Sexual Abuse Counselling in Kirribilli, NSW

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Louise Adams
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Kirribilli, NSW 2061
You’ve been through a lot. You’re tired of dieting, restricting, bingeing, masking, and short-term fixes. You want therapy that’s evidence-based, compassionate, and respectful of who you are. I work with adults navigating eating disorders, body image issues, burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism. My approach is weight-inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, and designed to support self-understanding, agency, and long-term wellbeing.
You’ve been through a lot. You’re tired of dieting, restricting, bingeing, masking, and short-term fixes. You want therapy that’s evidence-based, compassionate, and respectful of who you are. I work with adults navigating eating disorders, body image issues, burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism. My approach is weight-inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, and designed to support self-understanding, agency, and long-term wellbeing.
(02) 9000 1212 View (02) 9000 1212
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Dr Frank Sattler
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I'm Frank (he/him), a clinical psychologist. I work with individuals and couples, supporting people with relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma/PTSD, as well as ADHD, OCD, and emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges.
I'm Frank (he/him), a clinical psychologist. I work with individuals and couples, supporting people with relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and trauma/PTSD, as well as ADHD, OCD, and emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges.
0402 554 491 View 0402 554 491
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AT My Place Counselling and Psychotherapy
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
AT My Place Counselling and Psychotherapy offers personal psychotherapy, counselling and professional supervision to individuals, couples and groups. We meet you at wherever you are on your path for growth and change. Our purpose is to support and work alongside you to guide change and promote growth personally and professionally. We do this though - Therapeutic navigation for healing and growth with Psychotherapy and Counselling services for young people (15 years and older) and adults (all ages) Sharing knowledge and experience we promote learning and growth through therapeutic coaching, supervision and professional development
AT My Place Counselling and Psychotherapy offers personal psychotherapy, counselling and professional supervision to individuals, couples and groups. We meet you at wherever you are on your path for growth and change. Our purpose is to support and work alongside you to guide change and promote growth personally and professionally. We do this though - Therapeutic navigation for healing and growth with Psychotherapy and Counselling services for young people (15 years and older) and adults (all ages) Sharing knowledge and experience we promote learning and growth through therapeutic coaching, supervision and professional development
0435 422 038 View 0435 422 038
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Caitlin Wright
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist (she/her) based in North Sydney, passionate about supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and low self-worth. My approach is highly relational—the connection we build is central to the work. I believe meaningful change begins with self-understanding. As we develop awareness of our patterns, needs, and values, we can start to feel more grounded, shift long-held beliefs, heal the nervous system, and better navigate life’s challenges.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist (she/her) based in North Sydney, passionate about supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and low self-worth. My approach is highly relational—the connection we build is central to the work. I believe meaningful change begins with self-understanding. As we develop awareness of our patterns, needs, and values, we can start to feel more grounded, shift long-held beliefs, heal the nervous system, and better navigate life’s challenges.
0404 595 695 View 0404 595 695
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Sarah Bays
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person and online.
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person and online.
(02) 9100 0134 View (02) 9100 0134

More Therapists Nearby

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Amy Della-Torre
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Hiya, I'm Amy. I am a Gestalt psychotherapist whose work is based in care, non-judgement, and deep respect people's lived experience. I myself am queer, neurodivergent and have engaged in my own journey of therapy so have a lived understanding of the process. I work with adults and young people navigating life’s challenges, including survivors of sexual violence, grief and loss, stress and burnout, ongoing impacts of childhood trauma, relationship challenges, sexuality and gender identity or any of the many difficulties that come with living in this world.
Hiya, I'm Amy. I am a Gestalt psychotherapist whose work is based in care, non-judgement, and deep respect people's lived experience. I myself am queer, neurodivergent and have engaged in my own journey of therapy so have a lived understanding of the process. I work with adults and young people navigating life’s challenges, including survivors of sexual violence, grief and loss, stress and burnout, ongoing impacts of childhood trauma, relationship challenges, sexuality and gender identity or any of the many difficulties that come with living in this world.
(07) 2100 4671 View (07) 2100 4671
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Jane Lumley - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Jane has experience in: Child Community Health settings Sexual Assault Counselling Psychiatric Inpatient care Counselling for general psychological problems Jane can provide psychologist reports.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
Jane has experience in: Child Community Health settings Sexual Assault Counselling Psychiatric Inpatient care Counselling for general psychological problems Jane can provide psychologist reports.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
(03) 7003 2782 View (03) 7003 2782
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KerryAnn Henry -Individual & Couples Therapy
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief.
Empathic, safe & caring, using highly skilled proven attachment & relationship therapies- we work together as a team. You'll learn the relationship is the issue - not the individuals. Everyone deserves the best relationships possible; strong relationships being crucial to our individual wellbeing as well as our family's health & wellbeing outcomes.
I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief.
Empathic, safe & caring, using highly skilled proven attachment & relationship therapies- we work together as a team. You'll learn the relationship is the issue - not the individuals. Everyone deserves the best relationships possible; strong relationships being crucial to our individual wellbeing as well as our family's health & wellbeing outcomes.
(02) 5503 9341 View (02) 5503 9341
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Tammy Stander
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
I am a trauma informed Integrative Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma and dissociation supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
I am a trauma informed Integrative Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma and dissociation supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
(02) 9159 6712 View (02) 9159 6712
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Relaxation For Women - Stress Trauma PTSD
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
For Women suffering stress, trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationships, intimacy, lifecycle. No matter who you are, where you are from, or what's your story, you are believed, valued, and cared for. Non-judgmental. Flexible client-centered choice of one or more therapies: Counselling, Mindfulness, Meditation, Massage. It's time to give yourself some self-love again. Trauma can be treated in many gentle ways without 'forcing' a flashback. Martin 0414 737 045
For Women suffering stress, trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationships, intimacy, lifecycle. No matter who you are, where you are from, or what's your story, you are believed, valued, and cared for. Non-judgmental. Flexible client-centered choice of one or more therapies: Counselling, Mindfulness, Meditation, Massage. It's time to give yourself some self-love again. Trauma can be treated in many gentle ways without 'forcing' a flashback. Martin 0414 737 045
(02) 9100 0776 View (02) 9100 0776
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Patricia Preston
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma and dissociative responses. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma and dissociative responses. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.
(02) 4058 4778 View (02) 4058 4778
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Kate Mackie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Camperdown, NSW 2050
I have previously worked in NSW Health as a Senior Clinician in Sexual Assault Counselling, and in the NGO space.
As humans, we will all go through challenging times and need support. Therapeutically, I work to assist the brain and body cope with trauma, challenging emotions and life experiences. I aim to sensitively attune to each person and look to work together to address your concerns. I humanise lived experiences and see the relevance of how our social and cultural context can shape our mood, mental health and recovery. I have special interest and experience working with people who have had a difficult childhood and those affected by trauma including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological & domestic abuse.
I have previously worked in NSW Health as a Senior Clinician in Sexual Assault Counselling, and in the NGO space.
As humans, we will all go through challenging times and need support. Therapeutically, I work to assist the brain and body cope with trauma, challenging emotions and life experiences. I aim to sensitively attune to each person and look to work together to address your concerns. I humanise lived experiences and see the relevance of how our social and cultural context can shape our mood, mental health and recovery. I have special interest and experience working with people who have had a difficult childhood and those affected by trauma including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological & domestic abuse.
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Meg Carrigan
Social Worker, AMHSW
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
Waitlist for new clients
Engaging in therapy can be challenging and it’s important to find the right person for you. Here is some information about how I work. My aim is to help people understand how, when and why their symptoms developed. I look not only at the individual, but also at the the family and social systems they have been a part of, and the experiences that have shaped them. I help people build skills to manage current challenges and also to heal deeper childhood wounds and traumas. I identify and work with the unique strengths and inner wisdom of each person.
Engaging in therapy can be challenging and it’s important to find the right person for you. Here is some information about how I work. My aim is to help people understand how, when and why their symptoms developed. I look not only at the individual, but also at the the family and social systems they have been a part of, and the experiences that have shaped them. I help people build skills to manage current challenges and also to heal deeper childhood wounds and traumas. I identify and work with the unique strengths and inner wisdom of each person.
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Monica Doyle - Online Therapy
Verified Verified
Online Only
Do you feel on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws curve balls at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective by unveiling new insights. It can also bring lasting benefits to your relationships and interactions.
Do you feel on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws curve balls at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective by unveiling new insights. It can also bring lasting benefits to your relationships and interactions.
0485 990 706 View 0485 990 706
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EMDR Consultation and Supervision
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ashfield, NSW 2131
She specializes in complex post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual assault survivors, and domestic violence.
As an Accredited EMDR consultant, I offer clinical supervision and EMDR consultation with a focus on assisting individuals and groups to build confidence and gain experience with EMDR and support individuals through the accreditation process.
She specializes in complex post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual assault survivors, and domestic violence.
As an Accredited EMDR consultant, I offer clinical supervision and EMDR consultation with a focus on assisting individuals and groups to build confidence and gain experience with EMDR and support individuals through the accreditation process.
(02) 8294 9667 View (02) 8294 9667
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Saddha Fernando
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
You may be carrying painful experiences or trauma from childhood or adulthood, caught in negative beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t trust anyone.” You might also feel stuck in patterns around food, relationships, or self-worth that leave you weighed down and unsure how to move forward. In seeking support, you may long for relief from the weight of the past, clarity in the present, and the freedom to live with confidence, peace, and hope for the future.
You may be carrying painful experiences or trauma from childhood or adulthood, caught in negative beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t trust anyone.” You might also feel stuck in patterns around food, relationships, or self-worth that leave you weighed down and unsure how to move forward. In seeking support, you may long for relief from the weight of the past, clarity in the present, and the freedom to live with confidence, peace, and hope for the future.
(02) 8105 5229 View (02) 8105 5229
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Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
(02) 4504 0282 View (02) 4504 0282
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Phoebe Lovett
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of us feel like we are not good enough, overwhelmed by love, or afraid to be truly seen. We may long to connect with our partners but fear rejection, feel intense anger, or find ourselves constantly pleasing others to feel worthy. These struggles can leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck. But these feelings aren’t who we are — they’re parts of us trying to protect us from pain or danger, shaped by our past. These parts of us are trying to keep us safe, even if their methods feel overwhelming. I can provide opportunities to gently explore, connect to and understand these parts and their underlaying pain.
Many of us feel like we are not good enough, overwhelmed by love, or afraid to be truly seen. We may long to connect with our partners but fear rejection, feel intense anger, or find ourselves constantly pleasing others to feel worthy. These struggles can leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck. But these feelings aren’t who we are — they’re parts of us trying to protect us from pain or danger, shaped by our past. These parts of us are trying to keep us safe, even if their methods feel overwhelming. I can provide opportunities to gently explore, connect to and understand these parts and their underlaying pain.
(08) 6171 3161 View (08) 6171 3161
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Sonja Keller
Social Worker, AMHSW
Kingswood, NSW 2747
I specialise in Trauma, Child Sexual Abuse and Personality Disorders.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
I specialise in Trauma, Child Sexual Abuse and Personality Disorders.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
(02) 8776 3814 View (02) 8776 3814
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Alison Glass - EMDR & Trauma Treatment
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Mona Vale, NSW 2103
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced with working with Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, Victims of Sexual Abuse, and Dissociative Disorders.
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, integrating EMDR with other therapies. She is experienced in working with older adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood, anxiety disorders, grief and phobias.
I am experienced with working with Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, Victims of Sexual Abuse, and Dissociative Disorders.
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, integrating EMDR with other therapies. She is experienced in working with older adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood, anxiety disorders, grief and phobias.
(02) 8806 0772 View (02) 8806 0772
Sexual Abuse Therapists

How do therapists treat sexual abuse?

A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?

Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?

Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?

As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.