Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Lithgow, NSW

Georgie Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
She works with adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, emotional regulation, mood and anxiety, and interpersonal patterns.
Georgie brings over a decade of experience working in mental health across NSW and Victoria, including roles in community, private practice and hospital settings, and leadership positions within multidisciplinary teams. This includes working with veterans and first responders, as well as individuals impacted by trauma across the lifespan.
She works with adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, emotional regulation, mood and anxiety, and interpersonal patterns.
Georgie brings over a decade of experience working in mental health across NSW and Victoria, including roles in community, private practice and hospital settings, and leadership positions within multidisciplinary teams. This includes working with veterans and first responders, as well as individuals impacted by trauma across the lifespan.
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Relaxation For Women - Stress Trauma PTSD
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Certified - Trauma Informed Care.
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
Certified - Trauma Informed Care.
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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Christie Little
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor.
I offer an integrative approach towards healing and transformation that combines my lived experience of traumatic loss with my postgraduate studies in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Relationship Counselling with professional qualifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bereavement counselling, nature therapy and somatic coaching.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor.
I offer an integrative approach towards healing and transformation that combines my lived experience of traumatic loss with my postgraduate studies in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Relationship Counselling with professional qualifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bereavement counselling, nature therapy and somatic coaching.
(08) 7831 2913 View (08) 7831 2913
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Be Yourself Professional Wellbeing
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am Su (Xufeng Su), 我会说普通话和广东话, the owner and registered psychologist of the clinic. I am committed to provide genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgements or stigma. I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my own lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when we could not live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
I am Su (Xufeng Su), 我会说普通话和广东话, the owner and registered psychologist of the clinic. I am committed to provide genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgements or stigma. I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my own lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when we could not live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
0423 707 135 View 0423 707 135
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Elm Clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a non-judgmental and empathetic psychologist who focuses on creating genuine connections with clients. I work from evidence-based methods, and my priority is building a safe and trusting space where you can get clarity about what is making you feel stuck, and find ways to build a rich and meaningful life.
I am a non-judgmental and empathetic psychologist who focuses on creating genuine connections with clients. I work from evidence-based methods, and my priority is building a safe and trusting space where you can get clarity about what is making you feel stuck, and find ways to build a rich and meaningful life.
(07) 4517 2058 View (07) 4517 2058
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Michelle Montgomery
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported adults, young people and families across mental health, education, trauma-informed care and neurodiversity.
Before becoming a psychologist, I spent many years working in education, mental health and disability inclusion settings. That background shapes how I practise: thoughtful, practical and trauma-aware. Together, we make sense of what's happening, understand the patterns underneath it, and develop ways forward that are compassionate, realistic and sustainable.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported adults, young people and families across mental health, education, trauma-informed care and neurodiversity.
Before becoming a psychologist, I spent many years working in education, mental health and disability inclusion settings. That background shapes how I practise: thoughtful, practical and trauma-aware. Together, we make sense of what's happening, understand the patterns underneath it, and develop ways forward that are compassionate, realistic and sustainable.
(03) 4061 3838 View (03) 4061 3838
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Michelle Genders
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have experience providing therapy for people with mental health challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, PTSD and C- PTSD.
I also enjoy supporting stressful circumstances, grief and loss, general wellbeing and self-development across the lifespan. I have a particular interest in important life transitions such as 1) high school to the ‘adult world’ 2) university to a profession 3) relationship changes 4) relocating to a new location and 6) retirement.
I have experience providing therapy for people with mental health challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, PTSD and C- PTSD.
I also enjoy supporting stressful circumstances, grief and loss, general wellbeing and self-development across the lifespan. I have a particular interest in important life transitions such as 1) high school to the ‘adult world’ 2) university to a profession 3) relationship changes 4) relocating to a new location and 6) retirement.
(02) 5302 0009 View (02) 5302 0009
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Elise Wildner
Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Life can throw some tough challenges our way, but your curiosity brought you here, so maybe there's a cozy spot where understanding and acceptance exist. Are you ready to tackle life's curveballs and handle daily stresses? We offer solutions tailored for confidentiality in small towns, ensuring your journey is private and secure. I'm all about acceptance, no judgment, and plenty of practical guidance for your unique journey. I offer traditional styles, equine therapy, art therapy, and online sessions. Let's find something that works for you. Mental health is just as important in the country as it is anywhere.
Life can throw some tough challenges our way, but your curiosity brought you here, so maybe there's a cozy spot where understanding and acceptance exist. Are you ready to tackle life's curveballs and handle daily stresses? We offer solutions tailored for confidentiality in small towns, ensuring your journey is private and secure. I'm all about acceptance, no judgment, and plenty of practical guidance for your unique journey. I offer traditional styles, equine therapy, art therapy, and online sessions. Let's find something that works for you. Mental health is just as important in the country as it is anywhere.
(02) 5301 2315 View (02) 5301 2315
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Jen Fernandez Holistic Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Whether you're navigating autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or searching for a life that feels more authentically yours, I'm here to help.
As someone with lived experience of neurodivergence, I work collaboratively and without judgement. I’ve spent a number of years working in schools supporting neurodivergent young people and bring a deep understanding of systemic experiences that shape many adults seeking support today. Neuroaffirming autism and ADHD assessment for adults available from July.
Whether you're navigating autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or searching for a life that feels more authentically yours, I'm here to help.
As someone with lived experience of neurodivergence, I work collaboratively and without judgement. I’ve spent a number of years working in schools supporting neurodivergent young people and bring a deep understanding of systemic experiences that shape many adults seeking support today. Neuroaffirming autism and ADHD assessment for adults available from July.
(02) 5944 1330 View (02) 5944 1330
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Distinct Directions
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
(02) 6189 2923 View (02) 6189 2923
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Patricia Preston
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
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.
I work with adults, children and adolescents and have extensive experience working with all these ages. My experience working with children and young people has focussed on addressing developmental trauma and developmental issues and I have training in Dyadic Attachment Therapy and Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT - Bruce Perry)
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.
I work with adults, children and adolescents and have extensive experience working with all these ages. My experience working with children and young people has focussed on addressing developmental trauma and developmental issues and I have training in Dyadic Attachment Therapy and Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT - Bruce Perry)
(02) 4058 4778 View (02) 4058 4778

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Clare Russell-Williams
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Clare is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), complex trauma, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties.
Clare provides evidence-based treatment that focuses on the unqiue needs of each individual. Treatment approaches may include CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, DBT, ACT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Clare is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), complex trauma, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties.
Clare provides evidence-based treatment that focuses on the unqiue needs of each individual. Treatment approaches may include CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, DBT, ACT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
(02) 4708 9525 View (02) 4708 9525
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Claudia Vayda
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Blackheath, NSW 2785
My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, with my main modality being EMDR Therapy. EMDR holds a strong evidence base for the treatment of trauma, and also has excellent and proven efficacy in the treatment of many other mental health presentations, such as anxiety and depression.
My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, with my main modality being EMDR Therapy. EMDR holds a strong evidence base for the treatment of trauma, and also has excellent and proven efficacy in the treatment of many other mental health presentations, such as anxiety and depression.
0493 838 567 View 0493 838 567
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A Grounded Nature
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Blackheath, NSW 2785
We aim to break cycles of intergenerational pain and trauma.
Danielle is a trauma specialist, and an accredited EMDRAA practitioner. Danielle uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and other evidence-based models to treat PTSD and trauma.
We aim to break cycles of intergenerational pain and trauma.
Danielle is a trauma specialist, and an accredited EMDRAA practitioner. Danielle uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and other evidence-based models to treat PTSD and trauma.
(02) 8806 0152 View (02) 8806 0152
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Debbie O'Connor
Psychotherapist, ANZAP
Blackheath, NSW 2785
I have an understanding of Trauma Theory, and the way that traumatic experiences can effect people's ongoing life experience
Hello, my name is Debbie O'Connor and I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, passionate about helping people overcome emotional pain, heal from trauma, mend relationships and flourish in life. Whether you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness grief or distress, I will work with you to form a strong and supportive relationship based on an empathic understanding of your emotional life, experiences and important relationships. This understanding forms a basis for exploring solutions to help you improve your relationship with both yourself and others and heal emotional pain.
I have an understanding of Trauma Theory, and the way that traumatic experiences can effect people's ongoing life experience
Hello, my name is Debbie O'Connor and I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, passionate about helping people overcome emotional pain, heal from trauma, mend relationships and flourish in life. Whether you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness grief or distress, I will work with you to form a strong and supportive relationship based on an empathic understanding of your emotional life, experiences and important relationships. This understanding forms a basis for exploring solutions to help you improve your relationship with both yourself and others and heal emotional pain.
0408 390 599 View 0408 390 599
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Rowan Druce - Noetic Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a psychotherapist who works with the person directly in front me. I collaborate with each person to unlock the inner knowing contained within their bodies. Our bodies hold an intuitive wisdom with a huge potential for healing and growth. We only need learn how to communicate the body’s language. Symptoms like depression and anxiety are not treated as problems but rather explored as experiences in the body being communicated. When we meet them as bound up processes that are seeking to be freed, we find these processes have a purpose with our best intentions at heart.
I am a psychotherapist who works with the person directly in front me. I collaborate with each person to unlock the inner knowing contained within their bodies. Our bodies hold an intuitive wisdom with a huge potential for healing and growth. We only need learn how to communicate the body’s language. Symptoms like depression and anxiety are not treated as problems but rather explored as experiences in the body being communicated. When we meet them as bound up processes that are seeking to be freed, we find these processes have a purpose with our best intentions at heart.
(03) 4054 5626 View (03) 4054 5626
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Karlo Seci
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or other 'stuck' places, I believe there is a way to come to a healthier mental-emotional equilibrium.
22-years experience as a Naturopath and 7-years in career change into Psychology has given me a deep understanding of the human mind-body. Hence, my approach is eclectic and holistic.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or other 'stuck' places, I believe there is a way to come to a healthier mental-emotional equilibrium.
22-years experience as a Naturopath and 7-years in career change into Psychology has given me a deep understanding of the human mind-body. Hence, my approach is eclectic and holistic.
(02) 4708 9554 View (02) 4708 9554
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LK Holistic Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Blackheath, NSW 2785
(03) 6361 4921 View (03) 6361 4921
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Dr Mojgan (Mojan) F. Nasab
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Over 20 years of international working experience as a clinical counsellor, career specialist, nurse, lecturer/researcher with a unique blend of knowledge in mental health and career development. Main specialties: 1- Relationships: personal, professional 2- Midlife transition (menopause, career-related challenges, identity, changes in family and social roles and connections, emotional and cognitive changes, body image, meaning and purpose in life). 3- Victim Support Services: all types of trauma 4- Career coaching: career change, transition, adjustment, performance improvement, midlife and retirement transition.
Over 20 years of international working experience as a clinical counsellor, career specialist, nurse, lecturer/researcher with a unique blend of knowledge in mental health and career development. Main specialties: 1- Relationships: personal, professional 2- Midlife transition (menopause, career-related challenges, identity, changes in family and social roles and connections, emotional and cognitive changes, body image, meaning and purpose in life). 3- Victim Support Services: all types of trauma 4- Career coaching: career change, transition, adjustment, performance improvement, midlife and retirement transition.
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Online Therapists

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Liela Vergara
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Ultimo, NSW 2007
My approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I aim to assist clients in navigating psychological challenges within a supportive therapeutic environment. I prioritise building therapeutic relationships through a collaborative approach, aiming to create a safe, understanding, and validating space. Within this environment, I work with each client to help identify their goals and develop practical evidence-informed strategies, while providing attentive listening grounded in ethical practice. I emphasise the importance of acknowledging progress throughout therapy, which may support a sense of confidence, self-belief, and hope.
My approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I aim to assist clients in navigating psychological challenges within a supportive therapeutic environment. I prioritise building therapeutic relationships through a collaborative approach, aiming to create a safe, understanding, and validating space. Within this environment, I work with each client to help identify their goals and develop practical evidence-informed strategies, while providing attentive listening grounded in ethical practice. I emphasise the importance of acknowledging progress throughout therapy, which may support a sense of confidence, self-belief, and hope.
0427 498 242 View 0427 498 242
Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.