Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard and supported. I work closely with professionals facing stress, burnout, career pressures, or feeling “stuck”, drawing on my professional training and corporate experience to help you regain clarity, balance, and direction. I also work with multicultural Australians navigating life between cultures, where shifting family or cultural expectations at home, work, and within yourself can lead to self-doubt, disconnection, or exhaustion. I support migrants and second or third-generation Australians who want to increase confidence, sense of belonging, and ease with who they are.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard and supported. I work closely with professionals facing stress, burnout, career pressures, or feeling “stuck”, drawing on my professional training and corporate experience to help you regain clarity, balance, and direction. I also work with multicultural Australians navigating life between cultures, where shifting family or cultural expectations at home, work, and within yourself can lead to self-doubt, disconnection, or exhaustion. I support migrants and second or third-generation Australians who want to increase confidence, sense of belonging, and ease with who they are.
I predominately use Neurodivergent-Affirming Strengths-Based Practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy modalities in my practice through a trauma-informed lens.
Hi, I’m Tara! I am an Accredited Social Worker and Sex Therapist based in Magandjin/Brisbane and a proudly queer, non-binary, Autistic ADHD’er. I am authentically and unashamedly myself: silly, curious, kind, funny and warm.
I predominately use Neurodivergent-Affirming Strengths-Based Practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy modalities in my practice through a trauma-informed lens.
Hi, I’m Tara! I am an Accredited Social Worker and Sex Therapist based in Magandjin/Brisbane and a proudly queer, non-binary, Autistic ADHD’er. I am authentically and unashamedly myself: silly, curious, kind, funny and warm.
I've been helping people with their mental health issues for over 20 years, focussing on ADHD, peri-menopause & menopause, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationships, as well as stress, life transitions, and trauma.
I am a great listener, with sharp perception skills, getting straight to the issues or barriers that are holding you back. I use a practical approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), combined with aspects of Narrative, Person-Centred, and using metaphors and art therapy techniques to help highlight areas of concern/improvement/action.
I've been helping people with their mental health issues for over 20 years, focussing on ADHD, peri-menopause & menopause, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationships, as well as stress, life transitions, and trauma.
I am a great listener, with sharp perception skills, getting straight to the issues or barriers that are holding you back. I use a practical approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), combined with aspects of Narrative, Person-Centred, and using metaphors and art therapy techniques to help highlight areas of concern/improvement/action.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
I have 10+ yrs experience working in trauma/mental health spaces, and 6 years in private practice.
Hey, I'm Ess, and I'm so glad you're here. I offer therapy that honours all of you! All parts of you are met with respect and curiosity, as we follow the line of enquiry that interests and serves you. I take a non-pathologising, queer-affirming, neuro-affirming approach, that acknowledges how culture, power and social context shape our experiences. If you are yearning to know yourself more intimately, treat yourself more kindly, understand your behaviours, deepen relationships, or you sense more ease/joy/fulfilment is available to you ... I would love to support you in the process of reclaiming the fullness of who you are.
I have 10+ yrs experience working in trauma/mental health spaces, and 6 years in private practice.
Hey, I'm Ess, and I'm so glad you're here. I offer therapy that honours all of you! All parts of you are met with respect and curiosity, as we follow the line of enquiry that interests and serves you. I take a non-pathologising, queer-affirming, neuro-affirming approach, that acknowledges how culture, power and social context shape our experiences. If you are yearning to know yourself more intimately, treat yourself more kindly, understand your behaviours, deepen relationships, or you sense more ease/joy/fulfilment is available to you ... I would love to support you in the process of reclaiming the fullness of who you are.
I use the Gottman Method, attachment theory, process-oriented psychology, and a trauma-focused lens, plus real-life experience.
You want connection, clarity, and to feel like you're on the same team again. Maybe there's been a betrayal, or you’re stuck in cycles that feel impossible to shift. I work with all relationships and have experience supporting our neurodivergent, queer, and gender-diverse community to create real, lasting change.
Most relationship issues, when safety is present, are repairable. You're not broken. With the right support, healing is possible, even after the hard stuff. We’ll start gently, right where you are.
Ensuring you find the right fit for you is paramount, find an accredited therapist who has relationship therapy training.
I use the Gottman Method, attachment theory, process-oriented psychology, and a trauma-focused lens, plus real-life experience.
You want connection, clarity, and to feel like you're on the same team again. Maybe there's been a betrayal, or you’re stuck in cycles that feel impossible to shift. I work with all relationships and have experience supporting our neurodivergent, queer, and gender-diverse community to create real, lasting change.
Most relationship issues, when safety is present, are repairable. You're not broken. With the right support, healing is possible, even after the hard stuff. We’ll start gently, right where you are.
Ensuring you find the right fit for you is paramount, find an accredited therapist who has relationship therapy training.
Caring for matters of the mind in a Christ-centered way is important to my practice. I believe mental health is an integral part of overall wellbeing You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, gain clarity, and begin moving toward healing and positive change. I use evidence-based approaches and practical strategies. For those who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and prayer into the counselling process to support growth and restoration.
Caring for matters of the mind in a Christ-centered way is important to my practice. I believe mental health is an integral part of overall wellbeing You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, gain clarity, and begin moving toward healing and positive change. I use evidence-based approaches and practical strategies. For those who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith and prayer into the counselling process to support growth and restoration.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
I have vast experience working with children, teens and adults in clinical settings, schools, and private practice facing a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma, and the complexities of grief.
With a warm and empathic approach, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. An individualised approach is paramount to achieving client goals, feel supported, inspired, and nurtured.
I feel privileged to be alongside clients in their journey of self-discovery, healing and transformation. I encourage self loyalty and help to discover unique outcomes of personal growth.
I have a particular interest in self-sabotage and how this might impact all areas of life, including romantic relationships and career.
I have vast experience working with children, teens and adults in clinical settings, schools, and private practice facing a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma, and the complexities of grief.
With a warm and empathic approach, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. An individualised approach is paramount to achieving client goals, feel supported, inspired, and nurtured.
I feel privileged to be alongside clients in their journey of self-discovery, healing and transformation. I encourage self loyalty and help to discover unique outcomes of personal growth.
I have a particular interest in self-sabotage and how this might impact all areas of life, including romantic relationships and career.
My name is Gabriele Ruggi Neto, and I’m an ACA Registered Counsellor (R83997) and psychotherapist working with adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck after trauma and big life changes.
In our sessions, I bring a warm, steady and practical style so you do not have to perform or have everything figured out. I integrate CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness and body based awareness in a trauma informed, culturally sensitive way, always adapting the work to your pace, your history and your goals.
My name is Gabriele Ruggi Neto, and I’m an ACA Registered Counsellor (R83997) and psychotherapist working with adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck after trauma and big life changes.
In our sessions, I bring a warm, steady and practical style so you do not have to perform or have everything figured out. I integrate CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness and body based awareness in a trauma informed, culturally sensitive way, always adapting the work to your pace, your history and your goals.
I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
I support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, Drug and Alcohol and challenges with behavioural compulsions. I have a particular focus on men’s mental health, LGBTIQ+ mental health, and issues surrounding sexuality, including sexual compulsions and challenges with pornography use (sex addiction, porn addiction).
I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
I support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, Drug and Alcohol and challenges with behavioural compulsions. I have a particular focus on men’s mental health, LGBTIQ+ mental health, and issues surrounding sexuality, including sexual compulsions and challenges with pornography use (sex addiction, porn addiction).
I work best with individuals who are motivated for change but feel stuck.
Often presenting with anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions. They come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many are high-functioning yet internally overwhelmed, seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find a way forward.
I work best with individuals who are motivated for change but feel stuck.
Often presenting with anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions. They come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many are high-functioning yet internally overwhelmed, seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find a way forward.
- this is particularly true for those with C- PTSD when those patterns have been learnt early and are deeply ingrained.
I love integrating somatic and cognitive approaches to healing trauma, C- PTSD, anxiety, stress, burnout, etc. I have seen and still continue to be blown away by the transformation that can happen when we bring the body into therapy. Somatic work is such a gentle and effective approach to healing trauma.
- this is particularly true for those with C- PTSD when those patterns have been learnt early and are deeply ingrained.
I love integrating somatic and cognitive approaches to healing trauma, C- PTSD, anxiety, stress, burnout, etc. I have seen and still continue to be blown away by the transformation that can happen when we bring the body into therapy. Somatic work is such a gentle and effective approach to healing trauma.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, low mood or loss of motivation, coping with life changes, trauma, grief & loss, and navigating loneliness/ relationships & dating life in a foreign city.
I use evidence-based approaches based on my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from Beck Institute, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, with a commitment to client-centered counseling. I am a trauma-informed therapist, trained in Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT), also incorporating somatic techniques when appropriate.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, low mood or loss of motivation, coping with life changes, trauma, grief & loss, and navigating loneliness/ relationships & dating life in a foreign city.
I use evidence-based approaches based on my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from Beck Institute, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, with a commitment to client-centered counseling. I am a trauma-informed therapist, trained in Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT), also incorporating somatic techniques when appropriate.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
I've worked in counselling and peer support with LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent adults of all ages, and I'm especially passionate about supporting trans and gender diverse people navigating grief and loss, suicidality, trauma, disability and chronic illness, and autism and other experiences of neurodivergence.
My values and lived experience lead me to use non-pathologising, non-blaming approaches like Narrative Therapy, Intentional Peer Support, and the Alternatives to Suicide model. I bring a calm, grounded presence to sessions, centre your expertise and self-knowledge, and adapt to your needs on the day.
I've worked in counselling and peer support with LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent adults of all ages, and I'm especially passionate about supporting trans and gender diverse people navigating grief and loss, suicidality, trauma, disability and chronic illness, and autism and other experiences of neurodivergence.
My values and lived experience lead me to use non-pathologising, non-blaming approaches like Narrative Therapy, Intentional Peer Support, and the Alternatives to Suicide model. I bring a calm, grounded presence to sessions, centre your expertise and self-knowledge, and adapt to your needs on the day.
All sessions online- through Zoom.
Taking clients from UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Overcome emotional pain-
Eating struggles, fears and unhelpful habits
Build confidence, resilience and ease anxiety.
All sessions online- through Zoom.
Taking clients from UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Overcome emotional pain-
Eating struggles, fears and unhelpful habits
Build confidence, resilience and ease anxiety.
Sophia has extensive experience working with a diverse range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family issues, emotion dysregulation, study/work stress or burnout, cultural issues, identity and self-worth, adjustment to major life events, and longstanding patterns of thinking and behaviour.
At the beginning of therapy, Sophia conducts a thorough and holistic assessment then develops an individualised treatment plan for each client. Sophia integrates a range of evidence-based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Sophia has extensive experience working with a diverse range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family issues, emotion dysregulation, study/work stress or burnout, cultural issues, identity and self-worth, adjustment to major life events, and longstanding patterns of thinking and behaviour.
At the beginning of therapy, Sophia conducts a thorough and holistic assessment then develops an individualised treatment plan for each client. Sophia integrates a range of evidence-based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
My areas of expertise include trauma, mental health, and substance misuse.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
My areas of expertise include trauma, mental health, and substance misuse.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
