Domestic Abuse Counselling in Cessnock, NSW

Currently working as an approved Victim Services Counsellor, I support adults with alcohol and drug addictions, trauma and mental health issues.
Trauma and EMDR specialist; helping clients to overcome painful memories preventing them from living a full and happy life. Many clients tell me they are amazed how EMDR has transferred their lives, and the results they have achieved.
Currently working as an approved Victim Services Counsellor, I support adults with alcohol and drug addictions, trauma and mental health issues.
Trauma and EMDR specialist; helping clients to overcome painful memories preventing them from living a full and happy life. Many clients tell me they are amazed how EMDR has transferred their lives, and the results they have achieved.

My unique expertise in recovery from life controlling issues including addictions, eating disorders, self-harm, childhood abuse, attachment trauma & complex trauma, cause me to stand out among others.
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
My unique expertise in recovery from life controlling issues including addictions, eating disorders, self-harm, childhood abuse, attachment trauma & complex trauma, cause me to stand out among others.
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life

I work with clients who may be struggling with various mental health issues including trauma and domestic violence.
I am a qualified clinical counsellor and a registered NDIS provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients struggling with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This may be in relation to life situations including anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness, PTSD and other traumas. My approach when working with my clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
I work with clients who may be struggling with various mental health issues including trauma and domestic violence.
I am a qualified clinical counsellor and a registered NDIS provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients struggling with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This may be in relation to life situations including anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness, PTSD and other traumas. My approach when working with my clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.

I have undertaken a number of additional trainings: Levels 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples therapy, ASIST suicide prevention training, DV alert - domestic violence awareness and support training along with many others.
I support women in mid-life to find a new way through all the hard feelings and experiences that keep showing up. Maybe you've been on a quest for self improvement and greater self understanding. You've read the books, joined the groups, listened to the podcasts—you can “let them” like a pro (or at least wish you could). But deep down, something still feels off. Relationships aren't working, you struggle to express yourself and the weight of old wounds, self-doubt, and a quiet, unnameable pain lingers, leaving you wondering if this is just your lot in life.
I have undertaken a number of additional trainings: Levels 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples therapy, ASIST suicide prevention training, DV alert - domestic violence awareness and support training along with many others.
I support women in mid-life to find a new way through all the hard feelings and experiences that keep showing up. Maybe you've been on a quest for self improvement and greater self understanding. You've read the books, joined the groups, listened to the podcasts—you can “let them” like a pro (or at least wish you could). But deep down, something still feels off. Relationships aren't working, you struggle to express yourself and the weight of old wounds, self-doubt, and a quiet, unnameable pain lingers, leaving you wondering if this is just your lot in life.

This combination provides interventions, strategies and antidotes for all areas of the relationship that include betrayal trauma, PTSD, anxiety, sexual abuse, depression and addiction.
I am a psychotherapist and relationship coach with a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck, depressed, anxious, blocked, or those restless and looking for solutions for finding a fulfilling better quality of life.
This combination provides interventions, strategies and antidotes for all areas of the relationship that include betrayal trauma, PTSD, anxiety, sexual abuse, depression and addiction.
I am a psychotherapist and relationship coach with a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck, depressed, anxious, blocked, or those restless and looking for solutions for finding a fulfilling better quality of life.

Specialised training in addition to my degree, every year, including trauma, family and domestic violence, and substance abuse, as well as varied modalities.
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.
Specialised training in addition to my degree, every year, including trauma, family and domestic violence, and substance abuse, as well as varied modalities.
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.

Olaga Therapeutic Support: Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At Olaga Therapeutic Support, we will see you, and we will hear you, regardless of your background and circumstances. We work with adults, teens and children by providing age appropriate, person-centred counselling and psychotherapy. We welcome all to our space and encourage those from multicultural, marginalised and minority communities to contact us.
At Olaga Therapeutic Support, we will see you, and we will hear you, regardless of your background and circumstances. We work with adults, teens and children by providing age appropriate, person-centred counselling and psychotherapy. We welcome all to our space and encourage those from multicultural, marginalised and minority communities to contact us.

I am a Wellbeing Coach, Facilitator and Trainer who is passionate about supporting you to become the best version of YOU. I have many years experience in supporting people to reduce stress, chaos and angst in life and educating them towards a life where they can experience peace, balance and calmness, no matter what is happening around them. I feel much gratitude to work on faculty as resident Facilitator with the Petrea King, Quest for Life Foundation. I am passionate about my work and living my life to my full potential, so therefore love passing on my knowledge, wisdom and life experience to others.
I am a Wellbeing Coach, Facilitator and Trainer who is passionate about supporting you to become the best version of YOU. I have many years experience in supporting people to reduce stress, chaos and angst in life and educating them towards a life where they can experience peace, balance and calmness, no matter what is happening around them. I feel much gratitude to work on faculty as resident Facilitator with the Petrea King, Quest for Life Foundation. I am passionate about my work and living my life to my full potential, so therefore love passing on my knowledge, wisdom and life experience to others.

I am passionate about working collaboratively with people through processes of change that improve their overall health and wellness so that they can live a fulfilling, self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. My counselling style is gentle, empathetic and non-judgmental that provides an authentic, comfortable space for the people I support. I value really getting to know people and their life journeys and forming a solid relationship with them so they feel comfortable to talk freely with me about their concerns and struggles. I am here to listen, be present, walk alongside and support you towards your goals.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with people through processes of change that improve their overall health and wellness so that they can live a fulfilling, self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. My counselling style is gentle, empathetic and non-judgmental that provides an authentic, comfortable space for the people I support. I value really getting to know people and their life journeys and forming a solid relationship with them so they feel comfortable to talk freely with me about their concerns and struggles. I am here to listen, be present, walk alongside and support you towards your goals.
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I also provide counselling to survivors of Family and Domestic Violence.
I provide counselling utilising a neuro-affirming, strength based, client focus led approach. I draw from my personal life experiences, as well as my education and training within counselling, case management, and community services.
My lived experiences:
-women with late diagnosed ASD and ADHD
-parent of children with additional needs
-survivor of F&DV
I also provide counselling to survivors of Family and Domestic Violence.
I provide counselling utilising a neuro-affirming, strength based, client focus led approach. I draw from my personal life experiences, as well as my education and training within counselling, case management, and community services.
My lived experiences:
-women with late diagnosed ASD and ADHD
-parent of children with additional needs
-survivor of F&DV

I am trained in Suicide Prevention, Suicide Bereavement, Abuse, Grief and Loss, Dementia support.
Are you struggling? Having suicidal thoughts? Grieving? Grieving isnt always about loss of another person. Sometimes its loss of confidence, courage, youth, job, career, family, loss of a dream. Sometimes just having someone to talk to about these things will give you clarity. Im not here to tell you what to do. Im here to listen and work with you.
I am trained in Suicide Prevention, Suicide Bereavement, Abuse, Grief and Loss, Dementia support.
Are you struggling? Having suicidal thoughts? Grieving? Grieving isnt always about loss of another person. Sometimes its loss of confidence, courage, youth, job, career, family, loss of a dream. Sometimes just having someone to talk to about these things will give you clarity. Im not here to tell you what to do. Im here to listen and work with you.

I'm a clinical psychologist who works with adults across a diverse range of mental health issues, I have a particular interest in trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, life transitions (such as separation), multicultural populations, personality disorders (such as helping people who struggle with BPD traits or helping people manage difficult relationships with individuals with narcissistic traits or help them recover after narcissistic abuse), and dissociative disorders such as DID.
I prioritise a strengths-based and emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I draw primarily on techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Treatment is tailored to you and your needs.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with adults across a diverse range of mental health issues, I have a particular interest in trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, life transitions (such as separation), multicultural populations, personality disorders (such as helping people who struggle with BPD traits or helping people manage difficult relationships with individuals with narcissistic traits or help them recover after narcissistic abuse), and dissociative disorders such as DID.
I prioritise a strengths-based and emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I draw primarily on techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Treatment is tailored to you and your needs.

I work with clients of all ages, addressing a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, domestic violence, and body image challenges.
I believe in a person-centered approach that fosters a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can freely explore their thoughts and feelings, facilitating reflection and empowering positive change. My therapeutic approach integrates elements of CBT, ACT, DBT and IFS, tailored to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
I work with clients of all ages, addressing a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, domestic violence, and body image challenges.
I believe in a person-centered approach that fosters a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can freely explore their thoughts and feelings, facilitating reflection and empowering positive change. My therapeutic approach integrates elements of CBT, ACT, DBT and IFS, tailored to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.

I have completed Gottman training in working with couples impacted by substance abuse, problematic behaviour disorders, trauma and infidelity.
With men in mind! I'm a male counsellor with a commitment to helping men talk about their life goals, challenges & problems. My goal is to help men move towards a greater sense of well-being & a more fulfilling experience of life. I seek to provide a professional, inclusive practice that recognises & respects diversity, meeting people where they are at & respecting their right to make decisions about their own life.
I have completed Gottman training in working with couples impacted by substance abuse, problematic behaviour disorders, trauma and infidelity.
With men in mind! I'm a male counsellor with a commitment to helping men talk about their life goals, challenges & problems. My goal is to help men move towards a greater sense of well-being & a more fulfilling experience of life. I seek to provide a professional, inclusive practice that recognises & respects diversity, meeting people where they are at & respecting their right to make decisions about their own life.

If you have been Impacted by the trauma of family violence, relationship breakdown, anger, work related issues or just life's challenges, it helps to talk through it with someone else and get your life back.
I am David Baker, an accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I have worked with adults and young people for over 3 years, both online and in my private practice. I use a range of approaches including Person Centred, CBT, Systems and Narrative Therapies. My focus is on how I can help you to get your life back and cope with life's challenges.
If you have been Impacted by the trauma of family violence, relationship breakdown, anger, work related issues or just life's challenges, it helps to talk through it with someone else and get your life back.
I am David Baker, an accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I have worked with adults and young people for over 3 years, both online and in my private practice. I use a range of approaches including Person Centred, CBT, Systems and Narrative Therapies. My focus is on how I can help you to get your life back and cope with life's challenges.

I have specific expertise working with trauma and abuse, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), ADHD and couples.
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more. Clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected, seeking healing from past experiences. To break free from limiting beliefs, build confidence, and restore emotional balance. They need a compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey to self-discovery. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, IFS, and other powerful modalities, I help my clients to move forward toward healing, connection, and growth.
I have specific expertise working with trauma and abuse, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), ADHD and couples.
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more. Clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected, seeking healing from past experiences. To break free from limiting beliefs, build confidence, and restore emotional balance. They need a compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey to self-discovery. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, IFS, and other powerful modalities, I help my clients to move forward toward healing, connection, and growth.

I am experienced working with Victims of Crime, those struggling with substance use and those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Are you looking for a safe space to work through your trauma and heal?
I offer warm, supportive, trauma informed phone and video counselling to people aged 16 and over. I am able to offer Approved Victims of Crime Counselling for those with funding in NSW.
I am experienced working with Victims of Crime, those struggling with substance use and those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Are you looking for a safe space to work through your trauma and heal?
I offer warm, supportive, trauma informed phone and video counselling to people aged 16 and over. I am able to offer Approved Victims of Crime Counselling for those with funding in NSW.

I am a Domestic Violence Advocate and I provide a safe space to explore emotions, process experiences, and rebuild trust.
I provide therapies, such as CBT, ACT, play&creative therapy, for children, adolescents, families and adults struggling with behaviours of concern, negative thoughts, ADHD, Autism, depression and trauma, I help clients process emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills in a safe space, fostering empowerment, growth, and hope for a brighter future
I am a Domestic Violence Advocate and I provide a safe space to explore emotions, process experiences, and rebuild trust.
I provide therapies, such as CBT, ACT, play&creative therapy, for children, adolescents, families and adults struggling with behaviours of concern, negative thoughts, ADHD, Autism, depression and trauma, I help clients process emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills in a safe space, fostering empowerment, growth, and hope for a brighter future

Having worked as a telephone (crisis) counsellor, psychic, group facilitator, in suicide prevention, community development, youth drug and alcohol counselling as well as domestic violence and sexual assault counselling, I am an experienced and compassionate practitioner who is able to support others on their path to healing.
I work with people to explore some of the multi-layered energies and currents at work in our lives and to enter into life's challenges with a greater sense of acceptance and purpose. I take a multi-disciplinary approach offering any combination of energy reading, energy work and holistic counselling for my clients.
Having worked as a telephone (crisis) counsellor, psychic, group facilitator, in suicide prevention, community development, youth drug and alcohol counselling as well as domestic violence and sexual assault counselling, I am an experienced and compassionate practitioner who is able to support others on their path to healing.
I work with people to explore some of the multi-layered energies and currents at work in our lives and to enter into life's challenges with a greater sense of acceptance and purpose. I take a multi-disciplinary approach offering any combination of energy reading, energy work and holistic counselling for my clients.

I specialize in Trauma Processing and this is where i find that the most positive outcomes are from. I love to talk to people and hear their story then we work out together what is the core beliefs and where that this might come from. Then we work on processing any trauma from childhood or other parts of life. This impacts greatly on the story that you tell yourself and the patterns of behavior that you want to change. I don't want people to be sitting talking to me for years with no breakthrough or change in behavior. I want you to be living your life to the fullest with maximum joy!
I specialize in Trauma Processing and this is where i find that the most positive outcomes are from. I love to talk to people and hear their story then we work out together what is the core beliefs and where that this might come from. Then we work on processing any trauma from childhood or other parts of life. This impacts greatly on the story that you tell yourself and the patterns of behavior that you want to change. I don't want people to be sitting talking to me for years with no breakthrough or change in behavior. I want you to be living your life to the fullest with maximum joy!
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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.