Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond-Tweed, NSW

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Suzy Gavey
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
IFS & trauma informed counselling. I am an advocate for embracing diversity within the human experience. Through Gestalt methodology, I supports individuals to inhabit themselves more fully by building personal awareness and by acting as their anchor for them where things may feel a bit rocky. There is no pressure to fix anything or even have a final destination.
IFS & trauma informed counselling. I am an advocate for embracing diversity within the human experience. Through Gestalt methodology, I supports individuals to inhabit themselves more fully by building personal awareness and by acting as their anchor for them where things may feel a bit rocky. There is no pressure to fix anything or even have a final destination.
(02) 5604 7781 View (02) 5604 7781
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Narelle Hudson
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Nimbin, NSW 2480
Hi, I am Narelle Hudson. My highest intention is to provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to process their grief and loss. I am passionate about advocating for clients to be given adequate support in their most vulnerable moments. I live on the Northern Rivers, in Nimbin. NSW. I offer in-person counselling and also telehealth Australia wide. I am a trauma-informed counsellor who is trained in EMDR and also provides complimentary natural therapies. I have over 10 years of personal and professional experience in the area of grief and loss.
Hi, I am Narelle Hudson. My highest intention is to provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to process their grief and loss. I am passionate about advocating for clients to be given adequate support in their most vulnerable moments. I live on the Northern Rivers, in Nimbin. NSW. I offer in-person counselling and also telehealth Australia wide. I am a trauma-informed counsellor who is trained in EMDR and also provides complimentary natural therapies. I have over 10 years of personal and professional experience in the area of grief and loss.
(07) 3608 1293 View (07) 3608 1293
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Mika Bell Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AASW
1 Endorsed
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Hello! I am a qualified counsellor with a Master's of Social Work whose professional passion is supporting individuals recovering from trauma. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, terminal illness, relational stress, family and domestic violence, and complex trauma. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed and I offer compassionate engagement tailored to your unique needs. My priority is generating relational safety and a secure space to support growth and healing. I am also a Victim Services Approved Counsellor.
Hello! I am a qualified counsellor with a Master's of Social Work whose professional passion is supporting individuals recovering from trauma. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, terminal illness, relational stress, family and domestic violence, and complex trauma. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed and I offer compassionate engagement tailored to your unique needs. My priority is generating relational safety and a secure space to support growth and healing. I am also a Victim Services Approved Counsellor.
(02) 5657 0256 View (02) 5657 0256
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Kavita Gill
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
Therapy is more than a way to fix something; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth. In our sessions, we may engage in problem-solving or find peace with our beautifully messy human condition. Whether deep, expansive, challenging, or grounding, each session meets you where you are and evolves as you do. As an integrative psychotherapist, I offer both Psychotherapy and Art Therapy, using a holistic approach that considers your emotional, intellectual, bodily, relational, and spiritual experiences.
Therapy is more than a way to fix something; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth. In our sessions, we may engage in problem-solving or find peace with our beautifully messy human condition. Whether deep, expansive, challenging, or grounding, each session meets you where you are and evolves as you do. As an integrative psychotherapist, I offer both Psychotherapy and Art Therapy, using a holistic approach that considers your emotional, intellectual, bodily, relational, and spiritual experiences.
(02) 5604 4720 View (02) 5604 4720
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Trenton Ellwood
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
I value individuality, respecting diversity, distinct experiences, belief systems, and unique social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through building a therapeutic connection, I attempt to comprehend one’s motivations and catalysts for purposeful change and personal transformation.
I value individuality, respecting diversity, distinct experiences, belief systems, and unique social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through building a therapeutic connection, I attempt to comprehend one’s motivations and catalysts for purposeful change and personal transformation.
(02) 5657 4716 View (02) 5657 4716
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Skye E Hudson Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Online Only
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist who works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens. With a background in Gestalt therapy and a personal understanding of AUDHD and complex trauma, I offer compassionate, creative support for sensitive souls, neurodivergent adults, overwhelmed parents, and anyone navigating life transitions or self-doubt.
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist who works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens. With a background in Gestalt therapy and a personal understanding of AUDHD and complex trauma, I offer compassionate, creative support for sensitive souls, neurodivergent adults, overwhelmed parents, and anyone navigating life transitions or self-doubt.
(02) 5604 8849 View (02) 5604 8849
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Erwin Webb Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Tabulam, NSW 2469
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
(02) 5657 0829 View (02) 5657 0829
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Christina de Wit
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
Waitlist for new clients
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc. I have found myself in those shoes at different times in my life; searching for someone capable and kind who would be able to support me. In my experience, it was invaluable to have a therapist who, besides being experienced and skillfull, was warm and personable and able to really meet me. I wish to offer such service for my clients. I have worked for many years in various public health roles and over 12 years in private practice.
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc. I have found myself in those shoes at different times in my life; searching for someone capable and kind who would be able to support me. In my experience, it was invaluable to have a therapist who, besides being experienced and skillfull, was warm and personable and able to really meet me. I wish to offer such service for my clients. I have worked for many years in various public health roles and over 12 years in private practice.
(02) 5605 0980 View (02) 5605 0980
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Caroline Raphael
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Goonellabah, NSW 2480
Life can throw us curve balls and can be very challenging at times, however how we approach that challenge and difficulty will determine what sort of outcome we get from it. Caroline sees it as a honour and a privilege to support people through some of their most difficult times, as well as, to support them when their aim is to further enrich and advance their lives and relationships. Her approach is very much one of care and understanding. She holds a space that allows you to feel safe to express and share, which can seem difficult during challenging times.
Life can throw us curve balls and can be very challenging at times, however how we approach that challenge and difficulty will determine what sort of outcome we get from it. Caroline sees it as a honour and a privilege to support people through some of their most difficult times, as well as, to support them when their aim is to further enrich and advance their lives and relationships. Her approach is very much one of care and understanding. She holds a space that allows you to feel safe to express and share, which can seem difficult during challenging times.
(02) 5657 6997 View (02) 5657 6997
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Sarah Naylor
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
I would love to support you if you are a female experiencing relationship challenges, including emotional abuse (coercive control, toxic behaviour, manipulation), challenges setting boundaries/assertiveness, people pleasing, anxiety, stress, bullying and burn out.
My passion lies in gently supporting women to be present with their emotions rather than avoid them. I will work with you to identify attachment wounds, core beliefs, limiting decisions, and maladaptive patterns of behaviour. From there, we can engage in psycho-education and practical, values aligned action to move you forward into a empowered position.
I would love to support you if you are a female experiencing relationship challenges, including emotional abuse (coercive control, toxic behaviour, manipulation), challenges setting boundaries/assertiveness, people pleasing, anxiety, stress, bullying and burn out.
My passion lies in gently supporting women to be present with their emotions rather than avoid them. I will work with you to identify attachment wounds, core beliefs, limiting decisions, and maladaptive patterns of behaviour. From there, we can engage in psycho-education and practical, values aligned action to move you forward into a empowered position.
(02) 5604 7556 View (02) 5604 7556
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Tressa Kennedy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Evans Head, NSW 2473
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
(03) 4328 3807 View (03) 4328 3807
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Giovanna Dalle Rive Carli
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Ballina, NSW 2478
I deeply believes in people’s innate ability to overcome their difficulties and heal. I am genuinely dedicated to supporting clients to reach their potential and live a truly fulfilling life by addressing the underlying issues and obstacles that prevent them from moving forward. I bring genuine care, warmth, and a supportive environment for clients to express their concerns.
I deeply believes in people’s innate ability to overcome their difficulties and heal. I am genuinely dedicated to supporting clients to reach their potential and live a truly fulfilling life by addressing the underlying issues and obstacles that prevent them from moving forward. I bring genuine care, warmth, and a supportive environment for clients to express their concerns.
(02) 5655 3572 View (02) 5655 3572
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Chloe Allison
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist, medicine woman, and guide devoted to walking beside others in their journeys. A space where psychotherapy, energetic healing, and soul remembrance meet—guiding you beyond healing loops and into embodied self-expression. You Are Your Own Medicine There comes a moment when you realise… you’re no longer seeking healing to fix yourself— you’re ready to remember who you are. The world teaches you to look outside yourself for answers. But your power has never lived out there. It lives within your body. Your awareness. Your truth. Awaken your light. Walk your truth. Return to your radiance.
I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist, medicine woman, and guide devoted to walking beside others in their journeys. A space where psychotherapy, energetic healing, and soul remembrance meet—guiding you beyond healing loops and into embodied self-expression. You Are Your Own Medicine There comes a moment when you realise… you’re no longer seeking healing to fix yourself— you’re ready to remember who you are. The world teaches you to look outside yourself for answers. But your power has never lived out there. It lives within your body. Your awareness. Your truth. Awaken your light. Walk your truth. Return to your radiance.
(03) 5609 1513 View (03) 5609 1513
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Compass Counselling - Kitty Saleh
Social Worker, AASW
Goonellabah, NSW 2480
I work with children, adolescents and adults who have been the victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse and neglect.
I work using trauma informed counselling, creative therapy and narrative therapy to provide a safe and gentle process for clients to address their issues and find meaning in their story. I supports clients in restorying their narrative to move forward in the direction they want to go in.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who have been the victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse and neglect.
I work using trauma informed counselling, creative therapy and narrative therapy to provide a safe and gentle process for clients to address their issues and find meaning in their story. I supports clients in restorying their narrative to move forward in the direction they want to go in.
(02) 5657 0624 View (02) 5657 0624
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Love Life Matters
Counsellor, PACFA
Love Life Matters helps individuals and couples to work through relationship issues in the areas of commitment, communication, emotional connection, sexual intimacy, dealing with emotional hurts, conflict and crisis.
Love Life Matters helps individuals and couples to work through relationship issues in the areas of commitment, communication, emotional connection, sexual intimacy, dealing with emotional hurts, conflict and crisis.
(02) 5604 4425 View (02) 5604 4425
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Jess Hodges
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
0408 486 282 View 0408 486 282
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Hania Gorski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I specialise in working on relational trauma, including attachment trauma, betrayal and surviving abuse in relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families on their relationships - addressing challenges in some stages of the relationship, communication issues, relational crisis/trauma, or other complex matters (neurodiversity, psychosexual issues, parenting). I help my clients improve communication and connections with others, identify obstacles, remove them, and support relational and personal growth.
I specialise in working on relational trauma, including attachment trauma, betrayal and surviving abuse in relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families on their relationships - addressing challenges in some stages of the relationship, communication issues, relational crisis/trauma, or other complex matters (neurodiversity, psychosexual issues, parenting). I help my clients improve communication and connections with others, identify obstacles, remove them, and support relational and personal growth.
(02) 5661 8004 View (02) 5661 8004
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Monika McIntosh
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in child, adolescent and adult development, mental health and trauma across lifespan. I am deeply aware that the story we each bring to therapy is unique. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space that enables my clients, regardless of age, to find their own voice and live an authentic, fulfilling life. I believe that through having a safe space to explore our stories, feelings, thoughts, and embodied communication, we can transform this awareness into energy that supports deeper connection to self and to people and the world around us.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in child, adolescent and adult development, mental health and trauma across lifespan. I am deeply aware that the story we each bring to therapy is unique. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space that enables my clients, regardless of age, to find their own voice and live an authentic, fulfilling life. I believe that through having a safe space to explore our stories, feelings, thoughts, and embodied communication, we can transform this awareness into energy that supports deeper connection to self and to people and the world around us.
(02) 5657 6577 View (02) 5657 6577
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Catalina Arevalo
Counsellor
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Hi there! I'm a Christian Counsellor. We can be hard to find : ( Within many communities, some people don't have a safe person in their life who they can turn to when life (and faith) become difficult and challenging. As a licenced Counsellor, I hold compassion tightly as people share their battles with me. It’s a very sacred space to be invited to walk through your darkest valleys and to celebrate with you on your green pastures. It can be a struggle to find therapists who cultivates therapeutic frameworks that professionally aligns with the Bible & our Supreme Creator and Redeemer. Australian Counselling Association Member
Hi there! I'm a Christian Counsellor. We can be hard to find : ( Within many communities, some people don't have a safe person in their life who they can turn to when life (and faith) become difficult and challenging. As a licenced Counsellor, I hold compassion tightly as people share their battles with me. It’s a very sacred space to be invited to walk through your darkest valleys and to celebrate with you on your green pastures. It can be a struggle to find therapists who cultivates therapeutic frameworks that professionally aligns with the Bible & our Supreme Creator and Redeemer. Australian Counselling Association Member
(02) 5603 0312 View (02) 5603 0312
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Trevor Wills
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Rowlands Creek, NSW 2484
Hi ! I engage and collaborate on the premise that there is (ultimately) no stronger medicine than our own living self awareness. I'm bio-energetically sensitive psychotherapist & trauma tracking & release therapist, specialising in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Physical Pain, Chronic Fatigue, (suppressed) Emotion and Trauma Release
Hi ! I engage and collaborate on the premise that there is (ultimately) no stronger medicine than our own living self awareness. I'm bio-energetically sensitive psychotherapist & trauma tracking & release therapist, specialising in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Physical Pain, Chronic Fatigue, (suppressed) Emotion and Trauma Release
(03) 7302 8109 View (03) 7302 8109

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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.

When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.

What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.

How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.