Sexual Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in McDowall, QLD
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in North Brisbane (Everton Park). I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Whether you're seeking therapy, assessment, or simply looking for support and guidance on your personal journey, I am here to help. My approach to therapy is based on the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and change. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I aim to help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and develop the skills and strategies you need to lead a more fulfilling life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in North Brisbane (Everton Park). I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Whether you're seeking therapy, assessment, or simply looking for support and guidance on your personal journey, I am here to help. My approach to therapy is based on the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and change. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, I aim to help you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and develop the skills and strategies you need to lead a more fulfilling life.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
I follow a person-centred approach to make you feel heard and respected. In developing a deeper understanding of your context, past and present, I use psychoeducation, practical guidance, and a range of modalities that encourage personal growth and wellbeing.
I follow a person-centred approach to make you feel heard and respected. In developing a deeper understanding of your context, past and present, I use psychoeducation, practical guidance, and a range of modalities that encourage personal growth and wellbeing.
I especially connect with and enjoy providing support to people who struggle because they are highly-sensitive (hsperson.com), perfectionists, over-thinkers, anxious/worriers, or they have a history of trauma (from childhood, or from adult experiences, such as military service, miscarriage, violent assault, workplace bullying).
First and foremost, I adopt a client-centred approach, listening deeply to you and your experience. After that, I will ask you to complete relevant assessments which help to give an objective account of your situation and symptoms. From there, working collaboratively, we build a treatment plan and create goals that are meaningful to you at this time in your
I especially connect with and enjoy providing support to people who struggle because they are highly-sensitive (hsperson.com), perfectionists, over-thinkers, anxious/worriers, or they have a history of trauma (from childhood, or from adult experiences, such as military service, miscarriage, violent assault, workplace bullying).
First and foremost, I adopt a client-centred approach, listening deeply to you and your experience. After that, I will ask you to complete relevant assessments which help to give an objective account of your situation and symptoms. From there, working collaboratively, we build a treatment plan and create goals that are meaningful to you at this time in your
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Please use email for any inquiries, including booking an appointment. While I am passionate about helping my clients with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and low self esteem, I also have a special interest in treating difficulties related to recent and past trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD, recurring nightmares, dissociation, adult survivors of childhood neglect and abuse, and long term unhelpful patterns of relationship and/or behaviour.
Please use email for any inquiries, including booking an appointment. While I am passionate about helping my clients with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and low self esteem, I also have a special interest in treating difficulties related to recent and past trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD, recurring nightmares, dissociation, adult survivors of childhood neglect and abuse, and long term unhelpful patterns of relationship and/or behaviour.
I have extensive experience working with clients presenting/struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Disorders, Relationships, Career/work related concerns, Self Esteem, Identity/Gender/Sexuality exploration, Cultural Identity, Couples Therapy, Domestic Violence survivors, Sexual Violence survivors. I am trained in Sex therapy and work with individuals or couples. I work with adolescent and adult clients of all genders and ethnicities and I am LGBTQI+ friendly.
I have extensive experience working with clients presenting/struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Disorders, Relationships, Career/work related concerns, Self Esteem, Identity/Gender/Sexuality exploration, Cultural Identity, Couples Therapy, Domestic Violence survivors, Sexual Violence survivors. I am trained in Sex therapy and work with individuals or couples. I work with adolescent and adult clients of all genders and ethnicities and I am LGBTQI+ friendly.
I am a Psychotherapist, and as a Pasifika woman with a deep passion for trauma recovery, I offer a warm, culturally respectful space where your story is honored. Together, we explore patterns shaped by early experiences, working gently to rewire the stress response, build emotional safety, and foster resilience. Whether you're managing anxiety, grief, chronic shame, or relationship challenges, I offer a compassionate, culturally attuned space for deep healing and integration.
I am a Psychotherapist, and as a Pasifika woman with a deep passion for trauma recovery, I offer a warm, culturally respectful space where your story is honored. Together, we explore patterns shaped by early experiences, working gently to rewire the stress response, build emotional safety, and foster resilience. Whether you're managing anxiety, grief, chronic shame, or relationship challenges, I offer a compassionate, culturally attuned space for deep healing and integration.
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.
Hi I'm Adri. With 25+ years in trauma recovery, forensic, and mental health, I can support you to identify what is no longer serving you; so you can develop practical and effective coping strategies. Counselling it tailored to your individual needs and goals. Sometimes the work will be brief and focused; or there may be a longer process needed. I am trained in psychodynamic and EMDR therapy, DBT, CBT and the assessment and treatment of problem sexual behaviours. Learn more about me on my webpage and reach out for 10 min discovery call.
Hi I'm Adri. With 25+ years in trauma recovery, forensic, and mental health, I can support you to identify what is no longer serving you; so you can develop practical and effective coping strategies. Counselling it tailored to your individual needs and goals. Sometimes the work will be brief and focused; or there may be a longer process needed. I am trained in psychodynamic and EMDR therapy, DBT, CBT and the assessment and treatment of problem sexual behaviours. Learn more about me on my webpage and reach out for 10 min discovery call.
Are you navigating the exhausting aftermath of trauma and relational wounds? You might feel caught in repeating relationship patterns or trapped by a persistent inner conflict—where one part of you wants to move forward, but another feels frozen in past hurts.
I help you move forward by honoring every aspect of your story. Grounded in compassion and non-judgment, we explore root causes while actively building your inner core. Together, we safely process the past, transform your relationship with yourself, and break the cycles holding you back.
Are you navigating the exhausting aftermath of trauma and relational wounds? You might feel caught in repeating relationship patterns or trapped by a persistent inner conflict—where one part of you wants to move forward, but another feels frozen in past hurts.
I help you move forward by honoring every aspect of your story. Grounded in compassion and non-judgment, we explore root causes while actively building your inner core. Together, we safely process the past, transform your relationship with yourself, and break the cycles holding you back.
Areas of interest include: PTSD (Complex Trauma); Childhood Abuse; Sexual Assault/Rape, DV; Anxiety, Depression, Breast Feeding and Birth Trauma; Stress & Adjustment Disorder
Michelle Costanzo MAPS, FIML, MAICD. I am a psychologist specialising in (complex) trauma (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders (DID). I have been in the health industry for over 20 years.
Areas of interest include: PTSD (Complex Trauma); Childhood Abuse; Sexual Assault/Rape, DV; Anxiety, Depression, Breast Feeding and Birth Trauma; Stress & Adjustment Disorder
Michelle Costanzo MAPS, FIML, MAICD. I am a psychologist specialising in (complex) trauma (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders (DID). I have been in the health industry for over 20 years.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone.
At Artemis Psychology Services, we provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, veterans, health professionals and neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone.
At Artemis Psychology Services, we provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, veterans, health professionals and neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change.
I am passionate about assisting people to overcome challenging personal patterns, recover from trauma, and abusive relationship dynamics. I love working with adults and children to resolve the impact of trauma, to empower people to have the future they want. By identifying your needs, strengths and implementing easy to use skills, as well as safe trauma processing your life can improve.
I am passionate about assisting people to overcome challenging personal patterns, recover from trauma, and abusive relationship dynamics. I love working with adults and children to resolve the impact of trauma, to empower people to have the future they want. By identifying your needs, strengths and implementing easy to use skills, as well as safe trauma processing your life can improve.
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 specialise in helping adults, young people and children who have gone through difficult experiences including all types of trauma, family violence and sexual abuse as well as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, communication in relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, culture, spirituality, etc in English and Mandarin.
My approach is eclectic as I draw from my vast range of training to inform my work. Clients often comment on the speed that I adapt to their situation and tailor therapy to their struggles. You will leave each session better able to love and accept yourself, empowered with resources to bring change and a deep sense that at least one person really understands
I specialise in helping adults, young people and children who have gone through difficult experiences including all types of trauma, family violence and sexual abuse as well as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, communication in relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, culture, spirituality, etc in English and Mandarin.
My approach is eclectic as I draw from my vast range of training to inform my work. Clients often comment on the speed that I adapt to their situation and tailor therapy to their struggles. You will leave each session better able to love and accept yourself, empowered with resources to bring change and a deep sense that at least one person really understands
Hiya, I'm Amy. I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist who aims to create a space where you can show up, be real and talk about the hard stuff in life. My aim is not to fix but rather to be someone who you can cofide in and who genuinely cares about you! I work with adults and young people on things like trauma and its ongoing impacts, life transitions, stress and burnout, sexuality and gender identity, grief and loss... All the hard, human stuff.
Hiya, I'm Amy. I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist who aims to create a space where you can show up, be real and talk about the hard stuff in life. My aim is not to fix but rather to be someone who you can cofide in and who genuinely cares about you! I work with adults and young people on things like trauma and its ongoing impacts, life transitions, stress and burnout, sexuality and gender identity, grief and loss... All the hard, human stuff.
I work in the areas of trauma, sexual health, and identity. My clients include trauma survivors, first responders & health care workers, and people navigating questions about who they are and how they want to live.
I have direct experience working and living in rural and remote communities in the NT and QLD and also want to make psychology accessible to those areas by someone who understands what it's like to live and work in them.
I work in the areas of trauma, sexual health, and identity. My clients include trauma survivors, first responders & health care workers, and people navigating questions about who they are and how they want to live.
I have direct experience working and living in rural and remote communities in the NT and QLD and also want to make psychology accessible to those areas by someone who understands what it's like to live and work in them.
With more than 20 years in trauma-focused therapy, including specialist sexual assault and complex trauma work, I've learned how to hold the hardest experiences with steadiness and care.
Maybe you've spent years holding things together, wondering why it still feels so hard. Or something has quietly shaped how you move through relationships and your own body, and you're ready to explore it with support.
I work across the lifespan with children, adults, and couples navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, attachment wounds, and burnout. I offer trauma-informed, relational therapy in support of your nervous system. I draw upon Flash technique and Havening alongside longer-term trauma-therapy.
I am available face-to-face at Capalaba, QLD and via telehealth across Australia.
With more than 20 years in trauma-focused therapy, including specialist sexual assault and complex trauma work, I've learned how to hold the hardest experiences with steadiness and care.
Maybe you've spent years holding things together, wondering why it still feels so hard. Or something has quietly shaped how you move through relationships and your own body, and you're ready to explore it with support.
I work across the lifespan with children, adults, and couples navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, attachment wounds, and burnout. I offer trauma-informed, relational therapy in support of your nervous system. I draw upon Flash technique and Havening alongside longer-term trauma-therapy.
I am available face-to-face at Capalaba, QLD and via telehealth across Australia.
Whether you’re moving through emotional stress, past experiences that still feel present, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or your surroundings, Vanessa Astrid Counselling offers support to reconnect with your identity, strengthen boundaries, and re-build self-trust through embodied, trauma-informed care.
This is a space for thoughtful, collaborative work at your pace.
Whether you’re moving through emotional stress, past experiences that still feel present, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or your surroundings, Vanessa Astrid Counselling offers support to reconnect with your identity, strengthen boundaries, and re-build self-trust through embodied, trauma-informed care.
This is a space for thoughtful, collaborative work at your pace.
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
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.