Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Wickham, NSW
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure together we create a personalised therapy plan tailored to them. I work with adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, CTPSD and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure together we create a personalised therapy plan tailored to them. I work with adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, CTPSD and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
I have specific expertise working with trauma and abuse, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), ADHD and couples.
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more. Clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected, seeking healing from past experiences. To break free from limiting beliefs, build confidence, and restore emotional balance. They need a compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey to self-discovery. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, IFS, and other powerful modalities, I help my clients to move forward toward healing, connection, and growth.
I have specific expertise working with trauma and abuse, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), ADHD and couples.
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more. Clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected, seeking healing from past experiences. To break free from limiting beliefs, build confidence, and restore emotional balance. They need a compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey to self-discovery. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, IFS, and other powerful modalities, I help my clients to move forward toward healing, connection, and growth.
I am a registered psychologist offering a calm, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to therapy. My work is grounded in creating a space where people feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported at their own pace.
A strong focus is placed on understanding each person’s unique story. Therapy is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a belief in each person’s capacity for growth and change.
Approaches are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs, supporting greater self-awareness, and a stronger sense of connection both within oneself and with others.
I am a registered psychologist offering a calm, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to therapy. My work is grounded in creating a space where people feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported at their own pace.
A strong focus is placed on understanding each person’s unique story. Therapy is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a belief in each person’s capacity for growth and change.
Approaches are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs, supporting greater self-awareness, and a stronger sense of connection both within oneself and with others.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, emotional overwhelm, and the effects of difficult life experiences and relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. I aim to offer a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they’ve been through, and begin to move towards greater safety, clarity, and steadiness.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, emotional overwhelm, and the effects of difficult life experiences and relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. I aim to offer a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they’ve been through, and begin to move towards greater safety, clarity, and steadiness.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
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Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
I’m here to support you. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including the Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Welcome, it's wonderful to have you here. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, parenting pressures or life transitions. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood and supported.
Welcome, it's wonderful to have you here. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, parenting pressures or life transitions. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood and supported.
Compassionate relationship counselling for growth and healing from hidden relationship abuse, (covert narcissistic abuse).
I am accredited through the Australian Counselling Association and obtained a Diploma of Counselling and also hold a Business Degree. I am mother of two young adults. I have advanced majors in Mindfulness, Couples Relationship Conflict therapy and Family therapy.
Compassionate relationship counselling for growth and healing from hidden relationship abuse, (covert narcissistic abuse).
I am accredited through the Australian Counselling Association and obtained a Diploma of Counselling and also hold a Business Degree. I am mother of two young adults. I have advanced majors in Mindfulness, Couples Relationship Conflict therapy and Family therapy.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth and change given the right support. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful and safe space to explore your presenting concerns and will work with you towards creating meaningful change. I draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices, seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. Seeing a Clinical Psychologist, allows you to access a Medicare rebate of $149.05 with a Mental Health Care Plan from you GP. Feel free to phone or email me with any questions you may have.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth and change given the right support. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful and safe space to explore your presenting concerns and will work with you towards creating meaningful change. I draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices, seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. Seeing a Clinical Psychologist, allows you to access a Medicare rebate of $149.05 with a Mental Health Care Plan from you GP. Feel free to phone or email me with any questions you may have.
At Prime Path Psychology, we work with clients who may feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected. They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief. What they seek is clarity, support, and practical tools to help them heal and grow. Our ideal clients don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to explore and take steps toward meaningful change. We support them with empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
At Prime Path Psychology, we work with clients who may feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected. They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief. What they seek is clarity, support, and practical tools to help them heal and grow. Our ideal clients don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to explore and take steps toward meaningful change. We support them with empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
I work with anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, or relationship challenges. Adults, children and families welcome. Many come to me feeling lost, reactive, or disconnected from themselves or others, often repeating patterns they don’t fully understand. Together, we create a safe, calm and grounded space to unpack what’s going on and develop practical tools for change. Drawing on real-life experience and evidence-based approaches, I help clients strengthen resilience, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and move forward with confidence, calm, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, or relationship challenges. Adults, children and families welcome. Many come to me feeling lost, reactive, or disconnected from themselves or others, often repeating patterns they don’t fully understand. Together, we create a safe, calm and grounded space to unpack what’s going on and develop practical tools for change. Drawing on real-life experience and evidence-based approaches, I help clients strengthen resilience, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and move forward with confidence, calm, and a stronger sense of self.
Human beings are a part of evolution's legacy, and despite some contrary indicators to this, I like the idea that we are at the leading edge of an unfolding universe. That makes us complex, and since birth we've made it this far by having a bunch of needs met. But needs change as we grow and often we end up with deficiencies in those needs that cause pain and suffering. To thrive there are universal human needs that must first be met, including needs to be seen and heard, understood and respected. Both individual and couple therapy offer the opportunity for those needs to be met, so we are better equipped to move on.
Human beings are a part of evolution's legacy, and despite some contrary indicators to this, I like the idea that we are at the leading edge of an unfolding universe. That makes us complex, and since birth we've made it this far by having a bunch of needs met. But needs change as we grow and often we end up with deficiencies in those needs that cause pain and suffering. To thrive there are universal human needs that must first be met, including needs to be seen and heard, understood and respected. Both individual and couple therapy offer the opportunity for those needs to be met, so we are better equipped to move on.
Here for you! You don't need to 'fix' yourself; therapy is about feeling understood enough to be yourself. Whether you’re navigating the weight of trauma or the exhaustion of burnout, I provide a gentle, direct, & safe sanctuary to find your clarity again. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. My approach is gentle yet direct, facilitating real, lasting transformation, not just temporary fixes. I offer a safe, confidential space to find clarity, available in-person or via video or phone on weekdays & evenings. I'm here for you. Let’s take that first gentle step toward your calmer life today. Reach out!
Here for you! You don't need to 'fix' yourself; therapy is about feeling understood enough to be yourself. Whether you’re navigating the weight of trauma or the exhaustion of burnout, I provide a gentle, direct, & safe sanctuary to find your clarity again. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. My approach is gentle yet direct, facilitating real, lasting transformation, not just temporary fixes. I offer a safe, confidential space to find clarity, available in-person or via video or phone on weekdays & evenings. I'm here for you. Let’s take that first gentle step toward your calmer life today. Reach out!
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
I have undertaken a number of additional trainings: Levels 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples therapy, ASIST suicide prevention training, DV alert - domestic violence awareness and support training along with many others.
When women start drifting towards 40 and beyond, something shifts. Nobody warns you. Just all of a sudden, things hit a little differently. There's often an inner rage that is harder to contain. The body is changing and shifting, right along with your tolerance levels. Relationships are becoming a lot more challenging to navigate. Sometimes a sense of despair, and an inner voice asking, 'is this really all there is', can start to get uncomfortably loud.
And something else can happen... old wounds we thought we'd long forgotten, start becoming raw again. "I thought I was over this stuff..." - a not infrequent thought.
I have undertaken a number of additional trainings: Levels 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples therapy, ASIST suicide prevention training, DV alert - domestic violence awareness and support training along with many others.
When women start drifting towards 40 and beyond, something shifts. Nobody warns you. Just all of a sudden, things hit a little differently. There's often an inner rage that is harder to contain. The body is changing and shifting, right along with your tolerance levels. Relationships are becoming a lot more challenging to navigate. Sometimes a sense of despair, and an inner voice asking, 'is this really all there is', can start to get uncomfortably loud.
And something else can happen... old wounds we thought we'd long forgotten, start becoming raw again. "I thought I was over this stuff..." - a not infrequent thought.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
Sometimes, the energy we need to deal with life's challenges is beyond us. We might be overwhelmed or anxious, feel stuck or hopeless, and often we get exhausted from the effort of trying to move forward on our own. The good news is that working with a professional can help you - sometimes much faster than you imagine.
If you are suffering with anxiety or depression, relationships or a vaguer sense that life could or should be better than it is, book in for an initial free session and start getting the support you need.
Sometimes, the energy we need to deal with life's challenges is beyond us. We might be overwhelmed or anxious, feel stuck or hopeless, and often we get exhausted from the effort of trying to move forward on our own. The good news is that working with a professional can help you - sometimes much faster than you imagine.
If you are suffering with anxiety or depression, relationships or a vaguer sense that life could or should be better than it is, book in for an initial free session and start getting the support you need.
Hi, I'm Caroni
I started as a Rehabilitation Consultant within the Workers Compensation, CTP, and Life Insurance sectors over 12 years ago but always felt drawn to psychology. Now I share what works best and applying evidence-based methods to support recovery and wellbeing....
Hi, I'm Caroni
I started as a Rehabilitation Consultant within the Workers Compensation, CTP, and Life Insurance sectors over 12 years ago but always felt drawn to psychology. Now I share what works best and applying evidence-based methods to support recovery and wellbeing....
Sarah James is an empathetic and compassionate Psychologist who is committed to supporting individuals build upon their strengths through adversity. She places the utmost importance on developing a warm and inviting therapeutic relationship to create significant change. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients, tailoring therapy to meet the client’s needs. Private practice has always been her passion, with particular interest in helping people to overcome their traumas, anxieties and relationship difficulties. It’s in this space that Sarah can draw on her experience in other areas to best support her clients.
Sarah James is an empathetic and compassionate Psychologist who is committed to supporting individuals build upon their strengths through adversity. She places the utmost importance on developing a warm and inviting therapeutic relationship to create significant change. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients, tailoring therapy to meet the client’s needs. Private practice has always been her passion, with particular interest in helping people to overcome their traumas, anxieties and relationship difficulties. It’s in this space that Sarah can draw on her experience in other areas to best support her clients.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.