Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Broadmeadow, NSW
I am a registered psychologist who supports people to connect with what matters to them, to develop new skills and understand past experiences. I work in a person-centred, strength-based and collaborative way, and I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds.
I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic techniques.
I work with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and sexuality.
I am a registered psychologist who supports people to connect with what matters to them, to develop new skills and understand past experiences. I work in a person-centred, strength-based and collaborative way, and I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds.
I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic techniques.
I work with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and sexuality.
Sarah James is an empathetic and compassionate Psychologist who is committed to supporting individuals build upon their strengths through adversity. She places the utmost importance on developing a warm and inviting therapeutic relationship to create significant change. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients, tailoring therapy to meet the client’s needs. Private practice has always been her passion, with particular interest in helping people to overcome their traumas, anxieties and relationship difficulties. It’s in this space that Sarah can draw on her experience in other areas to best support her clients.
Sarah James is an empathetic and compassionate Psychologist who is committed to supporting individuals build upon their strengths through adversity. She places the utmost importance on developing a warm and inviting therapeutic relationship to create significant change. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients, tailoring therapy to meet the client’s needs. Private practice has always been her passion, with particular interest in helping people to overcome their traumas, anxieties and relationship difficulties. It’s in this space that Sarah can draw on her experience in other areas to best support her clients.
Many people come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things aren’t improving despite their best efforts. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, or feel something deeper is holding them back. They’re looking for clarity, understanding, and practical strategies to feel more grounded and confident. Their goal is to heal, grow, and create a life that feels calmer, more balanced, and true to who they are.
Many people come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things aren’t improving despite their best efforts. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, or feel something deeper is holding them back. They’re looking for clarity, understanding, and practical strategies to feel more grounded and confident. Their goal is to heal, grow, and create a life that feels calmer, more balanced, and true to who they are.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure together we create a personalised therapy plan tailored to them. I work with adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, CTPSD and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure together we create a personalised therapy plan tailored to them. I work with adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, CTPSD and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Here for you! You don't need to 'fix' yourself; therapy is about feeling understood enough to be yourself. Whether you’re navigating the weight of trauma or the exhaustion of burnout, I provide a gentle, direct, & safe sanctuary to find your clarity again. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. My approach is gentle yet direct, facilitating real, lasting transformation, not just temporary fixes. I offer a safe, confidential space to find clarity, available in-person or via video or phone on weekdays & evenings. I'm here for you. Let’s take that first gentle step toward your calmer life today. Reach out!
Here for you! You don't need to 'fix' yourself; therapy is about feeling understood enough to be yourself. Whether you’re navigating the weight of trauma or the exhaustion of burnout, I provide a gentle, direct, & safe sanctuary to find your clarity again. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. My approach is gentle yet direct, facilitating real, lasting transformation, not just temporary fixes. I offer a safe, confidential space to find clarity, available in-person or via video or phone on weekdays & evenings. I'm here for you. Let’s take that first gentle step toward your calmer life today. Reach out!
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Life can feel overwhelming when the world isn’t built for the way you think, feel, or process experiences. Many of my clients—children, teens, and adults—struggle with overwhelm, feeling out of control or unsafe, daily functioning, emotional regulation, identity, or relationships. Some seek support in navigating neurodivergence, while others face trauma, anxiety, or depression. Families often feel lost, unsure how to advocate for their children or themselves. My goal is to empower you with understanding, strategies, and confidence to move forward in a way that aligns with who you truly are.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world isn’t built for the way you think, feel, or process experiences. Many of my clients—children, teens, and adults—struggle with overwhelm, feeling out of control or unsafe, daily functioning, emotional regulation, identity, or relationships. Some seek support in navigating neurodivergence, while others face trauma, anxiety, or depression. Families often feel lost, unsure how to advocate for their children or themselves. My goal is to empower you with understanding, strategies, and confidence to move forward in a way that aligns with who you truly are.
You might be feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or trauma. Maybe you’re navigating the aftermath of an injury, accident, or workplace incident, and the process feels as exhausting as what brought you here. For over two decades, I’ve supported young people and adults through these experiences, in community, hospital, and justice settings. My work spans general clinical care as well as forensic and medico-legal practice, including SIRA/WorkCover and CTP claims. A significant part of my practice also involves supporting first responders and others in high-stress, high-complexity roles.
You might be feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or trauma. Maybe you’re navigating the aftermath of an injury, accident, or workplace incident, and the process feels as exhausting as what brought you here. For over two decades, I’ve supported young people and adults through these experiences, in community, hospital, and justice settings. My work spans general clinical care as well as forensic and medico-legal practice, including SIRA/WorkCover and CTP claims. A significant part of my practice also involves supporting first responders and others in high-stress, high-complexity roles.
Human beings are a part of evolution's legacy, and despite some contrary indicators to this, I like the idea that we are at the leading edge of an unfolding universe. That makes us complex, and since birth we've made it this far by having a bunch of needs met. But needs change as we grow and often we end up with deficiencies in those needs that cause pain and suffering. To thrive there are universal human needs that must first be met, including needs to be seen and heard, understood and respected. Both individual and couple therapy offer the opportunity for those needs to be met, so we are better equipped to move on.
Human beings are a part of evolution's legacy, and despite some contrary indicators to this, I like the idea that we are at the leading edge of an unfolding universe. That makes us complex, and since birth we've made it this far by having a bunch of needs met. But needs change as we grow and often we end up with deficiencies in those needs that cause pain and suffering. To thrive there are universal human needs that must first be met, including needs to be seen and heard, understood and respected. Both individual and couple therapy offer the opportunity for those needs to be met, so we are better equipped to move on.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
Rebates available to NDIS, Medicare, Work-Cover, Victim Assist, QPS Self-Refer, & Private Insurance holders.
Providing a therapy space that is both judgement-free and provides a clear path forward. Our work focuses on two things: Helping you make the deeper changes to find lasting healing, while also giving you the practical tools to feel improvements happening right away . We'll get to the root of what's happening for you while crafting everyday strategies to lift your mental health today. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, and low mood, or navigating neurodiversity, we will work together to get you where you want to be.
Rebates available to NDIS, Medicare, Work-Cover, Victim Assist, QPS Self-Refer, & Private Insurance holders.
Providing a therapy space that is both judgement-free and provides a clear path forward. Our work focuses on two things: Helping you make the deeper changes to find lasting healing, while also giving you the practical tools to feel improvements happening right away . We'll get to the root of what's happening for you while crafting everyday strategies to lift your mental health today. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, and low mood, or navigating neurodiversity, we will work together to get you where you want to be.
I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling, working with people affected by trauma, child abuse & sexual or domestic violence, mental health, racism, disability and grief.
I bring a biopsychosocial approach to problems. The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or is happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you.
I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling, working with people affected by trauma, child abuse & sexual or domestic violence, mental health, racism, disability and grief.
I bring a biopsychosocial approach to problems. The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or is happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD. Listen to my podcast Healing CPTSD, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for more resources and information.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD. Listen to my podcast Healing CPTSD, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for more resources and information.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I work with adults who are tired of feeling responsible for everyone else while losing themselves in the process. Many come to therapy struggling with people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, trauma, difficult relationships, identity concerns, or feeling disconnected from who they really are. Together we explore the patterns that keep you stuck, build self-awareness with compassion, strengthen boundaries, and develop a life that feels more authentic, grounded, and aligned with your values rather than driven by fear, guilt, or obligation.
I work with adults who are tired of feeling responsible for everyone else while losing themselves in the process. Many come to therapy struggling with people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, trauma, difficult relationships, identity concerns, or feeling disconnected from who they really are. Together we explore the patterns that keep you stuck, build self-awareness with compassion, strengthen boundaries, and develop a life that feels more authentic, grounded, and aligned with your values rather than driven by fear, guilt, or obligation.
As an experienced counsellor, approved by Victim Support NSW, I bring a wide range of knowledge and practical solutions to the Life Circle issues that cause us to feel unsettled and confused.
I offer both Christian and non-Christian counselling, depending on your personal choice.
I work from a very positive foundation in areas of Relationships, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Aged Life Adjustments, Domestic Violence, including Child Abuse.
I use an eclectic range of techniques that bring positive results.
As an experienced counsellor, approved by Victim Support NSW, I bring a wide range of knowledge and practical solutions to the Life Circle issues that cause us to feel unsettled and confused.
I offer both Christian and non-Christian counselling, depending on your personal choice.
I work from a very positive foundation in areas of Relationships, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Aged Life Adjustments, Domestic Violence, including Child Abuse.
I use an eclectic range of techniques that bring positive results.
Sometimes, the energy we need to deal with life's challenges is beyond us. We might be overwhelmed or anxious, feel stuck or hopeless, and often we get exhausted from the effort of trying to move forward on our own. The good news is that working with a professional can help you - sometimes much faster than you imagine.
If you are suffering with anxiety or depression, relationships or a vaguer sense that life could or should be better than it is, book in for an initial free session and start getting the support you need.
Sometimes, the energy we need to deal with life's challenges is beyond us. We might be overwhelmed or anxious, feel stuck or hopeless, and often we get exhausted from the effort of trying to move forward on our own. The good news is that working with a professional can help you - sometimes much faster than you imagine.
If you are suffering with anxiety or depression, relationships or a vaguer sense that life could or should be better than it is, book in for an initial free session and start getting the support you need.
I have experience supporting people who are Victims of crime, domestic and family violence, or struggles with substance use.
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I’m Freya, an AASW Accredited Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health and counselling. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and centred on your pace and needs.
If you are in NSW and have Victims of Crime funding, I’m an Approved Provider and can support you through this process too.
You don’t have to face this alone- I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
I have experience supporting people who are Victims of crime, domestic and family violence, or struggles with substance use.
Hello!
I’m Freya, an AASW Accredited Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health and counselling. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and centred on your pace and needs.
If you are in NSW and have Victims of Crime funding, I’m an Approved Provider and can support you through this process too.
You don’t have to face this alone- I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, emotional overwhelm, and the effects of difficult life experiences and relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. I aim to offer a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they’ve been through, and begin to move towards greater safety, clarity, and steadiness.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, emotional overwhelm, and the effects of difficult life experiences and relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. I aim to offer a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they’ve been through, and begin to move towards greater safety, clarity, and steadiness.
Hi, I'm Caroni
I started as a Rehabilitation Consultant within the Workers Compensation, CTP, and Life Insurance sectors over 12 years ago but always felt drawn to psychology. Now I share what works best and applying evidence-based methods to support recovery and wellbeing....
Hi, I'm Caroni
I started as a Rehabilitation Consultant within the Workers Compensation, CTP, and Life Insurance sectors over 12 years ago but always felt drawn to psychology. Now I share what works best and applying evidence-based methods to support recovery and wellbeing....
Renee is a compassionate and approachable psychologist, known for her warm and friendly demeanour. Her primary focus is on fostering a secure and trusting environment in her therapeutic relationships, which enables a cooperative approach where she dedicates time to comprehending the unique requirements and aspirations of each individual. Renee draws upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques in her approach to care, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Neurofeedback Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Renee tailors her approach to suit the distinct needs of her clients.
Renee is a compassionate and approachable psychologist, known for her warm and friendly demeanour. Her primary focus is on fostering a secure and trusting environment in her therapeutic relationships, which enables a cooperative approach where she dedicates time to comprehending the unique requirements and aspirations of each individual. Renee draws upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques in her approach to care, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Neurofeedback Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Renee tailors her approach to suit the distinct needs of her clients.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.