Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Wollongong, NSW
If you would like some help to make real life changes, clarify your diagnosis, reach important goals, learn new skills and strategies, improve emotion management, deepen your self-insight, recover from a mental illness, process your trauma, make difficult decisions or be supported through a crisis, get in contact with me.
Offering 10 session individualised DBT programs and EMDR.
If you would like some help to make real life changes, clarify your diagnosis, reach important goals, learn new skills and strategies, improve emotion management, deepen your self-insight, recover from a mental illness, process your trauma, make difficult decisions or be supported through a crisis, get in contact with me.
Offering 10 session individualised DBT programs and EMDR.
I provide evidence-based, individualized & holistic counselling for managing issues & diagnosis. I offer a wide range of coping skills for many mental health conditions (ie. anxiety, depression & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD). I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. I offer Schema Therapy. I work with identity issues, grief, gender issues, work stress & relationship stress. I explore individual concerns respectfully & practically for recovery from mental health & issues of distress. I have +20yrs exp. Video sessions available. Also supervision provided.
I provide evidence-based, individualized & holistic counselling for managing issues & diagnosis. I offer a wide range of coping skills for many mental health conditions (ie. anxiety, depression & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD). I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. I offer Schema Therapy. I work with identity issues, grief, gender issues, work stress & relationship stress. I explore individual concerns respectfully & practically for recovery from mental health & issues of distress. I have +20yrs exp. Video sessions available. Also supervision provided.
I enjoy working with young people, adolescents, & adults experiencing a broad range of psychological concerns & life challenges, however have a particular interest in working with eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder), complex trauma/ PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, chronic anxiety, & perinatal/postnatal concerns.
As a clinical psychologist, I take a warm and curious approach to therapy, aiming to create a space where individuals can engage in thoughtful and reflective conversations that provide a platform for self-exploration, including understanding their fears and gradually breaking through repetitive patterns and cycles that prevent them from living the life they desire. My hope is that by gaining deeper insights into themselves, their relationships, and their needs, clients will feel empowered and confident to embrace their strengths and authentic self and ultimately navigate a path forward that feels right for them.
I enjoy working with young people, adolescents, & adults experiencing a broad range of psychological concerns & life challenges, however have a particular interest in working with eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder), complex trauma/ PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, chronic anxiety, & perinatal/postnatal concerns.
As a clinical psychologist, I take a warm and curious approach to therapy, aiming to create a space where individuals can engage in thoughtful and reflective conversations that provide a platform for self-exploration, including understanding their fears and gradually breaking through repetitive patterns and cycles that prevent them from living the life they desire. My hope is that by gaining deeper insights into themselves, their relationships, and their needs, clients will feel empowered and confident to embrace their strengths and authentic self and ultimately navigate a path forward that feels right for them.
I help with mental health concerns like trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, and anxiety, particularly those related to relationships or family dynamics.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
I help with mental health concerns like trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, and anxiety, particularly those related to relationships or family dynamics.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
My approach is trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques to support personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
Areas of Expertise:
• Addictive Behaviors & Recovery Support
• Trauma Recovery
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Depression & Emotional Well-being
• Life Transitions & Personal Growth
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
• Grief & Loss Support.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities
My approach is trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques to support personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
Areas of Expertise:
• Addictive Behaviors & Recovery Support
• Trauma Recovery
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Depression & Emotional Well-being
• Life Transitions & Personal Growth
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
• Grief & Loss Support.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities
I specialize in personal development & wellness with a focus on areas of relationship issues, grief and loss, mental health and trauma.
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively.
I specialize in personal development & wellness with a focus on areas of relationship issues, grief and loss, mental health and trauma.
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively.
My primary clientele consists of those who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, and it is my role to help them integrate their life story and establish who they want to be.
My name is Christelle Ardill and I am a Psychologist located in the idyllic seaside city of Wollongong. I've been practicing as a Psychologist for 10 years now (time flies when you're having fun) and in this time have committed to developing my professional persona in a way that let's my authentic self shine through. I pride myself on developing genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients, and take an honest and compassionate approach to therapy.
My primary clientele consists of those who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, and it is my role to help them integrate their life story and establish who they want to be.
My name is Christelle Ardill and I am a Psychologist located in the idyllic seaside city of Wollongong. I've been practicing as a Psychologist for 10 years now (time flies when you're having fun) and in this time have committed to developing my professional persona in a way that let's my authentic self shine through. I pride myself on developing genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients, and take an honest and compassionate approach to therapy.
Klaudia supports you in understanding how past experiences and unresolved traumas may be shaping your current challenges.
Klaudia’s primary focus is trauma and complex trauma, including PTSD, personality disorders and eating disorders. Her therapeutic approach is deeply trauma-informed and holistic, integrating evidence-based therapies with somatic practices to help clients reconnect with their bodies and emotions in a safe and regulated way.
Klaudia supports you in understanding how past experiences and unresolved traumas may be shaping your current challenges.
Klaudia’s primary focus is trauma and complex trauma, including PTSD, personality disorders and eating disorders. Her therapeutic approach is deeply trauma-informed and holistic, integrating evidence-based therapies with somatic practices to help clients reconnect with their bodies and emotions in a safe and regulated way.
We work with anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, all types of trauma, relationships issues, general life issues, among so much more.
Self Reflections is a private practice in the heart of Wollongong that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practising Dietitians providing services to children, adolescents and adults in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide Assessments (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Family and Couples Therapy, Supervision and through our Online Services groups, programs as well as Coaching.
We work with anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, all types of trauma, relationships issues, general life issues, among so much more.
Self Reflections is a private practice in the heart of Wollongong that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practising Dietitians providing services to children, adolescents and adults in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide Assessments (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Family and Couples Therapy, Supervision and through our Online Services groups, programs as well as Coaching.
I utilise cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, schema therapy and mindfulness based-with a strong commitment to trauma informed practice and care.
I provide psychological support for PTSD and CPTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, bereavement, relationship difficulties, strengths and values focus, psychological injuries, workplace bullying and harassment, and coaching and career development.
I utilise cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, schema therapy and mindfulness based-with a strong commitment to trauma informed practice and care.
I provide psychological support for PTSD and CPTSD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, bereavement, relationship difficulties, strengths and values focus, psychological injuries, workplace bullying and harassment, and coaching and career development.
I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma/complex trauma and pre and post-natal difficulties.
I offer individual psychological sessions to adults and adolescents aged 12+ using a range of evidence-based therapy approaches. I primarily draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, however will adapt my approach to suit the needs of each individual.
I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma/complex trauma and pre and post-natal difficulties.
I offer individual psychological sessions to adults and adolescents aged 12+ using a range of evidence-based therapy approaches. I primarily draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, however will adapt my approach to suit the needs of each individual.
I take pride in compassionately supporting and empowering my clients as they work through experiences of stress, anxiety, depression, shame, neurodivergence, trauma, and/or relationship difficulties.
As a Registered Psychologist, I help adults gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of themselves and their experiences.
I take pride in compassionately supporting and empowering my clients as they work through experiences of stress, anxiety, depression, shame, neurodivergence, trauma, and/or relationship difficulties.
As a Registered Psychologist, I help adults gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of themselves and their experiences.
Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Anita's therapeutic approach is client-centred and prioritises the development of an empathic, consistent, collaborative, and responsive therapeutic relationship. She offers an integrative approach to therapy,
Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Anita's therapeutic approach is client-centred and prioritises the development of an empathic, consistent, collaborative, and responsive therapeutic relationship. She offers an integrative approach to therapy,
It is flexible, responsive, and trauma informed, seeking to shape the pace together to make sure that we are not going too fast or too slow for what you can handle.
Many of my clients are exhausted from a life in which everyone else's needs have always been made more important than their own. From the earliest age, they weren't supported to have boundaries, and now find themselves struggling with self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, problems with keeping supportive friendships and partnerships alive, struggling to assert themselves at work or cope with professional demands, and feeling stuck in relationship dynamics in which they can't be their true self. They want to put their painful past behind them, and to have their needs recognised and allowed space going forward.
It is flexible, responsive, and trauma informed, seeking to shape the pace together to make sure that we are not going too fast or too slow for what you can handle.
Many of my clients are exhausted from a life in which everyone else's needs have always been made more important than their own. From the earliest age, they weren't supported to have boundaries, and now find themselves struggling with self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, problems with keeping supportive friendships and partnerships alive, struggling to assert themselves at work or cope with professional demands, and feeling stuck in relationship dynamics in which they can't be their true self. They want to put their painful past behind them, and to have their needs recognised and allowed space going forward.
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
I am Trauma Informed Certified in some latest research, well tested and evidence based models which are useful many ways including BPD and DID, addressing the affects of a lifetime of trauma. Includes sexual health. I am also Victim Services Provider.
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
I am Trauma Informed Certified in some latest research, well tested and evidence based models which are useful many ways including BPD and DID, addressing the affects of a lifetime of trauma. Includes sexual health. I am also Victim Services Provider.
Issues I can assist with are Anger Management, Anxiety, Childhood Abuse, Depression, Emotional & Physical Abuse, Emotional Crisis, Grief, Loss, Trauma, Cancer and Palliative Care, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexual Issues, Stress Management and Couples/Marriage Affairs, Trust Issues and Communication.
I offer is Emotion Focused Therapy which is a well-researched therapy and is excellent for individuals and couples as it targets the emotional experience of a person and their thoughts and behaviours also and gives a wonderful way of understanding yourself and finding your authentic voice. I use EMDR therapy to reprocess trauma memories as an adult or child.
Issues I can assist with are Anger Management, Anxiety, Childhood Abuse, Depression, Emotional & Physical Abuse, Emotional Crisis, Grief, Loss, Trauma, Cancer and Palliative Care, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexual Issues, Stress Management and Couples/Marriage Affairs, Trust Issues and Communication.
I offer is Emotion Focused Therapy which is a well-researched therapy and is excellent for individuals and couples as it targets the emotional experience of a person and their thoughts and behaviours also and gives a wonderful way of understanding yourself and finding your authentic voice. I use EMDR therapy to reprocess trauma memories as an adult or child.
We use a strength-based, person-centred approach, informed by trauma principles and cultural awareness.
Bare counselling is founded on a profound passion for supporting individuals as they navigate life's complexities. Dedicated to creating a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their unique experiences, foster personal growth, and cultivate resilience.
We use a strength-based, person-centred approach, informed by trauma principles and cultural awareness.
Bare counselling is founded on a profound passion for supporting individuals as they navigate life's complexities. Dedicated to creating a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their unique experiences, foster personal growth, and cultivate resilience.
In therapy, I am passionate about working with anxiety, depression, stress, childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress ( PTSD), ADHD coaching, and addressing long-term maladaptive coping skills, such as perfectionism, self-sabotage, and self-criticism.
I am trained in a range of evidence based therapies including eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical and Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and will work with you collaboratively to develop an individualised treatment that works best for you.
In therapy, I am passionate about working with anxiety, depression, stress, childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress ( PTSD), ADHD coaching, and addressing long-term maladaptive coping skills, such as perfectionism, self-sabotage, and self-criticism.
I am trained in a range of evidence based therapies including eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical and Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and will work with you collaboratively to develop an individualised treatment that works best for you.
With 20+ years’ experience, I support clients facing trauma, violence, anxiety, addiction and life transitions.
I support people navigating trauma, violence, anxiety, addiction and life changes. I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore experiences, build resilience and move toward healing. I work with clients facing trauma, PTSD, family violence, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. Using CBT, DBT and solution-focused therapy, I help clients cope.
With 20+ years’ experience, I support clients facing trauma, violence, anxiety, addiction and life transitions.
I support people navigating trauma, violence, anxiety, addiction and life changes. I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore experiences, build resilience and move toward healing. I work with clients facing trauma, PTSD, family violence, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. Using CBT, DBT and solution-focused therapy, I help clients cope.
Have you experienced past trauma or think you might have some attachment issues?
I often help clients unpack past trauma and difficult relationships with either parents or other significant people in their lives. We usually begin chatting about childhood experiences and go from there. During this journey many other areas are considered and explored. Clients mention how they love the conversational approach and the relaxed environment.
Have you experienced past trauma or think you might have some attachment issues?
I often help clients unpack past trauma and difficult relationships with either parents or other significant people in their lives. We usually begin chatting about childhood experiences and go from there. During this journey many other areas are considered and explored. Clients mention how they love the conversational approach and the relaxed environment.
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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.