Domestic Abuse Counselling in Sydney, NSW

I am also Victim Services Provider.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including narcissism tendencies or sex issues (emotional, physical or sexual).
I am also Victim Services Provider.
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including narcissism tendencies or sex issues (emotional, physical or sexual).

I am a counsellor with personal experience in overcoming challenges. My passion lies in empowering clients to transition from victim to victor, aiding them in rediscovering their true selves and taking control of their life. My approach is individually tailored, integrating relevant therapies, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I offer support in a range of areas including depression, anxiety, rediscovering your true self, navigating life changes, and parenting challenges. I am a christian and offer christian counselling on request.
I am a counsellor with personal experience in overcoming challenges. My passion lies in empowering clients to transition from victim to victor, aiding them in rediscovering their true selves and taking control of their life. My approach is individually tailored, integrating relevant therapies, with a strong focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I offer support in a range of areas including depression, anxiety, rediscovering your true self, navigating life changes, and parenting challenges. I am a christian and offer christian counselling on request.

I can help address the root causes of Domestic Violence.
Do you seek safety, healing or a meaningful connection?
Do you want to feel whole? To trust yourself again.
Do you want to be seen and heard. Without judgment, without pressure.
Do you want healthier relationships? Whether with a partner, child, or yourself!
Do you want healing that lasts? Not a band-aid, but deep integration and change.
Do you want freedom from your past? So you can create a different future.
Do you want to tap on the root causes of your issues?
Do you want to parent in a way that feels nurturing, secure, and empowering?
Do you want to thrive not just survive?
If you said yes to any of the above, I can help you!
I can help address the root causes of Domestic Violence.
Do you seek safety, healing or a meaningful connection?
Do you want to feel whole? To trust yourself again.
Do you want to be seen and heard. Without judgment, without pressure.
Do you want healthier relationships? Whether with a partner, child, or yourself!
Do you want healing that lasts? Not a band-aid, but deep integration and change.
Do you want freedom from your past? So you can create a different future.
Do you want to tap on the root causes of your issues?
Do you want to parent in a way that feels nurturing, secure, and empowering?
Do you want to thrive not just survive?
If you said yes to any of the above, I can help you!

Therapy shouldn’t be a ‘luxury’ item and so I offer a number of options to fund your sessions, including Medicare (rebate), NDIS (plan and self-managed), victim services, health insurance and privately funded.
Life isn’t always easy! I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help you ‘unpack’ the messiness of life. I’m a Registered Psychologist with over 8 years’ experience working in the mental health space and use evidence-based approaches to help you better understand yourself, find new ways of coping and lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I understand that the healing journey can be difficult, and it takes great courage to seek out support. I am passionate about building true connection with clients and making you feel at ease from our first session.
Therapy shouldn’t be a ‘luxury’ item and so I offer a number of options to fund your sessions, including Medicare (rebate), NDIS (plan and self-managed), victim services, health insurance and privately funded.
Life isn’t always easy! I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help you ‘unpack’ the messiness of life. I’m a Registered Psychologist with over 8 years’ experience working in the mental health space and use evidence-based approaches to help you better understand yourself, find new ways of coping and lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I understand that the healing journey can be difficult, and it takes great courage to seek out support. I am passionate about building true connection with clients and making you feel at ease from our first session.

I provide counselling to individuals and couples with issues around relationship breakdowns, abuse, domestic & family violence, miscommunication, family breakdowns, parenting issues, depression, impacts of childhood trauma.
I work from various counselling modalities where you are always the focus. I may use a person- centred, strength-based, solution focused, or family systems approach. I'm Christian, I care for my clients' well-being and I offer a warm, emphatic, non-judgmental and confidential space where you can be yourself. Let's chat soon.
I provide counselling to individuals and couples with issues around relationship breakdowns, abuse, domestic & family violence, miscommunication, family breakdowns, parenting issues, depression, impacts of childhood trauma.
I work from various counselling modalities where you are always the focus. I may use a person- centred, strength-based, solution focused, or family systems approach. I'm Christian, I care for my clients' well-being and I offer a warm, emphatic, non-judgmental and confidential space where you can be yourself. Let's chat soon.

I have worked for a number of years with survivors of childhood sexual assault, adult sexual assault, intimate partner and other violence and also work with those who use violence.
My practice draws from feminist, attachment and trauma theory, and I use a number of different types of therapies in session depending on client need and what works for them.
I have worked for a number of years with survivors of childhood sexual assault, adult sexual assault, intimate partner and other violence and also work with those who use violence.
My practice draws from feminist, attachment and trauma theory, and I use a number of different types of therapies in session depending on client need and what works for them.

I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and can support those experiencing domestic and family violence.
I have many years of experience working with people who have been through difficult change, grief and loss. I have specialist training in understanding bereavement and am a certified Griefline Counsellor. I work with your strengths and take a compassionate approach to your experiences.
I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and can support those experiencing domestic and family violence.
I have many years of experience working with people who have been through difficult change, grief and loss. I have specialist training in understanding bereavement and am a certified Griefline Counsellor. I work with your strengths and take a compassionate approach to your experiences.

I work with both adults and adolescents, specialising in trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD, domestic and family violence, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, difficulties with boundaries, family estrangement and shame.
Experienced in both individual and group therapy, I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including ACT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion based therapies. As an experienced trauma-sensitive yoga teacher I often incorporate somatic therapy tools and interventions in sessions to assist in nervous system regulation.
I work with both adults and adolescents, specialising in trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD, domestic and family violence, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, difficulties with boundaries, family estrangement and shame.
Experienced in both individual and group therapy, I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including ACT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion based therapies. As an experienced trauma-sensitive yoga teacher I often incorporate somatic therapy tools and interventions in sessions to assist in nervous system regulation.

Specialised Trainings in Affair Recovery & working with Couples in Addiction Recovery & Trauma Informed & Domestic Violence Lens.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Specialised Trainings in Affair Recovery & working with Couples in Addiction Recovery & Trauma Informed & Domestic Violence Lens.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.

I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
My main goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community. I enjoy helping clients embrace and show kindness to the parts of themselves they find challenging, while providing them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
My main goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community. I enjoy helping clients embrace and show kindness to the parts of themselves they find challenging, while providing them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.

My clients include LGBTQ+ identifying people, those exploring sexuality and all kinds of people recovering from religious abuse, coercive control, domestic violence and addiction.
I provide professional treatment with Medicare benefits or health fund rebates for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment, OCD and panic attacks. I specialise in concerns about toxic relationships, religious trauma, pornography use problems and ‘sex addiction’ from a sexuality-affirmative perspective.
My clients include LGBTQ+ identifying people, those exploring sexuality and all kinds of people recovering from religious abuse, coercive control, domestic violence and addiction.
I provide professional treatment with Medicare benefits or health fund rebates for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, adjustment, OCD and panic attacks. I specialise in concerns about toxic relationships, religious trauma, pornography use problems and ‘sex addiction’ from a sexuality-affirmative perspective.
Meet Our Domestic Abuse Counsellors

I also have special interest in supporting individuals affected by childhood trauma, domestic violence and coercive control, with a goal to support individuals on their trauma recovery through collaborative integrative processes.
Drawing on an integrative, collaborative, and flexible approaches, I incorporate creative elements such as play and animal-assisted support to foster healing and connection.
My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma, which we can explore with acceptance, self-compassion, and safety.
I also have special interest in supporting individuals affected by childhood trauma, domestic violence and coercive control, with a goal to support individuals on their trauma recovery through collaborative integrative processes.
Drawing on an integrative, collaborative, and flexible approaches, I incorporate creative elements such as play and animal-assisted support to foster healing and connection.
My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma, which we can explore with acceptance, self-compassion, and safety.

Francesca Palazzolo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Toongabbie, NSW 2146
Waitlist for new clients
If you are a victim of crime in NSW you may be eligible for free counselling.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and trauma informed counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
If you are a victim of crime in NSW you may be eligible for free counselling.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and trauma informed counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Our clinicians have experience working with trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, grief & loss, domestic violence, mental health and relationships.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
Our clinicians have experience working with trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, grief & loss, domestic violence, mental health and relationships.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.

Specifically, domestic violence, PTSD, self esteem, and trauma
Im passionate about helping people restore their sense of self-worth and confidence in order to regain control over their lives. I work with a wide variety of adults and adolescents in crisis, and people experiencing ongoing mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD) as a result of adversity, trauma, and violence. I empower individuals who have experienced adversity and oppression, through exploring existing competencies, strengths and inherent resilience. I’m person-centred, flexible and practical, ensuring you feel supported, and your individual needs are addressed in a non-judgemental and open environment.
Specifically, domestic violence, PTSD, self esteem, and trauma
Im passionate about helping people restore their sense of self-worth and confidence in order to regain control over their lives. I work with a wide variety of adults and adolescents in crisis, and people experiencing ongoing mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD) as a result of adversity, trauma, and violence. I empower individuals who have experienced adversity and oppression, through exploring existing competencies, strengths and inherent resilience. I’m person-centred, flexible and practical, ensuring you feel supported, and your individual needs are addressed in a non-judgemental and open environment.

Amanda has specialisation working with all cultures and genders affected by trauma, including child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence.
I am a victims of crime approved counsellor and experienced trauma specific therapist.
I also provide clinical supervision.
Amanda has specialisation working with all cultures and genders affected by trauma, including child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence.
I am a victims of crime approved counsellor and experienced trauma specific therapist.
I also provide clinical supervision.

I am registered with Open Arms, Victim Services and Work Cover.
Hi, my name is Nadine. I'm a psychologist and psychotherapist. I believe that our relationship with ourselves is the single most important relationship we will hold throughout our lifetime. For this reason, my work focuses on how to have a better relationship with ourselves and live a life in line with our values and goals. In doing so, I hope to make my role redundant as you gain the skills needed to withstand any challenge and obstacle you may face throughout your life. I hope that I can be a part of your recovery and growth to better mental health.
I am registered with Open Arms, Victim Services and Work Cover.
Hi, my name is Nadine. I'm a psychologist and psychotherapist. I believe that our relationship with ourselves is the single most important relationship we will hold throughout our lifetime. For this reason, my work focuses on how to have a better relationship with ourselves and live a life in line with our values and goals. In doing so, I hope to make my role redundant as you gain the skills needed to withstand any challenge and obstacle you may face throughout your life. I hope that I can be a part of your recovery and growth to better mental health.

My key areas of expertise include relationships, self worth, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and life transition I combine traditional psychology practises with energy healing to get deep into the cellular body .
Relationship and Sexual Issues Anxiety/ Depression Trauma Recovery- including sexual assault and domestic violence PTSD and Complex Trauma Life Transitions Couples Counselling, EMDR
My key areas of expertise include relationships, self worth, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and life transition I combine traditional psychology practises with energy healing to get deep into the cellular body .
Relationship and Sexual Issues Anxiety/ Depression Trauma Recovery- including sexual assault and domestic violence PTSD and Complex Trauma Life Transitions Couples Counselling, EMDR

My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, with my main modality being EMDR Therapy. EMDR holds a strong evidence base for the treatment of trauma, and also has excellent and proven efficacy in the treatment of many other mental health presentations, such as anxiety and depression.
My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, with my main modality being EMDR Therapy. EMDR holds a strong evidence base for the treatment of trauma, and also has excellent and proven efficacy in the treatment of many other mental health presentations, such as anxiety and depression.

If there was coercive control or violence in the relationship, we take the time needed to recover from such harm.
I offer online Internal Family Systems Therapy as a way to learn about yourself deeply.
With a collaborative approach, we explore the motives and intentions of your inner world in order to see how these influence how your life is now. I also assist working through the shock of PTSD, using the body to release fears held in the nervous system.
If there was coercive control or violence in the relationship, we take the time needed to recover from such harm.
I offer online Internal Family Systems Therapy as a way to learn about yourself deeply.
With a collaborative approach, we explore the motives and intentions of your inner world in order to see how these influence how your life is now. I also assist working through the shock of PTSD, using the body to release fears held in the nervous system.