Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in St Leonards, NSW
Janet Yap
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
St Leonards, NSW 2065
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience in supporting adults on their mental health journey. I have expertise in working with people who are experiencing challenges in coping with the stress of everyday life - whether that is in managing difficult relationships, parenting, work-related stress or general burnout and anxiety. I am also passionate about helping people break free from childhood and family dysfunction that has impacted on their capacity to live full and meaningful lives. I have particular expertise in treating adults with emotion dysregulation and unhelpful coping behaviours.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience in supporting adults on their mental health journey. I have expertise in working with people who are experiencing challenges in coping with the stress of everyday life - whether that is in managing difficult relationships, parenting, work-related stress or general burnout and anxiety. I am also passionate about helping people break free from childhood and family dysfunction that has impacted on their capacity to live full and meaningful lives. I have particular expertise in treating adults with emotion dysregulation and unhelpful coping behaviours.
People I often work with have been impacted by trauma or long-term stress and feel stuck in survival mode.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults impacted by trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, and complex relational patterns. My work focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and practical tools, drawing on ACT, DBT, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Therapy is collaborative, paced, and tailored to you.
People I often work with have been impacted by trauma or long-term stress and feel stuck in survival mode.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults impacted by trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, and complex relational patterns. My work focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and practical tools, drawing on ACT, DBT, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Therapy is collaborative, paced, and tailored to you.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
Rebecca works with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and mood difficulties, stress and burnout, trauma-related challenges, and life transitions.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and positive, strengths-based psychology. My work is tailored to each individual, drawing on these approaches to support meaningful and sustainable change.
Rebecca works with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and mood difficulties, stress and burnout, trauma-related challenges, and life transitions.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), and positive, strengths-based psychology. My work is tailored to each individual, drawing on these approaches to support meaningful and sustainable change.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a wide range of experience. I primarily utilise enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to allow individuals to learn the skills needed to manage emotional distress, strengthen their ability to cope with future challenges and achieve personal, relationship and professional life goals. Additionally I offer longer term psychotherapy for more complex issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a wide range of experience. I primarily utilise enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to allow individuals to learn the skills needed to manage emotional distress, strengthen their ability to cope with future challenges and achieve personal, relationship and professional life goals. Additionally I offer longer term psychotherapy for more complex issues.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or life transitions or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I am a PACFA‑registered counsellor with a Master of Counselling. I work primarily with adults, immigrants and international students, providing a respectful, collaborative and non‑judgemental space for personal exploration and growth.
You may consider counselling when life is not unfolding as you expected, or when you feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about your next steps. Adults, migrants and international students often face unique transitions and pressures, and counselling can offer a consistent space to make sense of these experiences and consider new possibilities.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or life transitions or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I am a PACFA‑registered counsellor with a Master of Counselling. I work primarily with adults, immigrants and international students, providing a respectful, collaborative and non‑judgemental space for personal exploration and growth.
You may consider counselling when life is not unfolding as you expected, or when you feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about your next steps. Adults, migrants and international students often face unique transitions and pressures, and counselling can offer a consistent space to make sense of these experiences and consider new possibilities.
Anna Schwarz and her team are committed to supporting individuals and families in achieving optimal health and well-being. We are here to help you find ways through your challenges and to give you life skills to navigate when difficulties arise. We are here to walk beside you on this journey.
Anna Schwarz and her team are committed to supporting individuals and families in achieving optimal health and well-being. We are here to help you find ways through your challenges and to give you life skills to navigate when difficulties arise. We are here to walk beside you on this journey.
WiseMind Clininical Psychology- Sharon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
St Leonards, NSW 2065
My clients often come to me experiencing a wide range of challenges—such as mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, self-esteem, self-harm, grief, and family/parenting issues.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused interventions. I draw on my extensive experience working in private practice, schools, and hospital settings to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your needs.
My clients often come to me experiencing a wide range of challenges—such as mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, self-esteem, self-harm, grief, and family/parenting issues.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused interventions. I draw on my extensive experience working in private practice, schools, and hospital settings to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your needs.
Many clients come to counselling with a hope. This hope is an opportunity for the clients to change, to become someone they want to be. Using client's strengths, counselling can help them find a new direction in their lives. Christine Kim is a registered psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
Many clients come to counselling with a hope. This hope is an opportunity for the clients to change, to become someone they want to be. Using client's strengths, counselling can help them find a new direction in their lives. Christine Kim is a registered psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
I work with clients who may be struggling with DV or relational trauma from narcistic partners or family members.
I am a qualified counsellor who combines professional training with lived experience to support individuals to move from feeling overwhelmed or defined by past experiences toward empowerment and self-understanding. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. My approach focuses on helping people reconnect with their sense of self, build confidence, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating. I work respectfully with people of all faiths and backgrounds, and as a Christian, I also offer Christian counselling on request.
I work with clients who may be struggling with DV or relational trauma from narcistic partners or family members.
I am a qualified counsellor who combines professional training with lived experience to support individuals to move from feeling overwhelmed or defined by past experiences toward empowerment and self-understanding. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. My approach focuses on helping people reconnect with their sense of self, build confidence, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating. I work respectfully with people of all faiths and backgrounds, and as a Christian, I also offer Christian counselling on request.
Paul is a Registered Psychologist with experience working primarily with adults. He is passionate about supporting individuals make meaningful change to their lives and helping them through challenging transitions. As well as strategies to assist with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, trauma & PTSD, and relationships, Paul has extensive experience working in the Workers Compensation space – supporting recovery and transition. To complement his training and practice as a psychologist, Paul draws on his many years of experience as a corporate professional. Originally from the UK, Paul has been a
Paul is a Registered Psychologist with experience working primarily with adults. He is passionate about supporting individuals make meaningful change to their lives and helping them through challenging transitions. As well as strategies to assist with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, trauma & PTSD, and relationships, Paul has extensive experience working in the Workers Compensation space – supporting recovery and transition. To complement his training and practice as a psychologist, Paul draws on his many years of experience as a corporate professional. Originally from the UK, Paul has been a
At the heart of my practice is a client-centred approach, where I work collaboratively with my clients to assess their individual needs and develop tailored solutions that align with their identified goals.
At the heart of my practice is a client-centred approach, where I work collaboratively with my clients to assess their individual needs and develop tailored solutions that align with their identified goals.
We are a group of therapists who see relationships to be an essential part of a healthy life. Be this with your romantic partner, your child, your siblings or parents or even your friends and colleagues. We work with individuals, couples and children in a compassionate, culturally aware, neuro-affirming approach.
We are a group of therapists who see relationships to be an essential part of a healthy life. Be this with your romantic partner, your child, your siblings or parents or even your friends and colleagues. We work with individuals, couples and children in a compassionate, culturally aware, neuro-affirming approach.
We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost or empty, we can find your inner wellspring of hope and cultivate your unique strengths, to smooth nervous system reactivity. As a trauma therapist, I pay close attention to safety, welcome all parts of you, and support you to access the full range of your human experience.
We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost or empty, we can find your inner wellspring of hope and cultivate your unique strengths, to smooth nervous system reactivity. As a trauma therapist, I pay close attention to safety, welcome all parts of you, and support you to access the full range of your human experience.
My practice supports adults experiencing psychological injury, trauma, and complex mental health conditions, including individuals in CTP and medico-legal contexts.
I provide psychological assessment, evidence-based treatment, and medico-legal reporting for adults with trauma, psychological injury, and complex mental health conditions. My expertise includes PTSD, workplace stress, mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and Autism/ADHD, supporting recovery, functional capacity, and clear clinical opinions.
My practice supports adults experiencing psychological injury, trauma, and complex mental health conditions, including individuals in CTP and medico-legal contexts.
I provide psychological assessment, evidence-based treatment, and medico-legal reporting for adults with trauma, psychological injury, and complex mental health conditions. My expertise includes PTSD, workplace stress, mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and Autism/ADHD, supporting recovery, functional capacity, and clear clinical opinions.
These commonly include Anxiety, Depression, Addictions and Trauma, as well as difficulties related to Identity, Self-Esteem, Relationships, and Emotion Regulation.
At the heart of my work is a collaborative relationship that supports exploration and growth. I take an integrative, depth-oriented and evidence-based approach, blending elements of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT and DBT to fit each person's needs and address both current symptoms and their underlying causes.
These commonly include Anxiety, Depression, Addictions and Trauma, as well as difficulties related to Identity, Self-Esteem, Relationships, and Emotion Regulation.
At the heart of my work is a collaborative relationship that supports exploration and growth. I take an integrative, depth-oriented and evidence-based approach, blending elements of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT and DBT to fit each person's needs and address both current symptoms and their underlying causes.
From collaborating with different people through therapy over the years, I have noticed that even everyday people feel the effects of modern life on their mental health. This is because modern life comes with a lot of complexity and demands. Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more. The pursuit is wonderful, however navigating these demands can strain our mental health over time.
From collaborating with different people through therapy over the years, I have noticed that even everyday people feel the effects of modern life on their mental health. This is because modern life comes with a lot of complexity and demands. Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more. The pursuit is wonderful, however navigating these demands can strain our mental health over time.
I am a registered psychologist with a warm, empathic, and curious manner, who aims to collaborate with my clients to provide person-centered, evidence-based and trauma informed treatment.
I have worked in different settings such as a residential rehab, psychiatric hospital and an outpatient counselling centre. I draw upon several modalities of practice in my treatment incl. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and MI.
I am a registered psychologist with a warm, empathic, and curious manner, who aims to collaborate with my clients to provide person-centered, evidence-based and trauma informed treatment.
I have worked in different settings such as a residential rehab, psychiatric hospital and an outpatient counselling centre. I draw upon several modalities of practice in my treatment incl. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and MI.
I also support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, autism, intellectual disability and behavioural challenges -always through a trauma-informed lens.
Sport & ADHD Psychology with practical tools for focus, growth and wellbeing.
Whether you are an athlete or an ADHD brain, we help you train your mind like you train your body. We work with you to understand how your brain works, so you can manage emotions, stay focused and shop up at your best -day to day, and on and off the field.
I also support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, autism, intellectual disability and behavioural challenges -always through a trauma-informed lens.
Sport & ADHD Psychology with practical tools for focus, growth and wellbeing.
Whether you are an athlete or an ADHD brain, we help you train your mind like you train your body. We work with you to understand how your brain works, so you can manage emotions, stay focused and shop up at your best -day to day, and on and off the field.
My treatment includes various issues, some of which include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, communication, grief and loss and emotion-regulation issues.
I have a passion and expertise in ADHD and ASD and use a neuro-affirming approach.
In addition to my MPsych I have a Masters in Early Childhood and so bring deep knowledge of development. I use an integration of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Play therapy & I collaboratively work with childcare, schools, universities and workplaces.
My treatment includes various issues, some of which include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, communication, grief and loss and emotion-regulation issues.
I have a passion and expertise in ADHD and ASD and use a neuro-affirming approach.
In addition to my MPsych I have a Masters in Early Childhood and so bring deep knowledge of development. I use an integration of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Play therapy & I collaboratively work with childcare, schools, universities and workplaces.
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Therapists Searches for St Leonards
- Artarmon
- Cammeray
- Crows Nest
- Greenwich
- Kirribilli
- Milsons Point
- Naremburn
- Neutral Bay
- North Sydney
- Northbridge
- Waverton
- Wollstonecraft
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.