Domestic Abuse Counselling in Australian Capital Territory
Additionally, I work across areas including anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and grief.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Additionally, I work across areas including anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and grief.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
My field of experience include: Childhood abuse and neglect, Domestic violence, Life crisis and Change such as separation and divorce, Grief and Loss, New phase of life such as marriage or menopause.
I am a passionate about the human condition. Working at Relational depth and by exploring one's values and understanding the meaning of our life stories we become capable of making choices that reflect who we truly are and want to become, Change is Possible.
My field of experience include: Childhood abuse and neglect, Domestic violence, Life crisis and Change such as separation and divorce, Grief and Loss, New phase of life such as marriage or menopause.
I am a passionate about the human condition. Working at Relational depth and by exploring one's values and understanding the meaning of our life stories we become capable of making choices that reflect who we truly are and want to become, Change is Possible.
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I offer a growth-oriented, contextual and relational approach to working with people. The Gestalt approach embraces a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual experience holistically. Each of these interconnected aspects of living is considered inseparable from a person's environment, history and culture.
Concerns or issues that you may have & that I enjoy working with Abuse Addiction Alcohol abuse Are you dying?
I offer a growth-oriented, contextual and relational approach to working with people. The Gestalt approach embraces a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual experience holistically. Each of these interconnected aspects of living is considered inseparable from a person's environment, history and culture.
I have specialised in working with people whose histories include complex trauma, attachment trauma, developmental trauma and trauma in adulthood (including childhood sexual abuse, emotional & psychological abuse, childhood physical abuse, family violence, coercive control in relationships & adult rape).
I have completed comprehensive training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with the SP Institute in the USA, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Self-Psychology (ANZAP) all of which support my deep understanding of the unmet developmental needs resulting from trauma in childhood and which offer effective ways of managing and transforming related survival resources.
I have specialised in working with people whose histories include complex trauma, attachment trauma, developmental trauma and trauma in adulthood (including childhood sexual abuse, emotional & psychological abuse, childhood physical abuse, family violence, coercive control in relationships & adult rape).
I have completed comprehensive training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with the SP Institute in the USA, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Self-Psychology (ANZAP) all of which support my deep understanding of the unmet developmental needs resulting from trauma in childhood and which offer effective ways of managing and transforming related survival resources.
St.Kalme Therapeutic Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Harrison, ACT 2914
Areas of focus are Childhood Trauma, Domestic and Family Violence, Youth Counselling, Grief and Loss and Divorce & Separation care.
Our mission is to empower you to overcome these barriers in the comfort of your home via online and telehealth therapeutic support.
We take a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to therapy, seeing the individual who has lived their story as the expert in their life. Each individual is unique and complex, and only you know your story. We support you on your path to success.
Areas of focus are Childhood Trauma, Domestic and Family Violence, Youth Counselling, Grief and Loss and Divorce & Separation care.
Our mission is to empower you to overcome these barriers in the comfort of your home via online and telehealth therapeutic support.
We take a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to therapy, seeing the individual who has lived their story as the expert in their life. Each individual is unique and complex, and only you know your story. We support you on your path to success.
You want to break free from cycles of trauma and abuse.
Clients come to me first and foremost because of the safety, compassion and warmth they feel in our sessions necessary ingredients for trauma recovery. In sessions, you will feel deeply heard and respected. I honour your pace and create a true partnership in your healing journey. We can create a plan on 'where to go' keeping your safety in mind.
You want to break free from cycles of trauma and abuse.
Clients come to me first and foremost because of the safety, compassion and warmth they feel in our sessions necessary ingredients for trauma recovery. In sessions, you will feel deeply heard and respected. I honour your pace and create a true partnership in your healing journey. We can create a plan on 'where to go' keeping your safety in mind.
I specialise in Depression & Anxiety disorders, Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Relationships, ADHD & Addictive Behaviours.
My expertise in therapeutic counselling includes; Psycho-therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma informed with a Narrative Approach. I provide a flexible online counselling service via Telehealth, Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Face Time from the safety and privacy from your own home. I also cater for Mental Health Plans.
I specialise in Depression & Anxiety disorders, Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Relationships, ADHD & Addictive Behaviours.
My expertise in therapeutic counselling includes; Psycho-therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma informed with a Narrative Approach. I provide a flexible online counselling service via Telehealth, Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Face Time from the safety and privacy from your own home. I also cater for Mental Health Plans.
I specialise in assisting clients with relationship/childhood trauma, domestic & family violence, sexual assault, couples counselling, EAP, ICARE Lifetime Care, Victims Services NSW, Worksafe QLD, NDIS, narcissistic abuse.
Care To Bloom a counselling practice that nurtures, supports & provides the safety for clients to develop trust, so they can focus on their healing journey. As a therapist, I have dedicated my practice to applying the most proven and effective methods by undertaking constant on-going learning to stay abreast of all the current modalities within my practice. I have assisted many clients to better manage symptoms & given clients hope to go forward with a greater sense of peace & renewed self confidence. Care To Bloom is a 5 star reviewed practice on Google with numerous reviews.
I specialise in assisting clients with relationship/childhood trauma, domestic & family violence, sexual assault, couples counselling, EAP, ICARE Lifetime Care, Victims Services NSW, Worksafe QLD, NDIS, narcissistic abuse.
Care To Bloom a counselling practice that nurtures, supports & provides the safety for clients to develop trust, so they can focus on their healing journey. As a therapist, I have dedicated my practice to applying the most proven and effective methods by undertaking constant on-going learning to stay abreast of all the current modalities within my practice. I have assisted many clients to better manage symptoms & given clients hope to go forward with a greater sense of peace & renewed self confidence. Care To Bloom is a 5 star reviewed practice on Google with numerous reviews.
, change in/loss of job, new health diagnoses, stage-of-life transitions, relationship breakdown, retirement)
- Anxiety, panic or stress
- Support in adjusting to later-in-life identification of neurodivergence (Autistics, ADHDers or AuDHDers)
- Trauma
- Chronic pain management
- Recovering from domestic violence
- Insomnia
In addition to her clinical psychology training and experience, Dee has gained much life experience and has developed knowledge, strategies and life-skills that she has personally incorported into her own self-care and has shared with her clients to support managing the inevitable challenges that arise throughout our different life stages.
, change in/loss of job, new health diagnoses, stage-of-life transitions, relationship breakdown, retirement)
- Anxiety, panic or stress
- Support in adjusting to later-in-life identification of neurodivergence (Autistics, ADHDers or AuDHDers)
- Trauma
- Chronic pain management
- Recovering from domestic violence
- Insomnia
In addition to her clinical psychology training and experience, Dee has gained much life experience and has developed knowledge, strategies and life-skills that she has personally incorported into her own self-care and has shared with her clients to support managing the inevitable challenges that arise throughout our different life stages.
Francesca Palazzolo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you are a victim of crime in NSW you may be eligible for free counselling.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and trauma informed counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
If you are a victim of crime in NSW you may be eligible for free counselling.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and trauma informed counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Hi, I work with clients who are navigating trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual assault, stress and anxiety, depression, chronic illness, injury, grief and loss, workplace issues and life changes.
I use an integrative approach by combining different therapies. My first priority is to create safety and trust in the counselling environment. I provide emotional support, explore your needs and potential goals to find effective coping strategies. I honour your unique story and will support you in the counselling & healing journey.
Hi, I work with clients who are navigating trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual assault, stress and anxiety, depression, chronic illness, injury, grief and loss, workplace issues and life changes.
I use an integrative approach by combining different therapies. My first priority is to create safety and trust in the counselling environment. I provide emotional support, explore your needs and potential goals to find effective coping strategies. I honour your unique story and will support you in the counselling & healing journey.
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Clients eligible for WentWest subsidies and Victim Services counseling can access support.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
Clients eligible for WentWest subsidies and Victim Services counseling can access support.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
I am also Victim Services Provider.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including narcissism tendencies or sex issues (emotional, physical or sexual).
I am also Victim Services Provider.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including narcissism tendencies or sex issues (emotional, physical or sexual).
I have worked intensively for 8 years in mental health, suicide, gender issues, sexuality, somatic embodiment, trauma and family violence.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
I have worked intensively for 8 years in mental health, suicide, gender issues, sexuality, somatic embodiment, trauma and family violence.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
She has worked with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence.
Julia uses Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy (EFCT). EFCT is an effective evidence based relationship therapy which recognises that emotions play a big part in your relationships. They show you when you feel your boundaries have been crossed, and when you feel hurt or unloved. They also show you when you feel appreciated, valued and supported.
She has worked with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence.
Julia uses Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy (EFCT). EFCT is an effective evidence based relationship therapy which recognises that emotions play a big part in your relationships. They show you when you feel your boundaries have been crossed, and when you feel hurt or unloved. They also show you when you feel appreciated, valued and supported.
Toxic relationships, breakups, emotional dependency, domestic abuse, PTSD, panick attacks, intrusive memories and thoughts, relational problems.
It was a long time ago and it no longer affects me, right? Not necessarily! When we experience trauma we create strong- and unconscious- survival mechanisms that keep signalling danger, even when there is none. This is what we call a trigger. We also (unconsciously) look for familiar situations where the trauma is repeated looking for control of the situation or a different outcome. So the past is much more than the past. Going deep inside yourself in a safe, non judgmental space and explore who you are and who you no longer have to be will bring you life long benefits.
Toxic relationships, breakups, emotional dependency, domestic abuse, PTSD, panick attacks, intrusive memories and thoughts, relational problems.
It was a long time ago and it no longer affects me, right? Not necessarily! When we experience trauma we create strong- and unconscious- survival mechanisms that keep signalling danger, even when there is none. This is what we call a trigger. We also (unconsciously) look for familiar situations where the trauma is repeated looking for control of the situation or a different outcome. So the past is much more than the past. Going deep inside yourself in a safe, non judgmental space and explore who you are and who you no longer have to be will bring you life long benefits.
Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting.
From 1974 trained in group therapy, transactional analysis, humanistic & transpersonal psychology. From 1986 in behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, neurofeedback and mindfulness-based therapies, including MBSR (stress), ACT (Acceptance & Committment Therapy), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotion- Focused Therapy etal.
Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting.
From 1974 trained in group therapy, transactional analysis, humanistic & transpersonal psychology. From 1986 in behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, neurofeedback and mindfulness-based therapies, including MBSR (stress), ACT (Acceptance & Committment Therapy), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotion- Focused Therapy etal.
If there was coercive control or violence in the relationship, we take the time needed to recover from such harm.
I offer online Internal Family Systems Therapy as a way to learn about yourself deeply.
With a collaborative approach, we explore the motives and intentions of your inner world in order to see how these influence how your life is now. I also assist working through the shock of PTSD, using the body to release fears held in the nervous system.
If there was coercive control or violence in the relationship, we take the time needed to recover from such harm.
I offer online Internal Family Systems Therapy as a way to learn about yourself deeply.
With a collaborative approach, we explore the motives and intentions of your inner world in order to see how these influence how your life is now. I also assist working through the shock of PTSD, using the body to release fears held in the nervous system.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with adults across a diverse range of mental health issues, I have a particular interest in trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, life transitions (such as separation), multicultural populations, personality disorders (such as helping people who struggle with BPD traits or helping people manage difficult relationships with individuals with narcissistic traits or help them recover after narcissistic abuse), and dissociative disorders such as DID.
I prioritise a strengths-based and emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I draw primarily on techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Treatment is tailored to you and your needs.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with adults across a diverse range of mental health issues, I have a particular interest in trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, life transitions (such as separation), multicultural populations, personality disorders (such as helping people who struggle with BPD traits or helping people manage difficult relationships with individuals with narcissistic traits or help them recover after narcissistic abuse), and dissociative disorders such as DID.
I prioritise a strengths-based and emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I draw primarily on techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Treatment is tailored to you and your needs.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
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Domestic Abuse Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.