Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
In-person sessions now available! I’m a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Human Services (UQ). I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and intense emotions, including challenges linked to personality disorders or major life changes. My hospital and acute mental health experience informs a safe, compassionate space. I support clients in exploring their experiences, reflecting on patterns, and engaging with emotions in a way that fosters insight, growth, and learning. I provide psychotherapy for young people aged 12–30.
In-person sessions now available! I’m a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Human Services (UQ). I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and intense emotions, including challenges linked to personality disorders or major life changes. My hospital and acute mental health experience informs a safe, compassionate space. I support clients in exploring their experiences, reflecting on patterns, and engaging with emotions in a way that fosters insight, growth, and learning. I provide psychotherapy for young people aged 12–30.
We all hit bumps in the road of life.
It could be you’ve had something big happen, like the end of a relationship, the loss of someone you loved, or being let go from a job.
It might be you don’t feel happy, even tho’ your life appears pretty good from the outside. Maybe you feel disconnected or overwhelmed emotionally, or you feel tired and stuck and lack the motivation to go after the life you want.
You may realise that you keep sabotaging yourself or choosing unsuitable or unavailable partners but you can’t work out why. Maybe you want to get to know yourself better and feel comfortable about who your are. Therapy can help.
We all hit bumps in the road of life.
It could be you’ve had something big happen, like the end of a relationship, the loss of someone you loved, or being let go from a job.
It might be you don’t feel happy, even tho’ your life appears pretty good from the outside. Maybe you feel disconnected or overwhelmed emotionally, or you feel tired and stuck and lack the motivation to go after the life you want.
You may realise that you keep sabotaging yourself or choosing unsuitable or unavailable partners but you can’t work out why. Maybe you want to get to know yourself better and feel comfortable about who your are. Therapy can help.
In addition to providing generalist counselling, psychotherapy and mental health services, my therapeutic specialisations include couple therapy, adolescent family therapy and EMDR in the treatment of PTSD and trauma related difficulties.
Sessions Now Available! I have a busy private practice based in Ocean Shores and provide counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Medicare rebates available ), a clinical member and accredited supervisor of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) and have master’s qualifications in both Social Work and Couple & Family Therapy. I also offer professional supervision and training to health professionals.
In addition to providing generalist counselling, psychotherapy and mental health services, my therapeutic specialisations include couple therapy, adolescent family therapy and EMDR in the treatment of PTSD and trauma related difficulties.
Sessions Now Available! I have a busy private practice based in Ocean Shores and provide counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Medicare rebates available ), a clinical member and accredited supervisor of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) and have master’s qualifications in both Social Work and Couple & Family Therapy. I also offer professional supervision and training to health professionals.
With a proven record of success in education for over twenty years, Ben demonstrates exemplary professionalism, outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for helping people perform at their peak. A certified Master of Coaching Psychology from The University of Sydney and a double degree in Education ensures Ben is well researched and informed when it comes to coaching people to be better.
With a proven record of success in education for over twenty years, Ben demonstrates exemplary professionalism, outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for helping people perform at their peak. A certified Master of Coaching Psychology from The University of Sydney and a double degree in Education ensures Ben is well researched and informed when it comes to coaching people to be better.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem.
Elaine provides evidence-based integrative treatment that focuses on the unique needs of each individual. Elaine's treatment approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Elaine is also a qualified Art Therapist and creativity coach.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem.
Elaine provides evidence-based integrative treatment that focuses on the unique needs of each individual. Elaine's treatment approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Elaine is also a qualified Art Therapist and creativity coach.
I'm a Gestalt therapist committed to providing therapy that is inclusive, non-pathologising, trauma-informed & attuned to your unique needs.
My work is collaborative and accessible. I work with you to discover the approaches that best support your needs. Together, we’ll focus on strengthening your capacity to meet life’s challenges, while building the confidence and tools that help you create the changes you’re seeking.
I'm a Gestalt therapist committed to providing therapy that is inclusive, non-pathologising, trauma-informed & attuned to your unique needs.
My work is collaborative and accessible. I work with you to discover the approaches that best support your needs. Together, we’ll focus on strengthening your capacity to meet life’s challenges, while building the confidence and tools that help you create the changes you’re seeking.
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 specialise in working on relational trauma, including attachment trauma, betrayal and surviving abuse in relationships.
With 35 years of professional experience in various therapeutic fields and a unique blend of methods, I can help you identify issues, conduct a comprehensive assessment and find a resolution tailored to your specific needs.
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 specialise in working on relational trauma, including attachment trauma, betrayal and surviving abuse in relationships.
With 35 years of professional experience in various therapeutic fields and a unique blend of methods, I can help you identify issues, conduct a comprehensive assessment and find a resolution tailored to your specific needs.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying more than you can hold alone, you’re not the only one—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Whether you’re navigating trauma, recovery, burnout, or big life changes, you might be looking for support that feels genuine and grounded—not one-size-fits-all. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and didn’t quite feel seen. Or maybe this is your first time reaching out. My approach is compassionate, warm, neuroscientifically informed and focused on what actually works for you. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying more than you can hold alone, you’re not the only one—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Whether you’re navigating trauma, recovery, burnout, or big life changes, you might be looking for support that feels genuine and grounded—not one-size-fits-all. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and didn’t quite feel seen. Or maybe this is your first time reaching out. My approach is compassionate, warm, neuroscientifically informed and focused on what actually works for you. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
Jennifer Lalor Somatic Psychotherapy/EMDR
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
I primarily work with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, Trauma, Relationship issues and Eating Disorders which may be affecting their relationships, work and enjoyment in life.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
I primarily work with people struggling with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, Trauma, Relationship issues and Eating Disorders which may be affecting their relationships, work and enjoyment in life.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
Whether you’re seeking support for trauma, relationship challenges, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Whether you’re seeking support for trauma, relationship challenges, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in child, adolescent and adult development, mental health and trauma across lifespan.
I integrate different modalities such as existential, psychodynamic, humanistic, systemic, and creative therapies to tailor a bespoke therapy to meet each person’s specific needs. I utilise talking therapy along with arts, sandtray and play therapy as they can facilitate communication of emotions that are often unconscious or difficult to express verbally.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in child, adolescent and adult development, mental health and trauma across lifespan.
I integrate different modalities such as existential, psychodynamic, humanistic, systemic, and creative therapies to tailor a bespoke therapy to meet each person’s specific needs. I utilise talking therapy along with arts, sandtray and play therapy as they can facilitate communication of emotions that are often unconscious or difficult to express verbally.
My approach is inclusive, trauma-informed, and affirming, with a focus on Gestalt therapy, somatic experiencing, and mindful, holistic, and experiential approaches to healing.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of disconnection, self-doubt, or anxiety? You may be navigating a major life transition, struggling with relationships, or searching for deeper meaning and self-awareness. Perhaps you're longing for greater intimacy, emotional resilience, or healing from past wounds but aren’t sure how to move forward. Whether you're an individual exploring identity and self-worth or a couple seeking better communication and trust, you deserve a space where your experiences are truly seen and understood. I have a particular passion for supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and those experiencing relationship challenges.
My approach is inclusive, trauma-informed, and affirming, with a focus on Gestalt therapy, somatic experiencing, and mindful, holistic, and experiential approaches to healing.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of disconnection, self-doubt, or anxiety? You may be navigating a major life transition, struggling with relationships, or searching for deeper meaning and self-awareness. Perhaps you're longing for greater intimacy, emotional resilience, or healing from past wounds but aren’t sure how to move forward. Whether you're an individual exploring identity and self-worth or a couple seeking better communication and trust, you deserve a space where your experiences are truly seen and understood. I have a particular passion for supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and those experiencing relationship challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms. My Hara method involves deep synchronisation between the client’s & therapist’s nervous systems, enabling deeper client-led work to occur more gently.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms. My Hara method involves deep synchronisation between the client’s & therapist’s nervous systems, enabling deeper client-led work to occur more gently.
Trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, insomnia are areas of special interest.
I offer in-person psychological counselling in Gold Coast and Byron Bay, plus Telehealth worldwide. Counselling can be an empowering process that supports you to develop a deeper understanding of the barriers that are preventing you from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties with truly understanding themselves, why their relationships are stressful or dissatisfying, why they feel they're not succeeding in their work, why they engage in self-defeating behaviour patterns and self-critical ways of thinking. Counselling can help you answer these "whys" and support you in making the necessary changes.
Trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, insomnia are areas of special interest.
I offer in-person psychological counselling in Gold Coast and Byron Bay, plus Telehealth worldwide. Counselling can be an empowering process that supports you to develop a deeper understanding of the barriers that are preventing you from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties with truly understanding themselves, why their relationships are stressful or dissatisfying, why they feel they're not succeeding in their work, why they engage in self-defeating behaviour patterns and self-critical ways of thinking. Counselling can help you answer these "whys" and support you in making the necessary changes.
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.
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties.
I have a passion for authentic, respectful relationships along with a present-centred, experiential, creative and holistic approach in which new and needed experiences can be experienced in the moment, and real, long lasting and choiceful change become possible. For younger children I offer play therapy, with more talking for older children and adults.
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties.
I have a passion for authentic, respectful relationships along with a present-centred, experiential, creative and holistic approach in which new and needed experiences can be experienced in the moment, and real, long lasting and choiceful change become possible. For younger children I offer play therapy, with more talking for older children and adults.
I work with clients who face challenges with trauma, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
Healing doesn't have to take a lifetime. Experiential therapy can help you get back to a calm, confident self, sooner. I am a lived experience and neurodivergent therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Coherence Therapy. These approaches engage the brain's natural memory reconsolidation process, which allows for rapid transformation of traumatic memories, thereby dissolving symptoms such as anxiety, people pleasing, self-sabotage, and depression. These aha! moments in experiential therapy can help us develop a new relationship with ourselves and profoundly shift our old reaction patterns in daily life.
I work with clients who face challenges with trauma, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
Healing doesn't have to take a lifetime. Experiential therapy can help you get back to a calm, confident self, sooner. I am a lived experience and neurodivergent therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Coherence Therapy. These approaches engage the brain's natural memory reconsolidation process, which allows for rapid transformation of traumatic memories, thereby dissolving symptoms such as anxiety, people pleasing, self-sabotage, and depression. These aha! moments in experiential therapy can help us develop a new relationship with ourselves and profoundly shift our old reaction patterns in daily life.
Art Therapist & accredited Mental Health Social Worker specialising in trauma counselling and EMDR.
I help people create happier, healthier lives they love, free from anxiety, fear or past traumas. It’s my passion to work collaboratively with clients to create simple yet powerful strategies to address current issues and support greater wellbeing and success. My approach is warm, compassionate and kind, creating safety and focusing on your strengths.
Art Therapist & accredited Mental Health Social Worker specialising in trauma counselling and EMDR.
I help people create happier, healthier lives they love, free from anxiety, fear or past traumas. It’s my passion to work collaboratively with clients to create simple yet powerful strategies to address current issues and support greater wellbeing and success. My approach is warm, compassionate and kind, creating safety and focusing on your strengths.
I bring experience working with ADHD, PDA, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and the grief or acceptance that can accompany a diagnosis.
I offer a safe, confidential space to explore what matters to you. My approach is person-centred—I show up without an agenda or a script, meeting you where you are. With empathy and broad experience, I support clients facing behavioural challenges, neurodivergence, trauma, relationship issues, and layered life experiences.
I bring experience working with ADHD, PDA, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and the grief or acceptance that can accompany a diagnosis.
I offer a safe, confidential space to explore what matters to you. My approach is person-centred—I show up without an agenda or a script, meeting you where you are. With empathy and broad experience, I support clients facing behavioural challenges, neurodivergence, trauma, relationship issues, and layered life experiences.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
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.