Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Corrimal, NSW
As a clinical psychologist I take a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach to my work. Through reflective conversations we explore underlying thought patterns, traumas and behaviours to create a deeper understanding of experiences manifesting in the present. By working on the self I hope to empower individuals to approach the future with intention and confidence. I understand the courage it takes to start your journey towards mental wellness and am mindful of ensuring we move at a pace that is safe and comfortable.
As a clinical psychologist I take a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach to my work. Through reflective conversations we explore underlying thought patterns, traumas and behaviours to create a deeper understanding of experiences manifesting in the present. By working on the self I hope to empower individuals to approach the future with intention and confidence. I understand the courage it takes to start your journey towards mental wellness and am mindful of ensuring we move at a pace that is safe and comfortable.
I help clients with trauma, domestic violence, and relationship issues.
Hi, I am Usha and I am dedicated to creating a compassionate and supportive space where you can explore your pain and begin your journey toward healing. With over 12 years of experience in trauma recovery and a diverse background in counseling and psychology, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My goal is to empower you, rebuild your inner strength, and help you regain control over your life. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we will work towards a future filled with hope and resilience.
I help clients with trauma, domestic violence, and relationship issues.
Hi, I am Usha and I am dedicated to creating a compassionate and supportive space where you can explore your pain and begin your journey toward healing. With over 12 years of experience in trauma recovery and a diverse background in counseling and psychology, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My goal is to empower you, rebuild your inner strength, and help you regain control over your life. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we will work towards a future filled with hope and resilience.
I have several years’ experience in supporting adolescents, adults and parents using a collaborative treatment approach. Depending on your needs and preferences my therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based models including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and motivational interviewing.
I have several years’ experience in supporting adolescents, adults and parents using a collaborative treatment approach. Depending on your needs and preferences my therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based models including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and motivational interviewing.
My name is Christelle Ardill and I am a Psychologist located in the idyllic seaside city of Wollongong. I've been practicing as a Psychologist for 10 years now (time flies when you're having fun) and in this time have committed to developing my professional persona in a way that let's my authentic self shine through. I pride myself on developing genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients, and take an honest and compassionate approach to therapy.
My name is Christelle Ardill and I am a Psychologist located in the idyllic seaside city of Wollongong. I've been practicing as a Psychologist for 10 years now (time flies when you're having fun) and in this time have committed to developing my professional persona in a way that let's my authentic self shine through. I pride myself on developing genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients, and take an honest and compassionate approach to therapy.
At Silva Counselling the goal is to see clients flourish in life. Collaboratively, we work to identify and address what is causing grief or pain. Gracie at Silva Counselling is passionate in seeing individuals and couples thrive in every way. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience individuals and couples bring along the journey. This is certainly not an overnight achievement. However, with diligence and dedication, it is possible to achieve change, healing and growth.
At Silva Counselling the goal is to see clients flourish in life. Collaboratively, we work to identify and address what is causing grief or pain. Gracie at Silva Counselling is passionate in seeing individuals and couples thrive in every way. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience individuals and couples bring along the journey. This is certainly not an overnight achievement. However, with diligence and dedication, it is possible to achieve change, healing and growth.
A registered psychologist with immediate availability with a simple goal of supporting people through life's challenges with a sense of clarity and purpose.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a registered psychologist living and working on Dharawal Country.
I support all people aged 18 and older in dealing with life's concerns that can include anxiety, stress, depression, adversity, life transitions, parenting and substance use.
My non-judgemental approach seeks to firmly put you, the client, in the drivers seat with support and guidance.
We offer a Culturally Safe, Neurodiversity-Affirming & LGBTQIA+ practice for al people.
A registered psychologist with immediate availability with a simple goal of supporting people through life's challenges with a sense of clarity and purpose.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a registered psychologist living and working on Dharawal Country.
I support all people aged 18 and older in dealing with life's concerns that can include anxiety, stress, depression, adversity, life transitions, parenting and substance use.
My non-judgemental approach seeks to firmly put you, the client, in the drivers seat with support and guidance.
We offer a Culturally Safe, Neurodiversity-Affirming & LGBTQIA+ practice for al people.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
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Domestic and family violence?
In my work with clients, I strive to create an empathetic environment that is warm, supportive, and relaxed because I believe being heard can give you the greatest feeling of relief you may ever experience on your healing journey. I know (personally!) the courage it takes to share your challenges with a counsellor so hearing your story would be an honour.
Domestic and family violence?
In my work with clients, I strive to create an empathetic environment that is warm, supportive, and relaxed because I believe being heard can give you the greatest feeling of relief you may ever experience on your healing journey. I know (personally!) the courage it takes to share your challenges with a counsellor so hearing your story would be an honour.
At CCS Counselling Service, our clients are individuals, couples, families, carers, and professionals seeking a compassionate, experienced, and culturally sensitive space to work through life’s challenges. Many of our clients are people who have spent years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional wellbeing, or those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. We help clients regain clarity, emotional balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction in themselves and their relationships.
At CCS Counselling Service, our clients are individuals, couples, families, carers, and professionals seeking a compassionate, experienced, and culturally sensitive space to work through life’s challenges. Many of our clients are people who have spent years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional wellbeing, or those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. We help clients regain clarity, emotional balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction in themselves and their relationships.
and Victim Services Clients.
With 20+ years’ experience, Shahid provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, addiction, and relationship challenges. Using CBT, strengths-based counselling, and emotional regulation strategies, he supports clients to build resilience, insight, and practical coping skills, in-person or online.
and Victim Services Clients.
With 20+ years’ experience, Shahid provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, addiction, and relationship challenges. Using CBT, strengths-based counselling, and emotional regulation strategies, he supports clients to build resilience, insight, and practical coping skills, in-person or online.
Spirited Life Counselling and
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Berry, NSW 2535
Waitlist for new clients
Issues I can assist with are Anger Management, Anxiety, Childhood Abuse, Depression, Emotional & Physical Abuse, Emotional Crisis, Grief, Loss, Trauma, Cancer and Palliative Care, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexual Issues, Stress Management and Couples/Marriage Affairs, Trust Issues and Communication.
I offer is Emotion Focused Therapy which is a well-researched therapy and is excellent for individuals and couples as it targets the emotional experience of a person and their thoughts and behaviours also and gives a wonderful way of understanding yourself and finding your authentic voice. I use EMDR therapy to reprocess trauma memories as an adult or child.
Issues I can assist with are Anger Management, Anxiety, Childhood Abuse, Depression, Emotional & Physical Abuse, Emotional Crisis, Grief, Loss, Trauma, Cancer and Palliative Care, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexual Issues, Stress Management and Couples/Marriage Affairs, Trust Issues and Communication.
I offer is Emotion Focused Therapy which is a well-researched therapy and is excellent for individuals and couples as it targets the emotional experience of a person and their thoughts and behaviours also and gives a wonderful way of understanding yourself and finding your authentic voice. I use EMDR therapy to reprocess trauma memories as an adult or child.
I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling, and I work with people affected by trauma, child abuse & sexual or domestic violence, mental health issues, racism, disability, bullying, critical incidences, crime, grief and bereavement, including for companion animals/pets.
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 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, and I work with people affected by trauma, child abuse & sexual or domestic violence, mental health issues, racism, disability, bullying, critical incidences, crime, grief and bereavement, including for companion animals/pets.
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 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.
Why does it seem that everything in this world is perfectly connected, except the way we relate to external relationships and, conversely, our internal self?
If you're struggling to make sense of it all or if you experience a range of mild to severe psychological symptoms that prevent you from living your life to the fullest, we are here for you.
Why does it seem that everything in this world is perfectly connected, except the way we relate to external relationships and, conversely, our internal self?
If you're struggling to make sense of it all or if you experience a range of mild to severe psychological symptoms that prevent you from living your life to the fullest, we are here for you.
Towers Counselling is a creative & personal service which now specialises with children aged 4 to 13. I have over 30 years of experience with children and teenagers as a teacher. I am a clinical level counsellor & psychotherapist with 15 years of experience with clients from vulnerable backgrounds. I currently work in private practice. Children under the NDIS scheme who are self and plan-managed are able to access sessions. I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services. Counselling for 22 hours or more can be applied for without a gap fee.
Towers Counselling is a creative & personal service which now specialises with children aged 4 to 13. I have over 30 years of experience with children and teenagers as a teacher. I am a clinical level counsellor & psychotherapist with 15 years of experience with clients from vulnerable backgrounds. I currently work in private practice. Children under the NDIS scheme who are self and plan-managed are able to access sessions. I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services. Counselling for 22 hours or more can be applied for without a gap fee.
Now welcoming new clients. I am a registered psychologist passionate about providing gentle, evidence-based mental health support to help you move you towards a healthier, and more content way of living. I have over 9 years experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, parenting and relationships.
I offer support, both online and by phone. I have available appointments across Weekdays, Evenings and Saturdays.
Now welcoming new clients. I am a registered psychologist passionate about providing gentle, evidence-based mental health support to help you move you towards a healthier, and more content way of living. I have over 9 years experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, parenting and relationships.
I offer support, both online and by phone. I have available appointments across Weekdays, Evenings and Saturdays.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
You are not what happened to you - you are what you choose to become. I support adults and children to heal and grow through life's challenges. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive. Sometimes we may find ourselves struggling with who we are and why we do what we do. We may have behaviours we would like to change or relationships we would like to enrich. Sharing is a big step towards taking care of one's emotional health. I am here to walk the journey with you.
You are not what happened to you - you are what you choose to become. I support adults and children to heal and grow through life's challenges. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive. Sometimes we may find ourselves struggling with who we are and why we do what we do. We may have behaviours we would like to change or relationships we would like to enrich. Sharing is a big step towards taking care of one's emotional health. I am here to walk the journey with you.
Hi, I’m Patrick Rory-John (they/them), a Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique journeys. My practice focuses on sexuality, gender, and relationship therapy. I work with individuals experiencing a wide variety of concerns from navigating complex relationships, sexuality, and gender affirming care, to coping with trauma, disability and mental health struggles. I am passionate about creating an environment where clients feel respected heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Hi, I’m Patrick Rory-John (they/them), a Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique journeys. My practice focuses on sexuality, gender, and relationship therapy. I work with individuals experiencing a wide variety of concerns from navigating complex relationships, sexuality, and gender affirming care, to coping with trauma, disability and mental health struggles. I am passionate about creating an environment where clients feel respected heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Georgia is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a genuine and empathetic therapeutic style, committed to providing a non-judgemental space to achieve therapeutic goals through evidence-based psychological therapy. Georgia is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as well as previous studies in psychology at Macquarie University (MQ) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She has an interest in public health, having completed research on gambling and drug addictions.
Georgia is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a genuine and empathetic therapeutic style, committed to providing a non-judgemental space to achieve therapeutic goals through evidence-based psychological therapy. Georgia is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as well as previous studies in psychology at Macquarie University (MQ) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She has an interest in public health, having completed research on gambling and drug addictions.
Rachel is a Psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the Australian Catholic University, and both a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. Rachel’s approach to treatment is trauma informed, warm, and non-judgemental. She ensures compassionate, empathetic care, regardless of presentation or concern. Rachel enjoys working with clients across the life span, delivering both individual and group-based therapy. She has previous experience working in both education and private practice settings.
Rachel is a Psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the Australian Catholic University, and both a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. Rachel’s approach to treatment is trauma informed, warm, and non-judgemental. She ensures compassionate, empathetic care, regardless of presentation or concern. Rachel enjoys working with clients across the life span, delivering both individual and group-based therapy. She has previous experience working in both education and private practice settings.
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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.