Sexual Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Mountain Creek, QLD
Assisting adults and adolescents over 17 with:
Depression, anxiety, stress, grief, workplace stress, ASD/ADHD, neurodiversity, trauma, immigration stress, self esteem, relationship issues, processing trauma from sexual abuse and/or domestic violence.
I am trained in several evidence-based approaches, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed Person-Centred Counselling and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). My approach is trauma informed, neuroaffirming, LGBTIQA affirming.
Assisting adults and adolescents over 17 with:
Depression, anxiety, stress, grief, workplace stress, ASD/ADHD, neurodiversity, trauma, immigration stress, self esteem, relationship issues, processing trauma from sexual abuse and/or domestic violence.
I am trained in several evidence-based approaches, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed Person-Centred Counselling and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). My approach is trauma informed, neuroaffirming, LGBTIQA affirming.
The clinic is located in the heart of Mooloolaba where I offer high quality, personalised approach to mental health care. You can expect to receive more one-to-one active attention from an experienced psychologist who will assess and treat your mental health concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and eating disorders. I have an interest in treating adults from all walks of life and published research read globally. I can assist you to make sense of and process the origins of your mental health concerns and the skills to make changes needed to build a happier and more meaningful life.
The clinic is located in the heart of Mooloolaba where I offer high quality, personalised approach to mental health care. You can expect to receive more one-to-one active attention from an experienced psychologist who will assess and treat your mental health concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and eating disorders. I have an interest in treating adults from all walks of life and published research read globally. I can assist you to make sense of and process the origins of your mental health concerns and the skills to make changes needed to build a happier and more meaningful life.
Emotional struggles often signal that something in your life needs attention. Anxiety, mood fluctuations, addictions, and relationship struggles can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Unprocessed challenging experiences, such as trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic/family violence and addictions can shape how you see yourself and the world, making it hard to break free from harmful patterns.
Emotional struggles often signal that something in your life needs attention. Anxiety, mood fluctuations, addictions, and relationship struggles can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Unprocessed challenging experiences, such as trauma, narcissistic abuse, domestic/family violence and addictions can shape how you see yourself and the world, making it hard to break free from harmful patterns.
Rachel made the move from the UK to the stunning Sunshine Coast in 2016 to complete her psychology training and immerse herself in the local community. Since then, she has worked across clinical, research, and community settings, supporting individuals from all walks of life with a diverse range of challenges.
Rachel is a warm, compassionate psychologist who believes that the therapeutic alliance is a key component of successful therapy. She brings creativity into her work and strives to offer a calm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to work towards their goals.
Rachel made the move from the UK to the stunning Sunshine Coast in 2016 to complete her psychology training and immerse herself in the local community. Since then, she has worked across clinical, research, and community settings, supporting individuals from all walks of life with a diverse range of challenges.
Rachel is a warm, compassionate psychologist who believes that the therapeutic alliance is a key component of successful therapy. She brings creativity into her work and strives to offer a calm, safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to work towards their goals.
I work alongside women navigating neurodivergence, highly sensitive nervous systems, trauma, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, burnout, anxiety, addiction, experiences of oppression, and significant life transitions including perimenopause and menopause. Many arrive feeling disconnected from themselves, their bodies or their sense of meaning, often carrying symptoms that have not been fully understood through traditional approaches. Together we explore the stories, patterns, relationships and systems that have shaped their experience and support a process of reconnecting with self, body, community and life.
I work alongside women navigating neurodivergence, highly sensitive nervous systems, trauma, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, burnout, anxiety, addiction, experiences of oppression, and significant life transitions including perimenopause and menopause. Many arrive feeling disconnected from themselves, their bodies or their sense of meaning, often carrying symptoms that have not been fully understood through traditional approaches. Together we explore the stories, patterns, relationships and systems that have shaped their experience and support a process of reconnecting with self, body, community and life.
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Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
I’m a registered Counsellor with a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy, experienced in mental health, crisis support, addiction, childhood abuse, domestic and family violence, and sexual assault.
You are so much more than a symptom, a struggle, or a diagnosis. People come to therapy for different reasons—often to work through challenges, and also in search of something more: greater self-understanding, connection or meaning. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore both life’s challenges and opportunities for growth. I'm guided by a holistic understanding that our inner and outer worlds are deeply interconnected through mind, body, emotion, relationship, health, environment and spirit. I am passionate about these connections, particularly in the areas of complex trauma, chronic health conditions and ancestral patterns
I’m a registered Counsellor with a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy, experienced in mental health, crisis support, addiction, childhood abuse, domestic and family violence, and sexual assault.
You are so much more than a symptom, a struggle, or a diagnosis. People come to therapy for different reasons—often to work through challenges, and also in search of something more: greater self-understanding, connection or meaning. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore both life’s challenges and opportunities for growth. I'm guided by a holistic understanding that our inner and outer worlds are deeply interconnected through mind, body, emotion, relationship, health, environment and spirit. I am passionate about these connections, particularly in the areas of complex trauma, chronic health conditions and ancestral patterns
It is an honour working with people to support, educate and assist with life struggles and journeys. I have a holistic and trauma informed focus - and extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, complex trauma and drugs & alcohol concerns. And enjoy working with parenting, relationship, and grief & loss issues; as well as life adjustment and transitions. I engage with a warm, person centered, strengths and mindfulness-based perspective.
It is an honour working with people to support, educate and assist with life struggles and journeys. I have a holistic and trauma informed focus - and extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, complex trauma and drugs & alcohol concerns. And enjoy working with parenting, relationship, and grief & loss issues; as well as life adjustment and transitions. I engage with a warm, person centered, strengths and mindfulness-based perspective.
You’re the one who’s always been “too sensitive,” “too deep,” or “too much.” You’ve carried everyone else’s emotions while quietly neglecting your own. Now you feel tired, unseen, and ready for change.
You want to heal the wounds that keep replaying — the trauma, anxiety, or self-doubt that’s dimmed your light. You crave peace, authenticity, and real connection — not quick fixes, but lasting healing that feels like coming home to yourself.
Deep down, you just want to feel safe in your own skin again — calm, grounded, and whole.
You’re the one who’s always been “too sensitive,” “too deep,” or “too much.” You’ve carried everyone else’s emotions while quietly neglecting your own. Now you feel tired, unseen, and ready for change.
You want to heal the wounds that keep replaying — the trauma, anxiety, or self-doubt that’s dimmed your light. You crave peace, authenticity, and real connection — not quick fixes, but lasting healing that feels like coming home to yourself.
Deep down, you just want to feel safe in your own skin again — calm, grounded, and whole.
In our first session, we talk about what’s brought you here — whether it’s the pain of repeated relationship disappointments, uncertainty in a long-term partnership, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, disordered eating, or emotional distress. You may be navigating life feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like things should feel better than they do — and you’re looking to change this.
In our first session, we talk about what’s brought you here — whether it’s the pain of repeated relationship disappointments, uncertainty in a long-term partnership, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, disordered eating, or emotional distress. You may be navigating life feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like things should feel better than they do — and you’re looking to change this.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
People may seek therapy when the impact of life’s demands, past experiences, or protective patterns starts to exceed capacity, and that strain shows up as disconnection—potentially from purpose, from the body, or from relationships. You may be carrying the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Reaching out is a significant step, and you don’t have to work out the next ones alone. I offer compassionate, collaborative therapy informed by years of clinical experience, extensive training, and my work as a facilitator and trainer with the Blue Knot Foundation.
People may seek therapy when the impact of life’s demands, past experiences, or protective patterns starts to exceed capacity, and that strain shows up as disconnection—potentially from purpose, from the body, or from relationships. You may be carrying the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Reaching out is a significant step, and you don’t have to work out the next ones alone. I offer compassionate, collaborative therapy informed by years of clinical experience, extensive training, and my work as a facilitator and trainer with the Blue Knot Foundation.
As a Social Worker and Animal-Assisted Therapist with 17 years of experience, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse and assault.
I specialize in creating tailored interventions that address emotional, social, and practical challenges, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities alongside animal-assisted therapy to foster trust, healing, and personal growth. Through these approaches, I help individuals develop coping strategies and enhance their emotional regulation.
As a Social Worker and Animal-Assisted Therapist with 17 years of experience, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse and assault.
I specialize in creating tailored interventions that address emotional, social, and practical challenges, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities alongside animal-assisted therapy to foster trust, healing, and personal growth. Through these approaches, I help individuals develop coping strategies and enhance their emotional regulation.
I am an experienced Australian Counselling Association Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and Supervisor with 35 years experience of working with people with emotional and mental health issues. My clients have found me to be both an empathic listener and an effective therapist. As a Psychotherapist I specialise in working with people who have been impacted by their life journey and would like to learn to live more effectively. The relationship with self is the most important relationship and I can assist my clients to repair this relationship and live a happier life.
I am an experienced Australian Counselling Association Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and Supervisor with 35 years experience of working with people with emotional and mental health issues. My clients have found me to be both an empathic listener and an effective therapist. As a Psychotherapist I specialise in working with people who have been impacted by their life journey and would like to learn to live more effectively. The relationship with self is the most important relationship and I can assist my clients to repair this relationship and live a happier life.
I’m an ACA Level 3 registered counsellor and integrative psychotherapist working online with individuals and couples across Australia. I support adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, grief, life transitions and trauma. You may be feeling stuck, struggling with boundaries or finding that the same patterns keep repeating, and want to better understand what is happening and how to move forward.
I’m an ACA Level 3 registered counsellor and integrative psychotherapist working online with individuals and couples across Australia. I support adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, grief, life transitions and trauma. You may be feeling stuck, struggling with boundaries or finding that the same patterns keep repeating, and want to better understand what is happening and how to move forward.
I am a clinical psychologist and I offer a warm, respectful, and collaborative space where you can explore what’s been happening, make sense of your experiences, and find practical ways to move forward.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, burnout and adjustment to major life changes. I also provide psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, including ADHD and autism, to help bring clarity and guide meaningful support.
I am a clinical psychologist and I offer a warm, respectful, and collaborative space where you can explore what’s been happening, make sense of your experiences, and find practical ways to move forward.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, burnout and adjustment to major life changes. I also provide psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, including ADHD and autism, to help bring clarity and guide meaningful support.
Jessica van der Torre enjoys an individualised and client-centered approach, collaborating together with her clients towards their treatment goals. She is warm, gentle and supportive in her style. It is important to her that clients feel that sessions are conducted in a safe, positive and nonjudgmental atmosphere in order to work towards positive change.
Jessica van der Torre enjoys an individualised and client-centered approach, collaborating together with her clients towards their treatment goals. She is warm, gentle and supportive in her style. It is important to her that clients feel that sessions are conducted in a safe, positive and nonjudgmental atmosphere in order to work towards positive change.
Natasha is a passionate and caring registered psychologist who uses a solution-focused approach to help you explore and develop strategies to better cope with the challenges you may be facing. Natasha has over 15 years experience in the Workers compensation space and has extensive experiencing working with adults to help them manage with anxiety, adjustment issues, low self-esteem and postnatal depression. Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha is a passionate and caring registered psychologist who uses a solution-focused approach to help you explore and develop strategies to better cope with the challenges you may be facing. Natasha has over 15 years experience in the Workers compensation space and has extensive experiencing working with adults to help them manage with anxiety, adjustment issues, low self-esteem and postnatal depression. Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Hi, I’m Missy - a registered play therapist, trauma‑informed clinical counsellor, and Level 2 IFS therapist. I specialise in complex cases and supporting kids with big behaviours, anxiety, grief, trauma, or social and emotional challenges. I also work with parents carrying their own childhood trauma and finding it hard to feel connected with their child.
Child‑Centered Play Therapy helps children aged 3–10 express feelings, build confidence, and process experiences in a safe, accepting space. I’m here to support your family toward greater calm, confidence, and connection.
Hi, I’m Missy - a registered play therapist, trauma‑informed clinical counsellor, and Level 2 IFS therapist. I specialise in complex cases and supporting kids with big behaviours, anxiety, grief, trauma, or social and emotional challenges. I also work with parents carrying their own childhood trauma and finding it hard to feel connected with their child.
Child‑Centered Play Therapy helps children aged 3–10 express feelings, build confidence, and process experiences in a safe, accepting space. I’m here to support your family toward greater calm, confidence, and connection.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost or like an outsider. Sometimes the people around us don’t understand how we feel or don’t know how to support us. Whatever is going on for you right now, there is a way through. I know that within you is an innate wisdom. I enjoy helping people connect to their inner selves and find their own answers through exploration. It takes courage to see someone and discuss your inner life, it is an honour to be part of that journey and I don’t take the privilege lightly.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost or like an outsider. Sometimes the people around us don’t understand how we feel or don’t know how to support us. Whatever is going on for you right now, there is a way through. I know that within you is an innate wisdom. I enjoy helping people connect to their inner selves and find their own answers through exploration. It takes courage to see someone and discuss your inner life, it is an honour to be part of that journey and I don’t take the privilege lightly.
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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.