Sexual Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Palmerston City, NT
I am a warm and compassionate, experienced therapist in Darwin. I am an approved Northern Territory Government EAP service provider (free counselling support to NTG employees & their family members). I will help you to process, reflect and strengthen your coping skills. I will encourage you to work through the issues restricting you in life and assist you to discover manageable ways forward. I also engage a range of highly experienced and dedicated, long-term NT therapists to provide NTG EAP.
I am a warm and compassionate, experienced therapist in Darwin. I am an approved Northern Territory Government EAP service provider (free counselling support to NTG employees & their family members). I will help you to process, reflect and strengthen your coping skills. I will encourage you to work through the issues restricting you in life and assist you to discover manageable ways forward. I also engage a range of highly experienced and dedicated, long-term NT therapists to provide NTG EAP.
I work with people ashamed of their feelings and need someone to talk to. They suffer from trauma, depression, and extreme grief. They have lost a part of themselves or someone they really love. They have a lot of outer success but internally, they feel very overwhelmed with life and feel they're drowning. They do not know how to cope anymore and mostly, they think ending their lives would ease or end the pain. They are ashamed of their feelings and they feel very much alone, no one understands them and they don’t have anyone to talk to. They are fed up and they cannot see, hear nor feel anything positive anymore.
I work with people ashamed of their feelings and need someone to talk to. They suffer from trauma, depression, and extreme grief. They have lost a part of themselves or someone they really love. They have a lot of outer success but internally, they feel very overwhelmed with life and feel they're drowning. They do not know how to cope anymore and mostly, they think ending their lives would ease or end the pain. They are ashamed of their feelings and they feel very much alone, no one understands them and they don’t have anyone to talk to. They are fed up and they cannot see, hear nor feel anything positive anymore.
Do you ever feel weighed down by life and how relentless it all seems? I would like to support you to get that spark of life back and by looking at past and present issues that could be causing you emotional pain.
Do you ever feel weighed down by life and how relentless it all seems? I would like to support you to get that spark of life back and by looking at past and present issues that could be causing you emotional pain.
I have many years of experience working in psychotherapy, behaviours of addiction, and complex mental health issues. I have worked in both rehab and mental health residential settings and overseen the clinical team at a long-established Northern Territory community services organisation.
I have many years of experience working in psychotherapy, behaviours of addiction, and complex mental health issues. I have worked in both rehab and mental health residential settings and overseen the clinical team at a long-established Northern Territory community services organisation.
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I work with folks navigating mental health, existential anxiety, complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, post traumatic stress, systemic harm, identity exploration, grief, family estrangement/enmeshment, substance use, and burnout.
In a world that’s becoming increasingly automated, I aim to offer a deeply human space for deep meaning-making and healing. I am here to support you as you reconnect or expand yourself, find your own voice, and move forward on your terms. You don’t need to have it all figured out - just a space to land - I'm here to meet you in the messy.
I work with folks navigating mental health, existential anxiety, complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, post traumatic stress, systemic harm, identity exploration, grief, family estrangement/enmeshment, substance use, and burnout.
In a world that’s becoming increasingly automated, I aim to offer a deeply human space for deep meaning-making and healing. I am here to support you as you reconnect or expand yourself, find your own voice, and move forward on your terms. You don’t need to have it all figured out - just a space to land - I'm here to meet you in the messy.
Hi! I'm Olivia. I’m glad my profile found its way to you. At the heart of my work is a deep belief in the importance of healthy, authentic, and safe relationships. Life’s challenges can sometimes disconnect us from ourselves, affecting every part of our lives. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can explore and heal, helping you reconnect with yourself- an essential foundation for all relationships.
Hi! I'm Olivia. I’m glad my profile found its way to you. At the heart of my work is a deep belief in the importance of healthy, authentic, and safe relationships. Life’s challenges can sometimes disconnect us from ourselves, affecting every part of our lives. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can explore and heal, helping you reconnect with yourself- an essential foundation for all relationships.
I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief.
Empathic, safe & caring, using highly skilled proven attachment & relationship therapies- we work together as a team. You'll learn the relationship is the issue - not the individuals. Everyone deserves the best relationships possible; strong relationships being crucial to our individual wellbeing as well as our family's health & wellbeing outcomes.
I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief.
Empathic, safe & caring, using highly skilled proven attachment & relationship therapies- we work together as a team. You'll learn the relationship is the issue - not the individuals. Everyone deserves the best relationships possible; strong relationships being crucial to our individual wellbeing as well as our family's health & wellbeing outcomes.
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or a knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or a knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, I’m glad you’re here. I’m the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Greylight Psychology, with over 10 years’ experience helping teens and adults across Australia overcome anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches including Schema Therapy, ACT, and ERP, delivered via secure, Medicare-rebated Telehealth & in-person sessions.
My approach is grounded in warmth and a deep respect for your unique story. Your goals, needs, and values guide our work together, and when you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, I’m glad you’re here. I’m the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Greylight Psychology, with over 10 years’ experience helping teens and adults across Australia overcome anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches including Schema Therapy, ACT, and ERP, delivered via secure, Medicare-rebated Telehealth & in-person sessions.
My approach is grounded in warmth and a deep respect for your unique story. Your goals, needs, and values guide our work together, and when you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Healing is a personal journey.
Working for 20yrs, has guided me to know that the responsibility I carry as a therapist is to listen to your experience of pain and work collaboratively with you in recovery pathways where you feel your mind, your body and your spirit is getting stronger.
Healing is a personal journey.
Working for 20yrs, has guided me to know that the responsibility I carry as a therapist is to listen to your experience of pain and work collaboratively with you in recovery pathways where you feel your mind, your body and your spirit is getting stronger.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
I work with many people who are trying to move beyond the impacts of trauma, who have struggled with intrusive memories, nightmares, and physical symptoms and the inability to feel safe or who feel that they don't have worth. I also help people with attachment issues, people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, people dealing with grief, loss and bereavement, or who are going through health or life role transitions such as chronic illness or a divorce.
I work with many people who are trying to move beyond the impacts of trauma, who have struggled with intrusive memories, nightmares, and physical symptoms and the inability to feel safe or who feel that they don't have worth. I also help people with attachment issues, people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, people dealing with grief, loss and bereavement, or who are going through health or life role transitions such as chronic illness or a divorce.
I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse.
Clinically, I provide treatment to clients with a range of life difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, relationship problems, obsessions/compulsions, substance misuse, problematic technology use, mild psychosis). Forensically, I provide treatment to clients who have engaged, or are worried about engaging, in sexual problem behaviours.
I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse.
Clinically, I provide treatment to clients with a range of life difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, relationship problems, obsessions/compulsions, substance misuse, problematic technology use, mild psychosis). Forensically, I provide treatment to clients who have engaged, or are worried about engaging, in sexual problem behaviours.
I provide individual treatment to adults via video for a range of concerns. I work with concerns around mood and anger, anxiousness, coping, trauma, intrusive or unpleasant thoughts and acting on these, personality and identity concerns, and relationship concerns, among other areas. I also work with people navigating big changes in life (e.g., parenthood, retirement, loss). While I work with everyone, I have particular interest and experience working in men's health.
I provide individual treatment to adults via video for a range of concerns. I work with concerns around mood and anger, anxiousness, coping, trauma, intrusive or unpleasant thoughts and acting on these, personality and identity concerns, and relationship concerns, among other areas. I also work with people navigating big changes in life (e.g., parenthood, retirement, loss). While I work with everyone, I have particular interest and experience working in men's health.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Many of the men and couples I work with have spent years trying to hold everything together. They may be living with anxiety, burnout, loneliness, relationship difficulties, or questions about identity and belonging. Some are navigating coming out later in life, open relationships, intimacy concerns, or changing family dynamics. Others simply want a place where they do not have to explain what it means to be a gay or queer man. Together we explore what is keeping them stuck, reduce the impact of shame and self-criticism, and build greater confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing.
Many of the men and couples I work with have spent years trying to hold everything together. They may be living with anxiety, burnout, loneliness, relationship difficulties, or questions about identity and belonging. Some are navigating coming out later in life, open relationships, intimacy concerns, or changing family dynamics. Others simply want a place where they do not have to explain what it means to be a gay or queer man. Together we explore what is keeping them stuck, reduce the impact of shame and self-criticism, and build greater confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing.
Annette provides high quality, professional counselling and therapeutic services which include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy), EFT, Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, sexual assault and more.
Annette Trikilis is the principal clinician of Trikilis Counselling & Psychotherapy which is a small, locally owned private practice based in the Northern Suburbs of Darwin. Annette holds a Masters in both Counselling & Psychotherapy, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with PACFA and an Accredited Practitioner with EMDRAA.
Annette provides high quality, professional counselling and therapeutic services which include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy), EFT, Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, sexual assault and more.
Annette Trikilis is the principal clinician of Trikilis Counselling & Psychotherapy which is a small, locally owned private practice based in the Northern Suburbs of Darwin. Annette holds a Masters in both Counselling & Psychotherapy, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with PACFA and an Accredited Practitioner with EMDRAA.
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
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How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.