Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Neutral Bay, NSW
As a heart-centred counsellor and psychotherapist, I weave in attachment theory (early bonding), trauma sensitivity (emotional flashbacks), psychodynamic (family history), somatic (mind-body), and transpersonal (spirit/soul) approaches to supporting individuals on their healing journey.
Whether you are seeking counselling/therapy for the first time, or you are a veteran on this journey, I welcome you, all of you, with an open mind and open heart. Often making the decision to seek support is a crucial step towards healing and sustainable change.
As a heart-centred counsellor and psychotherapist, I weave in attachment theory (early bonding), trauma sensitivity (emotional flashbacks), psychodynamic (family history), somatic (mind-body), and transpersonal (spirit/soul) approaches to supporting individuals on their healing journey.
Whether you are seeking counselling/therapy for the first time, or you are a veteran on this journey, I welcome you, all of you, with an open mind and open heart. Often making the decision to seek support is a crucial step towards healing and sustainable change.
I provide a structured and reflective therapeutic space to work through trauma, relationship challenges, and complex emotional patterns.
I work with adults struggling with relationships and difficult events in their past, trying to understand why anxiety and other intense emotions have such a big impact on their lives, and what they can do about it. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in repeating patterns they can’t explain.
I provide a structured and reflective therapeutic space to work through trauma, relationship challenges, and complex emotional patterns.
I work with adults struggling with relationships and difficult events in their past, trying to understand why anxiety and other intense emotions have such a big impact on their lives, and what they can do about it. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in repeating patterns they can’t explain.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change.
I help you make sense of what is happening inside your psychological system and, most importantly, how to shift it in a way that brings greater stability and centred awareness. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems therapy, supported by Metacognitive Therapy, ACT, Jungian-informed work, and hypnosis when appropriate.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change.
I help you make sense of what is happening inside your psychological system and, most importantly, how to shift it in a way that brings greater stability and centred awareness. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems therapy, supported by Metacognitive Therapy, ACT, Jungian-informed work, and hypnosis when appropriate.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience working with adults and couples using attachment-informed and trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR Therapy.
What we can do together:
• Set clear, realistic treatment goals
• Build emotional safety and nervous system support
• Explore your experiences deeply
• Find practical ways to improve your situation and relationships
• Move beyond symptom relief and rediscover who you are
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience working with adults and couples using attachment-informed and trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR Therapy.
What we can do together:
• Set clear, realistic treatment goals
• Build emotional safety and nervous system support
• Explore your experiences deeply
• Find practical ways to improve your situation and relationships
• Move beyond symptom relief and rediscover who you are
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Using a range of techniques and a compassionate, tailored approach, I guide clients to understand themselves better and love themselves more. I aim to foster trust, authenticity, and a genuine partnership on your path to healing, resilience and well-being.
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Using a range of techniques and a compassionate, tailored approach, I guide clients to understand themselves better and love themselves more. I aim to foster trust, authenticity, and a genuine partnership on your path to healing, resilience and well-being.
I have experience in Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, PTSD, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, and Stress Management.
I enjoy connecting with a diverse range of clients from a variety of backgrounds. I use a strengths based approach to support people achieve their goals.
I have experience in Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, PTSD, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, and Stress Management.
I enjoy connecting with a diverse range of clients from a variety of backgrounds. I use a strengths based approach to support people achieve their goals.
Trauma-trained therapist with a BA (Hons) in Sociology & Social Psychology and Diploma in Counselling.
I am emotionally attuned, trauma-focused, and relationship-oriented. I combine talk & somatic therapy.
Trauma-trained therapist with a BA (Hons) in Sociology & Social Psychology and Diploma in Counselling.
I am emotionally attuned, trauma-focused, and relationship-oriented. I combine talk & somatic therapy.
I understand everyone has different mental health experiences & needs, and employ a number of evidence-based therapies, including DBT & EDMR trauma therapy.
We all want to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of our situation. It's my passion to help you learn strategies to conquer the challenges you face. Sometimes, it takes courage just to get through each day, & this is where the most impressive changes can occur. I want to help you gain a better understanding & awareness of yourself & what you are capable of. By nurturing change within therapy, I hope to help you avoid feeling that life is "just happening to me" & instead feel empowered. Whether it's a mental health issue, life transition, or coping strategies, I am here to support you towards a life of balance, joy & well-being.
I understand everyone has different mental health experiences & needs, and employ a number of evidence-based therapies, including DBT & EDMR trauma therapy.
We all want to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of our situation. It's my passion to help you learn strategies to conquer the challenges you face. Sometimes, it takes courage just to get through each day, & this is where the most impressive changes can occur. I want to help you gain a better understanding & awareness of yourself & what you are capable of. By nurturing change within therapy, I hope to help you avoid feeling that life is "just happening to me" & instead feel empowered. Whether it's a mental health issue, life transition, or coping strategies, I am here to support you towards a life of balance, joy & well-being.
I work with people having difficulties with self-worth, identity, depression, anxiety, developmental traumas, and relational traumas.
As a somatic psychotherapist and Christian counsellor, I help people to find healing for themselves and their relationships. When meeting with my clients, I look at the cultural context — societal, religious, and family — i.e. your terrain, and seek to understand how the terrain shapes the personal story and belief system of each individual. I then attend to how you hold yourself, your memories, beliefs, and sufferings in your mind, body, and spirit. My goal is that you will become who you are truly meant to be, learn to love and be loved, and restore the sense of self, sense of worth, freedom, fulfilment, and joy in your life.
I work with people having difficulties with self-worth, identity, depression, anxiety, developmental traumas, and relational traumas.
As a somatic psychotherapist and Christian counsellor, I help people to find healing for themselves and their relationships. When meeting with my clients, I look at the cultural context — societal, religious, and family — i.e. your terrain, and seek to understand how the terrain shapes the personal story and belief system of each individual. I then attend to how you hold yourself, your memories, beliefs, and sufferings in your mind, body, and spirit. My goal is that you will become who you are truly meant to be, learn to love and be loved, and restore the sense of self, sense of worth, freedom, fulfilment, and joy in your life.
I am passionate about helping clients who are struggling as a result of anxiety, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse, work stress, psychosomatic or chronic medical conditions.
As well as accreditation in mainstream psychological therapies, I am an international expert in the German psychophysiological evidence-based Autogenic Therapy and have been an invited guest at Oxford Uni and NASA in the USA. I train clients to connect with and regulate their nervous system for lasting psychological, physical and performance benefits.
I am passionate about helping clients who are struggling as a result of anxiety, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse, work stress, psychosomatic or chronic medical conditions.
As well as accreditation in mainstream psychological therapies, I am an international expert in the German psychophysiological evidence-based Autogenic Therapy and have been an invited guest at Oxford Uni and NASA in the USA. I train clients to connect with and regulate their nervous system for lasting psychological, physical and performance benefits.
Rebecca works with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and mood difficulties, stress and burnout, trauma-related challenges, and life transitions.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and positive, strengths-based psychology. My work is tailored to each individual, drawing on these approaches to support meaningful and sustainable change.
Rebecca works with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and mood difficulties, stress and burnout, trauma-related challenges, and life transitions.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and positive, strengths-based psychology. My work is tailored to each individual, drawing on these approaches to support meaningful and sustainable change.
She knows how deeply disorienting it can be when trauma, addiction, or relationship pain disrupts your sense of safety, identity, and connection.
Rebecca is certified by IITAP as a CSAT, CPTT, and CMAT, trained through APSATS, and is an EMDR Consultant with EMDRAA and EMDRIA. She is completing a Master of Science in Medicine ( Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) at the University of Sydney, where her research focuses on betrayal trauma and complex PTSD and treatment outcomes.
She knows how deeply disorienting it can be when trauma, addiction, or relationship pain disrupts your sense of safety, identity, and connection.
Rebecca is certified by IITAP as a CSAT, CPTT, and CMAT, trained through APSATS, and is an EMDR Consultant with EMDRAA and EMDRIA. She is completing a Master of Science in Medicine ( Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) at the University of Sydney, where her research focuses on betrayal trauma and complex PTSD and treatment outcomes.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, trauma, addictions, disordered eating, depression and relational issues.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, trauma, addictions, disordered eating, depression and relational issues.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
Couples therapy offers a space to reconnect when you’re caught in patterns of distance, tension, or misunderstanding. You might feel like you’re walking on eggshells, having the same fights, or living more like roommates than partners. Maybe trust feels fragile, affection has faded, or you can’t seem to reach each other no matter how hard you try. Beneath the frustration, you both long to feel safe, desired, and understood, to find your way back to the love that once felt easy.
Couples therapy offers a space to reconnect when you’re caught in patterns of distance, tension, or misunderstanding. You might feel like you’re walking on eggshells, having the same fights, or living more like roommates than partners. Maybe trust feels fragile, affection has faded, or you can’t seem to reach each other no matter how hard you try. Beneath the frustration, you both long to feel safe, desired, and understood, to find your way back to the love that once felt easy.
I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Therapy with me includes the body, movement and creative processes and reaches places where talking alone might not. The journey for each client is entirely unique. My job is to create a safe space where you can grow to understand yourself and what is holding you back, then support you to explore, integrate, build confidence, and practice new ways of being.
I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Therapy with me includes the body, movement and creative processes and reaches places where talking alone might not. The journey for each client is entirely unique. My job is to create a safe space where you can grow to understand yourself and what is holding you back, then support you to explore, integrate, build confidence, and practice new ways of being.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist (she/her) based in St Leonards, passionate about supporting teenagers and adults through trauma, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and low self-worth.
I have experience supporting young people and families through roles in youth work, support work, and child protection. I've provided therapy in university clinics, Headspace, and private practice. Alongside clinical work, I’ve also taught in psychology programs at ACAP and Macquarie University.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist (she/her) based in St Leonards, passionate about supporting teenagers and adults through trauma, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and low self-worth.
I have experience supporting young people and families through roles in youth work, support work, and child protection. I've provided therapy in university clinics, Headspace, and private practice. Alongside clinical work, I’ve also taught in psychology programs at ACAP and Macquarie University.
I specialise in trauma & addiction.
My goal in therapy is to create a safe, confidential space where you are able to talk openly about your life, without feeling judged. As your therapist, I will give you the time and care to really understand where you are coming from and give you constructive feedback that empowers you to set realistic goals, make appropriate changes and have strong, genuine relationships. In three words I am kind, honest, attuned.
I specialise in trauma & addiction.
My goal in therapy is to create a safe, confidential space where you are able to talk openly about your life, without feeling judged. As your therapist, I will give you the time and care to really understand where you are coming from and give you constructive feedback that empowers you to set realistic goals, make appropriate changes and have strong, genuine relationships. In three words I am kind, honest, attuned.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a wide range of experience. I primarily utilise enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to allow individuals to learn the skills needed to manage emotional distress, strengthen their ability to cope with future challenges and achieve personal, relationship and professional life goals. Additionally I offer longer term psychotherapy for more complex issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a wide range of experience. I primarily utilise enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to allow individuals to learn the skills needed to manage emotional distress, strengthen their ability to cope with future challenges and achieve personal, relationship and professional life goals. Additionally I offer longer term psychotherapy for more complex issues.
I have completed a diploma in adult psychotherapy, developing a strong interest in Self Psychology in the treatment of depression, anxiety and a range of trauma-based disorders.
I work from a strengths based perspective, knowing when you struggle with problems it isn't all your identity. I am motivated by my duty of care for you, regarding mental health, coping with stressors & self determination. We can form a warm non-judgemental and empathic relationship. Your needs are our focus, working to relieve & support new ways of being.
I have completed a diploma in adult psychotherapy, developing a strong interest in Self Psychology in the treatment of depression, anxiety and a range of trauma-based disorders.
I work from a strengths based perspective, knowing when you struggle with problems it isn't all your identity. I am motivated by my duty of care for you, regarding mental health, coping with stressors & self determination. We can form a warm non-judgemental and empathic relationship. Your needs are our focus, working to relieve & support new ways of being.
I am experienced in a range of evidence-based therapy modalities, including long-term trauma-informed psychotherapy and more focused and practical approaches.
I offer individual therapy that is collaborative, relational and down-to-earth.
I support those experiencing relational and emotional challenges, and those who may be experiencing a sense of 'stuckness' in life. Grounded by a contemporary psychodynamic perspective, I have an interest in exploring and understanding these difficulties through the lens of early developmental experiences and unconscious patterns of relating and coping - that although once functional or protective, may now be getting in the way.
I am experienced in a range of evidence-based therapy modalities, including long-term trauma-informed psychotherapy and more focused and practical approaches.
I offer individual therapy that is collaborative, relational and down-to-earth.
I support those experiencing relational and emotional challenges, and those who may be experiencing a sense of 'stuckness' in life. Grounded by a contemporary psychodynamic perspective, I have an interest in exploring and understanding these difficulties through the lens of early developmental experiences and unconscious patterns of relating and coping - that although once functional or protective, may now be getting in the way.
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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.