Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Alexandra Hills, QLD
I enjoy working at deep levels to shift stuckness, often the result of prior trauma.
I use a variety of approaches and techniques to assist you to cope, manage various difficulties and emotions, and thrive. I use a range of powerful techniques including Internal Family System (IFS) and brainspotting. I very much use an organic approach that is tailored to you as an individual, not a one-size-fits-all off-the-shelf approach.
I enjoy working at deep levels to shift stuckness, often the result of prior trauma.
I use a variety of approaches and techniques to assist you to cope, manage various difficulties and emotions, and thrive. I use a range of powerful techniques including Internal Family System (IFS) and brainspotting. I very much use an organic approach that is tailored to you as an individual, not a one-size-fits-all off-the-shelf approach.
Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered. I also offer EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that helps people process traumatic or distressing experiences, focusing on healing rather than simply symptom management. Together, we will find the right approach for you.
Whether you're dealing with the stress of everyday life or carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to support you through it.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered. I also offer EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that helps people process traumatic or distressing experiences, focusing on healing rather than simply symptom management. Together, we will find the right approach for you.
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
How we feel has a big effect on how we see ourselves, others and our world. These feelings can be frustrating, scary, hurtful or worrying. They can either have been there for most of our lives, gradually crept up on us or come as a result of our current situation. Often, when we are struggling, the most challenging part is not understanding what we are feeling or thinking, understanding why or knowing what to do about it.
His specialisation lies in working with clients aged 14 and above who have faced trauma and its associated challenges, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), chronic self-harm and suicide prevention, borderline personality disorder (BPD), low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties.
Umesh Shah is a Senior Psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Originally from Nepal and living in Australia for almost two decades, he is passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. He has worked in both public and private sectors across Victoria and Queensland.
Umesh is a Nepali-speaking psychologist in Brisbane, providing evidence-based psychotherapy in English and Nepali (नेपाली) with in-person sessions locally and online telehealth therapy for clients across Australia.
He accepts referrals from Medicare, WorkCover & CTP, NDIS, Victim Assist & QPS SelfRefer.
His specialisation lies in working with clients aged 14 and above who have faced trauma and its associated challenges, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), chronic self-harm and suicide prevention, borderline personality disorder (BPD), low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties.
Umesh Shah is a Senior Psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Originally from Nepal and living in Australia for almost two decades, he is passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. He has worked in both public and private sectors across Victoria and Queensland.
Umesh is a Nepali-speaking psychologist in Brisbane, providing evidence-based psychotherapy in English and Nepali (नेपाली) with in-person sessions locally and online telehealth therapy for clients across Australia.
He accepts referrals from Medicare, WorkCover & CTP, NDIS, Victim Assist & QPS SelfRefer.
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Kali Lohman
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
2 Endorsed
West End, QLD 4101
I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present trauma and other difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy.
I work closely with my clients to build a supportive professional relationship, and use a holistic approach that is guided by evidence-based psychology. I have undertaken extensive training (including EMDR) in treating clients with trauma histories and and have significant expertise in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
I enjoy working with adults to help you identify your strengths, learn healthy coping strategies, heal from past and present trauma and other difficulties, and live a life that feels rich, meaningful and happy.
I work closely with my clients to build a supportive professional relationship, and use a holistic approach that is guided by evidence-based psychology. I have undertaken extensive training (including EMDR) in treating clients with trauma histories and and have significant expertise in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
I am passionate about helping people with a broad range of difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as issues relating to forensic psychology, human factors and performance psychology.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and researched with 35 years of experience in individual, family and couples, forensic, military mental health. My research has focused on complex depression and anxiety and more recently into resistant depression with a focus on cellular metabolism and the microbiome. I am an experienced supervisor for clinical psychologists.
I am passionate about helping people with a broad range of difficulties including trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as issues relating to forensic psychology, human factors and performance psychology.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and researched with 35 years of experience in individual, family and couples, forensic, military mental health. My research has focused on complex depression and anxiety and more recently into resistant depression with a focus on cellular metabolism and the microbiome. I am an experienced supervisor for clinical psychologists.
I tend to work with my clients at a deeper level, by exploring emotions and unmet needs, as well as by processing past trauma for those who wish to do so.
Hello! I am a multilingual AuDHD Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in providing neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy to adults who are (or who believe they might be) autistic and/or ADHD. I combine several evidence-based therapy modalities to collaboratively create a treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the person’s neurotype, goals and capacity in terms of their available energy levels. If you have experienced the more traditional forms of therapy as neuro-normative and it did not quite resonate with you, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
I tend to work with my clients at a deeper level, by exploring emotions and unmet needs, as well as by processing past trauma for those who wish to do so.
Hello! I am a multilingual AuDHD Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in providing neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy to adults who are (or who believe they might be) autistic and/or ADHD. I combine several evidence-based therapy modalities to collaboratively create a treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the person’s neurotype, goals and capacity in terms of their available energy levels. If you have experienced the more traditional forms of therapy as neuro-normative and it did not quite resonate with you, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
Hi, I'm Andrew and thanks for stopping by. With over 15 years counselling experience, I am a registered clinical psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. My experience includes working with clients from all walks of life in helping them make sense of the things that are getting in the way. My approach is supportive and grounded in an evidenced based integrative model. Client's have said that in working with me they feel cared for, safe and able to talk about things that are challenging them. I provide health insurance rebates for most providers.
Hi, I'm Andrew and thanks for stopping by. With over 15 years counselling experience, I am a registered clinical psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. My experience includes working with clients from all walks of life in helping them make sense of the things that are getting in the way. My approach is supportive and grounded in an evidenced based integrative model. Client's have said that in working with me they feel cared for, safe and able to talk about things that are challenging them. I provide health insurance rebates for most providers.
Each service is tailored using a strength-based approach to treatment to help you manage any issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD/cPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Adult ADHD, phobias and performance anxiety, self-esteem and life’s challenges.
Danka is EMDR Accredited Practitioner working with individuals and couples, attachment Informed EMDR, IFS informed, Gottman’s Therapy Method, Workers Compensation & CTP (SIRA), Eating Disorder Clinician, Resource Therapist (Advanced Ego State Therapy).
Each service is tailored using a strength-based approach to treatment to help you manage any issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD/cPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Adult ADHD, phobias and performance anxiety, self-esteem and life’s challenges.
Danka is EMDR Accredited Practitioner working with individuals and couples, attachment Informed EMDR, IFS informed, Gottman’s Therapy Method, Workers Compensation & CTP (SIRA), Eating Disorder Clinician, Resource Therapist (Advanced Ego State Therapy).
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change.
I help you make sense of what is happening inside your psychological system and, most importantly, how to shift it in a way that brings greater stability and centred awareness. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems therapy, supported by Metacognitive Therapy, ACT, Jungian-informed work, and hypnosis when appropriate.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders that cause ongoing pain and require real change.
I help you make sense of what is happening inside your psychological system and, most importantly, how to shift it in a way that brings greater stability and centred awareness. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems therapy, supported by Metacognitive Therapy, ACT, Jungian-informed work, and hypnosis when appropriate.
My experience spans across a range of challenges including anxiety and phobias, depression, ADHD, autism, stress and trauma related conditions.
I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT). However, each individual deserves a personalised approach.
My experience spans across a range of challenges including anxiety and phobias, depression, ADHD, autism, stress and trauma related conditions.
I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT). However, each individual deserves a personalised approach.
Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life?
I utilize EMDR which is evidence based, fast, & efficacious. Located in Springwood, Queensland, we offer both face-to-face and telehealth psychology services for clients throughout Logan, Brisbane Southside, regional Queensland and Australia-wide. Cynthia provides a safe, supportive space to better understand these experiences & develop practical strategies.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life?
I utilize EMDR which is evidence based, fast, & efficacious. Located in Springwood, Queensland, we offer both face-to-face and telehealth psychology services for clients throughout Logan, Brisbane Southside, regional Queensland and Australia-wide. Cynthia provides a safe, supportive space to better understand these experiences & develop practical strategies.
Stress and trauma affect the way in which we all think and behave.
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist with 21 years experience working with anxiety, depression and psychotic illnesses and the effect these have on mood regulation, psychotic experiences, personality, body image and eating habits and on use of substances as a coping strategy. Prior to Psych training I was a Registered General Nurse for many years.
Stress and trauma affect the way in which we all think and behave.
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist with 21 years experience working with anxiety, depression and psychotic illnesses and the effect these have on mood regulation, psychotic experiences, personality, body image and eating habits and on use of substances as a coping strategy. Prior to Psych training I was a Registered General Nurse for many years.
Hi - I'm Lucy and I'm a clinical psychologist based in North Brisbane. If you've been struggling with emotional difficulties like anxiety or low mood, I provide a calm, safe and professional space to work on your goals. I primarily work with adults and young people who feel stuck in repetitive cycles and behaviours, or are feeling overwhelmed by life transitions or stress. I help you balance an understanding of these life patterns with the development of practical skills to reach your future goals. Feel free to reach out for an initial consultation.
Hi - I'm Lucy and I'm a clinical psychologist based in North Brisbane. If you've been struggling with emotional difficulties like anxiety or low mood, I provide a calm, safe and professional space to work on your goals. I primarily work with adults and young people who feel stuck in repetitive cycles and behaviours, or are feeling overwhelmed by life transitions or stress. I help you balance an understanding of these life patterns with the development of practical skills to reach your future goals. Feel free to reach out for an initial consultation.
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy. Children take the lead in the playroom and engage with the therapist and the resources available on their own terms, giving the therapist insight into the child's view of themselves, their relationships and the world around them. In the playroom, children are able to safely discuss and process their past experiences while the therapist responds in a way that helps the child build their independence, self-esteem and ability to self-regulate. We welcome children and teens of all ages and abilities.
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy. Children take the lead in the playroom and engage with the therapist and the resources available on their own terms, giving the therapist insight into the child's view of themselves, their relationships and the world around them. In the playroom, children are able to safely discuss and process their past experiences while the therapist responds in a way that helps the child build their independence, self-esteem and ability to self-regulate. We welcome children and teens of all ages and abilities.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or weighed down by trauma, grief, or relationship struggles.
At Willow Oak Psychology, our team of psychologists offers evidence-based therapies, including DBT, EMDR, trauma-focused approaches, and parts work. We provide compassionate, collaborative care tailored to your unique needs, helping you build skills, process experiences, and move toward the life you want.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or weighed down by trauma, grief, or relationship struggles.
At Willow Oak Psychology, our team of psychologists offers evidence-based therapies, including DBT, EMDR, trauma-focused approaches, and parts work. We provide compassionate, collaborative care tailored to your unique needs, helping you build skills, process experiences, and move toward the life you want.
In my private practice, I support people navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, difficulties in relationships, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional impact of trauma and the perinatal period.
I have over 8 years of clinical experience in both the public and private sectors. My approach is psychodynamic and attachment-informed. This means we explore how your early experiences and relationships may still shape how you feel about yourself and connect with others today.
In my private practice, I support people navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, difficulties in relationships, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional impact of trauma and the perinatal period.
I have over 8 years of clinical experience in both the public and private sectors. My approach is psychodynamic and attachment-informed. This means we explore how your early experiences and relationships may still shape how you feel about yourself and connect with others today.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. Therapy is structured yet flexible, with a focus on helping you better understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward in a more grounded way.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on supporting meaningful and lasting change.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, IFS, Gottman Method couples therapy, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and motivational interviewing. Therapy is structured yet flexible, with a focus on helping you better understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward in a more grounded way.
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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.