Sexual Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Paddington, QLD
Bluest Skies Counselling + Animal Assisted Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Paddington, QLD 4064
Bluest Skies has 2 branches:
1. Bluest Skies Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is a counselling service for children, families and individuals impacted by Trauma with the support of my Golden Retriever, Pirate.
2 Bluest Skies - Perinatal Support is a therapeutic support service for parents and parents to be from conception to early parenting
Services are offered from Springfield Lakes or Paddington. Please get in touch to find out the availability for each site.
Bluest Skies has 2 branches:
1. Bluest Skies Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is a counselling service for children, families and individuals impacted by Trauma with the support of my Golden Retriever, Pirate.
2 Bluest Skies - Perinatal Support is a therapeutic support service for parents and parents to be from conception to early parenting
Services are offered from Springfield Lakes or Paddington. Please get in touch to find out the availability for each site.
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 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.
Hi there. I am Amber, I am a psychologist here in Brisbane. I support people who experience anxiety, eating disorders/ disordered eating, body image issues, trauma, relationship challenges and perfectionism. My approach is trauma informed, emotion focussed, person centred and most importantly has a feminist underpinning.
Hi there. I am Amber, I am a psychologist here in Brisbane. I support people who experience anxiety, eating disorders/ disordered eating, body image issues, trauma, relationship challenges and perfectionism. My approach is trauma informed, emotion focussed, person centred and most importantly has a feminist underpinning.
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
Many of the people I work with are externally functioning but feel emotionally overwhelmed, navigating stress/burnout or complex life transitions often with underlying trauma. Substance, food, work or device dependency are common with feelings of being stuck in patterns shaped by early attachment wounds, perfectionism, ADHD/ASD. My clients seek to feel more regulated, connected and free — not just coping, but thriving. They’re seeking depth, insight, and practical tools to shift longstanding patterns, and are drawn to an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy, somatic work, and compassionate curiosity.
Many of the people I work with are externally functioning but feel emotionally overwhelmed, navigating stress/burnout or complex life transitions often with underlying trauma. Substance, food, work or device dependency are common with feelings of being stuck in patterns shaped by early attachment wounds, perfectionism, ADHD/ASD. My clients seek to feel more regulated, connected and free — not just coping, but thriving. They’re seeking depth, insight, and practical tools to shift longstanding patterns, and are drawn to an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy, somatic work, and compassionate curiosity.
Soma & Sage by Sexologist Sage Wilde
Counsellor, PACFA
Paddington, QLD 4064
Waitlist for new clients
Want better personal and sexual relationships?
Soma & Sage (body and wisdom) was founded by sexologist and relationship counsellor Sage Wilde, to help people with their sexual wellbeing and relationship goals.
Sage works with individuals and couples, providing sex therapy and relationship counselling. She guides and educates people to feel empowered about their personal and sexual relationships.
As a certified sexologist, sex therapist and relationship counsellor, Sage can help you build greater intimacy, deeper connections and stronger relationships.
Want better personal and sexual relationships?
Soma & Sage (body and wisdom) was founded by sexologist and relationship counsellor Sage Wilde, to help people with their sexual wellbeing and relationship goals.
Sage works with individuals and couples, providing sex therapy and relationship counselling. She guides and educates people to feel empowered about their personal and sexual relationships.
As a certified sexologist, sex therapist and relationship counsellor, Sage can help you build greater intimacy, deeper connections and stronger relationships.
Tanya Genito is a Psychotherapist having trained at the University of Queensland, graduating with over 25 years in the field. Tanya’s areas of specialisation is working with young adults and adults who have experienced trauma or are experiencing relationship issues or a loss, whether it be a end of a relationship, career or death of a loved one in their lives. Tanya has a specialisation in working with neuro diverse individuals and believes the client needs to be in control of their therapeutic journey. Tanya also has an interest working with clients who are in non traditional relationships.
Tanya Genito is a Psychotherapist having trained at the University of Queensland, graduating with over 25 years in the field. Tanya’s areas of specialisation is working with young adults and adults who have experienced trauma or are experiencing relationship issues or a loss, whether it be a end of a relationship, career or death of a loved one in their lives. Tanya has a specialisation in working with neuro diverse individuals and believes the client needs to be in control of their therapeutic journey. Tanya also has an interest working with clients who are in non traditional relationships.
Hi, I’m Donald. A lot of the people who find their way to me aren’t “falling apart” in obvious ways - they’re functioning, capable, often the ones others rely on - but there’s a persistent sense that something isn’t right. Maybe you can’t find ease in yourself, you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or you’re tired of managing life while feeling disconnected from it.
My work is relational, attachment-informed, and formulation-driven.
Hi, I’m Donald. A lot of the people who find their way to me aren’t “falling apart” in obvious ways - they’re functioning, capable, often the ones others rely on - but there’s a persistent sense that something isn’t right. Maybe you can’t find ease in yourself, you keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or you’re tired of managing life while feeling disconnected from it.
My work is relational, attachment-informed, and formulation-driven.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
Hi, I'm Gretta. I have over 20+ years of experience providing counselling to adults. I have a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced relational trauma. Do you experience, for example, confusion; trust issues; excessive thinking, stress or worry; communication issues; tiredness; sleep issues; feeling withdrawn and/or on alert? Would you prefer to slow down, explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences, and develop skills to more effectively manage them? Working with a professionally trained counsellor allows you to work towards the changes you are seeking within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I'm Gretta. I have over 20+ years of experience providing counselling to adults. I have a particular interest in supporting adults who have experienced relational trauma. Do you experience, for example, confusion; trust issues; excessive thinking, stress or worry; communication issues; tiredness; sleep issues; feeling withdrawn and/or on alert? Would you prefer to slow down, explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences, and develop skills to more effectively manage them? Working with a professionally trained counsellor allows you to work towards the changes you are seeking within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Please note: My books are currently closed and I have a 6-12 month waitlist. You can add your details to my waitlist via my website. Hi, I’m Natajsa. I am Clinical Psychotherapist, Supervisor & educator working with complex trauma, dissociation and attachment challenges.
As a somatic therapist my approach is focused on with the body and nervous system.
I support people in healing from the impacts of unresolved developmental trauma through safe, supportive and non judgemental therapy. The values that underpin my practice are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment and anti-oppression.
Please note: My books are currently closed and I have a 6-12 month waitlist. You can add your details to my waitlist via my website. Hi, I’m Natajsa. I am Clinical Psychotherapist, Supervisor & educator working with complex trauma, dissociation and attachment challenges.
As a somatic therapist my approach is focused on with the body and nervous system.
I support people in healing from the impacts of unresolved developmental trauma through safe, supportive and non judgemental therapy. The values that underpin my practice are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment and anti-oppression.
I am a UK-trained and registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am AHPRA-registered and have dual registration and licences to practice in Australia and the UK. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as the National Health Service, Education, and the Voluntary sector and in various roles, as a psychologist, consultant, trainer and manager of a university counselling service. I have been providing psychological support to adults for the past 10 years and managed my own private practice for 6 years.
I am a UK-trained and registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am AHPRA-registered and have dual registration and licences to practice in Australia and the UK. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as the National Health Service, Education, and the Voluntary sector and in various roles, as a psychologist, consultant, trainer and manager of a university counselling service. I have been providing psychological support to adults for the past 10 years and managed my own private practice for 6 years.
If you're looking at this site you're probably trying to find something or someone to help you move on from a difficult patch. We can't always change the world or others but we can always, by looking within, reframe circumstances so they more fully reflect a happier and brighter world. We all crave to live in a world where we are more truly aligned with our heart and its deeper longing. We only find that world when we can honestly say we love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love others. What is it that prevents us loving our self? Lets journey in this enquiry together.
If you're looking at this site you're probably trying to find something or someone to help you move on from a difficult patch. We can't always change the world or others but we can always, by looking within, reframe circumstances so they more fully reflect a happier and brighter world. We all crave to live in a world where we are more truly aligned with our heart and its deeper longing. We only find that world when we can honestly say we love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love others. What is it that prevents us loving our self? Lets journey in this enquiry together.
For over 15 years, my work has centred on complex and developmental trauma and the ways it lives in the body, nervous system and relationships. I work with couples (especially neurodivergent couples), children, families and individuals when old patterns keep repeating despite insight, effort and love. If you keep asking, “What’s really going on?” “Why can’t I get through?” “Why can’t they hear me, feel me, see me?” or “Why does my child seem so lost, angry, unhappy or unreachable?” I can help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and find a different way through.
For over 15 years, my work has centred on complex and developmental trauma and the ways it lives in the body, nervous system and relationships. I work with couples (especially neurodivergent couples), children, families and individuals when old patterns keep repeating despite insight, effort and love. If you keep asking, “What’s really going on?” “Why can’t I get through?” “Why can’t they hear me, feel me, see me?” or “Why does my child seem so lost, angry, unhappy or unreachable?” I can help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and find a different way through.
Kim is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to feel safe, heard, and empowered. She is known for her warmth, empathy, and ability to create a welcoming environment where clients can be themselves without judgment.
Kim is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to feel safe, heard, and empowered. She is known for her warmth, empathy, and ability to create a welcoming environment where clients can be themselves without judgment.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and I help them find ways of living that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable -moving beyond just symptom management. Many of the people I see are thoughtful and capable, but feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re experiencing. I provide support for trauma, anxiety, depression, transitions, grief & more. I offer a safe space to openly talk & explore your experiences, and interested in how your history, relationships, and environment have shaped the ways you cope, relate, and respond to yourself.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and I help them find ways of living that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable -moving beyond just symptom management. Many of the people I see are thoughtful and capable, but feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re experiencing. I provide support for trauma, anxiety, depression, transitions, grief & more. I offer a safe space to openly talk & explore your experiences, and interested in how your history, relationships, and environment have shaped the ways you cope, relate, and respond to yourself.
Somatic trauma-informed therapist. Have you experienced complex or single trauma, and feel it’s holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals who feel “stuck,” are hyper-vigilant, overthink, lack confidence, fear rejection, struggle with self-worth, feel deeply or numb, experience relationship challenges, dissociation, shame, guilt, chronic illnesses, or ADHD. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, connection with your Authentic Self, and healthier relationships enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to achieve your goals. Please Email me.
Somatic trauma-informed therapist. Have you experienced complex or single trauma, and feel it’s holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals who feel “stuck,” are hyper-vigilant, overthink, lack confidence, fear rejection, struggle with self-worth, feel deeply or numb, experience relationship challenges, dissociation, shame, guilt, chronic illnesses, or ADHD. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, connection with your Authentic Self, and healthier relationships enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to achieve your goals. Please Email me.
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.
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.
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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.