Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
I have expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, though I'm particularly interested in trauma, anxiety and OCD.
Life rarely follows a straight line. It can be overwhelming, messy and empty. Sometimes we just feel stuck, not knowing what to do. The ways we try to cope - like cutting off from things or people we value - often make us feel more sad or worried. I work with young people, adults and families to develop new perspectives, learn strategies to cope and build meaningful lives.
I have expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, though I'm particularly interested in trauma, anxiety and OCD.
Life rarely follows a straight line. It can be overwhelming, messy and empty. Sometimes we just feel stuck, not knowing what to do. The ways we try to cope - like cutting off from things or people we value - often make us feel more sad or worried. I work with young people, adults and families to develop new perspectives, learn strategies to cope and build meaningful lives.
I specialise in trauma recovery using a holistic, human-centred approach.
I take a nervous system-led approach, incorporating:
mindfulness & attunement / somatic and grounding techniques / visual arts, experiential, and nature-based activities / transpersonal & psychodynamic processes.
I specialise in trauma recovery using a holistic, human-centred approach.
I take a nervous system-led approach, incorporating:
mindfulness & attunement / somatic and grounding techniques / visual arts, experiential, and nature-based activities / transpersonal & psychodynamic processes.
EMDR to address emotion-charged personal trauma, which I refer to as ‘psychological wounds’ .
As a psychologist, I have the privilege of working with you to identify and heal the core issues driving the behaviour causing you pain. It gives me great joy to meet people who are eager to know themselves better and awaken their spiritual essence. When Life is going wrong, I believe life isn’t just happening to you; it’s happening for you to heal parts of self that are caught in a negative emotional cycle.
EMDR to address emotion-charged personal trauma, which I refer to as ‘psychological wounds’ .
As a psychologist, I have the privilege of working with you to identify and heal the core issues driving the behaviour causing you pain. It gives me great joy to meet people who are eager to know themselves better and awaken their spiritual essence. When Life is going wrong, I believe life isn’t just happening to you; it’s happening for you to heal parts of self that are caught in a negative emotional cycle.
My areas of expertise include: relationship issues, mens issues, depression, anxiety, dreamwork, addictions, trauma, chronic illness, self-esteem issues and internal critics.
Sometimes we experience a sense of stuckness in life and things can seem as though they are on a loop. We are bothered by inner resistance, doubt, restlessness, or anxiety. There may be challenges showing in our relationships, work, dreams and physical wellness. These symptoms could be signalling that something is emerging, something quite useful. It’s entirely possible that this is an invitation to grow, to learn, to change. I will support you to explore what is happening in a safe and meaningful way.
My areas of expertise include: relationship issues, mens issues, depression, anxiety, dreamwork, addictions, trauma, chronic illness, self-esteem issues and internal critics.
Sometimes we experience a sense of stuckness in life and things can seem as though they are on a loop. We are bothered by inner resistance, doubt, restlessness, or anxiety. There may be challenges showing in our relationships, work, dreams and physical wellness. These symptoms could be signalling that something is emerging, something quite useful. It’s entirely possible that this is an invitation to grow, to learn, to change. I will support you to explore what is happening in a safe and meaningful way.
My approach is warm and holistic, and I help my clients overcome life challenges, including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, health issues, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
My approach to treatment is holistic, strength-based, client-centred, compassionate and evidence based, using the latest evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness integrated CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed interventions,
My approach is warm and holistic, and I help my clients overcome life challenges, including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, health issues, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
My approach to treatment is holistic, strength-based, client-centred, compassionate and evidence based, using the latest evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness integrated CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed interventions,
Brain Care Tweed Heads - Psychology & Neurotherapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
From Nerida Saunders, Director: As a senior psychologist and approved mentor for neurofeedback practitioners, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults and families in areas such as ADHD, Autism, Behaviour Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Learning Difficulties, Memory Loss, PTSD, and other conditions.
Psychotherapy offers great tools for developing coping strategies, but it is not always enough when problems are persistent. In contrast, qEEG Brain Mapping and Neuromodulation are science-based processes that uncover an individual’s brain function. I find that patients and their families benefit from an approach that combines psychotherapy and neurotherapy.
From Nerida Saunders, Director: As a senior psychologist and approved mentor for neurofeedback practitioners, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults and families in areas such as ADHD, Autism, Behaviour Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Learning Difficulties, Memory Loss, PTSD, and other conditions.
Psychotherapy offers great tools for developing coping strategies, but it is not always enough when problems are persistent. In contrast, qEEG Brain Mapping and Neuromodulation are science-based processes that uncover an individual’s brain function. I find that patients and their families benefit from an approach that combines psychotherapy and neurotherapy.
Parents often reach out when their child is struggling with anxiety, anger, big emotions, social difficulties, family changes, or after experiencing trauma, including family violence or sexual harm.
Hi, I’m Skye.
I’m a registered social worker and certified synergetic play therapist offering therapeutic support to children and their families as they navigate emotional, behavioural and relational challenges. I work with children aged 2.5 to 15, using developmentally attuned, play-based approaches that support children to make sense of their experiences, strengthen their inner resources, and build safe connections with themselves and others.
Parents often reach out when their child is struggling with anxiety, anger, big emotions, social difficulties, family changes, or after experiencing trauma, including family violence or sexual harm.
Hi, I’m Skye.
I’m a registered social worker and certified synergetic play therapist offering therapeutic support to children and their families as they navigate emotional, behavioural and relational challenges. I work with children aged 2.5 to 15, using developmentally attuned, play-based approaches that support children to make sense of their experiences, strengthen their inner resources, and build safe connections with themselves and others.
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.
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.
IFS & trauma informed counselling.
With a presence of warmth and inclusion I creates a safe holding for my clients to inquire into themselves and their life circumstance, guiding them towards feeling better resourced in their lives and relationships.
IFS & trauma informed counselling.
With a presence of warmth and inclusion I creates a safe holding for my clients to inquire into themselves and their life circumstance, guiding them towards feeling better resourced in their lives and relationships.
Anna has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity and addiction. Anna’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, holistic, eclectic and compassionate. Anna will gently support you to uncover unresolved feelings and issues that keep you stuck, repeating negative patterns, which can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependence, chronic worry, anger, perfectionism, eating disorders, hopelessness, difficult relationships, low self esteem, loneliness, disease and addiction. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
Anna has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity and addiction. Anna’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, holistic, eclectic and compassionate. Anna will gently support you to uncover unresolved feelings and issues that keep you stuck, repeating negative patterns, which can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependence, chronic worry, anger, perfectionism, eating disorders, hopelessness, difficult relationships, low self esteem, loneliness, disease and addiction. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
I support clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges from depression, anxiety and trauma through to emotional difficulties, relationship and dating struggles, navigating grief and loss as well as a range of life challenges and transitions.
My specialty is working with people who feel stuck, repeating behaviours that keep them feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. I help my clients resolve the obstacles in their way, and work with them to develop a healthy set of life skills, a robust mindset, resilience & vulnerability, and teach them how to create emotionally fulfilling relationships.
I support clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges from depression, anxiety and trauma through to emotional difficulties, relationship and dating struggles, navigating grief and loss as well as a range of life challenges and transitions.
My specialty is working with people who feel stuck, repeating behaviours that keep them feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. I help my clients resolve the obstacles in their way, and work with them to develop a healthy set of life skills, a robust mindset, resilience & vulnerability, and teach them how to create emotionally fulfilling relationships.
My 8-Week Women's Trauma Group Therapy Course starts in October! In-person in my office in Wollongbar.
Hi! My name is Liga. I am a Psychotherapist specialising in trauma treatment.
I apply an effective integration of
Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems & Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
These theories are supported by the neuroscience of trauma treatment, a field of research fast becoming vast!
My blended approach works with healing all the myriad and interconnected systems of the body: physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual.
My 8-Week Women's Trauma Group Therapy Course starts in October! In-person in my office in Wollongbar.
Hi! My name is Liga. I am a Psychotherapist specialising in trauma treatment.
I apply an effective integration of
Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems & Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
These theories are supported by the neuroscience of trauma treatment, a field of research fast becoming vast!
My blended approach works with healing all the myriad and interconnected systems of the body: physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual.
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist who works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens.
My approach is gentle, experiential, and deeply affirming. I bring over two decades of lived experience as a mother of six and a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman. I offer creative, experiential therapies that make space for what can’t easily be spoken, but still longs to be seen.
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist who works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens.
My approach is gentle, experiential, and deeply affirming. I bring over two decades of lived experience as a mother of six and a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman. I offer creative, experiential therapies that make space for what can’t easily be spoken, but still longs to be seen.
I support women and men who are grappling with intimacy and relationship issues, including people who are in relationship, people navigating breakups and also those looking for love. Therapy can help couples as regular maintenance for healthy relating, and can support couples in crisis.
I work with women who are moving through life transitions including motherhood, spiritual crisis, grief (including from miscarriage and pregnancy loss) and anxiety and depression.
I work with men & women who are wanting to deepen emotional expression and relieve stress/anxiety.
I offer couples sessions and individual sessions, online and in-person.
I support women and men who are grappling with intimacy and relationship issues, including people who are in relationship, people navigating breakups and also those looking for love. Therapy can help couples as regular maintenance for healthy relating, and can support couples in crisis.
I work with women who are moving through life transitions including motherhood, spiritual crisis, grief (including from miscarriage and pregnancy loss) and anxiety and depression.
I work with men & women who are wanting to deepen emotional expression and relieve stress/anxiety.
I offer couples sessions and individual sessions, online and in-person.
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 career has taken me on a diverse adventure, that has allowed me to work in areas including: social services, crises, couples and family work. In recent years, I've worked in EAP for high stress and high isolation industries such as: mining, Maritime and Red Meat. I bring a strong understanding of family systems and high stress impacts.
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 career has taken me on a diverse adventure, that has allowed me to work in areas including: social services, crises, couples and family work. In recent years, I've worked in EAP for high stress and high isolation industries such as: mining, Maritime and Red Meat. I bring a strong understanding of family systems and high stress impacts.
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.
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.
I use various therapeutic techniques including attachment theory, internal family systems, family constellations, genograms, somatic therapy and I practice within a trauma informed framework.
I bring many years of experience both in private practice and treatment centres along with my own personal journey to support clients so that growth can occur, and they can have a deeper understanding of themselves which brings about change and healing. I would like to be able to help you on your next step of your journey. I also offer clinical supervision.
I use various therapeutic techniques including attachment theory, internal family systems, family constellations, genograms, somatic therapy and I practice within a trauma informed framework.
I bring many years of experience both in private practice and treatment centres along with my own personal journey to support clients so that growth can occur, and they can have a deeper understanding of themselves which brings about change and healing. I would like to be able to help you on your next step of your journey. I also offer clinical supervision.
Angela has over 10 years experience working with a range of adult mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, family and interpersonal relationship challenges and life transitions.
Angela's approach includes tailoring psychological treatment to the unique needs of each individual and drawing on a range of evidence based therapies (CBT, DBT, CPT- PTSD, ACT, Mindfulness)
Angela has over 10 years experience working with a range of adult mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, family and interpersonal relationship challenges and life transitions.
Angela's approach includes tailoring psychological treatment to the unique needs of each individual and drawing on a range of evidence based therapies (CBT, DBT, CPT- PTSD, ACT, Mindfulness)
