Sexual Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Woombye, 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.
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 support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and life transitions. My clients often describe feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. They’re seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater self-compassion, and the tools to create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based treatment with a deep respect for each person's unique story. I work with clients who are ready to move forward, at their own pace, toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
I support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and life transitions. My clients often describe feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. They’re seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, greater self-compassion, and the tools to create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending evidence-based treatment with a deep respect for each person's unique story. I work with clients who are ready to move forward, at their own pace, toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
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.
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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
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
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.
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.
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.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or supporting others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that still feel close. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and informal space where you can feel safe, heard and supported during vulnerable times.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or supporting others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that still feel close. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and informal space where you can feel safe, heard and supported during vulnerable times.
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
Dianne's qualifications include B.A. (Psychology). Dipp.App.Psych. APHRA and has 20 years experience in private practice. Dianne has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with both anxiety and depression mood disorders. Dianne also work extensively with clients (both physical and/or mental trauma) within the work injury and motor vehicle injury insurance schemes, specialising in assessment, treatment, medico-legal reporting and expert witness court appearances.
Dianne's qualifications include B.A. (Psychology). Dipp.App.Psych. APHRA and has 20 years experience in private practice. Dianne has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with both anxiety and depression mood disorders. Dianne also work extensively with clients (both physical and/or mental trauma) within the work injury and motor vehicle injury insurance schemes, specialising in assessment, treatment, medico-legal reporting and expert witness court appearances.
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.
Hi I’m Danielle! Im a registered trauma informed psychotherapist with a special interest in grief, relationships, attachment and developmental trauma. As a therapist with lived experience of grief, loss and trauma my practice is influenced with understanding and supported by therapeutic interventions to ensure the best outcomes for my clients.
I practice from a person-centred approach and utilise frameworks from psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive behavioural theories. In collaboration with you, I approach sessions with a gentle curiosity, ensuring comfortability and prioritising your safety.
Hi I’m Danielle! Im a registered trauma informed psychotherapist with a special interest in grief, relationships, attachment and developmental trauma. As a therapist with lived experience of grief, loss and trauma my practice is influenced with understanding and supported by therapeutic interventions to ensure the best outcomes for my clients.
I practice from a person-centred approach and utilise frameworks from psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive behavioural theories. In collaboration with you, I approach sessions with a gentle curiosity, ensuring comfortability and prioritising your safety.
I work with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to actively engage in therapy. Many of my clients are functioning well on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, stuck, or caught in repeating relational patterns. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for a deeper understanding of how their nervous system shapes their emotions, body, and relationships. Through somatic psychotherapy, we work at a steady and supportive pace to build regulation, capacity, and trust in yourself. Over time, clients often feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet life and relationships with clarity, choice, and ease.
I work with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to actively engage in therapy. Many of my clients are functioning well on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, stuck, or caught in repeating relational patterns. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for a deeper understanding of how their nervous system shapes their emotions, body, and relationships. Through somatic psychotherapy, we work at a steady and supportive pace to build regulation, capacity, and trust in yourself. Over time, clients often feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet life and relationships with clarity, choice, and ease.
Counselling done differently! It's important to me to take the 'clinical' aspect out of counselling, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgement space to support my clients. You'll be welcomed into an understanding space that not only accepts but celebrates who you are, while building your unique strengths and resilience. My goal is to assist my clients to work through their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity as they move forward to their preferred future. I believe my job is to facilitate your own innate ability to grow and evolve.
Counselling done differently! It's important to me to take the 'clinical' aspect out of counselling, and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgement space to support my clients. You'll be welcomed into an understanding space that not only accepts but celebrates who you are, while building your unique strengths and resilience. My goal is to assist my clients to work through their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity as they move forward to their preferred future. I believe my job is to facilitate your own innate ability to grow and evolve.
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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.