Psychotherapy and Psychiatrist - Hobart Therapy and Mental Health with short wait times
Psychiatry, Mental Health and Psychotherapy services
Hobart Therapy provides experienced psychotherapy and psychiatry in Hobart, bringing practical therapeutic support and specialist medical care together in one practice.
Our clinicians are Chris Black AMHSW, psychotherapist and mental health clinician, and Dr Nick Stubbs, psychiatrist. We support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, anger, stress and other mental health concerns.
We understand that long delays can make it harder to seek help. Appointment wait times are often relatively short, subject to current availability, and we aim to provide a clear and responsive pathway into care.
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in One Hobart Practice
Mental health care is rarely one-size-fits-all. Some people need focused psychotherapy to work through long-standing patterns, trauma, relationships or emotional distress. Others may benefit from psychiatric assessment, diagnostic clarification, medication review or specialist treatment planning.
At Hobart Therapy, Chris and Nick provide different but complementary forms of care. Where appropriate, this creates the option of coordinated psychiatric and psychotherapy support within the same practice, while maintaining clear professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Timely Access to Support
Wait times for psychotherapy and psychiatric appointments are often relatively short compared with typical service delays. Availability changes, but we will provide clear information about the next suitable appointment when you contact us.
Our Clinical Services
Hobart Therapy offers experienced care for people dealing with common and complex mental health concerns.
Psychotherapy
Individual therapy focused on understanding patterns, managing distress and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Psychiatric Assessment
Specialist psychiatric assessment for people seeking diagnostic clarification, treatment advice or a review of complex mental health concerns.
Medication Review and Treatment Planning
Psychiatric review and evidence-informed treatment planning where medication or specialist medical input may be helpful.
Anxiety and Depression
Support for anxiety, panic, persistent low mood, overthinking, emotional exhaustion and loss of motivation.
Trauma and Complex Experiences
Trauma-informed psychotherapy for PTSD, complex trauma, difficult past experiences and ongoing emotional effects.
Burnout, Stress and Emotional Overwhelm
Support for people who appear to be coping but feel exhausted, tense, disconnected or increasingly unable to manage.
Experienced, Skilled and Practical Care
Good mental health care needs more than a label or a standard set of strategies. It requires careful listening, sound clinical judgement and a clear understanding of what may actually help.
Chris brings extensive experience in psychotherapy and mental health practice, offering direct and thoughtful therapy for people navigating emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, relationships and life transitions. Dr Nick Stubbs provides specialist psychiatric expertise, including assessment, diagnosis, medication review and treatment planning.
Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice, while remaining individualised. The focus is on understanding your circumstances properly and developing a realistic path forward.
Care at Hobart Therapy can help you:
- Make better sense of anxiety, depression, trauma or emotional overwhelm
- Clarify whether psychotherapy, psychiatric review or both may be useful
- Understand recurring patterns in relationships, work and family life
- Build practical strategies for emotional regulation and stress management
- Review treatment options with an experienced psychiatrist where appropriate
- Move beyond simply coping towards sustainable change
Care That Works Around Your Needs
Some clients attend for psychotherapy alone. Others are referred specifically for psychiatry. In some circumstances, it may be useful to access both services as part of an overall treatment plan.
You do not need to have everything figured out before making contact. We can discuss the reason you are seeking support and help identify whether psychotherapy, psychiatry or another pathway is likely to be the best fit.
Support Across Hobart and Tasmania
Hobart Therapy supports clients from across greater Hobart, including Battery Point, Sandy Bay, South Hobart, West Hobart, North Hobart, New Town, Moonah, Lenah Valley, Mount Stuart, Dynnyrne, Taroona, Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Bellerive, Rosny, Lindisfarne, Howrah, Glenorchy and surrounding areas.
Online psychotherapy appointments may also be available across Tasmania for people who prefer remote sessions or cannot attend in person. Please contact us to discuss current options.
Referrals, Medicare and Fees
You do not need a referral to enquire about psychotherapy. However, a Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP are generally required if you wish to access eligible Medicare rebates for therapy.
Psychiatry appointments generally require a referral from a GP or another treating medical practitioner. Your GP can provide relevant background information and assist with a referral to Dr Stubbs.
For current psychotherapy fees and Medicare rebate information, visit the therapy costs and Medicare rebates page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Access Experienced Mental Health Care in Hobart
Enquire about psychotherapy, psychiatric appointments or the most suitable pathway for your circumstances.
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Getting started is straightforward. Contact Hobart Therapy to discuss availability, referral requirements and whether psychotherapy or psychiatry may be the right next step.
Get in Touch
Phone: 0449 734 441
Email: hobarttherapy@gmail.com
Website: hobarttherapy.com.au
Contact Hobart Therapy to enquire about appointments or current wait times.