DVA Clinical Psychologist | Telehealth
I work with current and former ADF personnel to make a real difference to how you feel — now and long after therapy ends.
Telehealth anywhere in Australia. Backed by 20 years' clinical experience working with stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties and mood challenges in the ADF and veteran community. No wait times.
Torgeir Solemdal
Clinical Psychologist
How I can Help
Hello, I’m Torgeir
A clinical psychologist with over 20 years' experience and more than 12,000 sessions behind me — including work with veterans and current ADF personnel navigating the specific challenges of service and transition.
I understand that DVA clients often carry things that are hard to put into words — hypervigilance, guilt, disrupted sleep, strained relationships, the weight of what's been seen and done. I won't ask you to explain it from scratch. I'll meet you where you are.
My approach is practical and collaborative. I'm direct when that's useful and patient when that's needed — not therapy-speak, just honest conversation that goes somewhere. The goal isn't just to feel better this week. It's to build real insight and skills that hold up when things get hard again.
I'm a registered DVA provider offering telehealth sessions, so you can access support wherever you're based. Whatever you're carrying, let's find a practical way through it.
Why Choose listeningloudly.
Telehealth is Easy
Experience builds knowledge
12,000+ sessions with 1,500+ clients over the past two decades.
Cost
Eligible DVA clients (Gold Card) incur no out-of-pocket fees. All billing is managed directly with DVA. You must have a GP referral to access sessions. If you possess a DVA White Card, please consult the Department of Veteran Affairs to confirm eligibility for psychology services.
Confidentiality
Your privacy is strictly protected. Therapy is confidential and independent from defence command structures. However, there are some reporting requirements to your GP. We discuss confidentiality in our first session to answer any questions you might have.
Self-referral
You can also choose to self-refer, and a normal session fee applies. Sometimes, clients self-refer if they are concerned about confidentiality and privacy related to their career in the ADF. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss.
Telehealth from Anywhere
Telehealth sessions allow you to connect from anywhere in Australia to attend from your own space. Telehealth sessions are just as effective and suit your schedule. Appointment availability is flexible, so we are guaranteed to find a time that suits you. Sessions are available early mornings and late afternoons, including weekends.
How It Works
Find out if we're a good fit
I invite you to have a look around to get a sense of how I work and what I offer. If it feels right, the next step is simple — book online or get in touch for a brief conversation.
Get a referral for DVA-funded sessions
As a registered DVA provider, I accept both Gold Card and White Card holders. Ask your GP for a referral (using DVA Form D904) so your sessions are funded directly by DVA — no out-of-pocket cost to you. White Card holders should confirm your mental health condition is accepted for treatment under DVA before referral.
Your first sessions
The first few sessions are about understanding you — what brings you here, what you're hoping to change, and what matters most to you. There's no pressure to have it all figured out before we meet.
Ongoing therapy
From there, sessions are tailored to your goals and reviewed regularly to make sure things are actually moving. Some people come for a handful of sessions. Others work with me over a longer period. The pace is always yours.
Ready to take the first step?
Whether you're reaching out for yourself or someone you care about, send a message below and you'll hear back within two hours on a business day — often sooner.