Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Sydney, NSW
Willow Tree Counselling service is a specialised counselling service for people who have experienced Trauma and Attachment issues and other difficult life experiences.
Willow Tree Counselling is a safe place where you will be warmly welcomed and listened to and where we can explore what has brought you to counselling. I will develop a personalised response to your specific counselling issue. Your thoughts and feelings will be accepted and every effort will be made to understand your current situation.
Willow Tree Counselling service is a specialised counselling service for people who have experienced Trauma and Attachment issues and other difficult life experiences.
Willow Tree Counselling is a safe place where you will be warmly welcomed and listened to and where we can explore what has brought you to counselling. I will develop a personalised response to your specific counselling issue. Your thoughts and feelings will be accepted and every effort will be made to understand your current situation.
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in both individual and group therapy settings, working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and grief, woman’s health, parenting and executive coaching.
As a Psychologist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients on their journeys toward understanding and healing. Based in Sydney, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations and ages.I believe in creating a warm, safe space where clients feel heard and valued. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, recognising that each person’s experience is unique. I tailor my therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs, drawing on evidence-based practices.
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in both individual and group therapy settings, working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and grief, woman’s health, parenting and executive coaching.
As a Psychologist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients on their journeys toward understanding and healing. Based in Sydney, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations and ages.I believe in creating a warm, safe space where clients feel heard and valued. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, recognising that each person’s experience is unique. I tailor my therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs, drawing on evidence-based practices.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to align with the unique needs of each client; integrating techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal theory, psychological development theory, attachment and trauma theory, compassionate inquiry, mindfulness, and other transpersonal modalities.
Hi there, I'm Saba. Informed by my Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology, as well as my lived experiences, I am committed to helping individuals facing a range of well-being challenges. By delving into the origins of our beliefs and feelings through conscious and compassionate self-exploration, we uncover unique resources within ourselves and our environment that allow us to meet our challenges; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and in connection with others. Consequently, we flourish in Self-led, whole-person, balance and harmony.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to align with the unique needs of each client; integrating techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal theory, psychological development theory, attachment and trauma theory, compassionate inquiry, mindfulness, and other transpersonal modalities.
Hi there, I'm Saba. Informed by my Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology, as well as my lived experiences, I am committed to helping individuals facing a range of well-being challenges. By delving into the origins of our beliefs and feelings through conscious and compassionate self-exploration, we uncover unique resources within ourselves and our environment that allow us to meet our challenges; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and in connection with others. Consequently, we flourish in Self-led, whole-person, balance and harmony.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative and strength-based, listening and tailoring my approach around your needs.
I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including ACT, DBT, EMDR, EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques), 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.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative and strength-based, listening and tailoring my approach around your needs.
I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including ACT, DBT, EMDR, EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques), 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 have 20 years experience providing therapeutic counselling for children, young people, families and adults. I hold a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced traumatic events, helping them navigate the effects of this and move towards healing. One of the primary modalities I utilise to do this is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have 20 years experience providing therapeutic counselling for children, young people, families and adults. I hold a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced traumatic events, helping them navigate the effects of this and move towards healing. One of the primary modalities I utilise to do this is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have training in CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and complex trauma therapy.
I also provide telehealth sessions across Australia under Workcover and Worksafe Schemes and provide treatment for PTSD and other injuries occurring as a result of work.
I have training in CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and complex trauma therapy.
I also provide telehealth sessions across Australia under Workcover and Worksafe Schemes and provide treatment for PTSD and other injuries occurring as a result of work.
My practice is dedicated to trauma-informed care, with specialised expertise in: Domestic Family Violence, Sexual Assault and Workplace issues, including Bullying, Stress, and Burnout.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, tailored to each client's unique needs. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including: Person-Centred Therapy, Systemic and Family-Oriented Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Approaches and Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My practice is dedicated to trauma-informed care, with specialised expertise in: Domestic Family Violence, Sexual Assault and Workplace issues, including Bullying, Stress, and Burnout.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, tailored to each client's unique needs. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including: Person-Centred Therapy, Systemic and Family-Oriented Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Approaches and Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I have been a practicing Psychologist for the last 13 years, working in addictions and trauma in public health.
Areas of special interest include complex post traumatic stress disorder, addictions, depression (including post natal depression), anxiety, borderline personality disorder and poor self-esteem. I use a schema therapy approach in my practice which is an evidenced based form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
I have been a practicing Psychologist for the last 13 years, working in addictions and trauma in public health.
Areas of special interest include complex post traumatic stress disorder, addictions, depression (including post natal depression), anxiety, borderline personality disorder and poor self-esteem. I use a schema therapy approach in my practice which is an evidenced based form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Perhaps you have experienced trauma, abuse, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other issues that you keep you stuck.
I offer a place where I seek to build trust and safety so that you can feel free to discuss and explore the issues important to you. I have a particular interest in trauma and somatic therapy models, utilizing the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important assets. My aim is to draw on and integrate therapies in order to individually suit you.
Perhaps you have experienced trauma, abuse, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other issues that you keep you stuck.
I offer a place where I seek to build trust and safety so that you can feel free to discuss and explore the issues important to you. I have a particular interest in trauma and somatic therapy models, utilizing the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important assets. My aim is to draw on and integrate therapies in order to individually suit you.
I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, striving to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life’s difficulties. I flexibly integrate a number of evidence-based therapies to support you. These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, striving to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life’s difficulties. I flexibly integrate a number of evidence-based therapies to support you. These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
Psychological well-being is more than just an absence of mental illness. It underpins many elements of our emotional and physical health and can determine whether we move through life thriving, or just surviving. Whether you are in need of support during a period of instability or crisis, seeking to improve your interpersonal relationships, or need an impartial space to navigate a difficult decision, counselling and psychotherapy can equip you with insight and strategies to improve the quality of your life.
Psychological well-being is more than just an absence of mental illness. It underpins many elements of our emotional and physical health and can determine whether we move through life thriving, or just surviving. Whether you are in need of support during a period of instability or crisis, seeking to improve your interpersonal relationships, or need an impartial space to navigate a difficult decision, counselling and psychotherapy can equip you with insight and strategies to improve the quality of your life.
Hello, I work with people using a range of psychotherapeutic approaches that are trauma-informed to support people in achieving lasting growth.
I provide short and long term psychodynamic psychotherapy informed by training in the Conversational Model through the University of Sydney. I have experience working therapeutically with adults with various difficulties and young people through public youth health services and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Hello, I work with people using a range of psychotherapeutic approaches that are trauma-informed to support people in achieving lasting growth.
I provide short and long term psychodynamic psychotherapy informed by training in the Conversational Model through the University of Sydney. I have experience working therapeutically with adults with various difficulties and young people through public youth health services and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
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.
NOTE: I am now taking enquiries for clients interested in EMDR for trauma/ PTSD.
I utilise an Integrative, Strength-Based, Trauma-Informed approach which includes Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation, Schema Therapy and CBT/ACT. I am a strong believer in the power of nature, music and the arts. And the joy of pets! I believe that interventions should be tailored to the needs and interests of each client.
NOTE: I am now taking enquiries for clients interested in EMDR for trauma/ PTSD.
I utilise an Integrative, Strength-Based, Trauma-Informed approach which includes Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation, Schema Therapy and CBT/ACT. I am a strong believer in the power of nature, music and the arts. And the joy of pets! I believe that interventions should be tailored to the needs and interests of each client.
My work is trauma-informed and, safety and trust are a priority.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
My work is trauma-informed and, safety and trust are a priority.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
My work focuses on processing trauma and emotional wounds to heal and integrate all parts of yourself.
Drawing upon attachment informed EMDR, schema therapy, parts work, CBT and other evidence-based techniques, I support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your core beliefs, needs and values and help resolve the underlying drivers. I offer short-term solution focused approaches, longer-term therapeutic support and EMDR intensive therapy.
My work focuses on processing trauma and emotional wounds to heal and integrate all parts of yourself.
Drawing upon attachment informed EMDR, schema therapy, parts work, CBT and other evidence-based techniques, I support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your core beliefs, needs and values and help resolve the underlying drivers. I offer short-term solution focused approaches, longer-term therapeutic support and EMDR intensive therapy.
Perhaps it’s the echo of past trauma, the fog of anxiety or depression, or the quiet ache of grief that doesn’t seem to shift.
Dr Frank is a practicing psychotherapist and counsellor. He works with clients who have experienced significant trauma and present with serious mental health challenges. Frank uses a range of therapeutic modalities including EMDR to help support client healing.
Perhaps it’s the echo of past trauma, the fog of anxiety or depression, or the quiet ache of grief that doesn’t seem to shift.
Dr Frank is a practicing psychotherapist and counsellor. He works with clients who have experienced significant trauma and present with serious mental health challenges. Frank uses a range of therapeutic modalities including EMDR to help support client healing.
They might be dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship stress, or a sense of having lost direction.
With over 12 years’ experience, I offer grounded, relational therapy shaped by both training and lived experience. I work collaboratively, paying attention to what’s underneath the surface to help people explore, understand, and shift long-standing patterns over time. The work is steady, honest, and tailored to where you’re at.
They might be dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship stress, or a sense of having lost direction.
With over 12 years’ experience, I offer grounded, relational therapy shaped by both training and lived experience. I work collaboratively, paying attention to what’s underneath the surface to help people explore, understand, and shift long-standing patterns over time. The work is steady, honest, and tailored to where you’re at.
My areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), conflict and complexity in relationship, lack of fulfilment and meaning.
In my work I have found that people are often exploring how to heal, how to hold overwhelming experience, how to find some relief and understanding in the midst of psychological distress, how to manage complexity in relationships. Each person has their own reasons for seeking therapy and their own sense of what they would like the process to provide. My commitment is to offer a confidential space where I listen to you with care and respect and where we work together to understand what you are experiencing.
My areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, trauma (including childhood trauma), conflict and complexity in relationship, lack of fulfilment and meaning.
In my work I have found that people are often exploring how to heal, how to hold overwhelming experience, how to find some relief and understanding in the midst of psychological distress, how to manage complexity in relationships. Each person has their own reasons for seeking therapy and their own sense of what they would like the process to provide. My commitment is to offer a confidential space where I listen to you with care and respect and where we work together to understand what you are experiencing.
I love using my psychological skills and training to help people improve mental health, heal from trauma, overcome addictions, connect with their purpose in life, work towards their goals and build better relationships.
I enjoy working with people on a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, stress, attention-deficit, depression, anger, relationships and finding purpose. I use several psychological therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
I love using my psychological skills and training to help people improve mental health, heal from trauma, overcome addictions, connect with their purpose in life, work towards their goals and build better relationships.
I enjoy working with people on a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, stress, attention-deficit, depression, anger, relationships and finding purpose. I use several psychological therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
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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.