Domestic Abuse Counselling in Brisbane, QLD
I am passionate about supporting clients in overcoming challenges such as trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and the impacts of domestic and family violence and sexual violence.
I am a PACFA registered counsellor with over 4 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. I have experience working with children, young people and adults .
I am passionate about supporting clients in overcoming challenges such as trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and the impacts of domestic and family violence and sexual violence.
I am a PACFA registered counsellor with over 4 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. I have experience working with children, young people and adults .
The main foci of my practice are the many aspects of human relationships, including ethical non-monogamy, commercial, LGBTIQA+, pathological (e.g. antagonistic / narcissistic abuse), relationship therapy using Gottman methods and loneliness.
I am a transgender woman counsellor with lived experience in gender and sexuality diversity, atypical relationship structures including polyamory, sex work and adult relational trauma.
The main foci of my practice are the many aspects of human relationships, including ethical non-monogamy, commercial, LGBTIQA+, pathological (e.g. antagonistic / narcissistic abuse), relationship therapy using Gottman methods and loneliness.
I am a transgender woman counsellor with lived experience in gender and sexuality diversity, atypical relationship structures including polyamory, sex work and adult relational trauma.
I specialise in supporting people who come from anxiety, depression, trauma, suicide ideation, and domestic or family violence.
I believe in collaborative and person-focused counselling, and I work to tailor my approach to fit your strength in order to bring understanding, meaning, and fulfilment to both the therapeutic process and your ongoing life. My key strength as a counsellor is my authenticity, as this drives the connection and trust that underpins a successful session. I support people to access their
I specialise in supporting people who come from anxiety, depression, trauma, suicide ideation, and domestic or family violence.
I believe in collaborative and person-focused counselling, and I work to tailor my approach to fit your strength in order to bring understanding, meaning, and fulfilment to both the therapeutic process and your ongoing life. My key strength as a counsellor is my authenticity, as this drives the connection and trust that underpins a successful session. I support people to access their
Additionally, I work across areas including anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and grief.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Additionally, I work across areas including anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and grief.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Many clients have experienced narcissistic abuse from a partner or close family member.
If you're dealing with a toxic or high conflict partner, a narcissistic relationship or associated trauma, I can help. Has your relationship been feeling like a game, but you didn't get a copy of the rulebook? Has it been like a rollercoaster ride? Walking on eggshells? Has the mystery of your relationship forced you to become a detective? Are you trying to decide if you should stay or leave but don't know where to draw the line? It's not easy to be in any of these situations, especially while trying to manage all other aspects of your life. The right support can be invaluable. I've got you.
Many clients have experienced narcissistic abuse from a partner or close family member.
If you're dealing with a toxic or high conflict partner, a narcissistic relationship or associated trauma, I can help. Has your relationship been feeling like a game, but you didn't get a copy of the rulebook? Has it been like a rollercoaster ride? Walking on eggshells? Has the mystery of your relationship forced you to become a detective? Are you trying to decide if you should stay or leave but don't know where to draw the line? It's not easy to be in any of these situations, especially while trying to manage all other aspects of your life. The right support can be invaluable. I've got you.
As a social worker I have worked for 14 years in domestic violence and sexual assault services.
As a specialised Professional Supervisor for those working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault, I offer a reflective space to support your professional journey, enhance your skills and foster both personal and professional growth.
As a social worker I have worked for 14 years in domestic violence and sexual assault services.
As a specialised Professional Supervisor for those working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault, I offer a reflective space to support your professional journey, enhance your skills and foster both personal and professional growth.
I have specialty in supporting children and adolescents who experienced harm and abuse ensuring fundamental safety to their well-being.
I am a Level 4 clinical registered counsellor with the ACA. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in counselling and a Master's in Social Work. I am currently a mental health clinician in the public and non-profit sectors and have over 12 years of experience in community support services, domestic and family violence refuges, and allied health settings.
I have specialty in supporting children and adolescents who experienced harm and abuse ensuring fundamental safety to their well-being.
I am a Level 4 clinical registered counsellor with the ACA. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in counselling and a Master's in Social Work. I am currently a mental health clinician in the public and non-profit sectors and have over 12 years of experience in community support services, domestic and family violence refuges, and allied health settings.
Fireside Therapy & Counselling | Brittany Archer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, QLD 4007
Some things I work with include (but are not limited to): The neurodivergent experience; Sexuality, gender, and other queer issues; Bereavement, grief and other types of loss; Chronic health issues and disability; Trauma and complex trauma; DFV and other forms of abuse or violence; Relationship issues, including polyamory, sex and kink; Anxiety, depression, and suicidality.
As a social worker and psychotherapist, what matters most to me is creating a space where you feel truly seen, safe, and respected. I want our time together to feel like somewhere you can show up exactly as you are — no masks, no pressure — and know that’s more than enough. I really believe that the connection between therapist and client is at the heart of any meaningful growth, which is why I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and often humour and playful energy into my sessions.
Some things I work with include (but are not limited to): The neurodivergent experience; Sexuality, gender, and other queer issues; Bereavement, grief and other types of loss; Chronic health issues and disability; Trauma and complex trauma; DFV and other forms of abuse or violence; Relationship issues, including polyamory, sex and kink; Anxiety, depression, and suicidality.
As a social worker and psychotherapist, what matters most to me is creating a space where you feel truly seen, safe, and respected. I want our time together to feel like somewhere you can show up exactly as you are — no masks, no pressure — and know that’s more than enough. I really believe that the connection between therapist and client is at the heart of any meaningful growth, which is why I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and often humour and playful energy into my sessions.
David Stracey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
I also specialise in responding to harmful sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and treatment of criminal behaviours.
I offer a warm and caring approach focusing on outcomes in a trauma informed and developmentally appropriate way. I provide strategies that facilitate growth, reduce risk and encourage safety.
Although mental health and behavioural issues can significantly impact individuals it is possible that therapy and support can reduce risk and improve daily function.
I also specialise in responding to harmful sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and treatment of criminal behaviours.
I offer a warm and caring approach focusing on outcomes in a trauma informed and developmentally appropriate way. I provide strategies that facilitate growth, reduce risk and encourage safety.
Although mental health and behavioural issues can significantly impact individuals it is possible that therapy and support can reduce risk and improve daily function.
Reconnect Family Therapy’s diverse range of services, include family and marriage relationship, domestic abuse, and trauma.
Through compassionate understanding of the emotional struggles her clients endure, she has been able to address their unique needs with a gentle touch. With expertise spans across emotional abuse, physical abuse, supporting survivors, rebuilding trust, and healing from past traumas. In each of these sensitive areas.
Reconnect Family Therapy’s diverse range of services, include family and marriage relationship, domestic abuse, and trauma.
Through compassionate understanding of the emotional struggles her clients endure, she has been able to address their unique needs with a gentle touch. With expertise spans across emotional abuse, physical abuse, supporting survivors, rebuilding trust, and healing from past traumas. In each of these sensitive areas.
” Kylie has specialised experience in domestic violence, abuse and trauma.
Kylie Heenan has a Master of Counselling & Bachelor Social Science, and is a registered counsellor, clinical supervisor, and group facilitator with a passion for helping people to deepen connection & live authentically. Highly skilled and compassionate with over a decade of experience, Kylie works with individuals, couples and groups in collaborative ways to invite awareness, introspection and reflection, thereby enriching relationships with self and others. With a sensitive and non-judgemental approach, Kylie helps you feel at ease and create change at a pace that works for you. If you are ready for genuine change, contact Kylie!
” Kylie has specialised experience in domestic violence, abuse and trauma.
Kylie Heenan has a Master of Counselling & Bachelor Social Science, and is a registered counsellor, clinical supervisor, and group facilitator with a passion for helping people to deepen connection & live authentically. Highly skilled and compassionate with over a decade of experience, Kylie works with individuals, couples and groups in collaborative ways to invite awareness, introspection and reflection, thereby enriching relationships with self and others. With a sensitive and non-judgemental approach, Kylie helps you feel at ease and create change at a pace that works for you. If you are ready for genuine change, contact Kylie!
Meet Our Domestic Abuse Counsellors
Dante Psychology - Mental Health & Neurodiversity
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Griffin, QLD 4503
Rebates available to NDIS, Medicare, Work-Cover, Victim Assist, & Private Insurance holders.
Anxiety, Trauma, Autism, & ADHD are my four areas of specialty. If you want to work with a psychologist who really understands these issues, who will tailor their approach to your specific needs, and who can provide a mixture of being patient, empathetic, and direct, then we will be a good fit. We will work towards resolving the root causes of problems, not just applying temporary fixes. This might involve addressing past trauma, problem solving present-day issues, and skill-building for the future.
Rebates available to NDIS, Medicare, Work-Cover, Victim Assist, & Private Insurance holders.
Anxiety, Trauma, Autism, & ADHD are my four areas of specialty. If you want to work with a psychologist who really understands these issues, who will tailor their approach to your specific needs, and who can provide a mixture of being patient, empathetic, and direct, then we will be a good fit. We will work towards resolving the root causes of problems, not just applying temporary fixes. This might involve addressing past trauma, problem solving present-day issues, and skill-building for the future.
She also provides therapy for the day-to-day challenges of life, death, loss and separation as well as domestic violence.
Pauline provides individual therapy for clients 14 years and over, adults as well as couples and family therapy. She also has a special interest and expertise in providing psychotherapy for forensic matters as well as reports for court (pre-sentencing, mitigating circumstances etc.)
She also provides therapy for the day-to-day challenges of life, death, loss and separation as well as domestic violence.
Pauline provides individual therapy for clients 14 years and over, adults as well as couples and family therapy. She also has a special interest and expertise in providing psychotherapy for forensic matters as well as reports for court (pre-sentencing, mitigating circumstances etc.)
Shine Xiao--English and Mandarin
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, depression, grief, or domestic and family violence (DFV) can lead to deep self-doubt and emotional overwhelm.
I offer structured, evidence-based support to help you regulate emotions, shift limiting beliefs, and build healthy boundaries. My approach is trauma-informed, integrating CBT, IFS, SFBT, Gestalt, Gottman, and Narrative Therapy to support lasting change.
Anxiety, depression, grief, or domestic and family violence (DFV) can lead to deep self-doubt and emotional overwhelm.
I offer structured, evidence-based support to help you regulate emotions, shift limiting beliefs, and build healthy boundaries. My approach is trauma-informed, integrating CBT, IFS, SFBT, Gestalt, Gottman, and Narrative Therapy to support lasting change.
I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families.
I work from a non-judgmental, compassionate, strength based, trauma-informed framework. I assess and normalise what people are going through in the context of their lives. Instead of asking, “what is wrong with you”, I help make sense of what happened to you and how it impacts you. Together we work on a process of learning, developing, healing and recovery.
I have extensive experience with relationships, work stress, student stress, trauma, abuse and families.
I work from a non-judgmental, compassionate, strength based, trauma-informed framework. I assess and normalise what people are going through in the context of their lives. Instead of asking, “what is wrong with you”, I help make sense of what happened to you and how it impacts you. Together we work on a process of learning, developing, healing and recovery.
Sathya Maniam
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, QLD 4064
I have an interest in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and/or abuse.
I offer individual therapy and provide both long & short-term treatments depending on your individual needs. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches (i.e. EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help clients explore and resolve their concerns (check the website for a range of concerns I can help with).
I have an interest in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and/or abuse.
I offer individual therapy and provide both long & short-term treatments depending on your individual needs. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches (i.e. EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help clients explore and resolve their concerns (check the website for a range of concerns I can help with).
My experience also includes working with domestic violence situations, relationship breakdown, anxiety, depression and trauma.
I have had a lot of experience with working with people and I very much appreciate the need to have someone listen, and I mean truly listen. Our world is often fast and furious, our lives more often than not quite chaotic, and it can be difficult to cope with the many hurdles that are thrown at us, and to find someone who actually offers their help unconditionally. My role as your Counsellor is to walk by your side, to respect the privilege that it is to share your story with you, and to perhaps work with you to help find the way forward. Sometimes it is just an ear that makes the difference.
My experience also includes working with domestic violence situations, relationship breakdown, anxiety, depression and trauma.
I have had a lot of experience with working with people and I very much appreciate the need to have someone listen, and I mean truly listen. Our world is often fast and furious, our lives more often than not quite chaotic, and it can be difficult to cope with the many hurdles that are thrown at us, and to find someone who actually offers their help unconditionally. My role as your Counsellor is to walk by your side, to respect the privilege that it is to share your story with you, and to perhaps work with you to help find the way forward. Sometimes it is just an ear that makes the difference.
AD Counselling & Family Services - Alice Day
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Caboolture, QLD 4510
I work with clients who have a lived experience of domestic and family violence (survivors) and also clients who have been issued with a DVO (perpetrators).
Being able to talk about what's going on in your life in a safe and non-judgemental space can be a powerful catalyst for change. Counselling is based on your needs with interventions grounded in a holistic understanding of you and your life. It aims to facilitate improved self-knowledge and understanding of issues you may be experiencing, which enhances steps towards improved mental health and emotional well being. If agreed upon I am able to work with you in helping to understand the association between past experiences and current behaviour. Early influences can shape us and our ability to exert control over present functioning.
I work with clients who have a lived experience of domestic and family violence (survivors) and also clients who have been issued with a DVO (perpetrators).
Being able to talk about what's going on in your life in a safe and non-judgemental space can be a powerful catalyst for change. Counselling is based on your needs with interventions grounded in a holistic understanding of you and your life. It aims to facilitate improved self-knowledge and understanding of issues you may be experiencing, which enhances steps towards improved mental health and emotional well being. If agreed upon I am able to work with you in helping to understand the association between past experiences and current behaviour. Early influences can shape us and our ability to exert control over present functioning.
Lillian Flanagan supervision &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Birkdale, QLD 4159
I am an accredited and credentialed mental health, domestic and family violence and child protection Social Worker and counsellor.
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
I am an accredited and credentialed mental health, domestic and family violence and child protection Social Worker and counsellor.
Working with someone requires trust, safety and collaboration. With extensive Tertiary, credentialing, practice experience and skills that are additional to a relationship focused and compassionate human you who will you meet with…your balance is what we can find …. together
, GP MHCP, Victim Assist QLD, Work Cover, NDIS, QPS SelfRefer, Victim Services NSW, NIISQ)
I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to be vulnerable, to be honest with yourself and to be brave. My experience as a psychologist has been in the public and private sector, including a specialty background of working with forensic clients (e.g., victims of crime, child protection referrals, and those who’ve been convicted of crime). I have over 7+ years’ experience in trauma-informed care with individuals and families. When I work with families, I believe in collaborating with parents to help them feel empowered in supporting their child to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges.
, GP MHCP, Victim Assist QLD, Work Cover, NDIS, QPS SelfRefer, Victim Services NSW, NIISQ)
I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to be vulnerable, to be honest with yourself and to be brave. My experience as a psychologist has been in the public and private sector, including a specialty background of working with forensic clients (e.g., victims of crime, child protection referrals, and those who’ve been convicted of crime). I have over 7+ years’ experience in trauma-informed care with individuals and families. When I work with families, I believe in collaborating with parents to help them feel empowered in supporting their child to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges.
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Domestic Abuse Counsellors
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.