Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Modbury, SA

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Empowered Self Psychology & Holistic Centre
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L1
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
(08) 7509 4079 View (08) 7509 4079
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Counselling with Tammy
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families to build strong, healthy, lasting relationships, and offer support for the following: couple counselling, conflict and communication issues, separation and parental custody issues, step family challenges, domestic violence, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and trauma.
If you need to talk with someone who isn’t a friend or family, won’t judge you, can be objective, and won’t push you to talk or try things you’re not ready for? Then you’ve come to the right place! I don’t do therapy to you, but with you! I walk along side you at your pace offering therapeutic support along the way, while breaking down old habits and thoughts that maybe holding you back. I’m a university qualified and experienced counsellor who can support you to make positive changes towards the life you want and the person you want to be.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families to build strong, healthy, lasting relationships, and offer support for the following: couple counselling, conflict and communication issues, separation and parental custody issues, step family challenges, domestic violence, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and trauma.
If you need to talk with someone who isn’t a friend or family, won’t judge you, can be objective, and won’t push you to talk or try things you’re not ready for? Then you’ve come to the right place! I don’t do therapy to you, but with you! I walk along side you at your pace offering therapeutic support along the way, while breaking down old habits and thoughts that maybe holding you back. I’m a university qualified and experienced counsellor who can support you to make positive changes towards the life you want and the person you want to be.
(08) 7008 9804 View (08) 7008 9804
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Healing Hearts Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Hi, I’m James. I’m a qualified & Registered counsellor with more than 30-years’ experience in various support, pastoral-care & counselling roles. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where couples and individuals can explore avenues that can lead to a place of healing and greater success and intimacy in their personal relationships, including family, friends & work colleagues. I offer counselling for Relationships, Marriage, Pre-Marital & teach Communication & Active Listening Skills, 5-love languages, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, and how to find healing and move forward from infidelity.
Hi, I’m James. I’m a qualified & Registered counsellor with more than 30-years’ experience in various support, pastoral-care & counselling roles. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where couples and individuals can explore avenues that can lead to a place of healing and greater success and intimacy in their personal relationships, including family, friends & work colleagues. I offer counselling for Relationships, Marriage, Pre-Marital & teach Communication & Active Listening Skills, 5-love languages, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, and how to find healing and move forward from infidelity.
(08) 7184 0804 View (08) 7184 0804
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Colleen Dibiamaka
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore what's creating distress, preventing you from feeling fulfilled or causing difficulties in life & relationships. We explore the impact of life experiences on you, your behaviours & perceptions, your community & your challenges. With this insight, you can then work out what you want in life & how you want to be, giving you choice. Using evidence-based neurobiological and emotion focused, experiential interventions we'll process what’s happening to you, explore your resources & strengths & develop further skills to manage your challenges.
I provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore what's creating distress, preventing you from feeling fulfilled or causing difficulties in life & relationships. We explore the impact of life experiences on you, your behaviours & perceptions, your community & your challenges. With this insight, you can then work out what you want in life & how you want to be, giving you choice. Using evidence-based neurobiological and emotion focused, experiential interventions we'll process what’s happening to you, explore your resources & strengths & develop further skills to manage your challenges.
(08) 7111 3938 View (08) 7111 3938
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Warida Wholistic Wellness
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
From the outside it may look like you’re coping, yet inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected from yourself. Many women come to see me carrying trauma, burnout, grief or the quiet weight of holding everything together for too long. You are not broken. In our work together we create a calm, respectful space to slow down, untangle what’s been weighing on you and reconnect with your inner fire so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-trust.
From the outside it may look like you’re coping, yet inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected from yourself. Many women come to see me carrying trauma, burnout, grief or the quiet weight of holding everything together for too long. You are not broken. In our work together we create a calm, respectful space to slow down, untangle what’s been weighing on you and reconnect with your inner fire so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-trust.
(08) 7184 5602 View (08) 7184 5602
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Dobie Wt Cheung
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Dobie is an Accredited Social Worker and Mental Health Clinician passionate about supporting individuals navigating emotional distress, life transitions, trauma, or cultural adjustment. With over 10 years of experience, she offers a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed space in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Your journey with Dobie begins with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to get to know you. She will then tailor a treatment plan with you, integrating Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and other modalities to help you build resilience, rediscover your strengths, and facilitate meaningful, lasting change.
Dobie is an Accredited Social Worker and Mental Health Clinician passionate about supporting individuals navigating emotional distress, life transitions, trauma, or cultural adjustment. With over 10 years of experience, she offers a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed space in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Your journey with Dobie begins with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to get to know you. She will then tailor a treatment plan with you, integrating Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and other modalities to help you build resilience, rediscover your strengths, and facilitate meaningful, lasting change.
(08) 7008 9723 View (08) 7008 9723

More Therapists Nearby

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Patricia Lewis
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACA-L4
Online Only
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
(02) 9100 0165 View (02) 9100 0165
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Enrei Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience. You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience. You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
(02) 5133 6270 View (02) 5133 6270
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Geti-Ara Syed
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Online Only
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
(08) 7008 9078 View (08) 7008 9078
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Transience-Therapy with You
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome to Transience - Therapy with You. This is a gentle, relational space for people navigating grief, trauma, loss, identity, and life transitions. Therapy here is paced, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your nervous system, your story, and your autonomy. Whether you are carrying experiences that feel overwhelming, unspoken, or long‑held, this is a place to slow down, make sense of what has happened, and reconnect with yourself in ways that feel safe and sustainable. You do not need to have the right words. We begin where you are.
Welcome to Transience - Therapy with You. This is a gentle, relational space for people navigating grief, trauma, loss, identity, and life transitions. Therapy here is paced, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your nervous system, your story, and your autonomy. Whether you are carrying experiences that feel overwhelming, unspoken, or long‑held, this is a place to slow down, make sense of what has happened, and reconnect with yourself in ways that feel safe and sustainable. You do not need to have the right words. We begin where you are.
(07) 2100 4341 View (07) 2100 4341
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CounsellorOnCall
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help adults recover from trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress, narcissistic abuse, depression, and destructive relational patterns with a strong focus on resilience.
My ideal clients are insightful, motivated adults ready to move beyond survival adaptations such as anxiety, people pleasing, depression, addiction, relational trauma, and negative core beliefs. With 30 years of clinical experience and lived insight into trauma recovery, I integrate Jungian psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP, and clinical hypnosis to support deep behavioural change, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation.
I help adults recover from trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress, narcissistic abuse, depression, and destructive relational patterns with a strong focus on resilience.
My ideal clients are insightful, motivated adults ready to move beyond survival adaptations such as anxiety, people pleasing, depression, addiction, relational trauma, and negative core beliefs. With 30 years of clinical experience and lived insight into trauma recovery, I integrate Jungian psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP, and clinical hypnosis to support deep behavioural change, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation.
(03) 4422 4813 View (03) 4422 4813
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Emmanuelle Chuvan
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Online Only
My background spans psychological first aid and specialist support for domestic violence and addiction.
Hi, I'm Emm. When life gets heavy, it’s easy to lose your spark and forget how far you’ve actually come. Hard times can strip away your identity, leaving you feeling like a passenger in your own life. I’m here to help you navigate those messy complexities and reclaim your power. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, toxic cycles, grief, or the weight of trauma, you don't have to carry it alone. From workplace stress to major life shifts, I provide a grounded, supportive space to help you find your feet, rediscover your purpose, and finally come home to yourself.
My background spans psychological first aid and specialist support for domestic violence and addiction.
Hi, I'm Emm. When life gets heavy, it’s easy to lose your spark and forget how far you’ve actually come. Hard times can strip away your identity, leaving you feeling like a passenger in your own life. I’m here to help you navigate those messy complexities and reclaim your power. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, toxic cycles, grief, or the weight of trauma, you don't have to carry it alone. From workplace stress to major life shifts, I provide a grounded, supportive space to help you find your feet, rediscover your purpose, and finally come home to yourself.
(07) 2100 4748 View (07) 2100 4748
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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 offer room based (Stirling) and nature based (including equine assisted sessions in Mount Pleasant) psychological therapy. I take an integrative approach drawing on evidence based, and trauma informed models. I am known for my warm, empathic approach and believe you will get the most out of therapy if you feel safe, seen and understood.
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 offer room based (Stirling) and nature based (including equine assisted sessions in Mount Pleasant) psychological therapy. I take an integrative approach drawing on evidence based, and trauma informed models. I am known for my warm, empathic approach and believe you will get the most out of therapy if you feel safe, seen and understood.
(08) 7008 7111 View (08) 7008 7111
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Mariya Zubaryeva
Social Worker, AMHSW
Goodwood, SA 5034
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door. I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door. I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
(08) 7008 7903 View (08) 7008 7903
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Advaitha Sriramaneni
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I have primarily worked with youth & adults who have, or are experiencing complex needs, including: Sexual assault, PTSD, Abuse/neglect, ADHD, Anxiety/Stress, Alcohol/drug concerns, Behavioural/anger concerns, cultural concerns, domestic violence, depression, trauma, or grief.
I’m an experienced mental health counsellor dedicated to helping individuals of all ages overcome mental health challenges. With a Master’s degree in Counselling, Mental Health, and Rehabilitation, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours), I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. I specialise in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, and trauma, and I am equipped to help those navigating racial/ethnic identity crises, alcohol and drug dependency, school or work-related stress, and relationship difficulties.
I have primarily worked with youth & adults who have, or are experiencing complex needs, including: Sexual assault, PTSD, Abuse/neglect, ADHD, Anxiety/Stress, Alcohol/drug concerns, Behavioural/anger concerns, cultural concerns, domestic violence, depression, trauma, or grief.
I’m an experienced mental health counsellor dedicated to helping individuals of all ages overcome mental health challenges. With a Master’s degree in Counselling, Mental Health, and Rehabilitation, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours), I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. I specialise in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, and trauma, and I am equipped to help those navigating racial/ethnic identity crises, alcohol and drug dependency, school or work-related stress, and relationship difficulties.
(03) 7302 2470 View (03) 7302 2470
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Positive Mind Works
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Online Only
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Prime Path Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Adelaide, SA 5000
At Prime Path Psychology, we work with clients who may feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected. They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief. What they seek is clarity, support, and practical tools to help them heal and grow. Our ideal clients don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to explore and take steps toward meaningful change. We support them with empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
At Prime Path Psychology, we work with clients who may feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected. They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief. What they seek is clarity, support, and practical tools to help them heal and grow. Our ideal clients don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to explore and take steps toward meaningful change. We support them with empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care.
(08) 7008 7952 View (08) 7008 7952
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Flower of Life Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
(02) 9100 0164 View (02) 9100 0164
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Karie Rohrlach (Zanti)
Counsellor, PACFA
Adelaide, SA 5000
You may be someone who feels things deeply and notices more than most people around you. On the outside you may appear capable and coping, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained from carrying more than you let on. You might find yourself overthinking interactions, absorbing other people’s emotions, or struggling to set clear boundaries in relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, empathic, and often intuitive individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel calmer in their own nervous system, and develop a stronger sense of where they end and others begin.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and notices more than most people around you. On the outside you may appear capable and coping, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained from carrying more than you let on. You might find yourself overthinking interactions, absorbing other people’s emotions, or struggling to set clear boundaries in relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, empathic, and often intuitive individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel calmer in their own nervous system, and develop a stronger sense of where they end and others begin.
(08) 7666 4209 View (08) 7666 4209
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Moving Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
If you’ve landed here, you might be looking for a little extra help on your journey, and I’m so glad you’re here. My name’s Fiona (but you can call me Fi!), and I’m a registered psychologist. I’m passionate about helping people from a compassionate, down-to-earth perspective. At Moving Minds Psychology, I offer a supportive, tailored approach, equipping you with the tools you need to move forward. My special areas of interest are in: - Play Therapy (Kids) - Neurodivergence - Perinatal/postnatal transitions, - Parenting and - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
If you’ve landed here, you might be looking for a little extra help on your journey, and I’m so glad you’re here. My name’s Fiona (but you can call me Fi!), and I’m a registered psychologist. I’m passionate about helping people from a compassionate, down-to-earth perspective. At Moving Minds Psychology, I offer a supportive, tailored approach, equipping you with the tools you need to move forward. My special areas of interest are in: - Play Therapy (Kids) - Neurodivergence - Perinatal/postnatal transitions, - Parenting and - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.

When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.

What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.

How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.