapist with the Sydney College of Complimentary Medicine, then as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the Australian College of Applied Psychology. I worked for several years in the Northern Territory, where I continued to develop my skills and professional training, before moving to Tasmania to set up my private practice in Hobart.

Professional Affiliations Registered Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (Reg. #28562)
Clinical Registrant of the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Relevant Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling
Advanced Diploma of Art Therapy

Daniel Silver

Counselling & Psychotherapy