Welcome to Robertson & Ling, a specialised, private therapy practice based in Hobart.
Our Approach
Robertson & Ling provide targeted and effective counselling for relationships, grief, parenting and family law challenges. We are committed to evidence-based, psycho-educative therapy. In all of our work, we use clear frameworks and effective interventions.
Key to the Robertson & Ling approach is equal emphasis on practical tools and compassionate support. This means clients receive care and understanding, alongside strategies for immediate use. We believe this combination gives clients the best chance to experience powerful change, regardless of what they are facing.
For many, there is nothing more impactful than the relationships we have, or have had, with those closest to us. We are passionate about helping people with these relationships. We love our work, and consider it a privilege to work with people in this way.
Scope (our do’s/don’t’s)
Clinical Psychology
We do not conduct psychological assessments, nor do we diagnose or treat psychopathology.
We are comfortable and experienced working with individuals and couples who are receiving appropriate professional support for their mental health issues.
Neurodiversity
We do not assess, diagnose, or directly support individuals with their neurodiversity needs.
We are comfortable and experienced at providing neurodiversity-affirming relationship counselling or couples therapy.
Alcohol & Drug/Addiction Counselling
We do not provide specific counselling for alcohol, drug or behavioural addictions.
We are comfortable and experienced working with individuals and couples who are receiving appropriate professional support for their alcohol, drug or behavioural addiction.
Court Reports
We do not provide court ordered assessments or reports.
We do not provide evidence of change letters for any purposes.
We do offer court ordered therapeutic work, as well as letters of engagement and attendance for legal matters.
We do offer accredition certificates for the completion of parenting courses.
Mediation & FDR
We do not provide formal mediation, nor do we provide family dispute resolution (FDR).
We are comfortable and experienced in working with separated or separating couples on how to communicate effectively on parenting and conflictual matters.
Crisis Support
We do not provide crisis support. If you or a family member are experiencing imminent or life-threatening safety concerns, please contact:
Emergency Services (000)
Lifeline (13 11 14)
Safe at Home (1800 633 937)
Strong Families Safe Kids
(1800 000 123)
Family Violence Statement
Robertson & Ling are steadfastly committed to the safety of our clients, and the community. Part of this commitment involves screening and assessing for family violence in our intake process.
In some instances we will decline to work with couples where there is ongoing family violence. This is due to a range of factors, first and foremost being the safety of family violence victims. In these instances, we offer counselling support for the victim of family violence. It is at Robertson & Ling’s discretion to decide which couples are appropriate for relationship counselling.
What is Family Violence?
Family or domestic violence involves “an ongoing pattern of behaviour aimed at controlling a partner through fear, for example, by using behaviour which is violent and threatening. In most cases, violent behaviour is part of a range of tactics to exercise power and control over women and their children and can be both criminal and non-criminal. Domestic violence includes physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse” (Council of Australian Governments, 2011, p. 2). For a legal definition of family violence, please see the Family Violence Act, 2004.
Examples of family violence may include:
Physical violence, or threats of physical violence
Insults, threats, isolation, jealousy, or controlling behaviours
Unwanted sexual contact, forcing pregnancy/termination
Following, monitoring (including demanding access to partner's phone and use of tracking technology) or harassing someone (i.e. stalking)
Using or withholding money in order to manipulate or control a partner
If you have any questions about family violence and relationship counselling with Robertson & Ling, we encourage you to email or phone us to discuss further.