Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
The foundation of my work lies in the therapeutic relationship I have with my clients during our sessions. Grounded in the principles of Gestalt psychotherapy, I provide a safe, supportive space based on trust and authenticity. I believe in a client centred approach, meeting you where you are, and working together to support you in your growth process.
The foundation of my work lies in the therapeutic relationship I have with my clients during our sessions. Grounded in the principles of Gestalt psychotherapy, I provide a safe, supportive space based on trust and authenticity. I believe in a client centred approach, meeting you where you are, and working together to support you in your growth process.
If you’re an adult (18+) struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship difficulties, alcohol and drug use, or general malaise, I can help.
My therapeutic approach is a mix of Gestalt psychotherapy and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). I've worked at the Buttery drug rehab, ACON, NSW Health, and in private practice.
I've been published in the Sydney Law Review and the Journal of Gambling Studies, and I've published a translation of the Daoist classic, the Chuang Tzu.
If you’re an adult (18+) struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship difficulties, alcohol and drug use, or general malaise, I can help.
My therapeutic approach is a mix of Gestalt psychotherapy and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). I've worked at the Buttery drug rehab, ACON, NSW Health, and in private practice.
I've been published in the Sydney Law Review and the Journal of Gambling Studies, and I've published a translation of the Daoist classic, the Chuang Tzu.
Dr Christine
Psychologist, PsychD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
They struggle with intense emotions, self-criticism, and complex relationships, often stemming from trauma or deep-seated fears of isolation.
I offer neuroaffirming, trauma-informed art therapy & counselling. I help clients explore emotions, build self-worth, navigate relationships, and gain independence through creative, client-led, and accessible support.
They struggle with intense emotions, self-criticism, and complex relationships, often stemming from trauma or deep-seated fears of isolation.
I offer neuroaffirming, trauma-informed art therapy & counselling. I help clients explore emotions, build self-worth, navigate relationships, and gain independence through creative, client-led, and accessible support.
I support adults living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, abuse or neglect, domestic violence or coercive control.
With over 20 years’ experience, I offer trauma-informed counselling grounded in safety, compassion, respect and collaboration. Therapy is tailored to you rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. We work together to understand what you need, build on your strengths and support meaningful change while respecting your choices, values and lived experience.
I support adults living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, abuse or neglect, domestic violence or coercive control.
With over 20 years’ experience, I offer trauma-informed counselling grounded in safety, compassion, respect and collaboration. Therapy is tailored to you rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. We work together to understand what you need, build on your strengths and support meaningful change while respecting your choices, values and lived experience.
I support and guide people to process trauma and maladaptive behaviours so they can find passion and direction in their lives to build lasting quality relationships with self and others, making adjustments and modifications in their behaviours and thought processes.
EMDR can help you process upsetting memories, thoughts, and feelings related to the trauma. By processing these experiences, you can get relief from PTSD symptoms.
CBT aims to help you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies. These strategies are designed to bring about immediate positive changes in your quality
I support and guide people to process trauma and maladaptive behaviours so they can find passion and direction in their lives to build lasting quality relationships with self and others, making adjustments and modifications in their behaviours and thought processes.
EMDR can help you process upsetting memories, thoughts, and feelings related to the trauma. By processing these experiences, you can get relief from PTSD symptoms.
CBT aims to help you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies. These strategies are designed to bring about immediate positive changes in your quality
I offer a narrative therapy, solution focused and trauma informed approach.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, on a wide range of challenges across the lifespan. I have extensive knowledge in providing interventions for young people and their families to support their mental health. I also see huge value in supporting Parents from the perinatal period all across their parenting journey. I’m skilled in diagnostic assessment and work collaboratively with your treating team toward achieving your health goals.
I am a psychology board of Australia, approved supervisor and I am available to provide professional supervision to individuals and groups.
I offer a narrative therapy, solution focused and trauma informed approach.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, on a wide range of challenges across the lifespan. I have extensive knowledge in providing interventions for young people and their families to support their mental health. I also see huge value in supporting Parents from the perinatal period all across their parenting journey. I’m skilled in diagnostic assessment and work collaboratively with your treating team toward achieving your health goals.
I am a psychology board of Australia, approved supervisor and I am available to provide professional supervision to individuals and groups.
I’m Henry, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. I provide psychodynamic therapy for adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs, including personality disorders, eating disorders, cPTSD, ADHD/autism and co-occurring difficulties. My approach is active and direct. Together, we explore the conflicts and patterns shaping how you see yourself and relate to others, paying close attention to what emerges in the room. The aim is to build a more coherent sense of self, with greater capacity to tolerate difficult feelings and hold both closeness and difference.
I’m Henry, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. I provide psychodynamic therapy for adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs, including personality disorders, eating disorders, cPTSD, ADHD/autism and co-occurring difficulties. My approach is active and direct. Together, we explore the conflicts and patterns shaping how you see yourself and relate to others, paying close attention to what emerges in the room. The aim is to build a more coherent sense of self, with greater capacity to tolerate difficult feelings and hold both closeness and difference.
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 work across the lifespan, supporting children, young people, and adults who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, or addiction, often rooted in relational trauma or neurodivergence.
I specialize in Play and Expressive Therapy, using creative, developmentally targeted approaches to help process emotions, build resilience, and heal in a natural, engaging way. For deeper trauma work, I offer Relational Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR)—a compassionate, mind-body approach to process past wounds, regulate emotions, and create lasting change.
I work across the lifespan, supporting children, young people, and adults who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, or addiction, often rooted in relational trauma or neurodivergence.
I specialize in Play and Expressive Therapy, using creative, developmentally targeted approaches to help process emotions, build resilience, and heal in a natural, engaging way. For deeper trauma work, I offer Relational Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR)—a compassionate, mind-body approach to process past wounds, regulate emotions, and create lasting change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
My approach integrates Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and mindfulness to support those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. With experience in clinical and nature-based therapy, I create a safe space for self-exploration, helping clients build resilience, deepen emotional awareness, and foster lasting growth.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, or relationship difficulties, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
My approach integrates Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and mindfulness to support those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. With experience in clinical and nature-based therapy, I create a safe space for self-exploration, helping clients build resilience, deepen emotional awareness, and foster lasting growth.
As a Body Orientated Trauma informed Gestalt Therapist, and Senior Journey Practitioner, I enjoy assisting individuals on their unique journey to Wellness.
Do you suffer from depression, stress, addiction, unhealthy patterns, or live with reoccurring emotional or physical issues? Trauma informed Gestalt therapy with the Journey methods is an embodied psychotherapy, it is non analytical. It offers healing of long lasting issues held in the body, and meeting and clearing the root cause of the recurring patterns.
As a Body Orientated Trauma informed Gestalt Therapist, and Senior Journey Practitioner, I enjoy assisting individuals on their unique journey to Wellness.
Do you suffer from depression, stress, addiction, unhealthy patterns, or live with reoccurring emotional or physical issues? Trauma informed Gestalt therapy with the Journey methods is an embodied psychotherapy, it is non analytical. It offers healing of long lasting issues held in the body, and meeting and clearing the root cause of the recurring patterns.
This approach is suitable for most people and is particularly beneficial for people who are looking to get fast symptom relief from PTSD, complex PTSD related to adverse childhood experiences, phobias, anxiety, complex grief, and depression.
I draw on a relational, attachment-focused approach in my work with clients, which views the client in the context of their early life experiences and family of origin. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist and integrate this with EMDR to support my clients to heal and grow.
This approach is suitable for most people and is particularly beneficial for people who are looking to get fast symptom relief from PTSD, complex PTSD related to adverse childhood experiences, phobias, anxiety, complex grief, and depression.
I draw on a relational, attachment-focused approach in my work with clients, which views the client in the context of their early life experiences and family of origin. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist and integrate this with EMDR to support my clients to heal and grow.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, loss, trauma or life transitions.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and practical. I draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Havening, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals. Together, we find the therapeutic approach that best supports you to manage life's challenges with greater confidence and independence.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, loss, trauma or life transitions.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and practical. I draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Havening, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals. Together, we find the therapeutic approach that best supports you to manage life's challenges with greater confidence and independence.
I take a trauma-informed, evidence-based and holistic approach to working with each individual.
I have extensive experience in the treatment of PTSD, C- PTSD, adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, burnout and workplace injuries. My approach is holistic and I relish the integration of somatics, breathwork and nature-based practice in collaboration with CBT, ACT and psychodynamic approaches.
I take a trauma-informed, evidence-based and holistic approach to working with each individual.
I have extensive experience in the treatment of PTSD, C- PTSD, adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, burnout and workplace injuries. My approach is holistic and I relish the integration of somatics, breathwork and nature-based practice in collaboration with CBT, ACT and psychodynamic approaches.
However, I currently have spaces for short-term work at no-fee sessions through my Masters in Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy.
Hi, I'm Alex. I help people who worry about what others think of them, get stressed or uncomfortable in social situations, find it hard to trust or be vulnerable with people, or keep running into difficulties in their relationships. I also work with people who get overwhelmed or shut down, spend too much time caught in their own head, experience stress and tension in their body, or have a hard time understanding why they feel and react the way they do. Sometimes the difficulty is broader; knowing what you want, finding your place with other people, or working out how to navigate a life that doesn't always make much sense to you.
However, I currently have spaces for short-term work at no-fee sessions through my Masters in Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy.
Hi, I'm Alex. I help people who worry about what others think of them, get stressed or uncomfortable in social situations, find it hard to trust or be vulnerable with people, or keep running into difficulties in their relationships. I also work with people who get overwhelmed or shut down, spend too much time caught in their own head, experience stress and tension in their body, or have a hard time understanding why they feel and react the way they do. Sometimes the difficulty is broader; knowing what you want, finding your place with other people, or working out how to navigate a life that doesn't always make much sense to you.
Transpersonal Art Therapist and Body Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people on their journey of personal growth and transformation.
Transpersonal Art Therapist and Body Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting people on their journey of personal growth and transformation.
I am a therapist specialising in assisting clients who have physical and psychological symptoms relating to traumas that they have experienced in their lives.
When we have trauma "apps" it is like on some level the trauma is still happening for us somehow in the background of our lives - even though it may have happened years ago. This chews up our energy for our lives and our ability to be present with ourselves in our lives, and with our loved ones. I help people process the trauma and close their trauma apps.
I am a therapist specialising in assisting clients who have physical and psychological symptoms relating to traumas that they have experienced in their lives.
When we have trauma "apps" it is like on some level the trauma is still happening for us somehow in the background of our lives - even though it may have happened years ago. This chews up our energy for our lives and our ability to be present with ourselves in our lives, and with our loved ones. I help people process the trauma and close their trauma apps.
Melissa is a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Embodiment Coach with over 10 years experience, helping people overcome trauma and thrive in life and relationships.
I help you to understand your core trauma; get to the root of your issues and teach practical tools to support and regulate your nervouse system. You can heal the trauma in your body so you can feel secure in yourself and have the confidence to set boundaries and have healthy relatationships.
Melissa is a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Embodiment Coach with over 10 years experience, helping people overcome trauma and thrive in life and relationships.
I help you to understand your core trauma; get to the root of your issues and teach practical tools to support and regulate your nervouse system. You can heal the trauma in your body so you can feel secure in yourself and have the confidence to set boundaries and have healthy relatationships.
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.
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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.