Trauma Focused Psychologists and Therapists in Blaxland, NSW

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Staghorn Sexology
Social Worker, AASW
Blaxland, NSW 2774
Waitlist for new clients
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, sexual trauma and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, sexual trauma and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
(02) 4063 1410 View (02) 4063 1410
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Kimberly Ryan
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Blaxland, NSW 2774
Waitlist for new clients
As an experiential and creative psychotherapist, I am passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and relational struggles. Sometimes what we have experienced can be difficult to put into words, utilising the body, movement, music and play can support self expression, building of a coherent narrative and integration of experience. Use of experiential mediums in therapy is known to support healing from trauma experiences as well as support accessing therapy through offering more than words to explore experience. I also provide supervision to mental health professionals working with families.
As an experiential and creative psychotherapist, I am passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma and relational struggles. Sometimes what we have experienced can be difficult to put into words, utilising the body, movement, music and play can support self expression, building of a coherent narrative and integration of experience. Use of experiential mediums in therapy is known to support healing from trauma experiences as well as support accessing therapy through offering more than words to explore experience. I also provide supervision to mental health professionals working with families.
(02) 4703 7299 View (02) 4703 7299
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Mountain Light Counselling and Consulting
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Blaxland, NSW 2774
Does busyness, exhaustion or anxiety mean you don’t have the energy to be living as you hope for yourself? Have you experienced trauma or are going through big transitions that feel overwhelming? Is being a parent leaving you at your wit's end? Perhaps your relationship is struggling and you long to feel like a team and have more understanding of and for each other. Jo is passionate about helping individuals, families and couples find a way forward that is right for you.
Does busyness, exhaustion or anxiety mean you don’t have the energy to be living as you hope for yourself? Have you experienced trauma or are going through big transitions that feel overwhelming? Is being a parent leaving you at your wit's end? Perhaps your relationship is struggling and you long to feel like a team and have more understanding of and for each other. Jo is passionate about helping individuals, families and couples find a way forward that is right for you.
(02) 4703 5826 x61 View (02) 4703 5826 x61
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Interwoven Sandplay Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Blaxland, NSW 2774
As a wholistic counsellor my goal is to engage you in a meaningful self-exploration process to support healing and personal growth. I specialise in a symbol-work method that's effective in reaching deeper, underlying issues. These issues can present as stress, relationship problems, work issues, conflict, insecurity, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, frustration, confusion, hoarding, addiction. Potential outcomes are heightened self-awareness, unveiling of hidden/unconscious truths, emotional blockages released, increased self-esteem, heightened clarity, reduced confusion, improvement in general wellbeing.
As a wholistic counsellor my goal is to engage you in a meaningful self-exploration process to support healing and personal growth. I specialise in a symbol-work method that's effective in reaching deeper, underlying issues. These issues can present as stress, relationship problems, work issues, conflict, insecurity, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, frustration, confusion, hoarding, addiction. Potential outcomes are heightened self-awareness, unveiling of hidden/unconscious truths, emotional blockages released, increased self-esteem, heightened clarity, reduced confusion, improvement in general wellbeing.
(02) 4703 5045 View (02) 4703 5045
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Doug Higgins
Psychotherapist
Blaxland, NSW 2774
My clients are everyday people who have become stuck. It can be conflict, breakup, anxiety, depression, addiction, family upheaval or simply an unhappiness that doesn’t budge. My clients know what works, and what doesn't, and value the opportunity to sound things out with an empathic and non-judgmental therapist who can stay engaged even when the going gets tough. Being the co-creator of an authentic, safe relationship in therapy helps clients to maintain authentic, safe, and life affirming relationships outside of therapy.
My clients are everyday people who have become stuck. It can be conflict, breakup, anxiety, depression, addiction, family upheaval or simply an unhappiness that doesn’t budge. My clients know what works, and what doesn't, and value the opportunity to sound things out with an empathic and non-judgmental therapist who can stay engaged even when the going gets tough. Being the co-creator of an authentic, safe relationship in therapy helps clients to maintain authentic, safe, and life affirming relationships outside of therapy.
(02) 4703 5086 View (02) 4703 5086
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Jaclyn Hall
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Blaxland, NSW 2774
Hi, my name is JacIyn. I am a PACFA Accredited Clinical Counsellor & Supervisor, EMDRAA accredited EMDR Practitioner, Advancand Clinical Resource Therapist & Trainer, & NSW Victims Services Counsellor. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting. I’m warm and friendly. I am passionate about supporting clients to safely navigate and reprocess their experiences of trauma, manage anxiety, depression, and various life challenges. I work from a trauma informed, person centred approach, drawing from modalities such as: Resource Therapy (Parts Work) Polyvagal Theory, DBT, EMDR, & Somatic approaches.
Hi, my name is JacIyn. I am a PACFA Accredited Clinical Counsellor & Supervisor, EMDRAA accredited EMDR Practitioner, Advancand Clinical Resource Therapist & Trainer, & NSW Victims Services Counsellor. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting. I’m warm and friendly. I am passionate about supporting clients to safely navigate and reprocess their experiences of trauma, manage anxiety, depression, and various life challenges. I work from a trauma informed, person centred approach, drawing from modalities such as: Resource Therapy (Parts Work) Polyvagal Theory, DBT, EMDR, & Somatic approaches.
(02) 4703 7619 View (02) 4703 7619
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Natalie Harman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Blaxland, NSW 2774
PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.
PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.
(02) 8355 9759 View (02) 8355 9759
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Davinder Gill
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Blaxland, NSW 2774
I support clients who are experiencing chronic stress, long standing anxiety or depression, relationship challenges, attachment or trauma related difficulties, going through difficult transitions, complex trauma or postnatal depression/anxiety.
I support clients who are experiencing chronic stress, long standing anxiety or depression, relationship challenges, attachment or trauma related difficulties, going through difficult transitions, complex trauma or postnatal depression/anxiety.
(02) 4703 7296 View (02) 4703 7296
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Altitude Clinical Psychology - Dr. Astrid Harris
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Blaxland, NSW 2774
I support clients with eating disorders, trauma and ADHD/ASD, as well as most other mental health conditions. I offer a collaborative approach and believe that clarity, balance, and confidence are essential pillars of a fulfilling life.
I support clients with eating disorders, trauma and ADHD/ASD, as well as most other mental health conditions. I offer a collaborative approach and believe that clarity, balance, and confidence are essential pillars of a fulfilling life.
(02) 4703 9305 View (02) 4703 9305
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Rainshadow Consulting (Vic) Pty Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Blaxland, NSW 2774
Being in an intimate relationship with another person is both the hardest and most rewarding experience that we can have. However, given that most of us never went to relationship school, we learnt how to be in relationship by what we experienced, generally as children, often times did not set us up to succeed in adult relationships. We want to be attached and secure in our partnerships feeling loved, close and belonging. As human beings we are hard wired to be in good relationship with others and often we dont have the necessary skills to pull this off. This state is very fixable when people are open and willing.
Being in an intimate relationship with another person is both the hardest and most rewarding experience that we can have. However, given that most of us never went to relationship school, we learnt how to be in relationship by what we experienced, generally as children, often times did not set us up to succeed in adult relationships. We want to be attached and secure in our partnerships feeling loved, close and belonging. As human beings we are hard wired to be in good relationship with others and often we dont have the necessary skills to pull this off. This state is very fixable when people are open and willing.
(02) 4703 7073 View (02) 4703 7073
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Kristina Paliokaite
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Blaxland, NSW 2774
I work with adults who experience anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, sleep disturbance, low motivation, family or other close relationship challenges, workplace stress among other issues. Together, we can think about ways to reach into your inner resources to be your most resilient self, whether that means accessing more self compassion, assertiveness, better boundaries or challenging those old beliefs that no longer serve you. I do not undertake work involving active or anticipated court proceedings, nor do I provide services to couples or to individuals under the age of eighteen.
I work with adults who experience anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, sleep disturbance, low motivation, family or other close relationship challenges, workplace stress among other issues. Together, we can think about ways to reach into your inner resources to be your most resilient self, whether that means accessing more self compassion, assertiveness, better boundaries or challenging those old beliefs that no longer serve you. I do not undertake work involving active or anticipated court proceedings, nor do I provide services to couples or to individuals under the age of eighteen.
(02) 4503 6318 View (02) 4503 6318
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Mauro Gagliardi EMDR and Gottman Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work best with people who genuinely want to move toward greater peace, clarity, and connection. You might come to therapy because: You carry anxiety or depression that doesn’t feel resolved despite your best efforts You’ve experienced trauma, grief, or loss, and the past still shows up in your thoughts, moods, or relationships You find yourself repeating negative patterns—old schemas—that keep you frustrated, stuck, or in conflict Parts of you feel fragmented or in conflict. You’re in a relationship that’s struggling—communication is poor, trust is strained, or you feel disconnected
I work best with people who genuinely want to move toward greater peace, clarity, and connection. You might come to therapy because: You carry anxiety or depression that doesn’t feel resolved despite your best efforts You’ve experienced trauma, grief, or loss, and the past still shows up in your thoughts, moods, or relationships You find yourself repeating negative patterns—old schemas—that keep you frustrated, stuck, or in conflict Parts of you feel fragmented or in conflict. You’re in a relationship that’s struggling—communication is poor, trust is strained, or you feel disconnected
(02) 4503 8005 View (02) 4503 8005
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Jen Fernandez Holistic Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I've completed yoga teacher training (RYT-200) and have done further training in Trauma Focused ACT.
Do you feel exhausted trying to fit into a world that feels it wasn’t designed for you? Perhaps you’ve been told you’re "too sensitive" or you’re newly diagnosed as autistic or ADHD and searching for a psychologist who truly gets it. I’m a warm, compassionate psychologist with lived neurodivergent experience, offering neuroaffirming telehealth therapy across Australia. I specialise in neurodivergence and trauma, supporting adults through autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, and complex trauma. Whatever you're navigating, my goal is to help you build a life that feels genuinely yours. I currently have immediate availability.
I've completed yoga teacher training (RYT-200) and have done further training in Trauma Focused ACT.
Do you feel exhausted trying to fit into a world that feels it wasn’t designed for you? Perhaps you’ve been told you’re "too sensitive" or you’re newly diagnosed as autistic or ADHD and searching for a psychologist who truly gets it. I’m a warm, compassionate psychologist with lived neurodivergent experience, offering neuroaffirming telehealth therapy across Australia. I specialise in neurodivergence and trauma, supporting adults through autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, and complex trauma. Whatever you're navigating, my goal is to help you build a life that feels genuinely yours. I currently have immediate availability.
(02) 5944 1330 View (02) 5944 1330
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Kristy - Innisfree Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Telehealth Appointments Currently Available! If you would like to live a more fulfilling life, learn better ways to cope and feel more hope for the future, I encourage you to make contact. My style of therapy includes trauma-informed approaches that review underlying beliefs, address unwanted behaviours and thought patterns, and support improvements in your relationships. The aim of treatment is to guide you to process your emotions, talk about your feelings, and to develop practical skills that assist you to make meaningful change in your life.
Telehealth Appointments Currently Available! If you would like to live a more fulfilling life, learn better ways to cope and feel more hope for the future, I encourage you to make contact. My style of therapy includes trauma-informed approaches that review underlying beliefs, address unwanted behaviours and thought patterns, and support improvements in your relationships. The aim of treatment is to guide you to process your emotions, talk about your feelings, and to develop practical skills that assist you to make meaningful change in your life.
(02) 4503 8937 View (02) 4503 8937
Georgie Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Georgie draws on evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, including trauma-focused CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Georgie is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW. She works with adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, emotional regulation, mood and anxiety, and interpersonal patterns. Georgie's approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, collaborative, non-judgmental, and sometimes infused with gentle humour. She supports clients to understand how stress and trauma affect the body and brain, and to develop practical ways to improve regulation, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
Georgie draws on evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, including trauma-focused CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Georgie is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW. She works with adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, emotional regulation, mood and anxiety, and interpersonal patterns. Georgie's approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, collaborative, non-judgmental, and sometimes infused with gentle humour. She supports clients to understand how stress and trauma affect the body and brain, and to develop practical ways to improve regulation, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
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Julie Bill
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Serves Area
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you’ve experienced trauma that feels difficult to put into words, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people who often feel stuck, shut down, or disconnected, especially those who’ve lived through trauma or complex life experiences. Together, we’ll use art and creativity to help you reconnect with your inner world, process difficult emotions, and find new ways forward — at your own pace.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you’ve experienced trauma that feels difficult to put into words, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people who often feel stuck, shut down, or disconnected, especially those who’ve lived through trauma or complex life experiences. Together, we’ll use art and creativity to help you reconnect with your inner world, process difficult emotions, and find new ways forward — at your own pace.
(02) 4703 5109 View (02) 4703 5109
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Jessica Vernon
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I work with women and femme-identifying individuals who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or low moods. Additionally, I work with women who are Deaf or have an intellectual disability. Through a supportive, collaborative approach, I help woman to slow things down, explore patterns, and build insight into their thoughts and emotions. Together, we work toward developing practical strategies and greater self-awareness to support meaningful, lasting change.
I work with women and femme-identifying individuals who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or low moods. Additionally, I work with women who are Deaf or have an intellectual disability. Through a supportive, collaborative approach, I help woman to slow things down, explore patterns, and build insight into their thoughts and emotions. Together, we work toward developing practical strategies and greater self-awareness to support meaningful, lasting change.
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Anna Cavanagh
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Blaxland, NSW 2774
(02) 4705 5628 View (02) 4705 5628
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Empowered Mind and Body
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
At Empowered Mind and Body, Jess creates a safe and supportive environment. One of care, hope, compassion, respect and empowerment. Jess works with clients who've experienced trauma or DV, a diagnosis of ASD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders or self-esteem issues. She also works with parents and families dealing with the challenges, stresses and pressures of modern living. In addition to counselling, Jess is an accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Facilitator, delivering Youth MHFA and teen MHFA to adults and teens, school teachers, first responders, workplaces, the general community.
At Empowered Mind and Body, Jess creates a safe and supportive environment. One of care, hope, compassion, respect and empowerment. Jess works with clients who've experienced trauma or DV, a diagnosis of ASD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders or self-esteem issues. She also works with parents and families dealing with the challenges, stresses and pressures of modern living. In addition to counselling, Jess is an accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Facilitator, delivering Youth MHFA and teen MHFA to adults and teens, school teachers, first responders, workplaces, the general community.
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Martin Roberts
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
In my practice, I work towards an understanding of each person’s needs to develop a responsive, culturally sensitive practice, and provide an empathic, non-judgmental space where people can feel heard, valued, connected, empowered and understood. I have extensive experience working with teens through to adults of all genders, and specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ASD, sexuality, gender, identity and self-esteem.
In my practice, I work towards an understanding of each person’s needs to develop a responsive, culturally sensitive practice, and provide an empathic, non-judgmental space where people can feel heard, valued, connected, empowered and understood. I have extensive experience working with teens through to adults of all genders, and specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ASD, sexuality, gender, identity and self-esteem.
(02) 4501 7934 View (02) 4501 7934