Sexual Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Mitcham, SA

Esther Buckler
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Reaching out for counselling often takes courage. Many people seek support when life feels overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or they find themselves caught in cycles of worry or unhelpful thinking patterns. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk about what’s happening in your life without fear of judgement. Together, we work at your pace to understand thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours, process difficult experiences, and develop practical strategies and tools to help you feel more grounded and confident.
Reaching out for counselling often takes courage. Many people seek support when life feels overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or they find themselves caught in cycles of worry or unhelpful thinking patterns. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk about what’s happening in your life without fear of judgement. Together, we work at your pace to understand thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours, process difficult experiences, and develop practical strategies and tools to help you feel more grounded and confident.
(08) 7008 9083 View (08) 7008 9083
White Lily Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with women navigating grief, anxiety, depression, relationship changes and major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure how to move forward after life has shifted in painful or unexpected ways. I offer a calm, steady presence and use ACT, somatic and trauma‑informed approaches to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with what matters most. I also draw on the Dual Process Model of Grief, supporting you to honour your pain while gently re‑engaging with life and your values. Together, we create space to make sense of what you’re carrying.
I work with women navigating grief, anxiety, depression, relationship changes and major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure how to move forward after life has shifted in painful or unexpected ways. I offer a calm, steady presence and use ACT, somatic and trauma‑informed approaches to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with what matters most. I also draw on the Dual Process Model of Grief, supporting you to honour your pain while gently re‑engaging with life and your values. Together, we create space to make sense of what you’re carrying.
(08) 7008 9344 View (08) 7008 9344
Dr Tanya Marie Robinson
Social Worker, PhD, AMHSW
Serves Area
I’m Dr Tanya Robinson, based in Rose Park, Adelaide, offering in-person and telehealth consultations locally, interstate and internationally. With 27 years’ experience in mental health, psycho-legal forensic science, and psychotraumatology, I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm, relationship separation, abuse, violent crime, bullying, victimisation, litigation-related trauma, and complex PTSD. Using EMDR, Jungian psychoanalysis, and Schema Therapy, I support healing through the mind-body connection. I create a safe, compassionate space to help you feel heard and empowered on your healing journey.
I’m Dr Tanya Robinson, based in Rose Park, Adelaide, offering in-person and telehealth consultations locally, interstate and internationally. With 27 years’ experience in mental health, psycho-legal forensic science, and psychotraumatology, I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm, relationship separation, abuse, violent crime, bullying, victimisation, litigation-related trauma, and complex PTSD. Using EMDR, Jungian psychoanalysis, and Schema Therapy, I support healing through the mind-body connection. I create a safe, compassionate space to help you feel heard and empowered on your healing journey.
(08) 7081 9304 View (08) 7081 9304

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Payal Parmar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
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.
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Sarah Catherine Paine
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Stirling, SA 5152
I support adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties, facing challenges in their life situation, seeking support to recover from the effects of trauma and abuse and or, who are interested in discovering more about who they are and how they want to exist in the world. I welcome clients with diverse minds, experiences, preferences, therapeutic needs and goals :)
I support adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties, facing challenges in their life situation, seeking support to recover from the effects of trauma and abuse and or, who are interested in discovering more about who they are and how they want to exist in the world. I welcome clients with diverse minds, experiences, preferences, therapeutic needs and goals :)
(08) 7008 7111 View (08) 7008 7111
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.
0466 083 918 View 0466 083 918
EMDR Therapy Adelaide - EMDR Adelaide
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Adelaide, SA 5000
Since 2018, I have been an EMDRAA accredited consultant, EMDRIA approved Consultant and EMDR Institute accredited training facilitator. I have completed advanced EMDR therapy training and the Intensive Master Class. I have received training and supervision from leading psychologists in assessing and treating trauma, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders. I provide EMDR therapy for adults experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, childhood attachment disruptions, self-criticism, phobias, panic attacks, pain, and dissociative disorders (dissociative identity disorder, amnesia, dissociative fugue, depersonalisation, and derealisation).
Since 2018, I have been an EMDRAA accredited consultant, EMDRIA approved Consultant and EMDR Institute accredited training facilitator. I have completed advanced EMDR therapy training and the Intensive Master Class. I have received training and supervision from leading psychologists in assessing and treating trauma, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders. I provide EMDR therapy for adults experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, childhood attachment disruptions, self-criticism, phobias, panic attacks, pain, and dissociative disorders (dissociative identity disorder, amnesia, dissociative fugue, depersonalisation, and derealisation).
(08) 7111 3336 View (08) 7111 3336
Jane Lumley - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Jane has experience in: Child Community Health settings Sexual Assault Counselling Psychiatric Inpatient care Counselling for general psychological problems Jane can provide psychologist reports.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
Jane has experience in: Child Community Health settings Sexual Assault Counselling Psychiatric Inpatient care Counselling for general psychological problems Jane can provide psychologist reports.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
(03) 7003 2782 View (03) 7003 2782
Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
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
(02) 4504 0282 View (02) 4504 0282
Tammy Stander
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
I am a trauma-informed and neurodiverse affirming RI-EMDR therapist and clinical supervisor. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma and dissociation supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
I am a trauma-informed and neurodiverse affirming RI-EMDR therapist and clinical supervisor. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma and dissociation supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
(02) 9159 6712 View (02) 9159 6712
Core Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I work with people navigating complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic and family violence, post-traumatic stress, systemic harm, identity exploration, existential anxiety & dread, grief, family estrangement or enmeshment, substance use, and burnout.
When the world feels uncertain or overwhelming, I offer a space to make meaning of your experiences, reconnect with your own voice, and explore what it means to build a life that feels meaningful, values-led, and your own.
I work with people navigating complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic and family violence, post-traumatic stress, systemic harm, identity exploration, existential anxiety & dread, grief, family estrangement or enmeshment, substance use, and burnout.
When the world feels uncertain or overwhelming, I offer a space to make meaning of your experiences, reconnect with your own voice, and explore what it means to build a life that feels meaningful, values-led, and your own.
(03) 7003 2361 View (03) 7003 2361
Anthea Fraser
Social Worker, AMHSW
McLaren Vale, SA 5171
As a MH social worker my clients are eligible to a Medicare rebate with a MHC plan. I bring 40 years experience in counselling, psychology and somatic psychotherapy. I am trauma and somatically trained and work with all trauma, child, adult and service related. I consult on all issues and life challenges. My extensive training & experience enables me to resonate with my clients, offering different approaches according to the need. I work with CBT and other verbal approaches while including strategies to address the issues, or more deeply, to address emotionally based struggles or childhood issues playing out in adult life.
As a MH social worker my clients are eligible to a Medicare rebate with a MHC plan. I bring 40 years experience in counselling, psychology and somatic psychotherapy. I am trauma and somatically trained and work with all trauma, child, adult and service related. I consult on all issues and life challenges. My extensive training & experience enables me to resonate with my clients, offering different approaches according to the need. I work with CBT and other verbal approaches while including strategies to address the issues, or more deeply, to address emotionally based struggles or childhood issues playing out in adult life.
(08) 7444 4669 View (08) 7444 4669
Phoebe Lovett
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of us feel like we are not good enough, overwhelmed by love, or afraid to be truly seen. We may long to connect with our partners but fear rejection, feel intense anger, or find ourselves constantly pleasing others to feel worthy. These struggles can leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck. But these feelings aren’t who we are — they’re parts of us trying to protect us from pain or danger, shaped by our past. These parts of us are trying to keep us safe, even if their methods feel overwhelming. I can provide opportunities to gently explore, connect to and understand these parts and their underlaying pain.
Many of us feel like we are not good enough, overwhelmed by love, or afraid to be truly seen. We may long to connect with our partners but fear rejection, feel intense anger, or find ourselves constantly pleasing others to feel worthy. These struggles can leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck. But these feelings aren’t who we are — they’re parts of us trying to protect us from pain or danger, shaped by our past. These parts of us are trying to keep us safe, even if their methods feel overwhelming. I can provide opportunities to gently explore, connect to and understand these parts and their underlaying pain.
(08) 6171 3161 View (08) 6171 3161
Psychological Therapy Services
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Norwood, SA 5067
I have worked across sectors including domestic violence, rape & sexual assault, child, adolescent & adult community mental health, youth justice, hospitals, public & private practice.
Dual qualified as a psychologist and accredited mental health social worker. I'm here to collaboratively support you through developmental, identity, behavioural, mental health, trauma and life challenges. My passion for understanding and improving mental health is demonstrated in the way I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals facing a wide range of intersectionality and psychological challenges. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, attachment and strengths-based perspectives to personalise treatment plans which meet your unique needs and strengths.
I have worked across sectors including domestic violence, rape & sexual assault, child, adolescent & adult community mental health, youth justice, hospitals, public & private practice.
Dual qualified as a psychologist and accredited mental health social worker. I'm here to collaboratively support you through developmental, identity, behavioural, mental health, trauma and life challenges. My passion for understanding and improving mental health is demonstrated in the way I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals facing a wide range of intersectionality and psychological challenges. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, attachment and strengths-based perspectives to personalise treatment plans which meet your unique needs and strengths.
(08) 7008 7715 View (08) 7008 7715
Manon van der Lee
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
EMDR Intensive Therapy Service designed for people seeking faster relief from trauma symptoms. EMDR is further suitable for people diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety, phobia's, panic attacks, depression and more. Our EMDR Intensive Therapy is tailored for individuals with busy schedules, and will be provided online, or visit us for a week in beautiful Far North Queensland, Port Douglas and Cairns.
EMDR Intensive Therapy Service designed for people seeking faster relief from trauma symptoms. EMDR is further suitable for people diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety, phobia's, panic attacks, depression and more. Our EMDR Intensive Therapy is tailored for individuals with busy schedules, and will be provided online, or visit us for a week in beautiful Far North Queensland, Port Douglas and Cairns.
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Adam Park - Trauma & Attachment Therapist
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with many people who are trying to move beyond the impacts of trauma, who have struggled with intrusive memories, nightmares, and physical symptoms and the inability to feel safe or who feel that they don't have worth. I also help people with attachment issues, people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, people dealing with grief, loss and bereavement, or who are going through health or life role transitions such as chronic illness or a divorce.
I work with many people who are trying to move beyond the impacts of trauma, who have struggled with intrusive memories, nightmares, and physical symptoms and the inability to feel safe or who feel that they don't have worth. I also help people with attachment issues, people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, people dealing with grief, loss and bereavement, or who are going through health or life role transitions such as chronic illness or a divorce.
(03) 7003 2762 View (03) 7003 2762
Sidney Mandis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Sport Psych.
Online Only
I'm the founder and registered psychologist for Eunoia Performance Psychology. I work holistically with individuals and athletes presenting with various difficulties in life such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sexual trauma, addiction, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, body image issues, anger management, relationship issues, ASD, injury rehabilitation, sports performance, motivation, confidence.
I'm the founder and registered psychologist for Eunoia Performance Psychology. I work holistically with individuals and athletes presenting with various difficulties in life such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sexual trauma, addiction, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, body image issues, anger management, relationship issues, ASD, injury rehabilitation, sports performance, motivation, confidence.
(08) 7666 0416 View (08) 7666 0416
Welcome! I feel privileged to be able to offer you an integrative, trauma informed and evidence-based approach to counselling, health and wellbeing. I have an extensive background in healthcare and my aim as a counsellor is to help clients regain mental, emotional, social and physical health. I am passionate about working with people who need support with stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioural and substance abuse disorders, parental support, including pre and postnatal care, family and relationship support, youth mental health, men's and women's mental health, and life transitions.
Welcome! I feel privileged to be able to offer you an integrative, trauma informed and evidence-based approach to counselling, health and wellbeing. I have an extensive background in healthcare and my aim as a counsellor is to help clients regain mental, emotional, social and physical health. I am passionate about working with people who need support with stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioural and substance abuse disorders, parental support, including pre and postnatal care, family and relationship support, youth mental health, men's and women's mental health, and life transitions.
(08) 7282 0411 View (08) 7282 0411
Headway Therapy Online
Psychologist, MAPS
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Zipporah, I am a passionate and dedicated psychologist and Founder and Director at Headway Therapy Online. I understand that life can be challenging, and seeking help is a brave and important step toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy stems from a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of life’s emotional and mental health struggles and situations. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
Welcome! My name is Zipporah, I am a passionate and dedicated psychologist and Founder and Director at Headway Therapy Online. I understand that life can be challenging, and seeking help is a brave and important step toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy stems from a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of life’s emotional and mental health struggles and situations. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
(03) 9068 5216 View (03) 9068 5216
MensPsych
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Beulah Park, SA 5067
MensPsych is a Mens Psychology clinic dedicated to helping adolescent and adult men with their mental health concerns. We provide psychological treatment and assessments for a broad range of clinical problems in males. These often include: Anxiety, worry and fear; Depressed, low mood, and suicidal thinking; Problems with adjusting to major events, stress or trauma; Coping with medical conditions (e.g., a cancer diagnosis); Obsessional thinking; Feeling on edge or jumpy
MensPsych is a Mens Psychology clinic dedicated to helping adolescent and adult men with their mental health concerns. We provide psychological treatment and assessments for a broad range of clinical problems in males. These often include: Anxiety, worry and fear; Depressed, low mood, and suicidal thinking; Problems with adjusting to major events, stress or trauma; Coping with medical conditions (e.g., a cancer diagnosis); Obsessional thinking; Feeling on edge or jumpy
(08) 7523 4597 View (08) 7523 4597
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.