Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Australian Capital Territory
I have 12 years of experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma across Australia and the UK.
Coping rather than living? And old patterns no longer work the way they used to?
You may feel overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. These experiences are more common than most people realise, and they often reflect a deeper internal shift or life reassessment. With over a decade of experience in mental health in Australia and the UK, I’ve seen how common these turning points are and how much relief comes from having a grounded, genuine space to talk about them.
I have 12 years of experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma across Australia and the UK.
Coping rather than living? And old patterns no longer work the way they used to?
You may feel overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. These experiences are more common than most people realise, and they often reflect a deeper internal shift or life reassessment. With over a decade of experience in mental health in Australia and the UK, I’ve seen how common these turning points are and how much relief comes from having a grounded, genuine space to talk about them.
I have a special interest in navigating eating disorders and body image concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions.
I hold experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I see mild to moderate presentations of people 13 years and older. I use modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I have a special interest in navigating eating disorders and body image concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions.
I hold experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I see mild to moderate presentations of people 13 years and older. I use modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I have a Masters of Counselling and additional training in trauma informed care and mental health supports.
Are you constantly feeing overwhelmed? Do you feel like your brain just does not fit in with the way the world is made? if so I might be someone who will "get you" and be able to help. My name is Lyndsey and I am originally from the UK although I have been living in Australian for the last 12 years.. I am a mum to twins and understand the challenges of trying to "live your best life!" . I am open and inclusive and have twenty years of working with teenagers and their families behind me. I also have lots of experience working with neurodiverse people and can adapt my approach to work in the way that works for you.
I have a Masters of Counselling and additional training in trauma informed care and mental health supports.
Are you constantly feeing overwhelmed? Do you feel like your brain just does not fit in with the way the world is made? if so I might be someone who will "get you" and be able to help. My name is Lyndsey and I am originally from the UK although I have been living in Australian for the last 12 years.. I am a mum to twins and understand the challenges of trying to "live your best life!" . I am open and inclusive and have twenty years of working with teenagers and their families behind me. I also have lots of experience working with neurodiverse people and can adapt my approach to work in the way that works for you.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes?
Our approach is highly collaborative and we value building strong therapeutic alliances to support people in making meaningful changes and achieve their goals. We implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among our clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes?
Our approach is highly collaborative and we value building strong therapeutic alliances to support people in making meaningful changes and achieve their goals. We implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among our clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations.
Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in Internal Family Systems, helping you build clarity, confidence and connection in everyday life.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in Internal Family Systems, helping you build clarity, confidence and connection in everyday life.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
I’m a registered, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally sensitive psychologist who specialises in supporting clients across a wide spectrum of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related difficulties.
My integrative approach to treatment helps you identify the underlying drivers of your difficulties. Together, we explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to better understand core triggers. Over time, many clients notice meaningful improvements, gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, and relate to themselves and the world in new ways.
I’m a registered, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally sensitive psychologist who specialises in supporting clients across a wide spectrum of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related difficulties.
My integrative approach to treatment helps you identify the underlying drivers of your difficulties. Together, we explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to better understand core triggers. Over time, many clients notice meaningful improvements, gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, and relate to themselves and the world in new ways.
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 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 offer a genuinely safe, trauma-informed space for adults navigating complex life changes and the emotional turmoil that often follows.
Trude is genuinely warm, non-judgemental, and authentic. She is deeply committed to supporting your unique journey toward well-being. Her dedication to Trauma-Informed Practice—means that every session prioritises your comfort, choice, and empowerment.
I offer a genuinely safe, trauma-informed space for adults navigating complex life changes and the emotional turmoil that often follows.
Trude is genuinely warm, non-judgemental, and authentic. She is deeply committed to supporting your unique journey toward well-being. Her dedication to Trauma-Informed Practice—means that every session prioritises your comfort, choice, and empowerment.
If you’ve been holding a lot—anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, relationship strain, or just feeling stuck—you don’t have to work it out on your own. I offer a calm, supportive space to slow things down and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I don’t believe in fixing people; I work to understand you and what has shaped you. Counselling with me is collaborative, empowering, and respectful. If you’re neurodivergent (or wondering), we can work in a way that fits how your mind works.
If you’ve been holding a lot—anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, relationship strain, or just feeling stuck—you don’t have to work it out on your own. I offer a calm, supportive space to slow things down and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I don’t believe in fixing people; I work to understand you and what has shaped you. Counselling with me is collaborative, empowering, and respectful. If you’re neurodivergent (or wondering), we can work in a way that fits how your mind works.
I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges.
I value warmth and empathy, to build solid therapeutic relationships, and work with evidence-based frameworks, drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based CBT, and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges.
I value warmth and empathy, to build solid therapeutic relationships, and work with evidence-based frameworks, drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based CBT, and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
Reaching out for help takes courage, and I aim to make that first step feel safe and supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with compassion and curiosity to build insight and clarity about what’s holding you back.
Reaching out for help takes courage, and I aim to make that first step feel safe and supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with compassion and curiosity to build insight and clarity about what’s holding you back.
My clinical counselling strategies include CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Trauma-informed approach as well as Gottman Method for couple counselling/therapy and systemic family approach.
Hello, I am a registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 12 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
My clinical counselling strategies include CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Trauma-informed approach as well as Gottman Method for couple counselling/therapy and systemic family approach.
Hello, I am a registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 12 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
The Issues I can assist you with include: anxiety, depression and stress, trauma, grief and loss, lifestage transitions, parenting, substance addictions, neurodiversity, family and relationship difficulties .
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
The Issues I can assist you with include: anxiety, depression and stress, trauma, grief and loss, lifestage transitions, parenting, substance addictions, neurodiversity, family and relationship difficulties .
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
It is important for me to address not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes to ensure lasting results. I'm genuinely interested in understanding how you think and feel, even how your body responds to different emotions. It's all connected, and we'll explore this through your stories about past and present.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
It is important for me to address not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes to ensure lasting results. I'm genuinely interested in understanding how you think and feel, even how your body responds to different emotions. It's all connected, and we'll explore this through your stories about past and present.
Whether you are looking to move past anxiety and depression, longing for deeper connections with yourself and others, or have a specific obstacle you wish to overcome, Petra counselling was formed with you in mind.
Whether you are looking to move past anxiety and depression, longing for deeper connections with yourself and others, or have a specific obstacle you wish to overcome, Petra counselling was formed with you in mind.
As a neuroaffirming clinician I take a client centred and strengths approach, respecting your unique neurotype and what works best for you! What might we talk about in therapy? Almost anything! Perhaps it's stress, anxiety or depression, your neurodivergent identity (ADHD/Autism), the assessment process (I can provide post diagnosis support/coaching for ADHD and Autism), the executive functions of the brain or substance use difficulties. Or maybe its parent support (raising neurodivergent children), strategies for time management, procrastination, emotion regulation or values identification...the list goes on!
As a neuroaffirming clinician I take a client centred and strengths approach, respecting your unique neurotype and what works best for you! What might we talk about in therapy? Almost anything! Perhaps it's stress, anxiety or depression, your neurodivergent identity (ADHD/Autism), the assessment process (I can provide post diagnosis support/coaching for ADHD and Autism), the executive functions of the brain or substance use difficulties. Or maybe its parent support (raising neurodivergent children), strategies for time management, procrastination, emotion regulation or values identification...the list goes on!
I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, schema work, and trauma-informed care tailored to you.
My ideal client is ready for change. They’re insightful, proactive, and seeking clarity around patterns that no longer serve them—whether it’s anxiety, overthinking, or relationship challenges. They want practical strategies, not just talk, and are motivated to understand themselves more deeply. They’re not here to be rescued—they’re here to grow, to realign with their values, and to create a more grounded, authentic life.
I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, schema work, and trauma-informed care tailored to you.
My ideal client is ready for change. They’re insightful, proactive, and seeking clarity around patterns that no longer serve them—whether it’s anxiety, overthinking, or relationship challenges. They want practical strategies, not just talk, and are motivated to understand themselves more deeply. They’re not here to be rescued—they’re here to grow, to realign with their values, and to create a more grounded, authentic life.
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.
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.
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.
