Business Details
Professional Counselling Services in Launceston
Highlands Counselling Launceston has been dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families through transformative counselling services since its establishment. Founded by David Shapiro De Sole, a highly qualified counsellor with over two decades of experience, the practice integrates diverse therapeutic approaches including Person-Centered Therapy, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Our holistic methodology prioritizes deep listening and mutual understanding, helping clients uncover their innate capacity for growth and healing. With qualifications including a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy and PACFA Clinical Registration, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a non-judgmental space for personal exploration.Our services combine face-to-face sessions in our Newstead consulting room with online availability via Skype or Zoom, ensuring accessibility for clients across Tasmania and beyond. Through collaborative exploration of life narratives and emotional patterns, we help clients navigate relationship challenges, depression, and personal growth obstacles. Our commitment to ethical practice is reflected in flexible donation-based pricing that prioritizes accessibility while maintaining therapeutic integrity. With extensive experience in both individual and group counselling, we specialize in creating pathways for clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and build stronger interpersonal bonds.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Online Counselling
Holistic Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined counselling experience through diverse therapeutic approaches
- Our practice integrates evidence-based methods like Internal Family Systems and Focusing-Oriented Therapy
- Flexible delivery options available through both in-person and secure online sessions
- PACFA-registered clinicians maintaining highest professional and ethical standards
- Holistic approach addressing emotional, relational and personal growth challenges
Associations and certifications
- PACFA
What people say
Life-changing journey
Priceless support
Neutral and objective approach
Freedom to be ourselves
Gentle and compassionate
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling sessions create a safe space for personal growth and self-discovery. Through collaborative exploration of life narratives and emotional patterns, clients develop greater self-awareness and resilience. This service helps individuals navigate personal challenges and uncover their innate capacity for growth.
Couples Therapy
Specialised relationship counselling helps couples transform communication patterns and strengthen emotional bonds. We provide practical strategies to navigate differences constructively while maintaining individual authenticity. This service focuses on creating deeper mutual understanding and relational harmony.
Family Counselling
Family counselling sessions foster improved communication and understanding between family members. Through guided dialogue and active listening exercises, we help families establish healthier relational dynamics and resolve intergenerational patterns of conflict.
Online Counselling
Secure online therapy sessions via Skype or Zoom provide accessible mental health support. This service maintains the same therapeutic depth and confidentiality as in-person sessions while offering greater flexibility for remote clients.
Holistic Therapy
Our holistic approach combines multiple therapeutic modalities to address clients' unique needs. By integrating evidence-based practices with creative expression and mindfulness techniques, we support comprehensive personal growth and emotional healing.
People
David Shapiro De Sole
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Experienced counsellor with PACFA Clinical Registration and multiple postgraduate qualifications. Specialises in relationship therapy and holistic mental health support through integrative therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of counselling services are available?
We offer individual, couples and family counselling with both in-person and online session options available.
How does the donation-based pricing work?
Our suggested donations are $110/hr for standard sessions and $55/hr for pensioners, with flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances.
Are online counselling sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions via Skype or Zoom for clients who prefer remote access.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Our practice integrates Person-Centered Therapy, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based approaches tailored to client needs.
Is after-hours support available?
While we don't offer emergency services, our regular sessions can help develop coping strategies for crisis situations.
Reviews (5)
Annie Sorell
Aug 29, 2020
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David's empathy and wisdom creates a safe place to explore your challenges. I am very grateful to him for helping me find greater clarity, trust and peace. I highly recommend him as an experienced and compassionate guide to more self awareness and understanding.
Isaac
Jun 11, 2020
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David has been an amazing aid in broadening my perspective of my self and those around me, he has given me the tools and knowledge to help me navigate my inner thoughts no matter how confronting they may be. Such a wonderful person to talk with!
Thomas Goodman
Dec 04, 2019
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Over a period of years I have been to Highlands Counselling with my partner when there were major difficulties in our relationship. in the past 12 months I have accepted that many of the issues have arisen because of my defensiveness and inability to be able to empathise with my partner under stressful conditions. Therefore I have started to work with David on an individual basis and I feel there has been great progress in my primary relationship. I can only speak highly of the way in which David works.
Geoffrey Beatson
Nov 02, 2019
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I had a brilliant session with David yesterday. I started the session in a tangle of turmoil regarding my relationship, and finished with a clear direction of a way forward. Davids way of being with me was highly appropriate, especially in regard to gently nudging me to find my own answers. Very highly recommended
Tonia Gretschmann
Aug 29, 2019
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David is incredibly gifted at what he does - he makes you feel at ease and guides you to work with and begin to understand what is going on for you. I found his sessions very helpful in working through some stuff and would highly recommend him.
