DVA Psychologist
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 we can help
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Constant worry, racing thoughts, or sudden waves of panic can make life feel exhausting and unpredictable. Therapy can help you understand what drives the anxiety and build practical skills to quieten your mind and feel steadier.
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When motivation fades and everything feels heavy, it can be hard to see a way forward. Together we can work on lifting your mood, rebuilding energy, and reconnecting with the things that matter to you.
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Changing habits around sleep, health, routines, or substance use is hard to sustain on willpower alone. We’ll look at what gets in the way and build realistic, lasting changes that fit your life.
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Pressure at work, burnout, or recovering from a work-related injury can take a toll on your health, confidence, and relationships. We can help you manage stress, recover well, and find a healthier balance, whether you’re staying in your role, returning to it, or moving on.
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Loss, separation, career shifts, or other major changes can leave you feeling unmoored. Therapy offers a supportive space to process what you’re going through and find your footing in the next chapter.
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Conflict, distance, or difficult patterns with a partner, family member, or others can be deeply painful. We’ll explore what’s happening and develop clearer ways of communicating and relating that work better for you.
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Painful experiences from the past can continue to affect how you feel, think, and relate to others today. In a safe and paced way, we can work towards making sense of what happened and reducing its hold on your life.
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If you’re often hard on yourself, second-guess your worth, or struggle to speak up, it can quietly shape every part of your life. Together we can build a kinder, more balanced view of yourself and the confidence to act on what matters to you.
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.
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Small practice
Two Clinical Psychologists with a direct point of contact for you. For everything. A small practice means genuinely personalised care.
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Evidence-based
We are Clinical Psychologists, so treatment always is grounded in research. Always adapted to your goals, personality and circumstances.
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No wait times
First appointment within 7 days. Ongoing availability for timely follow up sessions are always ensured.
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Flexible access
Mornings, afternoons, weekdays and weekends. In-person or telehealth.
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Results-focused
Every session matters. Your goals and what’s important to you are always the focus.
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Collaborative
Your GP and treatment referred stays informed throughout therapy. All treatment is collaborative and informed.
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.