Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
Finding the right psychologist can be a daunting process- especially if you have experienced trauma in the past.
I understand both the power and limitations of modern- day psychology. True mental wellness goes beyond just addressing symptoms. It involves honouring the whole person- the mind, the body (particularly our nervous system), the soul (who we are at our core), and understanding the complex ways they interact.
Finding the right psychologist can be a daunting process- especially if you have experienced trauma in the past.
I understand both the power and limitations of modern- day psychology. True mental wellness goes beyond just addressing symptoms. It involves honouring the whole person- the mind, the body (particularly our nervous system), the soul (who we are at our core), and understanding the complex ways they interact.
I have experience working with a range of therapeutic focuses including trauma, neurodiversity, sex and sexuality, and diverse relationship structures (including D/s dynamics, polyamory, and other relationship arrangements).
I provide specialised counselling support to people with diverse experiences, including neurodivergence, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and fatness. My work centres anti-oppressive practices and values. I prioritise lived experience values and draw on my own journey and the journeys of others in my work.
I have experience working with a range of therapeutic focuses including trauma, neurodiversity, sex and sexuality, and diverse relationship structures (including D/s dynamics, polyamory, and other relationship arrangements).
I provide specialised counselling support to people with diverse experiences, including neurodivergence, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and fatness. My work centres anti-oppressive practices and values. I prioritise lived experience values and draw on my own journey and the journeys of others in my work.
I create personalised therapeutic strategies in collaboration with my clients, drawing on my expertise in CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support diagnoses from Adjustment Disorder, anxiety, and depression, to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and grief and loss.
With a focus on evidence-based care, I partner with clients to develop achievable treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals, particularly for those dealing with traumatic psychological injuries. I have experience of the NSW Workers Comp system and work well in a multidisciplinary team setting.
I create personalised therapeutic strategies in collaboration with my clients, drawing on my expertise in CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support diagnoses from Adjustment Disorder, anxiety, and depression, to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and grief and loss.
With a focus on evidence-based care, I partner with clients to develop achievable treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals, particularly for those dealing with traumatic psychological injuries. I have experience of the NSW Workers Comp system and work well in a multidisciplinary team setting.
You may be facing emotional pain, unresolved trauma, or communication challenges in your relationships, preventing you from moving forward.
I use a multimodal approach, including EMDR for trauma recovery and Gottman Method for couples. EMDR helps process traumatic memories, bringing clarity and healing. Gottman Method enhances communication, rebuilds trust, and strengthens bonds. My approach is tailored to help you achieve personal growth and improve your relationships.
You may be facing emotional pain, unresolved trauma, or communication challenges in your relationships, preventing you from moving forward.
I use a multimodal approach, including EMDR for trauma recovery and Gottman Method for couples. EMDR helps process traumatic memories, bringing clarity and healing. Gottman Method enhances communication, rebuilds trust, and strengthens bonds. My approach is tailored to help you achieve personal growth and improve your relationships.
I work with adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a range of psychological challenges; from existential concerns, recurrent relationship difficulties and identity exploration, to mental health conditions such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Chronic Depression, Eating Disorders, and Somatisation.
My therapy approach is from a relational perspective, informed by the Conversational Model of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and integrates specialised approaches such as EMDR. This allows me to support clients dealing with a wide range of experiences.
I am a clinical member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP), an Accredited Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and an Accredited member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Psychotherapy.
I work with adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a range of psychological challenges; from existential concerns, recurrent relationship difficulties and identity exploration, to mental health conditions such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Chronic Depression, Eating Disorders, and Somatisation.
My therapy approach is from a relational perspective, informed by the Conversational Model of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and integrates specialised approaches such as EMDR. This allows me to support clients dealing with a wide range of experiences.
I am a clinical member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP), an Accredited Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and an Accredited member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Psychotherapy.
As an EMDR practitioner, I provide online therapy using trauma-informed approaches and specialised EMDR techniques.
EMDR therapists specialise in bilateral stimulation techniques that transform how traumatic memories are stored in the brain. Their expertise lies in guiding clients through difficult experiences, effectively treating PTSD, anxiety, and trauma symptoms in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy. Learn more on our website.
As an EMDR practitioner, I provide online therapy using trauma-informed approaches and specialised EMDR techniques.
EMDR therapists specialise in bilateral stimulation techniques that transform how traumatic memories are stored in the brain. Their expertise lies in guiding clients through difficult experiences, effectively treating PTSD, anxiety, and trauma symptoms in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy. Learn more on our website.
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, grief and loss, health anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to each client’s needs. With experience in trauma, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, insomnia, and relationship issues, I use CBT, ACT, DBT, prolonged exposure, and exposure and response prevention to help clients build coping skills, improve wellbeing, and move forward with confidence.
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, grief and loss, health anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to each client’s needs. With experience in trauma, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, insomnia, and relationship issues, I use CBT, ACT, DBT, prolonged exposure, and exposure and response prevention to help clients build coping skills, improve wellbeing, and move forward with confidence.
I also support individuals healing from trauma ( PTSD, C- PTSD), sexual abuse, anxiety and shame, and rebuilding confidence in their sense of self.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where helpful. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
I also support individuals healing from trauma ( PTSD, C- PTSD), sexual abuse, anxiety and shame, and rebuilding confidence in their sense of self.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where helpful. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
I'm skilled in working with mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship, and psychosis concerns.
My goal is to help you gain insight and clarity whilst navigating your mental health recovery, and doing so with care and compassion. Taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, but I strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment to help you you to feel comfortable to work through anything you need to.
I'm skilled in working with mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship, and psychosis concerns.
My goal is to help you gain insight and clarity whilst navigating your mental health recovery, and doing so with care and compassion. Taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, but I strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment to help you you to feel comfortable to work through anything you need to.
At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer Clinical Supervision, Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via Telehealth (Videolink or Phone) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. I support people dealing with a large range life difficulties.
At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer Clinical Supervision, Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via Telehealth (Videolink or Phone) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. I support people dealing with a large range life difficulties.
I offer individual and relationship sessions for deep-feeling people who are processing experiences of complex trauma, grief, or life transitions.
I bring a warm, nurturing presence, and my compassionate communication style helps others feel comfortable to talk freely without fear of judgement. I draw on 15 years experience as a therapist, as well as lifelong experience as a multi-passionate and creative person, with my own experiences of doing life a little differently.
I offer individual and relationship sessions for deep-feeling people who are processing experiences of complex trauma, grief, or life transitions.
I bring a warm, nurturing presence, and my compassionate communication style helps others feel comfortable to talk freely without fear of judgement. I draw on 15 years experience as a therapist, as well as lifelong experience as a multi-passionate and creative person, with my own experiences of doing life a little differently.
I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, and more complex conditions such as psychosis and schizophrenia.
Appointments
NDIS (Plan and Self-Managed): No referral required — simply get in touch to request an appointment.
Medicare: Please provide a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP.
Couples therapy: no referral needed.
I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including ADHD, autism, trauma, anxiety, and more complex conditions such as psychosis and schizophrenia.
Appointments
NDIS (Plan and Self-Managed): No referral required — simply get in touch to request an appointment.
Medicare: Please provide a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP.
Couples therapy: no referral needed.
I have assisted clients from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds with managing their anxiety, depression, life stresses, phobias, obsessive-compulsive and trauma related challenges.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour and Prolonged Exposure therapies for the management of anxiety, depression, phobias and PTSD.
I have assisted clients from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds with managing their anxiety, depression, life stresses, phobias, obsessive-compulsive and trauma related challenges.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour and Prolonged Exposure therapies for the management of anxiety, depression, phobias and PTSD.
You’re navigating life’s challenges (maybe stress, trauma, or just life in general?) and looking for support that actually fits you.
I offer holistic, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed therapy and assessment for adults. I support people navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, identity, emotional regulation, and life transitions, including neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients. My approach blends evidence-based therapy, somatic work, psychoeducation, ACT, and EFT (tapping), tailored to you.
You’re navigating life’s challenges (maybe stress, trauma, or just life in general?) and looking for support that actually fits you.
I offer holistic, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed therapy and assessment for adults. I support people navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, identity, emotional regulation, and life transitions, including neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients. My approach blends evidence-based therapy, somatic work, psychoeducation, ACT, and EFT (tapping), tailored to you.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. Therapy is structured yet flexible, with a focus on helping you better understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward in a more grounded way.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. Therapy is structured yet flexible, with a focus on helping you better understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward in a more grounded way.
These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma.
I'm a friendly and compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for supporting/enhancing people, specifically children, adolescents, trauma history and those with diagnosed disabilities. I use humour (when appropriate) and a light hearted approach to assessment and intervention to build strong therapeutic relationships, allowing greater client outcomes.
These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma.
I'm a friendly and compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for supporting/enhancing people, specifically children, adolescents, trauma history and those with diagnosed disabilities. I use humour (when appropriate) and a light hearted approach to assessment and intervention to build strong therapeutic relationships, allowing greater client outcomes.
Whether you are seeking help with managing stress, anxiety, overcoming depression, navigating PTSD, grief and loss, or healing from trauma, I have vast experience to assist you.
Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced counsellor to help you navigate the challenges life presents?
For over 16 years, I've been dedicated to supporting people in finding clarity, healing, and personal growth. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself openly and honestly.
With my person-centered approach, I deeply value your unique experiences, perspectives, and emotions, committing to truly understanding your individual needs.
Whether you are seeking help with managing stress, anxiety, overcoming depression, navigating PTSD, grief and loss, or healing from trauma, I have vast experience to assist you.
Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced counsellor to help you navigate the challenges life presents?
For over 16 years, I've been dedicated to supporting people in finding clarity, healing, and personal growth. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can express yourself openly and honestly.
With my person-centered approach, I deeply value your unique experiences, perspectives, and emotions, committing to truly understanding your individual needs.
My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world.
As a trauma and psychosexual counsellor, I support adults to process traumatic experiences and their ongoing impacts, including sex-based concerns, burnout, mood difficulties, addictive or unhelpful coping behaviours. My work is holistic and trauma-informed, helping clients understand themselves with greater compassion and context.
My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world.
As a trauma and psychosexual counsellor, I support adults to process traumatic experiences and their ongoing impacts, including sex-based concerns, burnout, mood difficulties, addictive or unhelpful coping behaviours. My work is holistic and trauma-informed, helping clients understand themselves with greater compassion and context.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over.
I’m dedicated to providing safe, trauma-informed care. I have extensive experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health sectors, offering individual therapy. I often use Trauma-Focused CBT to help you process memories, build coping skills, and feel more at ease and empowered in your life.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over.
I’m dedicated to providing safe, trauma-informed care. I have extensive experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health sectors, offering individual therapy. I often use Trauma-Focused CBT to help you process memories, build coping skills, and feel more at ease and empowered in your life.
“I offer trauma informed therapy in a safe and non- judgemental space, so you can work through whatever difficulties you are experiencing, live more mindfully and embrace your inner strengths & resources
Areas I am passionate to work with Adolescents (14 yrs and above) & Adults, Couples and Families, Trauma & dissociation, EMDR, Hypnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders (including BPD), Eating issues, Addictions, ASD, ADHD, Assessments & Court reports
“I offer trauma informed therapy in a safe and non- judgemental space, so you can work through whatever difficulties you are experiencing, live more mindfully and embrace your inner strengths & resources
Areas I am passionate to work with Adolescents (14 yrs and above) & Adults, Couples and Families, Trauma & dissociation, EMDR, Hypnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders (including BPD), Eating issues, Addictions, ASD, ADHD, Assessments & Court reports
