Welcome to Hobart Therapy
Hobart Therapy began as a partnership between two local clinicians: Chris Black a psychotherapist and mental health social worker, and Dr Nick Stubbs a psychiatrist. It was born from a shared desire to provide holistic, patient centred mental health care and therapy to the people of Hobart and surrounds.
Much of what people experience in their journey in mental health care is judgement, labels, anonymity and inconsistency. Hobart Therapy intends to change this, by providing people with care that focusses on relationship, connection and community. We provide therapy and care that moves away from a clinical atmosphere, and toward one of genuine healing.
We focus on understanding people’s stories, their development, and relationships and the therapies that we offer reflect this. At Hobart Therapy you will find therapies of all kinds including trauma focussed, somatic, group and wellbeing focussed treatments. This combined with a provision of the most up to date, evidence based, psychiatric interventions that are directed at your specific issues, and your specific biology.
Meet Nick and Chris
Dr Nick Stubbs - Psychiatrist
Chris Black - Therapist AMHSW
Why Nick?
Seeing a psychiatrist can feel like a big step, especially if you are unsure what you need or whether medication, therapy, or a broader treatment plan is the right place to start.
Nick’s approach is based on building a safe, respectful and collaborative relationship where people can speak openly and feel properly understood.
As a psychiatrist, Nick works with people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, complex mental health conditions and periods of significant life stress or transition.
He is particularly interested in helping people make sense of what has been happening for them, understand their treatment options, and develop a plan that feels clear, practical and manageable.
Nick can assist with:
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
- Medication review and treatment planning
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and childhood trauma
- Complex or long-standing mental health difficulties
- Support during medication changes
- Transitioning from hospital or more intensive mental health care
- Self-understanding, recovery and personal growth
People often come to see Nick because:
- “I’m not sure whether medication is right for me.”
- “I’ve tried treatment before but still feel stuck.”
- “Things feel more complex than just anxiety or depression.”
- “I need a proper psychiatric opinion.”
- “I want help understanding what is happening and what my options are.”
- “I’m functioning, but I don’t feel well.”
Nick’s style is:
- Thoughtful
- Curious rather than prescriptive
- Grounded
- Comfortable with complexity
- Focused on working WITH you
- Working with identlfying what works not just symptom management
Why Chris?
Finding the right therapist is about more than qualifications or therapeutic approaches.
Most people want to know one thing:
Will this person understand what I'm going through?
Chris’s approach is based on a simple idea: people make sense of their world when their story makes sense.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, emotional overwhelm or simply feeling stuck, therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and what needs to change.
Many of the people Chris works with appear to be coping on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed. Others find themselves repeating the same patterns in relationships, work or life and are unsure how to move forward.
Chris aims to provide a space where people can speak openly, think clearly and feel understood without judgement.
Chris can assist with:
- Trauma and its lasting effects
- Relationships and attachment patterns
- Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Anger and emotional regulation
- Men’s mental health
- Shame, self-worth and self-criticism
- Feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward
- Understanding repeated patterns in relationships, work or life
People often come to see Chris because:
- “I keep getting angry and I don’t fully understand why.”
- “My relationship is struggling.”
- “I feel overwhelmed but I can’t switch off.”
- “I’ve been through things I don’t think I’ve properly dealt with.”
- “I’m functioning, but I’m not really okay.”
- “I don’t know if therapy is for me, but something needs to change.”
Chris’s style is:
- Attuned
- Alongside
- Genuine
- Clear rather than overly clinical or complicated
- Insight rientated
- Creates effective change
Appointments Available
We currently have appointments available with relatively short wait times. With years of experience working in the mental health area, we bring both professional expertise and a compassionate approach to helping you move forward.
Together, we can work towards developing meaningful understanding. improving relationships, finding resolution with past events, and making peace with difficult emotions. It is entirely possible to develop new ways to ‘do life’.
Grab an appointment while you’re here.
How We Work
Therapy should be accessible and comfortable, so we offer flexible options to suit your lifestyle and needs. Whether you prefer the personal connection of sitting down together in the same room, the convenience of online therapy, or the ease of a phone session, you’ll receive the same supportive care.
Face-to-Face Sessions
Meet in person at our Sandy Bay office in a calm, personal and informal setting. This option is ideal if you prefer direct, in-room connection and a dedicated therapeutic space.
Online Therapy (Whatsapp / Teams)
Access therapy from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are. Online sessions are secure, flexible, and perfect for fitting into a busy schedule.
Phone Consultations
A simple and accessible way to connect if you’re unable to meet in person or online. Phone sessions are discreet and convenient, offering reliable support wherever you are.
Therapy Services at Hobart Therapy
At Hobart Therapy, we provide a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating trauma, working on relationships, or seeking personal growth, together we’ll explore practical strategies and supportive therapies that help you move forward.
Psychotherapy
Explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in depth to better understand yourself and create lasting change in your life.
Psychiatry
Thorough assessment, diagnosis and treatment using the most up to date evidence and interventions.
Rather than a focus on prescribing, care will be directed at the driving forces of your struggles, whether it is physical, cognitive, emotional or relational.
Relationship Therapy
Strengthen communication, manage conflict, and rebuild connection in your relationship, whether with a partner, family member, or loved one.
Attachment-Oriented Therapy
Understand how early attachment patterns influence current relationships, and develop healthier, more secure ways of connecting.
EMDR Therapy
A structured approach that helps reprocess distressing memories and reduce the ongoing impact of trauma.
Support for Parents
Guidance and support to help parents manage challenges, strengthen bonds with their children, and foster a nurturing family environment.
EFT - Emotion Focused Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals and couples process and transform emotions to improve their well-being and relationships. Grounded in attachment theory and humanistic psychology, EFT views emotions as adaptive signals that provide valuable information about personal needs, rather than mere symptoms.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Workplace challenges such as stress, burnout, or conflict can affect both professional and personal life. EAP sessions provide confidential, supportive therapy to help employees manage difficulties, improve wellbeing, and perform more effectively at work.
Trauma Therapy and cPTSD
Work through the effects of past trauma in a safe and supportive environment, building resilience and finding new ways to heal.
Supervision and Workplace Mentoring
In addition to therapy, we also provide clinical supervision and workplace mentoring. These sessions create a safe, space to strengthen professional practice, build confidence, and develop new skills — and that applies to whatever role you’re in whether you’re a professional, manager, or part of a team. This also includes psychiatry registrars, social workers, psychotherapists and mental health workers.
- Grow Professionally
- Reflect & Connect
- Practical Tools
- Sustainable Practice