Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
I specialise in Gottmans couples therapy, attachment theory & trauma.
I specialise in working with trauma and childhood patterns that manifest in our adult selves and relationships. I use somatic tools, Parts work, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, breathwork and process work to release or integrate patterns that no longer serve us. I am a Gottmans couples therapist and work with couples in all stages.
I specialise in Gottmans couples therapy, attachment theory & trauma.
I specialise in working with trauma and childhood patterns that manifest in our adult selves and relationships. I use somatic tools, Parts work, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, breathwork and process work to release or integrate patterns that no longer serve us. I am a Gottmans couples therapist and work with couples in all stages.
Hello, I'm Lauren (she/her).
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, dedicated to supporting people in their wellbeing journeys. I understand the importance of meeting people where they are in their experiences; walking alongside them as they navigate challenges and rediscover themselves.
I have education and experience in supporting the mental health of persons across the lifespan and hold specialised training, experience, and particular interest in child and adolescent mental health and forensic mental health fields of practice.
Hello, I'm Lauren (she/her).
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, dedicated to supporting people in their wellbeing journeys. I understand the importance of meeting people where they are in their experiences; walking alongside them as they navigate challenges and rediscover themselves.
I have education and experience in supporting the mental health of persons across the lifespan and hold specialised training, experience, and particular interest in child and adolescent mental health and forensic mental health fields of practice.
I can assist with many things, my areas of speciality are: sexual health (including BDSM and poly), grief and loss, trauma recovery.
Have you decided you like to make some changes in your life? Whether you’d like to deal with pass experiences or simply learn how to look after the here and now, I may be able help. I say ‘may’ because the relationship between a therapist and client is very important and as such it’s important you feel comfortable sharing your secrets with me.
I can assist with many things, my areas of speciality are: sexual health (including BDSM and poly), grief and loss, trauma recovery.
Have you decided you like to make some changes in your life? Whether you’d like to deal with pass experiences or simply learn how to look after the here and now, I may be able help. I say ‘may’ because the relationship between a therapist and client is very important and as such it’s important you feel comfortable sharing your secrets with me.
As a Registered Psychologist with over 12 years experience I am dedicated to providing evidence-based therapies to support individuals facing a variety of challenges. I offer convenient Telehealth psychology services from the comfort of your home. This allows you to have a comfortable and safe place to support you in your therapy goals. I aim to reduce stress and burnout, improve wellbeing and mental health and bring back joy in your values in life.
As a Registered Psychologist with over 12 years experience I am dedicated to providing evidence-based therapies to support individuals facing a variety of challenges. I offer convenient Telehealth psychology services from the comfort of your home. This allows you to have a comfortable and safe place to support you in your therapy goals. I aim to reduce stress and burnout, improve wellbeing and mental health and bring back joy in your values in life.
Par works with wide range of challenges include: General life struggles - Coping with stress from work or school, navigating relationships, family counselling, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/ PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Psychosis.
Par brings a rich and diverse educational background in Psychology, Human Biology & Physiology, Neuroscience, Counselling, and Clinical Pastoral Care. She integrates this knowledge to support patients in a compassionate, grounded, and holistic way and evidence-based. Par is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches for variety of mental health challenges.
Par is passionate about Neuroscience and how the body and brain work together, Par incorporates evidence-based insights into her sessions to help patients better understand their experiences. Her approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and tailored to meet each individual.
Par works with wide range of challenges include: General life struggles - Coping with stress from work or school, navigating relationships, family counselling, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/ PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Psychosis.
Par brings a rich and diverse educational background in Psychology, Human Biology & Physiology, Neuroscience, Counselling, and Clinical Pastoral Care. She integrates this knowledge to support patients in a compassionate, grounded, and holistic way and evidence-based. Par is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches for variety of mental health challenges.
Par is passionate about Neuroscience and how the body and brain work together, Par incorporates evidence-based insights into her sessions to help patients better understand their experiences. Her approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and tailored to meet each individual.
I’m a psychologist and social worker with experience in trauma, grief (incl. perinatal), bereavement, parenting, cancer care, sleep, ADHD, dementia, non-offending family members affected by sexually harmful behaviours, and more.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t need to have everything figured out. With nearly 18 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Therapy is relational and grounded in psychological expertise. It is collaborative: you’re the expert in your own life, and together we’ll explore meaningful ways forward.
I also provide assessments including cognitive, achievement, learning disorders, ADHD, and autism for adults and children aged 6+. If you’re unsure about whether an assessment is needed, I’ll guide you through your options.
I’m a psychologist and social worker with experience in trauma, grief (incl. perinatal), bereavement, parenting, cancer care, sleep, ADHD, dementia, non-offending family members affected by sexually harmful behaviours, and more.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t need to have everything figured out. With nearly 18 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Therapy is relational and grounded in psychological expertise. It is collaborative: you’re the expert in your own life, and together we’ll explore meaningful ways forward.
I also provide assessments including cognitive, achievement, learning disorders, ADHD, and autism for adults and children aged 6+. If you’re unsure about whether an assessment is needed, I’ll guide you through your options.
I have worked in private practice, not-for-profit, government and private organisations, including work as a grief and trauma counsellor.
My practice is in psychodynamic and experiential psychotherapy, with a strong relational foundation. I work with adolescents, young adults and adult clients, to support a range of clinical issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and bereavement, trauma and complex trauma, and existential crisis, as well as personal growth and self-evolution.
I have worked in private practice, not-for-profit, government and private organisations, including work as a grief and trauma counsellor.
My practice is in psychodynamic and experiential psychotherapy, with a strong relational foundation. I work with adolescents, young adults and adult clients, to support a range of clinical issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and bereavement, trauma and complex trauma, and existential crisis, as well as personal growth and self-evolution.
As a registered psychologist for over 25 years I have training and expertise in diverse therapeutic approaches, incliding CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, ACT, Gender Diversity, Positive Sexuality training and the Three-Phase Trauma Recovery Model.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
As a registered psychologist for over 25 years I have training and expertise in diverse therapeutic approaches, incliding CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, ACT, Gender Diversity, Positive Sexuality training and the Three-Phase Trauma Recovery Model.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
I believe strongly in the shared journey of the therapist and the client as we work together to try and process the emotional difficulties, confusion and trauma that sometimes come to challenge us in our lives.
Vaneitha believes human beings are complex beings, challenged by life and our experiences, disconnected or misaligned with our true self, but also capable of transformation. Vanietha journeys side by side with her clients in this transformative process, promoting healing and ability to re-connect with life and others in a meaningful way again. The recovery process is a journey evolving over time, moving away from an undesired state to a state of renewal and wellbeing. Vaneitha is a child, adolescent and adult clinical counsellor and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience.
I believe strongly in the shared journey of the therapist and the client as we work together to try and process the emotional difficulties, confusion and trauma that sometimes come to challenge us in our lives.
Vaneitha believes human beings are complex beings, challenged by life and our experiences, disconnected or misaligned with our true self, but also capable of transformation. Vanietha journeys side by side with her clients in this transformative process, promoting healing and ability to re-connect with life and others in a meaningful way again. The recovery process is a journey evolving over time, moving away from an undesired state to a state of renewal and wellbeing. Vaneitha is a child, adolescent and adult clinical counsellor and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience.
She has a special interest in supporting those who:
Have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma at any stage of their lives;
Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and their associated mental health conditions;
Are managing eating disorders in their adulthood.
Since 2001 Elissa has worked in support and clinical settings for Government and Non-Government organisations. Elissa has held senior clinician and leadership positions at the The Smith Family, OzHelp Foundation, Child At Risk Health Unit (CARHU) and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
She has a special interest in supporting those who:
Have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma at any stage of their lives;
Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and their associated mental health conditions;
Are managing eating disorders in their adulthood.
Since 2001 Elissa has worked in support and clinical settings for Government and Non-Government organisations. Elissa has held senior clinician and leadership positions at the The Smith Family, OzHelp Foundation, Child At Risk Health Unit (CARHU) and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With a foundation of trauma informed practice, I use strengths based, person centred counselling, deep listening, art therapy, goal setting and mindfulness meditation.
I listen without judgement because I care for my clients. I am authentic and genuine as I value each person. Our work together may start with clarifying what is happening for you, to build understanding of the situation and your responses. From there we may explore new skills, such as regulation of emotions and thoughts. I love helping others to thrive.
With a foundation of trauma informed practice, I use strengths based, person centred counselling, deep listening, art therapy, goal setting and mindfulness meditation.
I listen without judgement because I care for my clients. I am authentic and genuine as I value each person. Our work together may start with clarifying what is happening for you, to build understanding of the situation and your responses. From there we may explore new skills, such as regulation of emotions and thoughts. I love helping others to thrive.
Are you stuck within relationships, family issues, anxiety, depression, social isolation, identity issues, trauma, loss and grief, or living with neurodivergence and marital problems?
We all get stuck in our problems! I will assist as your mental wellbeing locksmith ... using my experience and skill set to understand your story without judgement, identify areas of change together, and help you unlock where your life has become jammed. It will assist in managing those pesky issues with a greater degree of confidence and satisfaction.
Are you stuck within relationships, family issues, anxiety, depression, social isolation, identity issues, trauma, loss and grief, or living with neurodivergence and marital problems?
We all get stuck in our problems! I will assist as your mental wellbeing locksmith ... using my experience and skill set to understand your story without judgement, identify areas of change together, and help you unlock where your life has become jammed. It will assist in managing those pesky issues with a greater degree of confidence and satisfaction.
I work with people over 18 who have experienced trauma and/or are at a crossroads in their life.
I help people by creating a space that is warm and inviting for clients to be themselves. I use a range of modalities as part of the journey, mainly Internal Family Systems and other trauma focussed modalities. I am let by clients' experience and wisdom.
I work with people over 18 who have experienced trauma and/or are at a crossroads in their life.
I help people by creating a space that is warm and inviting for clients to be themselves. I use a range of modalities as part of the journey, mainly Internal Family Systems and other trauma focussed modalities. I am let by clients' experience and wisdom.
Yvonne's style is compassionate, grounded, and relational, shaped by an interest in trauma, attachment, burnout, grief, and longstanding relational patterns.
Drawing on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-informed approaches, Yvonne creates a collaborative and gentle space where clients feel safe and supported. She integrates practical tools from CBT, ACT, and DBT when helpful, but her focus is on trauma-informed depth therapy that fosters lasting change and reconnection with self and others.
Yvonne's style is compassionate, grounded, and relational, shaped by an interest in trauma, attachment, burnout, grief, and longstanding relational patterns.
Drawing on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-informed approaches, Yvonne creates a collaborative and gentle space where clients feel safe and supported. She integrates practical tools from CBT, ACT, and DBT when helpful, but her focus is on trauma-informed depth therapy that fosters lasting change and reconnection with self and others.
I have worked with clients with complex trauma histories, dissociative disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.
I am a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and psychologist, applying wholistic approach to helping people from all age groups who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges. I integrate body-oriented and attachment based therapy techniques, providing a neurobiological approach throughout the psychotherapy process.
I have worked with clients with complex trauma histories, dissociative disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.
I am a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and psychologist, applying wholistic approach to helping people from all age groups who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges. I integrate body-oriented and attachment based therapy techniques, providing a neurobiological approach throughout the psychotherapy process.
I work with both individuals and couples with mental health issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger, addiction, domestic abuse,etc.
I am registered counsellor with a Masters in Counselling who can assist you to navigate through personal and relationship challenges and achieve positive outcomes in order to live a more satisfying and rewarding life. I offer an integrative approach, drawing on a number of therapeutic techniques that allows me as a therapist to use the most effective method available to address your individual needs. I offer counselling services both online or face to face in safe and comfortable therapeutic space where you can feel free to share your thoughts and feelings.
I work with both individuals and couples with mental health issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger, addiction, domestic abuse,etc.
I am registered counsellor with a Masters in Counselling who can assist you to navigate through personal and relationship challenges and achieve positive outcomes in order to live a more satisfying and rewarding life. I offer an integrative approach, drawing on a number of therapeutic techniques that allows me as a therapist to use the most effective method available to address your individual needs. I offer counselling services both online or face to face in safe and comfortable therapeutic space where you can feel free to share your thoughts and feelings.
Instead, it may be a protective response to trauma.
I’m a Masters-qualified therapist providing nurturing, trauma-focused therapy online across Australia. I approach sessions with an unshakable belief in your capacity to experience healing, growth, and joy.
Many believe therapy requires repeatedly discussing traumatic events in detail, but it doesn't have to be that way. I prefer a more gentle approach.
Instead, it may be a protective response to trauma.
I’m a Masters-qualified therapist providing nurturing, trauma-focused therapy online across Australia. I approach sessions with an unshakable belief in your capacity to experience healing, growth, and joy.
Many believe therapy requires repeatedly discussing traumatic events in detail, but it doesn't have to be that way. I prefer a more gentle approach.
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
My clients often navigate the impacts of trauma, anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressures of school, competitive sport, or demanding careers.
I offer a warm, practical, and values-driven approach to therapy, blending person-centred care, trauma-informed practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy. My work is centred on supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth after trauma, anxiety, or periods of high pressure.
My clients often navigate the impacts of trauma, anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressures of school, competitive sport, or demanding careers.
I offer a warm, practical, and values-driven approach to therapy, blending person-centred care, trauma-informed practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy. My work is centred on supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth after trauma, anxiety, or periods of high pressure.
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist based in Canberra who specialises in trauma and addiction.
I have received formal training in EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, and am a qualified Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) practitioner. I also worked as an Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist for several years (supporting individuals struggling with alcohol addiction) and have an in-depth understanding of that approach.
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist based in Canberra who specialises in trauma and addiction.
I have received formal training in EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, and am a qualified Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) practitioner. I also worked as an Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist for several years (supporting individuals struggling with alcohol addiction) and have an in-depth understanding of that approach.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.