Sexual Abuse Counselling in Mid North Coast, NSW
Tori Donnelly Counselling and Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Tori is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker and Certified Play Therapist, specialising in sexual abuse and other forms of trauma.
For children aged 4 to 10, Tori uses Child-Centred Play Therapy to allow children to develop self-esteem, a positive self-image and a sense of control. When working with older children and adults, Tori utilises psycho-education, mindfulness, relaxation strategies, art-based therapies, CBT and skills training.
Tori is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker and Certified Play Therapist, specialising in sexual abuse and other forms of trauma.
For children aged 4 to 10, Tori uses Child-Centred Play Therapy to allow children to develop self-esteem, a positive self-image and a sense of control. When working with older children and adults, Tori utilises psycho-education, mindfulness, relaxation strategies, art-based therapies, CBT and skills training.
Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more.
I enjoy observing individuals behaviour and gently searching ways to tap in to help the individual. Just because one person may have the same diagnosis as the next does not mean that the same techniques will work. I enjoy supporting parents, siblings and teachers. A open holistic manner = best results.
Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more.
I enjoy observing individuals behaviour and gently searching ways to tap in to help the individual. Just because one person may have the same diagnosis as the next does not mean that the same techniques will work. I enjoy supporting parents, siblings and teachers. A open holistic manner = best results.
I specialise in assisting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom, joy and fulfilment.
I specialise in assisting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom, joy and fulfilment.
Feeling anxious, sad, under stress and need to talk to someone or find out how you can manage your life better? It doesn’t always have to be hard! Life can be full and rich and meaningful. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work through the challenges and help clients move towards greater psychological flexibility, living a more values-based life than they may have been able to achieve previously.
Feeling anxious, sad, under stress and need to talk to someone or find out how you can manage your life better? It doesn’t always have to be hard! Life can be full and rich and meaningful. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work through the challenges and help clients move towards greater psychological flexibility, living a more values-based life than they may have been able to achieve previously.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling: Anxious, overwhelmed, stuck. Never quite good enough. I’m Sammy, a Clinical Psychologist helping people manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.
What life can look like after therapy: Feeling more calm and at ease, instead of on edge all the time. A quieter mind, with fewer racing thoughts. More confidence in yourself and your choices. Trusting that you can handle tough situations. Feeling less overwhelmed.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling: Anxious, overwhelmed, stuck. Never quite good enough. I’m Sammy, a Clinical Psychologist helping people manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.
What life can look like after therapy: Feeling more calm and at ease, instead of on edge all the time. A quieter mind, with fewer racing thoughts. More confidence in yourself and your choices. Trusting that you can handle tough situations. Feeling less overwhelmed.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
A life event that destabilises us can create all range of emotions and behavioural responses without our awareness and in turn, cause additional distress to your life. When we feel threatened, challenged or overwhelmed - our thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be all consuming. Without emotional processing and resolving the distress can form unhealthy maladaptive responses and associations. Engaging in professional help to support you through these events can provide you adaptive ways to respond to your world. Be brave and reach out.
A life event that destabilises us can create all range of emotions and behavioural responses without our awareness and in turn, cause additional distress to your life. When we feel threatened, challenged or overwhelmed - our thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be all consuming. Without emotional processing and resolving the distress can form unhealthy maladaptive responses and associations. Engaging in professional help to support you through these events can provide you adaptive ways to respond to your world. Be brave and reach out.
Olivia's experience as a Clinical Counsellor comes with more than 1.5 decades in private practice and pastoral care roles. Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. Clientele utilise workplace EAP, Work Cover (SIRA qualified) and NDIS & private clients with an age range of 6 to 85 years. Face to Face, Video-link or Phone sessions are offered. Olivia who is known for her sincere, peaceful and non-judgmental manner uses evidence based therapies recognising there is no one size fits all.
Olivia's experience as a Clinical Counsellor comes with more than 1.5 decades in private practice and pastoral care roles. Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. Clientele utilise workplace EAP, Work Cover (SIRA qualified) and NDIS & private clients with an age range of 6 to 85 years. Face to Face, Video-link or Phone sessions are offered. Olivia who is known for her sincere, peaceful and non-judgmental manner uses evidence based therapies recognising there is no one size fits all.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
Savva at Calm Mind Counselling Services can give you the energy and the support to help you take responsibility for your life and have the courage to make the necessary changes in order to grow and develop. This is not a process that will happen overnight; it isn't a magic cure. Initially, change may seem like a frightening prospect, however, if you embrace the process and take it one step at a time you will slowly, but surely feel positive results. Counselling offers people the opportunity to increase their self-awareness and begin the journey of bringing positive change to their lives.
Savva at Calm Mind Counselling Services can give you the energy and the support to help you take responsibility for your life and have the courage to make the necessary changes in order to grow and develop. This is not a process that will happen overnight; it isn't a magic cure. Initially, change may seem like a frightening prospect, however, if you embrace the process and take it one step at a time you will slowly, but surely feel positive results. Counselling offers people the opportunity to increase their self-awareness and begin the journey of bringing positive change to their lives.
There are times in life when we are not at our best. We find ourselves without the energy and insight into how to make it right again. Your psychologist will work with you in a safe and respectful way, helping you to reconnect with inner resources and values that will enable you to make meaning of your life journey and once more step forward with purpose and enjoyment.
There are times in life when we are not at our best. We find ourselves without the energy and insight into how to make it right again. Your psychologist will work with you in a safe and respectful way, helping you to reconnect with inner resources and values that will enable you to make meaning of your life journey and once more step forward with purpose and enjoyment.
Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.
Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders. I also help people navigate the challenges associated with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My integrative therapy style incorporates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Schema, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness, and ACT. As a trained yoga teacher, I integrate these practices and somatic work. I am trained to provide psychedelic integration & preparation support and the Safe and Sound protocol for nervous system regulation.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders. I also help people navigate the challenges associated with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My integrative therapy style incorporates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Schema, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness, and ACT. As a trained yoga teacher, I integrate these practices and somatic work. I am trained to provide psychedelic integration & preparation support and the Safe and Sound protocol for nervous system regulation.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed? Counselling is an individual experience and speaking to someone about what is concerning you can be a very difficult decision. I am here to listen to you in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed? Counselling is an individual experience and speaking to someone about what is concerning you can be a very difficult decision. I am here to listen to you in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.
Sujata Khatri is a highly skilled Psychotherapist and Mental Health Nurse who embraces a holistic mind-body approach to therapy, recognising how our thoughts often restrict our perspectives and disconnect us from the insight of our bodies. Sujata's therapeutic approach fosters mindfulness, self-discovery, self-compassion and transformative change by bringing the unconscious aspects of ourselves into conscious awareness.
Sujata Khatri is a highly skilled Psychotherapist and Mental Health Nurse who embraces a holistic mind-body approach to therapy, recognising how our thoughts often restrict our perspectives and disconnect us from the insight of our bodies. Sujata's therapeutic approach fosters mindfulness, self-discovery, self-compassion and transformative change by bringing the unconscious aspects of ourselves into conscious awareness.
PTA Clinical Psychology (Telehealth only)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a clinical psychologist who specialises in trauma-focused therapy, using EMDR and parts/schema work. My approach is grounded in compassion and self-acceptance. I offer online therapy with flexible appointment times, including after-hours and Saturday mornings. I’m currently open for new clients and have no waitlist. I also have extended experience in working with psychosis and dissociative parts. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, the out-of-pocket cost per session is $88.15 after the Medicare rebate. Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information or assistance with getting started.
I am a clinical psychologist who specialises in trauma-focused therapy, using EMDR and parts/schema work. My approach is grounded in compassion and self-acceptance. I offer online therapy with flexible appointment times, including after-hours and Saturday mornings. I’m currently open for new clients and have no waitlist. I also have extended experience in working with psychosis and dissociative parts. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, the out-of-pocket cost per session is $88.15 after the Medicare rebate. Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information or assistance with getting started.
Georgia J MacNevin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Eungai Creek, NSW 2441
Not accepting new clients
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 9 years experience in private practice. I believe in creating a collaborative, sustainable relationship with clients in order to help people feel safe to open up, overcome their struggles and create a rich, full, meaningful life. My work honours individuals unique experiences and innate capacity to heal, resourcing clients with a range of evidence based modalities. I work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, and family/relationship issues.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 9 years experience in private practice. I believe in creating a collaborative, sustainable relationship with clients in order to help people feel safe to open up, overcome their struggles and create a rich, full, meaningful life. My work honours individuals unique experiences and innate capacity to heal, resourcing clients with a range of evidence based modalities. I work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, and family/relationship issues.
Bonnie Beazley-Somatic Experiencing & IFS Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy for people with a broad range of emotional health issues. I have started to work with trauma and cross-cultural mental health since 2007. I work as a senior counsellor in a community organisation while offering therapies in my private practice in Fremantle/Perth & online. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I embrace all forms of diversity. I take a holistic, integrative and embodied approach, attending to the connection of mind, body and Spirit. I integrate the various therapeutic modalities to meet the needs and nature of clients.
I have extensive experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy for people with a broad range of emotional health issues. I have started to work with trauma and cross-cultural mental health since 2007. I work as a senior counsellor in a community organisation while offering therapies in my private practice in Fremantle/Perth & online. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I embrace all forms of diversity. I take a holistic, integrative and embodied approach, attending to the connection of mind, body and Spirit. I integrate the various therapeutic modalities to meet the needs and nature of clients.
Online Therapists
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling. Deb is experiences working with a wide range of people and she values Telehealth as it increases access to psychological support for everyone. Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling. Deb is experiences working with a wide range of people and she values Telehealth as it increases access to psychological support for everyone. Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
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.