Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Fortitude Valley, QLD
Hi! I'm Renee - a clinical psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner offering individual therapy to adults with complex/post-traumatic stress disorders, attachment difficulties, and phobias. I use an integrative approach to developing tailored treatment plans, also drawing upon ACT, CBT, and Schema Therapy interventions. Appointments are available via Telehealth or in Spring Hill, Brisbane.
Hi! I'm Renee - a clinical psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner offering individual therapy to adults with complex/post-traumatic stress disorders, attachment difficulties, and phobias. I use an integrative approach to developing tailored treatment plans, also drawing upon ACT, CBT, and Schema Therapy interventions. Appointments are available via Telehealth or in Spring Hill, Brisbane.
Additionally, I have extensive experience in working with those who have suffered significant trauma such as sexual assault, domestic violence and addiction.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and offer a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, working holistically and relationally with my clients and their life experiences. I provide a relaxed space of acceptance and non-judgment, and strive to offer trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and inclusive therapy, with a strong awareness of the systems of power and oppression that shape and impact our lives. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and see my primary role as working to truly understand your individual experience. I am guided by each individual’s goals and needs, and use an integrated experiential approach to therapy.
Additionally, I have extensive experience in working with those who have suffered significant trauma such as sexual assault, domestic violence and addiction.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and offer a warm and compassionate approach to therapy, working holistically and relationally with my clients and their life experiences. I provide a relaxed space of acceptance and non-judgment, and strive to offer trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and inclusive therapy, with a strong awareness of the systems of power and oppression that shape and impact our lives. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and see my primary role as working to truly understand your individual experience. I am guided by each individual’s goals and needs, and use an integrated experiential approach to therapy.
I work with people who feel like they’re carrying too much. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, exhaustion, shame, or the sense that they’re caught in patterns they can’t quite see but can’t seem to change. For others, it’s tied to experiences of trauma, OCD, eating disorders, or the ongoing effort of living in a body or world that hasn’t always felt safe. Many are also navigating questions of identity, neurodivergence, or health alongside their mental health. What they’re looking for is clarity, steady support, and practical ways to start untangling the patterns that leave them feeling stuck.
I work with people who feel like they’re carrying too much. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, exhaustion, shame, or the sense that they’re caught in patterns they can’t quite see but can’t seem to change. For others, it’s tied to experiences of trauma, OCD, eating disorders, or the ongoing effort of living in a body or world that hasn’t always felt safe. Many are also navigating questions of identity, neurodivergence, or health alongside their mental health. What they’re looking for is clarity, steady support, and practical ways to start untangling the patterns that leave them feeling stuck.
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I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Guidance Counsellor supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, school challenges, and stress.
I provide calm, practical, and compassionate support for young people and families navigating emotional overwhelm, school-related difficulties, and life transitions.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Guidance Counsellor supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, school challenges, and stress.
I provide calm, practical, and compassionate support for young people and families navigating emotional overwhelm, school-related difficulties, and life transitions.
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
I support adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, domestic violence recovery, ADHD, autism, neurodivergent experiences, relationship challenges, low self worth, & life transitions.
I provide trauma informed and neuroaffirming counselling tailored to your unique needs. Using evidence-based approaches including CBT, narrative therapy, strength based counselling, and emotional regulation strategies, I help clients process difficult experiences, improve wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change.
I support adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, domestic violence recovery, ADHD, autism, neurodivergent experiences, relationship challenges, low self worth, & life transitions.
I provide trauma informed and neuroaffirming counselling tailored to your unique needs. Using evidence-based approaches including CBT, narrative therapy, strength based counselling, and emotional regulation strategies, I help clients process difficult experiences, improve wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
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.
Hi, I’m Natalie, owner of Castlewell Counselling and Psychotherapy and a PACFA-registered counsellor. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, disordered eating, addiction, and relationship challenges. Many clients come to counselling when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. With a trauma-informed and collaborative approach, I work alongside clients to increase self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and support meaningful, lasting change. I offer Telehealth sessions across Australia and face-to-face counselling in the Brisbane area.
Hi, I’m Natalie, owner of Castlewell Counselling and Psychotherapy and a PACFA-registered counsellor. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, disordered eating, addiction, and relationship challenges. Many clients come to counselling when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. With a trauma-informed and collaborative approach, I work alongside clients to increase self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and support meaningful, lasting change. I offer Telehealth sessions across Australia and face-to-face counselling in the Brisbane area.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience.
You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience.
You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
My ideal client is an individual or a parent struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or past trauma.
Individuals may feel stuck in negative patterns, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying emotional wounds from past experiences. They want clarity, healing, and practical tools to regain control, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Parents may feel lost, and uncertain about setting boundaries, handling behavioral challenges, or building strong connections with their children.
My ideal client is an individual or a parent struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or past trauma.
Individuals may feel stuck in negative patterns, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying emotional wounds from past experiences. They want clarity, healing, and practical tools to regain control, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Parents may feel lost, and uncertain about setting boundaries, handling behavioral challenges, or building strong connections with their children.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
AD Counselling & Family Services - Alice Day
Social Worker, MC, AMHSW
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.
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BA of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BA of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients. Elke is offering telehealth psychological services (via videoconferencing and telephone). With more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with people from all walks of life. Working collaboratively, she takes a client-centred approach to help individuals identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals. Elke has an accepting and non-judgemental manner. Her friendly and warm approach facilitates openness as people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space. Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
Currently accepting new clients. Elke is offering telehealth psychological services (via videoconferencing and telephone). With more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with people from all walks of life. Working collaboratively, she takes a client-centred approach to help individuals identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals. Elke has an accepting and non-judgemental manner. Her friendly and warm approach facilitates openness as people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space. Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.