Support for wherever you are
Compassionate, practical counselling and assessment for individuals, couples and families, in person in Canberra or online across Australia.
One practice, many kinds of support
Life rarely arrives in neat categories, and neither does the support you might need. Whether you are working through something on your own, navigating a relationship, holding a family together, or seeking answers through a formal assessment, there is a service here for you. Not sure where to start? Call us on (02) 6198 3423 and we will help you find the right fit.
Our services
Couples counselling
For partners working through communication, conflict, trust or connection, and wanting to find their way back to each other.
7-Step Couples Programme
A guided 60-day, therapist-led path to rebuild intimacy and reconnect, one clear step at a time.
Individual counselling
A calm, confidential space to work through anxiety, low mood, grief, stress or whatever is weighing on you.
Pre-marriage counselling
Prepare for married life together, building the communication and skills that carry a marriage through the years.
Family counselling
A safe, neutral space for families to understand each other, ease tension and move forward together.
Sex therapy
A discreet, judgment-free space to work through sexual and intimacy concerns, individually or as a couple.
Adult ADHD assessment
A clear, professional pathway to understanding yourself better, with support at every step.
Psychological assessment
A thorough clinical assessment by a registered psychologist, with clear answers and practical recommendations.
In person in Canberra, or online across Australia
In person at The Realm, Barton
Meet face to face at The Realm in Barton, a short distance from Canberra’s city centre and easily reached from across the ACT and the surrounding region.
Online across Australia
Prefer the comfort of home, or live further afield? Secure video sessions are available Australia-wide, with the same experienced support.
Meet Darleen
I am the founder and director of DIPAC, which I established in 2009. Across around 25 years of practice I have supported many individuals, couples and families through life’s harder seasons. Whatever brings you in, my focus is always the same: helping you feel understood, find your footing, and build a healthier way forward.
- Australian Counselling Association
- AIFLAM
- Mediation Institute of Australia
- IICT
- ICF
- NDIS Provider
- Accredited Private Health Provider
Not sure which service is right?
You do not need a referral to see us. Choose the session that suits you, or get in touch and we will help you find the right fit.